New XBLA releases for September 28, 2011

Wednesday! That of course means new releases on the Xbox Live Arcade. Let's take a look at this weeks crop of games... Probably the most notable is Worms Ultimate Mayhem. If you've played the angle and fire turn based worms game before you're in for a bit of a change. 3D gameplay. It is supposed to preserve some of the turn-based aspects though. I'll have to try out the demo. I was never really too keen on the Worms or Worms clone games. The other two games are: a sort of racing game where you slide a blob of goo or mercury around a course called Mercury Hg and a baseball game with encephalitic baseball players called MLB Bobblehead Battle. Oh, I get it, Hg is the periodic symbol for Mercury. Clever. Anyway, scroll below for more details.

Mercury Hg 400 MSP

Mercury is back, all new and in HD! Explore 60 levels of tilting tension, color it, split it and watch the levels pulse to the beat of your own music. Can you attain the top position on the leaderboards and have the world race against your ghost? With the help of the ghost replays shave split seconds off your time and achieve higher scores. Discover the 20 bonus elements and 10 challenges as you explore the world of Mercury Hg.

MLB Bobblehead Battle 800 MSP

(ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Knock a curveball out of the ballpark with MLB® Bobblehead Battle! This MLB® bobblehead challenge features all of your favorite teams and players with a unique twist – it’s entirely focused on batting! Create customized fields with various obstacles such as walls and slopes while outsmarting your opponent with a dynamic card system that allows customization of players and more.

Worms: Ultimate Mayhem 1200 MSP

Worms™: Ultimate Mayhem is the definitive 3D Worms™ game! Load your weapons and experience a whole new dimension in destructive turn-based cartoon action! Taking the game into 3D creates all-new strategic and gameplay possibilities. With over 80 single-player missions and challenges, Xbox LIVE multi-player for up to 4 players, 5 multi-player modes, unprecedented customization of both worms and weapons, and fully destructible environments, it’s bursting with anarchic mayhem. Battle and puzzle your way through all of the missions from both “Worms™ 3D” and “Worms™ 4: Mayhem” - it’s essentially two games in one, and is the ultimate 3D Worms™ collection.

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week September 27 - October 3, 2011

A couple of XBLA games on sale week to mention. Both have a dragon and swords theme, I suppose, if you're looking for any connection between the two. Might & Magic Clash of Heroes is a great puzzler. It's basically an HD version of the DS game that came out before the XBLA version. As for Daggerdale, I haven't heard very many good things about that game. That's definitely a try before you buy title.

• XBLA - Might & Magic Clash of Heroes 800 1200 Points
• XBLA - Dungeons & Dragons Daggerdale 800 1200 Points

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Xbox Games on Demand for September 27, 2011

While Games on Demand or downloadable games, I feel, in general is a good thing. It beats having to go out to the store at times, especially if it isn't close, and you can download it while you are busy doing other things. But I also always feel that games on demand should not be the same price as they are in the store. I suppose there is the cost of bandwidth for downloading the game but you don't get a box, manual, or physical disc so what justifies the same price? Microsoft, that's just my peeve, especially with Crysis 2 this week. $59.99 to download? But in a brighter light, there is Resident Evil Code: Veronica X. That is new on Xbox so perhaps that justifies it's $19.99 price point although, how old is the game now? Anyway, here is the complete list of releases for Games on Demand for September 27th:

Blur - $39.99 - 5.35GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish. Blur: Powered-Up Racing. Travel the globe to beat the best the streets have to offer. Utilize an armory of Power-ups including huge bursts of energy, defensive shields, nitro speed boosts and mines to beat your rivals across the finish line. Blur features insane collisions, realistic damage, stunning racing environments, real world locations and licensed photo-realistic cars. In multiplayer Blur supports competitive game-play for up to 20 racers online and 4 players locally split-screen.

Crysis 2 - $59.99 - 5.49GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French. The world has been ravaged by a series of climatic disasters and society is on the verge of total breakdown. Now the aliens have returned, with a full invasion force bent on nothing less than the total annihilation of mankind, starting by trying to rip the heart out of Earth’s most iconic city.In New York, terrifying alien invaders stalk the streets and a nightmare plague strikes down the city’s myriad inhabitants with brutal epidemic speed. The city’s systems are in chaos, its streets and skyline are smashed and in flaming ruin. This is New York City like you’ve never seen it before.Neither paramilitary law enforcement nor the might of the US military machine can stand against the invaders, and all who choose not to flee are dead men walking. Just to survive in this maelstrom of death will require technology beyond anything any modern soldier has ever seen. One man will inherit that means to survive. One supersoldier, wielding the combat enhancement technology of the future with Nanosuit 2, will make the last stand to save humanity from destruction in the urban jungle that is New York City.

