Ratatouille

Missed Remy and his adventures as he pursues his life-long dream of becoming a chef? You can relive all the thrilling and hilarious moments you loved in the film in the Ratatouille video game. The plot of the game is similar to that of the movie. Players will take the role of Remy, who dreams of becoming a great French chef with one obvious problem--- he is a rat. The journey begins in the farm, just like in the movie and you will run, glide and slide through underground sewers, bustling streets of Paris, and key locations you are familiar with through the film. Players will also be able to enjoy a series of head-to-head multiplayer mini-games you can play together with your friends, cooking challenging and unique mini-games.

Ratatouille on demand version supports English.

Ratatouille Microsoft points cost: 1,600 credits

Game marketplace release date: August 21, 2012

Original release date: January 1, 2008

Game type: Xbox 360

Genre: Action & Adventure, Family, Platformer

Trial: Downloadable trial

File size: 3.12 GB

Developer: Heavy Iron Studios

Publisher: THQ

Local capabilities: HDTV 1080, In-Game Dolby digital

Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City is a third-person, team-based video that that features a unique shooter experience. Players can choose from 12 characters in the game. Players can play solo in the single player mode or up to 4 players in the co-operative Raccoon Mode. This game is quite different from the usual team-based shooter video games. Other than zombies and Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W’s), players will also be battling against government ‘Spec Ops’ unit.

The story of the game centers on Raccoon City after the release of the deadly T-virus biological weapon, which caused the entire population of the city to die or turn into zombies. Players will be playing as soldiers for Umbrella’s crack paramilitary unit, Umbrella Security Services (U.S.S.).

Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City on demand version supports different languages including, English, French, German, Dutch, Italian and Spanish.

Microsoft points cost: 2,320 credits 

Game marketplace release date: August 21, 2012

Original release date: March 20, 2012

Game type: Xbox 360

Genre: Action & Adventure, Shooter

Multiplayer: Online 2-8

Co-op: Online 2-4

File size: 3.94 GB

Developer: Slant Six

Publisher: Capcom

Local capabilities: HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards, Voice chat

The Expendables 2 Videogame

Can’t get enough of the Expendables movie? Fans of the action film will surely be delighted with the Expendables videogame, where they will get to experience the explosive moments all over again. Up to 4 players can play in the Co-op action mode, where fans can get to play as their favorite stars. The 4 Expendables, namely Barney, Caesar, Gunnar and Yin-Yang, have a mission to rescue the Chinese billionaire, who has been kidnapped. But this rescue mission gets more complicated as the explosive mix of testosterone and kerosene explodes and causes a massive fireball that never lets up. This is where the relentless action concludes but also where the new movie begins. If you want to relive the action, then this game is surely something you don’t want to miss.

Microsoft points cost: 1,200 credits

Game marketplace release date: August 17, 2012

Original release date: August 17, 2012

Game type: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Co-op: Online 2-4 & Local 2-4

Trial: downloadable

File size: 969.51 MB

Developer: Zootfly

Publisher: Ubisoft

Local capabilities: HDTV 720p,  In-Game Dolby Digital

Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards, Voice chat

Dust: An Elysian Tail

Dust: An Elysian Tail is a 2D action RPG video game that has gained mostly positive reviews from game critics. It was originally intended in the Indie Games channel of the Xbox 360, but because of its success, the game has been released for Xbox 360 Live Arcade.

In the game, you will be playing the role of the mysterious warrior, Dust. Dust will journey through the wonderful, meticulously hand-painted world, to rediscover his past while liberating an oppressed village along the way. Dust will be aided by an ancient sword Ahrah, and his sidekick, Fidget, in battling enemies as you take on different quests. The game features an intuitive combat system that rewards skilled gamers.

Microsoft points cost: 1,200 credits

Game marketplace release date: August 15, 2012

Original release date: August 15, 2012

Game type: Arcade

Genre: Action & Adventure, Platformer

Trial: downloadable

File size: 592.68 MB

Developer: Humble Hearts LLC

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Local capabilities: In-Game Dolby Digital

Online capabilities: Content downloads, Leaderboards