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Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co and Monster World

Content: Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co.
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: Experience a blast from past with this collection of classic Sega titles! Save kingdoms, shatter time trials, and destroy evil in Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Super Hang-on, and The Revenge of Shinobi! Now available on Xbox LIVE, Alex Kidd & Company have been updated with all new achievements, challenging new trial modes, and other goodies like recordable and downloadable game sessions, 3D mode in Super Hang-on, in game juke boxes, and the original Japanese dialogue!

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Content: Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Bring peace back to Monster World in these three classic action RPG titles: Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy in Monster World, and for the first time outside of Japan, Monster World IV! Now available for download on Xbox LIVE, the Monster World saga features all new achievements, challenging new trial modes, Xbox LIVE Leaderboards, and recordable and downloadable game sessions!

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May 23rd 2012 at 6:44 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 14 comments

Arcade: Joy Ride Turbo

Content: Joy Ride Turbo
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) From the Kinect Joy Ride creators comes Joy Ride Turbo, a controller-based arcade racer delivering precision handling and crazy stunts with more thrills, speed, & mayhem! In the new Stunt Park, you’re free to show off! There’s no limit to the whacky tour de force you achieve with friends. It’s a vibrant playground for your car – jump off cliffs, shoot from a cannon, & more. Plus, explore and find collectibles that unlock cars – giving you an edge for faster races and death-defying tricks. Race new tracks, old favorites and 3 modes of play: Battle Race, Pro Race & Time Trial. Challenge family & friends to local 4-player split-screen or race up to 8 on Xbox LIVE. With Joy Ride Turbo, everyone’s in the driver’s seat in this madcap kart racer.

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May 23rd 2012 at 5:58 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 28 comments

Arcade: Dragon’s Lair

Content: Dragon’s Lair
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE Region
Dash Text: Dragon’s Lair, one of the most beloved arcade games of all time can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your couch. This fully arcade authentic version is fully playable with Kinect or the Xbox 360 controller so you can really show how well you wield Dirk’s sword. Included with this ultimate edition are bonus Avatar items, Gamerpics and even a full watch feature to sit back and enjoy Don Bluth’s stunning animation. In Dragon’s Lair, you play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon! Find your way through the castle of a dark wizard, who has enchanted it with treacherous monsters and obstacles. Lead on adventurer. Your quest awaits!

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Note: You can use a Kinect sensor or a controller to play this game

May 18th 2012 at 5:57 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 22 comments

Arcade: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II

Content: Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day! Now joined by Tails, race across four new Zones and take down fearsome new badniks with deadly combination moves in order to put an end to this dastardly duo’s plans! Experience the Sonic 4 saga as never before with the addition of a brand new engine; bringing you gameplay with updated physics and zones in stunning HD graphics! Also new to Episode II is the addition of online/local collaborative play where players can team up with a friend to take control of Sonic and Tails as they battle against Dr. Eggman! BONUS! Owners of both Episode I & Episode II will unlock Episode Metal! Play as Sonic’s greatest rival in this exclusive zone and experience the untold story behind Metal Sonic’s revival!

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May 16th 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 15 comments

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Breaks Digital Sales Records *UPDATED*

It’s official: Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has has broken all previous Xbox LIVE Arcade digital sales records, selling more than any other title in the first 24 hours on Xbox LIVE Arcade. I just looked at the leaderboards and there are over 400,000 people playing…so that will give you an idea at how well it is doing.

Congrats to 4J Studios, Mojang  and Microsoft Studios for all the great work.

Update Monday, May 14th: In less than one week on the market, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has sold more than 1,000,000 units globally .

A few other fun facts about Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition that I though you’d like:

• Total Online Hours: 5.2M
• Multiplayer sessions: 4M
• Total Multiplayer gaming hours: 2.4M

May 10th 2012 at 12:36 pm | Arcade, Marketplace | 77 comments

Arcade: Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition

Content: Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
Price: 1600 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE Region
Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) Imagine it, build it! Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition lets you create worlds from the comfort of your sofa. Play alone or play with your friends. Explore, build and conquer! At night monsters come out, so make sure to build a shelter before that happens. After that, your world is your imagination. Turn your hours into minutes with Minecraft!

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May 9th 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 86 comments

Win It Before You Can Buy it: Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition

The highly anticipated title Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday and I have your chance to win a copy first and free. All you need to do is leave a comment below (Sign in using your Twitter account – OR leave your twitter user name in the comments) and let me know what you are looking forward to building in Minecraft. THEN be sure you are following me on Twitter. (Click the button below to be sure)

Follow @majornelson

After 6p ET/3p PT on Tuesday, May 8th I’ll randomly choose 10 Winners and DM them a code for a free copy of Minecraft:Xbox 360 Edition that you can download and play immediately before it goes on sale Wednesday morning.

That’s it. Pretty simple. Good luck!