Frontlines: Fuel of War - $19.99 - 6.29GB

Frontlines: Fuel of War is a military-themed infantry and vehicle based, open-world first person shooter. The newly formed Red Star Alliance, led by Russia and China, clash with Western Coalition (U.S. & the European Union) forces over increasing energy shortages. This sets the stage for a massive conventional apocalypse pitting the biggest military powers against each other as they try to defend their interests and support their collapsing economies. Frontlines™: Fuel of War Dedicated Servers will no longer be available for the Microsoft® Xbox 360 after August 31st, 2011. Players can continue to host their own sessions, with a maximum player count of 16.

Resident Evil Code: Veronica X $19.99 - 1.83GB

The Games on Demand version supports English. It has been 3 months since the destruction of Raccoon City. Claire Redfield travels to Europe in search of her brother. Claire infiltrates the Paris laboratory of Umbrella Corporation, but is captured after a heated gun fight. The captured Claire is then sent to Rockfort Island, but shortly after her arrival the island is attacked! Amidst the chaos, a horde of zombies are released! Can Claire escape the horrors of the island?

New Feature! - Xbox Games on Demand for September 20, 2011

In an attempt to make you as aware as possible to the games coming out on Xbox Live, we're going to start a new weekly posting of the Xbox Games on Demand. If you're unfamiliar with this category of games on Xbox, it's basically full retail games that are now available for digital download on your Xbox 360. Occasionally that isn't always the case though. This way you're able to skip running down to the nearest Game Stop and waiting in line to pick up the game. Of course, it's typically games that have been out in the retail space for awhile that hit the Games on Demand. This weeks posting is a bit late as Games on Demand currently land on Xbox Live on Tuesdays.

I'm actually quite excited myself to see one of my favorite games come out to Games on Demand -- Resident Evil 4! Resident Evil 4 in HD! I currently own this game on two systems already too.

Here are the releases on Xbox Games on Demand for September 20, 2011:

MLB 2K11 - $39.99

The Games on Demand version supports English. The makers of the award-winning NBA 2K11 return to the diamond with MLB® 2K11. Featuring Right Stick hitting and pitching and a revamped fielding system, MLB 2K11 puts complete control in your hands. Perfect YOUR game and you'll dominate the competition.

Resident Evil 4 - $19.99

The Games on Demand version supports English. Six years after the destruction of Raccoon City, Leon Kennedy, now an agent with the US Secret Service, is sent on a rescue mission in Europe. His target is Ashley Graham, the president's daughter. Leon locates a man in a remote house in the mountains and inquires about Ashley's whereabouts, but receives no answer. Suddenly, the man turns and attempts to strike Leon! Visions of the horror of Raccoon City flood Leon's mind as he realizes his nightmare has not yet ended.

SAMURAI SHODOWN SEN 4 - $19.99

The Games on Demand version supports English, Japanese. Here comes "SAMURAI SHODOWN SEN" - the latest episode of SAMURAI SHODOWN series on Xbox360! As in this title, there are in total 24 well-known along with brand new characters available on the arena, a whole new story featuring "Takechiyo" and "Suzu" is about to unveil. With "Strong Slash" smashing everything along its path, "Bouncing" switching the position of offence and defense, and "Concentration" reversing the result of the battle in a glimpse under critical status, a bunch of cool new elements are added into this new title! Moreover, you can also use "Power Explosion" to power up your attacking capability and increase the number of your skills, and then commence an "Air Combo" to beat your airborne rival to death! What are you still waiting for? Come to experience the whole new SAMURAI SHODOWN now!!!

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II - $19.99

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish. Betrayed by Darth Vader for the last time, Starkiller has escaped and faces a new journey to find his true identity. Unleash fury – wield dual lightsabers and new force powers to crush your enemies. Unleash truth – sequel to the award-winning story, continue the epic Star Wars saga.

New XBLA releases for September 21, 2011!

