Tuesday, July 30, 2013

ArcaniA

Game marketplace release date: July 30, 2013
Original release date: July 30, 2013

ArcaniA continues the successful "Gothic" RPG-Series. Ten years have passed since the end of Gothic 3 and the world has changed - the Southern Islands have become embroiled in a grueling conflict, and set the stage for the player to brave countless adventures in the guise of a nameless hero. In a vibrant and elaborate environment, decisions will have to be made which will change not only the future of the Southern Islands, but of the entire world.


ArcaniA on Demand Version supports English, French, Italian, German and Spanish. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual”.


ArcaniA

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Genre: Role Playing
File size: 5.07 GB
w/ Free Trial

Developer: Spellbound Entertainment AG
Publisher: Nordic Games GmbH

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Content downloads

Need for Speed Most Wanted

Game marketplace release date: January 29, 2013
Original release date: October 30, 2012

To be Most Wanted, you’ll need to outrun the cops, outdrive your friends, and outsmart your rivals. With a relentless police force gunning to take you down, you’ll need to make split second decisions. Use the open world to your advantage to find hiding spots, hit jumps and earn new vehicles to keep you one step ahead. In true Criterion Games fashion, your friends are at the heart of your experience. In an open world with no menus or lobbies, you’ll be able to instantly challenge your friends and prove your driving skill in a variety of seamless multiplayer events. Your rivals will do everything they can to stop you from getting to the top. In this world, there can only be one Most Wanted.


Need for Speed Most Wanted on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Japanese and Chinese.


NEED FOR SPEED™ MOST WANTED

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Genre: Action & Adventure, Racing & Flying, Kinect
Multiplayer: Online 2 - 8
File size: 3.54 GB

Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital

Zone of the Enders

Game marketplace release date: January 29, 2013
Original release date: October 30, 2012

The HD remastering process has made Z.O.E. even more striking, re-igniting the thrills for long-time fans and blowing away those discovering the game for the first time. Either way, players will find a combination of hardcore gameplay and compelling story that has become all too rare in this day and age.


Zone of the Enders on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish,Portuguese. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


ZOE HD

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Genre: Action & Adventure
Multiplayer: Local 1 - 2
File size: 7.54 GB

Developer: High Voltage Software
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013

Game marketplace release date: January 22, 2013
Original release date: January 22, 2013

In Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 you get Deadlier Predators, Deadlier Hunts: Smarter and Deadlier Predators: - The new Prowler animal AI engine simulates pack social hierarchies, coordinates complex group tactics and takes advantage of the surroundings to set up deadly ambushes. New Maneater Co-op Mode: - Two players can join together to take on wave after wave of increasingly deadly beasts in the all-new split screen Maneater mode. Master Your Fear: - Armed with the new Top Shot Fearmaster controller, control your heart rate to increase your accuracy, deal more damage, or slow down time to line up the perfect kill shot. Can you hold your own against the most vicious beasts the animal kingdom has to offer? Find out in Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013!


Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013 on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013

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Genre: Action & Adventure
Multiplayer: Local 1 - 2
Co-op: Local 2
File size: 5.53 GB
w/ Free Trial

Developer: Cauldron
Publisher: Activision

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Content Downloads, Leaderboards

Dishonored

Game marketplace release date: January 22, 2013
Original release date: October 9, 2012

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.


Dishonored on Demand version supports English, French, Spanish. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


Dishonored

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Genre: Action & Adventure
File size: 4.31 GB

Developer: Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards

Spider-Man 3

Game marketplace release date: January 15, 2013
Original release date: January 15, 2013

EVERY HERO HAS A DARK SIDE... UNLEASH IT.

Spider-Man 3 on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


Spider-Man 3





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Genre: Action & Adventure
File size: 3.69 GB

Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital

Wheel of Fortune

Game marketplace release date: January 15, 2013
Original release date: October 16, 2012

Spin the wheel along with Pat Sajak and Vanna White on the virtual version of America’s game!

Wheel of Fortune on Demand version supports English. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


Wheel of Fortune

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Genre: Family, Puzzle & Trivia
Multiplayer: Local 1 - 3, Online 1 - 3
File size: 589.11 MB
w/ Free Trial

Developer: Pipeworks
Publisher: THQ Inc.

