Current List of Xbox Reward Opportunities

Keep on earning those Microsoft Reward points!

• Renew Gold Membership for a Month and earn 10 points.
• Renew Gold Membership for 3 Months and earn 30 points.
• Renew Gold Membership for 1 Year and earn 200 points.
• Make your first purchase or renewal of Xbox Gold and earn 100 points.
• Renew or Upgrade Gold Family Pack and earn 400 points.
• Earn 100 points on your first Marketplace purchase.
• Earn 100 points for your first Netflix use.
• Buy any TV Season Pass in May and get 240 Points back!
• Take the Monthly Survey (only on the Rewards Web site)

Xbox LIVE Arcade releases for May 11, 2011

There are a couple new releases to talk about on XBLA this morning. One of them is another attempt by Atari to bring life back to an old title, Star Raiders. Unfortunately a month ago they released another remake, Yar's Revenge, which failed to turn many heads. Hopefully this title reboot fairs better. The other is a somewhat anticipated title, Gatling Gears, published by Electronic Arts and developed by Vanguard Games. Remember, try the demo before buying. This is one of the great features I enjoy about Xbox. It has saved me countless of dollars!

Star Raiders

xbox.com:
Star Raiders features a fresh new take on the seminal classic, letting you engage in epic dogfights and aerial assaults against the onslaught of the evil Zylons. Utilize radical ship transformations and robot co-pilots in the heat of battle as you fight to save humanity. Explore the galaxy as you utilize galactic warps and sector tactical maps that let you set your own path to liberation!

Gatling Gears

xbox.com
When the Empire begins its reign of destruction in a thirst for natural resources, it’s up to Max Brawley, a retired Gatling Gear pilot, to stop them. Together with his niece and his trusty Gatling Gear unit he must fight his way to the heart of the Empire and eliminate the destruction at its source. This product supports the following languages: In-game speech: English; On-screen text: English.

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week May 10 - May 16

The week of zombies and the week of vampires are behind us. So what is the theme for this week? Not nearly as interesting but perhaps just as good. It's 2K DLC. Anyway check out the deals here and then hop on your Xbox to save, save, save!

• DLC - Mafia II Joe’s Adventure 400 Points 800 Points
• DLC - Mafia II Jimmy’s Vendetta 400 Points 800 Points
• Avatar - Mafia II Fedora 80 Points 160 Points
• DLC - Bioshock 2 Minerva’s Den 400 Points 800 Points
• DLC - Bioshock 2 The Protector Trials 200 Points 400 Points
• Avatar - Bioshock 2 Bouncer Big Daddy Helmet 80 Points 160 Points
• DLC - Borderlands Secret Armory 400 Points 800 Points
• DLC - Borderlands New Revolution 400 Points 800 Points
• Avatar - Borderlands Bandit Mask 80 Points 160 Points

Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation Map Pack

Oh, I don't know. Perhaps you heard of some game called Call of Duty by chance. Some sort of Black Ops version that came out a while ago. I heard it's popular or something. Kidding aside, in case you haven't heard the 2nd map pack has been released for Call of Duty: Black Ops. Escalation!

Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation Map Pack 2

xbox.com:
NOTE: For use only with the English version of Black Ops. Escalation contains 5 all-new maps; featuring 4 Multiplayer maps and an epic, star-studded Zombies experience with new playable characters. Battle it out in "Hotel" on the roof of a luxury hotel & casino in old Havana; "Convoy" delivers close-quarters combat near an ambushed US military convoy; "Zoo" takes you on a wild ride in an abandoned Soviet Russian Zoo; "Stockpile" is set in a Russian farm town housing secret WMDs. For Zombies fans, “Call of the Dead” features a cast of iconic horror film stars battling zombies on a Siberian island.

Xbox LIVE Arcade releases for May 4, 2011

A couple of new releases on XBLA to talk about. One is a remake of a DS game called Bangai-O. If you thought "bullet-hell" games were hell, wait until you play "missile-hell." It's actually described as missile fury in the game but I think you get the point. The other is a game that I'm quite interested in called Moon Diver. It's a classic side-scroller where you hack and slash your enemies to oblivion. I've heard that the difficulty is pretty up there but it's also a good throwback to classic games.

Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury

xbox.com:
Bangai-O HD: Missile Fury is an innovative and insanely addicting, omni-directional arcade shooter combined with puzzle elements that feature a screen-filling, sensory overload of thousands of missiles! Loaded with more than 100 levels, players will conquer challenging obstacles, collect power-ups, and annihilate swarms of enemies and missiles to clear a level! Key game highlights include: a Level Editor Tool, which allows players to design and share their own levels with friends; a unique design style evident in the insane gameplay, from the types of enemies to the award system of collecting delectable fruit; and a combo system that lets players build up devastating counter attacks of up to 1,000 missiles for an explosive advantage!an explosive advantage!

Moon Diver

xbox.com:
The Earth lies in ruins. In the year 2081, five warriors suddenly appeared during an eclipse and began the fight to take back Earth. Introducing MOON DIVER, an easy-to-control side-scrolling action game for 1–4 players. Get ready for non-stop acrobatic action on the ground, walls, and even ceilings! Characters can level up, gain new abilities, and unleash devastating special attacks known as MoonSault Combinations!

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week May 3 - May 9

Tuesday has become quite the exciting day for me. It's a change to see the new deals on the Xbox Marketplace! So let's check out this weeks deals for Xbox Live Gold members. Is another Twilight movie coming out? There's definitely a vampire theme going on this week following a zombie themed week.

• XBLA - Castlevania Harmony of Despair 600 Points 1200 Points
• DLC - Castlevania Harmony of Despair Extra Stage: Lord of Flies 160 Points 320 Points
• DLC - Castlevania Harmony of Despair Extra Stage: The Legend of Fuma 120 Points 240 Points
• DLC - Castlevania Harmony of Despair Extra Stage: The One Who Is Many 160 Points 320 Points
• DLC - Castlevania Harmony of Despair Extra Stage: Extra Stage: Origins 120 Points 240 Points
• DLC - Castlevania Harmony of Despair Extra Stage: Extra Stage: Beauty, Desire, Situation Dire 200 Points 400 Points
• XBLA - Castlevania Symphony of the Night 400 Points 800 Points

New Survey for May - Earn 20 Easy Microsoft Points!

It's May. A new month. It also means that there is a new survey released on Xbox Live Rewards. It's a quick and easy 20 Microsoft Points. So head on over to Xbox Live Rewards center and fill it out! And if you haven't joined yet, what are you waiting for?