There are a couple of new games out on XBLA this week. Whether they're worth mentioning, who knows? From what I've seen thus far I am somewhat unimpressed. But as they say, never judge a book by it's cover, right? When I get the chance I'll give them a shot and download the trial. Without further ado, I present to you, the new Xbox Live Arcade games for wednesday, September 21st:

Burnout Crash! 800 MSP

Criterion Games brings back the much loved Crash Mode in the latest instalment of the multi award winning Burnout franchise! Party with your friends in the all new Kinect Rush Hour Party for up to 14 players. Go on the wildest Road Trip of your life; causing huge pile-ups, blowing up buildings and unleashing disastrous Super Features! Play 3 all new game modes, across 6 themed areas: - Stop traffic escaping and trigger crazy special features in Road Trip! - Go wild against the clock in Rush Hour! - Practise your precision crashing skills in Pile-Up! Use Autolog to compete with your friends high scores and Challenge your friends to one-on-one battles with all new Autolog Challenges. ACCESS TO ONLINE FEATURES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRES AN EA ONLINE ACCOUNT. EA ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE CAN BE FOUND AT www.ea.com. YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER FOR AN EA ACCOUNT. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON www.ea.com/2/service-updates.

Rotastic 800 MSP

Rotastic is an addictive 2D arcade game, offering accessible, innovative and original gameplay, as well as a huge dose of fun, without taking itself too seriously. Behind very simple swinging mechanics hides a deep gameplay with numerous possibilities to challenge your reflexes, ingenuity, and skills! Collect items, escape deadly traps, send your opponents flying to their doom, smash bricks, execute aerial acrobatics, burst chickens to dust and feathers, or top the fastest speedruns! The solo campaign spreading across 7 worlds and nearly 70 levels offers hours of fun, with a wide range of gameplay to value replayability! Pit your skills against your friends and the players from around the world by beating the best scores for every one of each level! Rotastic offers local battle mode, for up to 4 players to either race for item collecting, or tried-and-true deathmatch. Multiplayer is intense and full of fun!

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week September 20 - September 26, 2011

Have you still managed to go on with out ever playing Portal from Valve still? Well perhaps this week is your week. The original Portal is 50% off on XBLA! Also, along with Portal is a random assortment of XBLA puzzle games. Check out the Xbox Deal of the Week:

• XBLA - Portal: Still Alive 600 1200 Points
• XBLA - Gyromancer 600 1200 Points
• XBLA - Bejeweled Blitz LIVE 200 400 Points
• XBLA - ilomilo 400 800 Points

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Radiant New XBLA releases for September 14, 2011!

Some new releases today on the Xbox Live Arcade to talk about. Hardcore shmup fans will be salivating over one of the releases. The anticipation is over. Treasure's shooter, Radiant Silvergun, hit the marketplace today. Knowing it's from Treasure, prepare yourself for a hard challenge and thumb-blistering experience! Let's take a look at this week's XBLA releases:



Radiant Silvergun 1200 MSP

Radiant Silvergun, restored by Treasure, is now available! The shoot ‘em up gameplay that made this a legend remains unchanged, but a hidden "Ikaruga-style" shooting mode gives everyone something new. Previously only available in Japan, Radiant Silvergun on Xbox LIVE Arcade also provides leaderboards, co-op play locally or over Xbox LIVE, downloadable replays, and improved visuals making it the version to own. Download Radiant Silvergun now!

Renegade Ops 1200 MSP

In Renegade Ops you must defeat Inferno, a madman intent on global domination. Destroy enemies across a range of stunning environments using a wide variety of vehicles. Players have the choice to fight alone in single player mode, team up offline with two-player split screen or join the dynamic 4-player online co-op experience. Blast your way through enemy lines by working together, or compete for achievements as you and your friends aim to top the online leader boards.

Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 800 MSP

With Red Bull X-Fighters, gamers can now experience the thrill and excitement of the best Freestyle Motocross riders in the world! The game puts you, the player, on centre stage of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour. Take your bike, launch from huge ramps and pull off truly stunning and jaw-dropping tricks while up to 40 feet in the air. Do you have what it takes to wow the crowd and pull out all stops in the attempt to finish as overall champion? Don’t crash or it will ruin your run.