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards, Voice chat

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Game marketplace release date: January 8, 2013
Original release date: October 9, 2012

From the award-winning creators of Civilization comes an action-strategy game about humanity’s last stand. Threatened by an unknown enemy, the Earth’s governments unite to form a secret paramilitary organization, known as XCOM, to combat this extraterrestrial attack. As the commander of XCOM, you control the global defense team in a battle against a terrifying alien invasion. Control the fate of the human race by creating and managing a fully operational base, race by creating and managing a fully operational base, researching alien technologies, planning combat missions, and controlling soldier movement in battle.


(Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) XCOM: Enemy Unknown on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


XCOM®: Enemy Unknown

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Genre: Action & Adventure, Strategy & Simulation
Multiplayer: Online 2
File size: 7.08 GB
w/ Free Trial

Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K Games

Local capabilities: System Link 1, Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards, Voice chat

Rumble Roses XX

Game marketplace release date: January 8, 2013
Original release date: January 8, 2013

The sexy and extreme wrestling action game, Rumble Roses, is back in high-def sexiness! Thrill in the drama of tag matches to the visual feast of its legendary entrance scenes. Customize not just your character's chest, waist and hip, but her muscles and costumes, too! Compete in penalty matches, where the punishment for losing is severe: Limbo dancing? Writing letters using her hips? Acting like a cat? Get your best shots discreetly and upload them online!


Rumble Roses XX on Demand version supports English. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


Rumble Roses XX

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Genre: Action & Adventure, Fighting, Sports & Recreation
Multiplayer: Online 2 - 4
File size: 3.58 GB
w/ Free Trial

Developer: YUKE's Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Konami

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Leaderboards

Fable: The Journey

Game marketplace release date: January 8, 2013
Original release date: October 9, 2012

Built from the ground up for Kinect for Xbox 360, Fable: The Journey is a whole new way to experience the deep storyline, heart-pounding action, and picturesque world of Albion that fans have come to know and love in the beloved Fable franchise. Wield magic as a deadly weapon as you defend yourself and your trusty steed in combat against dangerous enemies, engage in hair-raising chases, solve perplexing puzzles, and interact with humorous characters in this action-packed adventure journey to becoming a hero. Voice command support only available in English language and US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand locales. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


Fable: The Journey on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese. This game requires a Kinect™ Sensor.

Fable: The Journey

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Genre: Action & Adventure, Kinect
File size: 6.66 GB
w/ Free Trial

Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital 
Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards, Voice chat

Just Dance 4

Game marketplace release date: January 8, 2013
Original release date: January 8, 2013

The world’s #1 dance game brand is back with Just Dance®4! The latest edition of the record-breaking franchise takes the party to a whole new level of fun with new game modes, brand new features, coaches and stylish environments. Discover over 40 chart-topping hits from “Good Feeling” by Flo Rida, and “What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction to legendary tracks like “Superstition” by Stevie Wonder. Challenge your friends in 5 rounds of dance battles with the brand-new Battle mode! Go head to head to unique choreographies and music to be crowned the dance battle champion! Browse through the latest and most popular community content with Kinect™-exclusive Just Dance TV, check out all of you and your friends’ videos, and explore the Featured video section, where the very best content is highlighted by our team. With Just Dance 4, the party never ends! Have a blast dancing, laughing, and breaking a sweat with friends and family all night long.


Just Dance 4 on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". This game requires a Kinect™ Sensor.


Just Dance® 4

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Genre: Music, Kinect
Multiplayer: Local 2 - 4
File size: 6.22 GB
w/ Free Trial

Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards

Note: This game requires Kinect

Spiderman: Dimensions

Game marketplace release date: January 8, 2013
Original release date: January 8, 2013

Shattered Dimensions is an action-packed adventure encompassing four dramatically different parallel universes, each with its own Spider-Man armed with unique strengths. Each stunning universe has its own detailed art design and thrilling gameplay with challenging skill sets to master in order to unlock powerful new moves. Explore dramatic, stunning environments, wield explosive new powers, and face epic boss battles against extraordinary foes. Experience the legendary Super Hero like never before: Four unique worlds. Four distinct Spider-Men. One unparalleled experience!


