Monday, July 30, 2012

Left 4 Dead 2

From the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Portal and Team Fortress, comes another action-packed game, Left 4 Dead 2. But unlike many of the games that envision Zombies Apocalypse, the game doesn’t focus much on the details on the storyline. In Left 4 Dead 2, there are zombies – some of the most dangerous of their kind and they come in large numbers, outnumbering the survivors, and players have fight in order to escape the horde of zombies.  The game is designed for co-op play like Counter-Strike. In the game, the 4 players must work together as a team to finish each level. Players can lend each other artillery support, share ammo and give each other a hand when zombies are closing in on them.  It is a survival horror game and players are often advised to stay together to survive.

Left 4 dead 2, which is now available for purchase through XBOX Live, supports different languages including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese on Demand version.

Left 4 Dead 2 Cover

Left 4 Dead 2 Gameplay

Microsoft points cost: Visit here

Game Marketplace release date: July 24, 2012
Original release date: April 22, 2010
Game type: Xbox 360
Genre: Action & Adventure, Fighting, Shooter
Multiplayer: Online 2-8 players
Coop: Online 2-4 players
Trial: downloadable
File size: 4.36 GB

Developer: Valve
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards, Voice chat
Local capabilities: System Link 1-2, In-Game Dolby Digital





Sunday, July 29, 2012

Rayman Origins


Be catapulted once again into the Rayman Universe into this adventured-filled game now available for purchase in Xbox Live – Rayman Origins. The game is the latest in the unique series of games created by Michel Ancel, known creator of Rayman, Beyond Good & Evil, and the Raving Rabbids.

The Storyline
The game is set in the Glade of Dreams. Rayman, together with his buddies, must fend off Glade of Dreams from Darktoons and other evil creatures. And along the way, you will be able to collect pieces of Glade’s history that will uncover the truth behind Rayman Origins.

The Gameplay
The game can be played up to 4-players. Players can also jump-in/jump-out of the game any time without affecting the progress of the other players. The game has 12 unique environments and has over 60 levels to give you an adventure filled with action and fun.

Rayman Origins, which is now available for purchase through XBOX Live, supports different languages including English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish on Demand version.

Rayman Origins Cover

Rayman Origins Gameplay

Microsoft points cost: Visit here

Game marketplace release date: July 24, 2012
Original release date: July 17, 2012

Game type: Xbox 360
Genre: Family, Platformer
Multiplayer: Local 2-4 players
Coop: Local 2-4 players
Trial: downloadable
Trailer: downloadable
File Size: 5.46 GB

Developer: Ubisoft 
Publisher: Ubisoft

Local Capabilities: HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital
Online Capabilities: Leaderboards



Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD


Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD (or THPS HD) is a skateboarding game that is now available for download through Xbox Live Arcade. The game features classic levels from Tony Hawk’s series, THPS and THPS 2, but with better graphics and controls to take skateboarding games in a whole new level.

Players can score points by completing different Skateboarding tricks, like grinds, aerials, and flip tricks. There are also objectives or goals that have to be completed in each level and reward points can be earned once a player completes each objective. Other than the main gameplay mode, players can only opt for single player and multiplayer modes.

Characters in the game include classic skaters, (such as Rodney Mullen and Tony Hawk himself) and professional skaters (like Eric Koston, Chris Cole, Nyjah Huston, Andrew Reynolds, and Lyn-z Adams Hawkins Pastrana).

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Cover


Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Gameplay

Microsoft points cost: 1,200 credits

Release date: July 18, 2012 (original and game marketplace release date)

Game type: Arcade
Genre: Sports & Recreation
Multiplayer: Online 2-4 players
File size: 460.32 MB
Trial: downloadable
Trailer: downloadable

Developer: Robomondo
Publisher: Activision

Online capabilities: Content downloads, leaderboards
Local capabilities: HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital


UFC Undisputed 3


Like its predecessors, the UFC Undisputed 3 offers awesome mixed martial arts action. The game also introduces the brand new submission system, which rewards skill rather than speedy stick rotation. And unlike its predecessors, the UFC Undisputed 3 allows players to fight in the famous Japanese MMA organization. It is the first of the three UFC Undisputed series that succeeds outside of the Octagon.