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week September 13 - September 19, 2011

It's Tuesday, September 13th. So that means another Xbox Live Deal of the Week. Compared to previously weeks, this week's offering seems a bit sparse. However, were you fan of L.A. Noire? Those facial animations were really something, weren't they? Too bad the body animations didn't seem to be up to par with the facial animations. Nevertheless, the game has it's moments as well as an engaging story line. If you enjoyed the main story line, you might be interested in this week's deal - L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass. This basically includes all of the downloadable content in one convenient package.

• DLC - L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass 640 960 Points
  
  From Xbox.com:
  
  IMPORTANT NOTES: All of the game content included in the pass will also be made available for sale as individual purchases on Xbox Live Marketplace. DO NOT download this content from Xbox Live Marketplace to avoid being charged twice. The L.A. Noire Rockstar Pass includes all the following: The Broderick Detective Suit, The Sharpshooter Detective Suit, The Badge Pursuit Challenge & Button Man Suit, "The Naked City" Vice Case, "A Slip Of The Tongue" Traffic Case, "Nicholson Electroplating" Arson Case and "Reefer Madness" Vice Case. Individual items will become available to download when released. ADD ON CONTENT. ORIGINAL GAME REQUIRED TO PLAY.
  

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XBLA releases for September 7, 2011

Quite a few interesting releases this week on Xbox Live Arcade. We even have the new incarnation of BloodRayne developed by WayForward Technologies. That should be interesting as they're they developers of games like Shantae and Contra for DS. As I would always suggest, check out the demos before you buy!

BloodRayne: Betrayal 1200 MSP

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission. The target is a lavish, yet sinister ball in a secluded castle with plenty of dark and gruesome surprises. With the help of a mysterious friend, and members of Brimstone, Rayne must infiltrate the manor, take out the fiendish horde, and stop an evil master plot once and for all.

Crimson Alliance 1200 MSP

Explore the mystical world of the Crimson Empire in this action-RPG adventure. Choose to play as the powerful wizard, Direwolf; the battle-hardened mercenary, Gnox; or the mysterious assassin, Moonshade. Play Crimson Alliance co-operatively with up to 4 players on the same console or over Xbox LIVE. Work together combining your unique abilities against the nefarious Cult of the Soul Siren and the fearsome beasts they control. Can you stop them before their dark plans are complete?

Leedmees 800 MSP (requires Kinect)

Full body puzzle action game, "Leedmees" for Kinect, is a unique puzzle game that utilizes your brain and body! Your body is part of the stage. Use your whole body to work the contraptions while you lead the Leedmees to the goal! Featuring fantastic visuals and sounds which add flavor to the gameplay. In Multiplayer Mode, cooperate with your friend or family member to lead the Leedmees to the goal. Flex your bodies and brains to challenge the stages and strengthen the bond between yourselves! For those love birds out there, this will surely bring you even closer together!

SkyDrift 1200 MSP

Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where everybody can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains based on the most spectacular and exotic locations all over the planet. Unlock state-of-the-art planes tuned to the max and personalize them with unique racing skins. Practice by racing in modes like Survival or Speed Race and then be the first on the single and multiplayer challenges where possibilities are limited only by your own imagination. Have endless fun racing and flying in a light, exhilarating style and remember: If you can’t overtake them, shoot them down!

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week September 6 - September 12, 2011

Time to gear up in Battlefield Bad Company 2 with a sale on all the DLCs and add ons:

• DLC - Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Onslaught Mode 200 400 Points
• DLC - Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam 600 1200 Points
• DLC - Battlefield: Bad Company 2 VIP 400 800 Points
• Theme - Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam Theme 120 240 Points
• Theme - Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Theme 120 240 Points

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New Fancy Chart for September Xbox Live Reward Offers

Here's a new fancy chart from Microsoft of the current Xbox Live Reward offers available to all registered Reward members for the month of September:

Xbox Live Rewards September Offer

A new month and new opportunities from Microsoft to earn some free Microsoft points for just doing what you normally do! This month you can purchase any two Avatar items or more and you will get 80 Points back. So if you're one of those gamers who love to dress up your avatar in the latest game fashions or whatever else Microsoft might happen to roll out, this is definitely a deal to get on!

Purchase any 2 Avatar items or more in September and get 80 Points back!

New Xbox Live Rewards Survey for September - Earn Free Microsoft Points!

Hey, Xbox Live Reward members, it's time to earn those 20 free monthly Microsoft points. It's now September so that means a brand new survey. Head on over to the reward site and do the survey now!

September Xbox Live Reward Survey - Earn 20 points!