Xbox Games on Demand for October 25, 2011 - Scary Games for Halloween.... plus Rio

Microsoft always seems to have some theme going with the game releases and then ruin it with something completely unrelated. Well, perhaps ruin isn't the right word. However, being that Halloween is drawing near games like Saw II and Blood Drive definitely fit the bill for a Halloween-type game. And then on the side is Rio. Or perhaps it's one of those situations where something doesn't fit and is so cutesy it becomes frightening in and of itself. Maybe? Well anyway, here's the scoop on today's releases for the Xbox Games on Demand.



Blood Drive - $49.99 - 1.69GB

The Games on Demand version supports English. It’s the bloodiest and deadliest entertainment sport for a twisted new age: contestants in weaponized vehicles battle swarms of undead and each other in an orgy of ultra violence and self-preservation. You have stepped into the most ruthless modern-day gladiator arena on the planet. With the last man standing as the only survivor, you’ll need to crash, smash, shoot and mutilate your way to live another day!

Saw II - $39.99 - 2.14GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish. Step into the dark and tormented world of SAW II and experience the gruesome traps that Jigsaw has created to test your will to survive. With newly implemented puzzles and combat system, players will need to think fast and react to pass the rigors of the tests Jigsaw has engineered.

Rio - $59.99 - 1.84GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish. From the makers of the hit ICE AGE series comes RIO, a 3D comedy adventure about taking a walk on the wild side. The game focuses on Blu, a rare domesticated bird who travels to the exotic land of Rio. With the help of his female counterpart, Jewel and a group of wise-cracking and smooth-talking city birds, Blu goes on the adventure of his life! Along the way Blu journeys through Rio, dodging soccer balls, collecting tropical fruits and soaring across the beach. He participates in carnivals with new friends and ultimately, forms a conga line and dances his way to first place at the carnival ceremony. While the main character is Blu, players will also have a chance to play as the other characters from the movie in this multiplayer party game!”

Xbox Games on Demand for October 18, 2011 - Bakugan! Oh Yeah!

Okay, to be honest, I don't really know much about Bakugan. I get the feeling it's along the lines of Pokemon and Digimon. Probably more the latter judging from the pictures. Little anime kids and giant monsters! With that aside, there are four new games go come to the Xbox Games on Demand today. One is LLWS2010. Strange title, huh? Read more below to find out what that cryptic title stands for. But of course if you are already familiar with it, too bad for you.






Bakugan - $39.99 - 3.13GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish. Bakugan Battle Brawlers is the stunning new video game based on the #1 toy and animated series. Set your Gate card then throw a Bakugan into huge, interactive battlefields. Steer the Bakugan to discover secret areas, collect power-ups and gain the edge! When two Bakugan stand on the same gate card they transform into powerful creatures and an epic interactive battle begins. You’ll need all your skills to boost your Bakugan’s power and emerge victorious! Play in story mode to unlock dozens of Bakugan and new levels in an exciting adventure voiced by the original cartoon cast or just jump straight into battle with up 4 other Brawlers!

Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga - $29.99 - 6.47GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Spanish. With both the extensively remastered Ego Draconis and its thrilling conclusion Flames of Vengeance together on one jam-packed disc (plus all previously released DLC), The Dragon Knight Saga is an RPG of staggering scope. You begin as a human, but are soon transformed into a Dragon Knight with the ability to change form at will and take to the skies as a powerful dragon. Explore the open land of Rivellon where every nook and cranny potentially hides a new path to explore, a new quest to solve.

LLWS2010 - Little League World Series Baseball 2010 - $39.99 - 879.71 MB

The Games on Demand version supports English. Swing for the fences this season with Little League® World Series Baseball 2010! Little League welcomes you to the baseball diamond for the first time ever with easy to pick-up-and-play control mechanics that get you right into the action. Play your way from league champions to the regional tournament and, if you have what it takes, go all the way to the World Series in Williamsport, PA! Endless gameplay features that include team and player customization, collectibles, realistic 3D stadiums, talents, skill challenges and more fun than ever for the entire family!