If you are not familiar with the game or the UFC Undisputed series, no need to worry. The game includes comprehensive tutorials, where players can learn everything from throwing simple punches to advanced moves like foot stomps and soccer kicks (although these moves are not allowed in UFC matches).

UFC Undisputed 3, which is now available for purchase through XBOX Live, supports different languages including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, on Demand version.

UFC Undisputed 3

UFC Undisputed 3 Gameplay


Microsoft points cost: Visit here

Game Marketplace release date: July 17, 2012
Original release date: January 3, 2012

File size: 6.51 GB
Game type: Xbox 360
Genre: Fighting, Sports & Recreation
Multiplayer: Online 2-2 players & Local 1-2 players
Trial: downloadable
Trailer: downloadable

Developer: Yukes
Publisher: THQ Inc
Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards, Voice
Local capabilities: HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital


Saturday, July 21, 2012

Letter B Xbox Games List

Below is a list of all Xbox Games that can be purchased using Microsoft points (MS Points) or credits that starts with letter B.

Xbox Games starting with Letter B

1) Babel Rising (Kinect)
    800 credits

2) Band of Bugs
    800 credits

3) Bangai-O HD
    800 credits

4) Banjo  Kazooie: N n B
    1400 credits

5) Banjo-kazooie
    1200 credits

6) Banjo-Tooie
    1200 credits

7) Bankshot Billiards 2
    800 credits

8) Bastion
    1200 credits

9) Batman: Arkham Asylum
    1840 credits

10) Batman: Arkham City
      1600 credits

11) Battlefield 1943
      1200 credits

12) Battlefield 2: MC
      1360 credits

13) Battlefield: Bad Company
      1360 credits

14) Battlefield: Bad Company 2
      1360 credits

15) Battlestations Pacific
      2000 credits

16) Battlestations: Midway
      1400 credits

17) Battlezone
      320 credits

18) Bayonetta
       1360 credits

19) Bionic Commando Rearmed 2
      1200 credits

20) Beat'n Groovy
      800 credits

21) Beautiful Katamari
      2000 credits

22) Bee Movie Game
      2000 credits

23) Bejeweled 2
      400 credits

24) Bejeweled 3
      1200 credits

25) Bejeweled Blitz Live
      400 credits

26) Bellator: MMA Onslaught
      1200 credits

27) Beyond Good & Evil HD
      800 credits

28) Bionic Commando
      1360 credits

29) Bionic Commando Rearmed
      800 credits

30) Bioshock
      1360 credits

31) Bioshock 2
      1360 credits

32) Black
      1200 credits

33) Blade Kitten
      400 credits

34) Bladestorm
      2320 credits

35) Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend
      2080 credits

36) Blazing Angels
      1360 credits

37) Blazing Angels 2
      2080

38) Blazing Birds
      400 credits

39) Bliss Island
      400 credits

40) Bloodforge
      1200 credits

41) Bloody Good Time
      400 credits

42) Blur
      2800 credits

43) Bomberman Act: Zero
      2000 credits

44) Bomberman Battlefest
      800 credits

45) Bomberman Live
      800 credits

46) Boogie Bunnies
      400 credits

47) Borderlands
      1360 credits

48) Braid
      800 credits

49) Brain Challenge
      400 credits

50) Breach
      1200 credits

51) Brink
      1360 credits

52) Brothers in Arms: HH
      2400 credits

53) Bubble Bobble Neo!
      800 credits

54) Buku Sudoku
      800 credits

55) Bullet Soul 
      1840 credits

56) Bulletstorm
      1840 credits

57) Burger Time World Tour
      800 credits

58) Burnout Paradise
      1360 credits

59) Burnout Revenge
      1360 credits

60) Burnout Crash
      800 credits





Thursday, July 19, 2012

Batman: Arkham City


Batman: Arkham City is an action-adventure video game that is based on the DC comics we are all familiar with, Batman. The game has received positive reviews from game critics and was even the highest-rated video game in the year 2011 

STORYLINE:
Hugo Strange puts Batman in the super-prison, Arkham City, which is located in the heart of Gotham city. Batman must then uncover the motive behind Strange’s “Protocol 10” while protecting the other inmates from notorious criminals imprisoned in Arkham City.