Spiderman: Dimensions on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". Spider-Man™:


Spider-Man™:Dimensions

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Genre: Action & Adventure, Family, Platformer
File size: 5.23 GB

Developer: Beenox
Publisher: Activision

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Content downloads


Wipeout 3

Game marketplace release date: December 28, 2012
Original release date: December 28, 2012

It’s Time To Conquer The BIG BALLS! Welcome back to Wipeout where things are wetter, wilder and wackier than ever! Jump, dodge, and slide your way through wacky Wipeout obstacle courses. With all new controls, characters, and camera angles, Wipeout 3 takes thrills and spills to all new heights! • Tackle the craziest courses ever, like Deck the Balls and the Wild West! • Run the Wipeout course like never before with all new, 3rd person camera angles! • Battle your friends to reign supreme in Side-By-Side Multiplayer! • Compete in 200 over-the-top Wipeout obstacles designed to test your abilities!


Wipeout 3 on Demand version supports English. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual". This game requires a Kinect™ Sensor Leap, Bounce & Fall…


Wipeout 3

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Genre: Platformer, Kinect
Multiplayer: Local 1 - 4
File size: 1.53 GB

Developer: Behaviour Interactive
Publisher: Activision

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital




Sunday, July 28, 2013

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2

Release date: November 13, 2012

Black Ops II is the first Call of Duty video game to feature branching storylines, in which the player's choice affects both the current mission and in turn, the overall course of the story. Known as "Strike Force missions", these branching storylines appear during the 2025 storyline and feature permanent death. The success or failure of these missions can have ramifications for the wider campaign storyline. Choosing one of the missions locks out the others unless the player begins a fresh campaign.

Strike Force missions allow the player to control a number of different war assets, such as unmanned aerial vehicles, jet fighters and robots. If the player dies in a Strike Force mission, the campaign continues recording that loss, as opposed to letting the player load a previously saved checkpoint. The player's progress in the Strike Force missions may go on to change even the plans of the story's antagonist, Raul Menendez. By the end of the game, the player may have changed the results of the new Cold War, and the player is shown what could have gone differently.

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Genre: Action and Adventure, Shooter
Demo/Trial: none
Multiplayer: Online 4-18
Co-op: Online 2-4

Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision

Local capabilities: System link 1-2, HDTV 1080p, Xbox Live Vision
Online capabilities: Content downloads, leaderboards, voice chat

Friday, July 26, 2013

Be a Hero Bundle

This bundle includes three full Xbox LIVE Arcade titles: “Torchlight," "South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play," and “Fire Pro Wrestling.” PLEASE NOTE: this bundle pack offers these games together at a discounted rate over individual purchases. The games in this bundle are available as individual downloads in the Xbox Games marketplace and are exactly the same. Be aware that it is possible to download the same game twice. If you already own one of these games there is no additional discount on this bundle, nor do you receive an additional copy of the game you already own.


Be a Hero Bundle

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Game marketplace release date: July 26, 2013
Original release date: July 26, 2013

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Genre: Action & Adventure
File size: 9.82 MB

Developer: Microsoft Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Leaderboards

Zeno Clash 2

Ghat's story is far from over: Zeno Clash 2 picks up where the deliciously brazen first game left off. After 4 years of waiting, the sequel to ACE Team’s surreal first-person brawler brings more variety in combat and levels, stunning upgraded visuals, and even more bizarre storytelling into the beguiling stonepunk world of Zenozoik. Zeno Clash 2 welcomes new players to the Zeno Clash universe with a new game that will introduce them to the world and fill them in on the backstory. Returning players will delight in the connections between the Ghat’s and Rimat’s new quest and their past adventures. All players will thoroughly enjoy playing a first-person brawler that provides a rarity in modern gaming: a truly unique experience.


Zeno Clash 2

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Game marketplace release date: July 26, 2013
Original release date: July 24, 2013

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Genre: Action & Adventure, Fighting
Multiplayer: Online 1 - 2
Co-op: Online 1 - 2
File size: 1.07 GB
w/ Free Trial

Developer: ACE Team
Publisher: ATLUS

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Leaderboards, voice chat

Space Shooter Bundle

This bundle includes four full Xbox LIVE Arcade titles: “Sine Mora," "Radiant Silvergun," "Ikaruga,” and “Fusion: Genesis.” PLEASE NOTE: this bundle pack offers these games together at a discounted rate over individual purchases. The games in this bundle are available as individual downloads in the Xbox Games marketplace and are exactly the same. Be aware that it is possible to download the same game twice. If you already own one of these games there is no additional discount on this bundle, nor do you receive an additional copy of the game you already own.