Top Spin 4 - $39.99 - 5.38GB

Top Spin 4 redefines the way you experience the game of tennis. Intuitive controls make gameplay immediately accessible yet deep and rewarding for the tennis experts who want to plan their strategy, target their opponent's weaknesses and become an unstoppable force on the court. The most feature-rich title of the Top Spin franchise, Top Spin 4, puts you front and center of the professional tennis experience with the deepest player roster to date complete with 2K's Signature Style, an enhanced Player Creator with NEW Coaching and Development systems, an incredibly immersive Career mode, all-new visually stunning TV Broadcast presentation elements, and a fully online World Tour Mode. Do you have what it takes to rise above the competition and become #1 in the world?

Xbox Games on Demand for October 11, 2011 - Get Ready for the Smackdown!

Three new games today have arrived on Xbox Games on Demand. Can't really say that I have much interest in any of them. But for you Wrastlin' Fans, there's WWE All Stars. Perhaps more of the dashing spy type? You can be James Bone in Quantum of Solace. Or if you just want to break out and hit the pavement, there's Test Drive Unlimited 2.

Quantum of Solace - $29.99 - 6.72GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French. Blending the action and excitement of “Casino Royale” with the upcoming “Quantum of Solace” feature film, the Quantum Of Solace game challenges players to be the ultimate secret service agent, James Bond, and use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to survive the dangerous and gritty world of international espionage.

Test Drive Unlimited 2 - $19.99 - 6.55GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish. Chase glory from behind the wheel of the most exclusive performance cars and take the race online to challenge rivals around the world. Customise your life as you tear through the streets and kick up dust off - road on the sun - kissed islands of Ibiza and Hawaii.

WWE All Stars- $49.99 - 5.91GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish. The greatest WWE match ups haven't happened - Until now. WWE All Stars is packed with high-flying, hard hitting and over the top action featuring 30 WWE historic Legends and current Superstars.

Xbox Games on Demand for October 4, 2011 - We have a Crysis!

Last week we saw Crysis 2 release on Xbox Games on Demand. What better way to follow that up than to release the original Crysis? Also, if you want to play a Crysis game and perhaps don't have the 60 bucks to spend on Crysis 2, this might be the more affordable route since you'll only have to drop 20 clams to download. Any more money slang I can use? Scrilla, scratch, dinero, simoleons? Anyway, three new games to mention that have hit the Xbox Games on Demand today.




Crysis - $19.99 - 4.09GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Czech, Russian, Japanese. Earth, 2019. A team of US scientists makes a frightening discovery on an island in the South China Sea. All contact with the team is lost when the North Korean Government quickly seals off the area. The United States responds by dispatching an elite team of Delta Force Operators to recon the situation. As tension rises between the two nations, a massive alien ship reveals itself in the middle of the island. The ship generates an immense force sphere that freezes a vast portion of the island and drastically alters the global weather system. Now the US and North Korea must join forces to battle the alien menace. With hope rapidly fading, you must fight epic battles through tropical jungle, frozen landscapes, and finally into the heart of the alien ship itself for the ultimate Zero G showdown.

Darkest of Days - $19.99 - 2.55GB

Tannenberg, Antietam, and Little Bighorn are some of the bloodiest days of battle in World history. Live through these events taking on hundreds of men at the same time! Travel through time saving individuals that were never supposed to die in these horrific events, while wielding powerful futuristic weaponry. Can you set history back to the way it was . . . or will you forever change the fate of the world?

Shift 2 Unleashed - $39.99 - 5.59GB

The Games on Demand version supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian. The critically acclaimed SHIFT franchise returns to the track with SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED™. The most immersive racing experience to date brings the True Driver’s Experience to life with all the intensity and exhilaration of being behind the wheel and competing in the Driver’s Battle. From the all-new helmet cam to night racing to frighteningly real physics and crashes, SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED delivers all the violence and excitement of race day in a groundbreaking authentic racing experience.

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.