GAMEPLAY:
The game is played in a 3rd-person perspective. The game features Batman’s combat skills, as well as stealth and detective abilities. Batman has an arsenal of gadgets that are immediately available while some gadgets are available in the later part of the game. Players will also have access to the criminal database where Batman can use the “Detective Mode”.
Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City gameplay

Microsoft points cost: 1600 points

Game Marketplace release date: July 17, 2012
Original release date: October 18, 2011

File size: 7.65 GB
Game type: Xbox 360
Genre: Action & Adventure, Fighting, Platformer
Multiplayer: none
Co-op: none
Trial: downloadable
Trailer: downloadable

Developer: Rocksteady Studios Ltd
Publisher: WB Games Inc.
Local Capabilities: HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital
Online Capabilities: Content downloads, leaderboards





Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Otomedius Excellent

Otomedius Excellent is an XBOX 360 game that is the sequel of the 2007 arcade game, Otomedius by Konami. The game is also the spin-off of the series, Gradius. Gamers can choose from different female characters in the game. These female characters represent the different Konami characters, such as characters riding on vehicles and characters with flying armor. The game can be played in single-player mode, or multi-player mode through the Xbox Live service. Several new characters have also been added as well as extra stages that are available for download. The game boasts excellent graphics and soundtrack that will surely engage fans of the Gradius franchise in a whole new level.

Otomedius Excellent

Otomedius Excellent gameplay

Microsoft points cost: 1600 credits

Game marketplace release date: July 17, 2012
Original release date: November 1, 2011

File size: 2.29 GB
Game type: Xbox 360
Genre: Shooter
Trial: none
Multiplayer: Online 1-3 players & Local 1-3 players
Co-op: Online 1-3 players & Local 1-3 players

Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Local Capabilities: HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital
Online Capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards, Voice chat


Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Mars Rover Landing

Last July 16, NASA revealed its new video game to celebrate the Aug. 5 landing of its rover Curiosity on the surface of Mars. The game was produced in collaboration with Microsoft. According to Doug McCuistion, director of NASA’s Mars Exploration program, the purpose of the game is to increase awareness of Curiosity’s mission and the NASA’s planetary exploration endeavors for the general public. The best thing about the game is that it can be downloaded free of charge from the Xbox Live Marketplace. It requires the use of Kinect sensor to be able to control Curiosity as it descends on the Red Planet. The objective of the game is simple: to guide Curiosity to the landing site safely and right on target. But is landing on Mars that easy? Find out once you play the game and test your skills.  

Mars Rover Landing

Mars Rover Landing gameplay

Microsoft points cost: Free

Game type: Xbox 360 (Kinect)
Release Date: July 16, 2012
Size: 496.17 MB
Multiplayer: none
Co-op: none

Developer: Smoking Gun Interactive
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Local Capabilities: HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital




Monday, July 16, 2012

Dungeon Fighter Live: Fall of Hendon Myre


Check out the new game on Xbox Live Arcade, the Dungeon Fighter Live: Fall of Hendon Myre, now available for download. The game is combines mechanics of different genres to give players a unique gaming experience. If you are into a multiplayer, dungeon crawler kind of game, then this may be a game worth checking out. Players have the option to choose from three classic dungeon fighters; Slayer, Gunner and Fighter. The objective is to defend Hendon Myre against monsters in Phantasmalia. You are allowed to play a maximum of 4 players on the same console or through Xbox Live. As you get familiar with the game, you will be able to learn how to deliver unique attacks and you will also be able to customize heroes.


Dungeon Fighter Live: Fall of Hendon Myre

Dungeon Fighter Live: Fall of Hendon Myre gameplay

Microsoft points cost: 800 credits

Release date: July 13, 2012 (original and xbox marketplace release date)
Game type: Arcade
Genre: Fighting, Role Playing
Multi: Local 1-4 players, Live (not very sure, xbox console and xbox marketplace have different results)
Co-op: Local 1-4 players, Live  (not very sure, xbox console and xbox marketplace have different results)
Trial: Downloadable
File size: 394.65 MB

Developer: NEXON Korea Corp. / Neople Inc. / Softmax Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Online Capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards, Voice
Local Capabilities: HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital


Friday, July 13, 2012

Zuma's Revenge

Did you miss Zuma? The original Zuma was released back in 2003 and has sold 17 million copies. But it was not until 2009 that a sequel to the well-loved game was made available in PC, Zuma’s Revenge. Now, in the year 2012, the sequel is made available for XBOX Live. The game is still quite similar to the original Zuma but with flashier graphics, new power-ups and new additional game modes. Enjoy new levels of ball-blasting action and get past all 69 levels in Adventure Mode. Unlock 4 new spirit animals and level them up to make the game more enjoyable. There is also the fast-paced Boss Rush, where you will have to defeat the 8 tiki bosses. Take the Weekly Challenge and aim for a high score on a new level every week.


