Xbox Live Deal of the Week - August 14th, 2012 - The Third

The Third what? Are we talking about Ender? Nope, Saints Row: The Third! Let me tell you, if you haven't played this game yet and are a fan of GTA style games, you should definitely check it out. It takes a much more light-hearted approach though. The opening sequence will leave you going, "What the $%#@!" but in the best way possible. The game adds a certain level of hilarity to the genre but still is able to maintain enjoyability. Just wait for the first time you hijack a car and make sure you are running towards the car.

For those Gold Members who have played the game, this Deal of the Week may interest you. Microsoft has three DLC packets available for half off. Volition tried even harder to make the game crazier with these DLCs. Gangstas in Space anyone?

• DLC - Saints Row: The Third - Genkibowl VII 280 560 Microsoft Points
• DLC - Saints Row: The Third - Gangstas in Space 280 560 Microsoft Points
• DLC - Saints Row: The Third - The Trouble With Clones 280 560 Microsoft Points

Xbox Live Deal of the Week - August 7th, 2012 - Day of Reckoning

The company that made Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, 38 Studios, may have sadly had it's day of reckoning already (they have been dissolved due to massive debt), but the game lives on! The game is published by EA so it still has that going for it. Just don't expect any new DLC packets or downloadables for the title. The fall of 38 Studios was a sad tale. Founded by the baseball great, Curt Schilling, with great promise, they ended up without a shilling and Rhode Island with a huge hole in their back pocket ($70+ million). Anyhoo~ this week on Xbox Live we are served up some DLC from Kingdoms of Amalur for half off. So if you're still into the game you might want to pick some of these up.

• DLC - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - Teeth of Naros 400 800 Microsoft Points
• DLC - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - The Legend of Dead Kel 400 800 Microsoft Points
• DLC - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - Weapons & Armor Bundle 200 400 Microsoft Points

New XBLA releases for August 1st, 2012 - Deadlight

This week we see one new title hitting the Xbox Live Arcade: Deadlight. It looks like a 2D platformer similar to a previous XBLA game called Shadow Complex. However Deadlight looks like it uses an interesting lighting style. Characters in the foreground appear darker - almost black and white - in contrast to the detailed and colorful backgrounds. However, here's perhaps a better description:

Deadlight - 1200 MSP

The world has ended. There is no hope. No new beginning. Only the survivors. DEADLIGHT follows the journey of Randall Wayne, a man searching for his family across Seattle during the aftermath of a 1980s event that has decimated life on earth. This visually stunning Cinematic Survival Platformer will challenge you to run, jump, climb, and struggle for your life as you look for answers and the ones you love.

It's August... that means a new 20 point survey!

If you haven't gotten into the drill yet, a new month means a new opportunity for a free 20 Microsoft points. All you have to do is complete a simple survey that uses up just a few minutes (at most) of your time. So if you haven't done so already, head on over to the Xbox Live Rewards web site and complete the survey! No immediate rush but make sure you guys complete it by August 31st.