Space Shooter Bundle


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Game marketplace release date: July 24, 2013
Original release date: July 24, 2013

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Genre: Shooter
File size: 9.34 MB

Developer: Microsoft Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital



Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Star Trek

Game players will get to play as two of the greatest science-fiction heroes ever -- Kirk and Spock – in the award-winning STAR TREK, a completely original co-op experience that expands the Star Trek universe even further. Set in the 23rd Century world of the massively popular Star Trek reboot, this cover-based shooter immerses players in a rich, original story and action-packed combat.


Star Trek supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


Star Trek®

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Game marketplace release date: July 23, 2013
Original release date: April 23, 2013

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Genre: Action & Adventure, Shooter
Co-op: Local 1 - 2, Online 1 - 2
File size: 3.68 GB

Developer: Digital Extremes
Publisher: NAMCO BANDAI Games America

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Content downloads, Voice chat

DD: Dark Arisen

An epitaph speaks of another's demise... A mysterious island known as Bitterblack Isle appears off the coast of Gransys. Its depths have claimed the lives of many Arisen; their voices still haunt the labyrinth that lies deep beneath its surface--a labyrinth ripe with secrets waiting to be discovered. The time to take up arms has come once again. Delve into the isle's depths and uncover its dark secret!


DD: Dark Arisen supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


DD: Dark Arisen

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Game marketplace release date: July 23, 2013
Original release date: April 23, 2013

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Genre: Action & Adventure
File size: 7.79 GB
w/ Free Trial

Developer: CAPCOM CO., LTD.
Publisher: CAPCOM CO., LTD.

Local capabilities: Dolby Digital
Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards

DBZ Budokai HD Collection

Two of the most popular Dragon Ball Z® games in one special collection now enhanced and re-mastered in high definition for the first time on Xbox 360®.


DBZ Budokai HD Collection supports English, French, Spanish. Download the manual for this game by locating the game on http://marketplace.xbox.com and selecting “See Game Manual".


DBZ Budokai HD Collection

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Game marketplace release date: July 23, 2013
Original release date: November 6, 2012

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Genre: Fighting
Multiplayer: Local 2
File size: 3.60 GB

Developer: Pyramid, Inc.
Publisher: NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.

Local Capabilities: Dolby Digital


Monday, July 22, 2013

June 2013 Reduced Games

Xbox 360 games reduced in terms of Microsoft Points last June 2013

1) Hybrid
Hybrid
Cost Now: 400 credits
Shooter, Strategy & Simulation
Multiplayer: Online 2 - 6
Co-op: None
Demo: Downloadable


2) Karateka
Karateka
Cost Now: 400 credits
Action & Adventure, Fighting
Multiplayer: None
Co-op: None
Demo: Downloadable


3) Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Alan Wake's American Nightmare ®
Cost Now: 800 credits
Shooter, Action & Adventure
Multiplayer: None
Co-op: None
Demo: Downloadable


4) Quake Arena Arcade
Quake Arena Arcade
Cost Now: 400 credits
Shooter, Action & Adventure
Multiplayer: Online 2 - 16
Co-op: None
Demo: Downloadable


5) Shred Nebula
Shred Nebula
Cost Now: 400 credits
Action & Adventure, Shooter
Multiplayer: Online 2 - 8
Co-op: None
Demo: Downloadable


6) Boulder Dash-XL
Boulder Dash-XL
Cost Now: 400 credits
Puzzle & Trivia, Classics, Family
Multiplayer: None
Co-op: None
Demo: Downloadable


7) Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat
Cost Now: $19.99 or 1600 credits
Fighting
Multiplayer: None
Co-op: None


8) Batman: Arkham City
Batman: Arkham City
Cost Now: $19.99 or 1600 credits
Action & Adventure, Fighting, Platformer
Multiplayer: None
Co-op: None
Demo: Downloadable