Zuma's Revenge


Zuma's Revenge gameplay

Microsoft Points Cost: 800 credits

Release date: July 11, 2012 (game marketplace and original release date)
Game type: Arcade
Genre: Puzzle & Trivia, Action & Adventure
Multiplayer: none
Co-op: none
Trial: Downloadable
Online Capabilities: Leaderboards, content downloads

Developer: Pop Cap Games
Publisher: Pop Cap Games

Quantum Conundrum

The story of the game starts with a boy visiting his uncle, an inventor. But just as the young boy arrives in his uncle’s mansion, there was an explosion and the boy’s uncle gets sent to another dimension and loses his memory. You will be playing the young boy’s character in this game. The objective of the game is to rescue your uncle while taking with you his newest invention, the ISD (Interdimensional Shift Device), and help him bring back his memory. This is a first-person puzzle game that you are probably familiar with if you have played Portal. In fact, Quantum Conundrum was made by one of the makers of Portal. The game itself is light-hearted and fun as you find your way through your uncle’s crazy and complex mansion. If you enjoy solving puzzles, this game is surely something you want to try out!

Quantum Conundrum

Microsoft Points Cost: 1200 credits

Release date: July 11, 2012 (game marketplace and original release date)
Game type: Arcade
Genre: Puzzle & Trivia, Action & Adventure
Multiplayer: none
Co-op: none
Trial: Downloadable
Online Capabilities: Leaderboards

Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Airtight Games, Inc.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Portal 2

Portal 2 game is the sequel to 2007’s Game of the Year, with its mind-blowing puzzles, expansive story, and environment that breaks the laws of spatial physics you’ve never seen before and larger than that of the original Portal. You will once again be reunited with GLaDOS, a lethally inventive and power-mad A.I. It is a game that requires you to think before acting in order to find your way through devious chambers. The game can be played in single player mode or in co-op game mode through XBOX Live.

Portal 2 on demand version supports 12 different languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Czech, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Korean, and Russian.

Portal 2

Portal 2 gameplay



Microsoft Points Cost: Visit here

Game marketplace release date: July 10, 2012
Original release date: April 18, 2012

Game type: Xbox 360
Genre: Action & Adventure
Multiplayer: Local 1-4 players
Coop: Online & Local 1-2 players
Downloadable Trial: not available
Download size: 4.64GB

Developer: Valve
Publisher: Electronic Arts


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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

FROGGER: Hyper Arcade Edition


Frogger is a classic arcade game that people of ages 25 and above are probably familiar with. The game was originally released in the year 1981 and now it is back, better than ever! The gameplay is quite simple. The objective is for the frog to cross a busy road, while avoiding getting hit by cars, and then hop across the river filled with logs and turtles while avoiding snakes, otters and other obstacles.

Frogger is a great example of skill-based coin-ops that people enjoyed back in the 80’s. Now, this game is available in XBOX live arcade. The game is still quite similar with the original game but players now have the option to play in different modes online. Players can also customize their game boards with different skins. If you are looking for a bit of nostalgia in your XBOX Live gaming experience, this game is worth checking out!

FROGGER: Hyper Arcade Edition

FROGGER: Hyper Arcade Edition gameplay


Microsoft Points Cost: 800 credits

Game marketplace release date: July 6, 2012
Original release date: May 1, 2012

Game type: Arcade
Genre: Classics
Multiplayer: Local 1-4 players
Coop: None
Trial: Downloadable
Download size: 243.92 MB

Developer: Zombie Studios
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Online Capabilities: Leaderboards

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Xbox Games (Letter A)

Below is a list of Xbox Games that are purchasable using Microsoft points or credits that starts with the letter "A".


1) A Kingdom of Keflings
    800 Credits
    Family, Strategy & Simulation

2) A World of Keflings
    800 Credits
    Family, Strategy & Simulation

3) Aces of Galaxy
   400 Credits
   Action & Adventure

4) After Burner Climax
    800 Credits
    Shooter

5) Age of Booty
    400 Credits
    Strategy & Simulation

6) Air Conflicts: Secret Wars
    1360 Credits
     Fighting, Racing, Flying, Strategy & Simulation

7) Alan Wake
    2320 Credits
    Action & Adventure, Shooter

8) Alan Wake's American Nightmare
    800 Credits
    Action & Adventure, Shooter

9) Alice: Madness Returns
    2320 Credits
    Action & Adventure

10) Alien Breed 2: Assault
      400 Credits
       Action & Adventure, Shooter

11) Alien Breed 3: Descent
      400 Credits
      Action & Adventure, Shooter

12) Alien Breed Episode 1
      400 Credits
      Action & Adventure, Shooter

13) Alien Hominid 
      800 Credits
      Action & Adventure, Platformer

14) Alien vs Predator
     1360 Credits
     Shooter

15) Alone in the Dark
      320 Credits
      Action & Adventure

16) Altered Beast
      400 Credits
      Classic

17) Amy 
      400 Credits
      Action & Adventure

18) Ancients of Ooga
      800 Credits
      Action & Adventure, Platformer

19) Anomaly Warzone Earth
      800 Credits
      Strategy & Simulation

20) Apocalypse
      2000 Credits
      Role Playing

21) Aqua
      400 Credits
      Action & Adventure, Strategy & Simulation

22) Arkadian Warriors
      400 Credits
      Action & Adventure, Fighting, Role playing

23) Arkanoid Live!
      800 Credits
      Puzzle & Trivia

24) Army of Two
      2000 Credits
      Shooter

25) Army of Two TFD
      1360 Credits
      Shooter

26) Assassin's Creed
      2400 Credits
      Action & Adventure

27) Assassin's Creed 2
      1360 Credits
      Action & Adventure

28) Assassin's Creed Revelations
      1840 Credits
      Action & Adventure

29) Assault Heroes
      400 Credits
      Action & Adventure, Shooter

30) Assault Heroes 2
      400 Credits
      Action & Adventure

31) Astropop
      800 Credits
      Action & Adventure, Puzzle & Trivia

32) Asura's Wrath
      Episode 1: 160 Credits
      Episode Pack Part 4: 560 credits
      Episode 11.5: 160 credits
      Episode 15.5: 160 credits
      Lost Episode 2: 160 credits

33) A-Train HX
      2000 Credits
      Strategy & Simulation

34) Axel and Pixel
      800 Credits
      Family, Puzzle & Trivia

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Welcome

Welcome to my blog. This blog will cater to Xbox Live Gamers all over the world. The blog will help those who are looking for Xbox Games online or in the Xbox Live Games Marketplace. So why visit here? Searching games using Microsoft points or credits is faster here.

Not all countries can purchase games using Paypal or credit card. So the only way they could buy games is through purchasing them at the stores or we can call it physical buying. And the other way is to download games on the internet using Microsoft points.

Microsoft points card can be bought in the malls, computer shops and in the internet. You can buy it online as well but that may take days or a week.

Maybe you will ask "Why would I buy Microsoft points card on the internet if I can buy games online?" The answer is not all games can be purchased in the online stores. If you buy games online, it will take days or a week before your game will be delivered.

In a nutshell:
Advantages of purchasing games online through Xbox Live (considering you have enough Microsoft points)
1) You can download games directly
2) Getting your game is just minutes or hours away (good if your hands are always itching to play a game :) )
3) You can search for games that are not available on the stores and online shops.

Disadvantages of purchasing games on the internet or online shops
1) Take days or a week before your game is delivered
2) Not all games are available
3) It will take you time to search games if the game you are searching is not very popular or very old.

So stay tuned for more updates. You will get your list of all the games that you can buy in the Xbox Live Marketplace. 

PS: Not all games are available on the Xbox Live Games Marketplace so there are also advantages of purchasing games at the stores or online shops. This blog is about purchasing games in the Xbox Live Marketplace so that is why I focus on that.