TL;DR
Comment below (not on Twitter) with what you want to build in Minecraft
(Use your Twitter account + be sure to follow me on Twitter)
(Maybe win and) Play Minecraft:Xbox 360 Edition before everyone else
Watch your friends be jealous

May 7th 2012 at 8:22 pm | Arcade, Marketplace | 3,991 comments

Arcade: Awesomenauts

Content: Awesomenauts
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: It’s the year 3587; conflict spans the stars. Huge robot armies are locked in an enduring stalemate. In their bid for galactic conquest they call upon the most powerful group of mercenaries in the universe: the Awesomenauts! Play as one of several Awesomenauts and storm the online arenas alone or with friends. Each Awesomenaut can be upgraded with their own unique items to suit different strategies. Expect new items and Awesomenauts to be added regularly! You like Awesomenauts? Also check out TNT Racers and Crazy Machines Elements.

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May 2nd 2012 at 6:11 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 31 comments

Arcade: Fable Heroes

Content: Fable Heroes
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) Fable Heroes is a fresh spin on the beloved Fable franchise in which up to four players play both cooperatively and competitively in this hack-and-slash adventure. Work together as heroes of Albion to defeat familiar foes and new enemies while collecting as many gold coins as possible to unlock upgrades, characters, and items in both this game and Fable: The Journey for Xbox 360.

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May 2nd 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 12 comments

Content coming soon to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Here is a look at some of the upcoming content scheduled for the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.*

See the blog post I’ll make for many of these for pricing and/or regional availability and follow me on Twitter for updates.

*As with all game related releases, dates, prices and availability are subject to change and vary by region

Update: The Wolfenstein collection data has changed. I have updated the table above to accordingly.

May 1st 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Deal, Game Add-on, Marketplace, Xbox 360 Games On Demand | 73 comments

Arcade: The Walking Dead

Content: The Walking Dead
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: Episode one of a five-part game series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning series. Play as Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, who has been given a second chance at life in a world devastated by the undead. Experience events, meet people and visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. A tailored game experience – actions, choices and decisions you make will affect how your story plays out across the entire series. Additional episodes available as downloadable content.

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April 27th 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 45 comments

Arcade: Bloodforge

Content: Bloodforge
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: With a brutal combat system, stunning art style, and a deeply compelling story, Bloodforge empowers you to slaughter hordes of demonic soldiers, deformed worshippers, and the gods themselves, using ferocious Rage Kills, devastating Rune attacks, and furious Weapon Combos. Help seal Crom’s fate – and the fate of the rest of the world – in this dark, visceral story of revenge, betrayal, and destiny.

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April 25th 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 25 comments

Arcade: Deep Black – Episode 1

Content: Deep Black – Episode 1
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: A Sci-fi project featuring detailed, action-packed underwater combat which will introduce a new trend in the TPS genre. An Exciting game play that features the dynamic use of both environments for combats: land and underwater. An original multiplayer mode with underwater battles that offer the player a totally different and new experience! Players will descend the murky depths in pursuit of enemies armed with a selection of underwater equipment that range from a specialized suit with jet pack and integrated harpoon as well as other high tech equipment. With the majority of the game play taking place below the water’s surface, action-adventure fans will need to master new skills to fight hostile enemies and to infiltrate enemy bases. The story line takes place in the nearest future in a world of unsteadiness, chaos, espionage, terrorism and the desperate fight for world supremacy and possession of sophisticated biological weapon.

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April 25th 2012 at 5:48 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 23 comments

Trials Evolution Breaks Xbox LIVE Arcade Sales Record

Congratulations to the team at Red Lynx for the great work on Trials Evolution which has set a record for the highest grossing day-one sales in Xbox LIVE Arcade history.

Have you tried the game yet? If not…what are you waiting for?

April 20th 2012 at 11:49 am | Arcade, Marketplace, Xbox 360, Xbox Live | 51 comments

Arcade: Trials Evolution

Content: Trials Evolution
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) It’s survival of the fastest with Trials Evolution! Your favorite physics-based motorcycle racer is back in a brilliant new outdoor setting. Ride in real-time multiplayer with 2-4 players, either locally or through Xbox LIVE. Enjoy a deep, rich single player career with 50 brilliant tracks, challenging unlocks, and tricky achievements. A massive, powerful track editor lets you build the track of your dreams and easily share it with the world. Or simply download top-rated tracks from around the world, using the all-new Track Central. Customize your bike and rider with awesome gear and unique parts, enjoy unique skill games, try ghost racing, beat your Friends’ scores, and more! Don’t miss the madness!

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April 18th 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 34 comments

Content coming soon to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Here is a look at some of the upcoming content scheduled for the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.*

See the blog post I’ll make for many of these for pricing and/or regional availability and follow me on Twitter for updates.

*As with all game related releases, dates, prices and availability are subject to change and vary by region

April 17th 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Avatar Marketplace, Game Add-on, Marketplace, Xbox 360 Games On Demand | 77 comments

Arcade: Fez

Content: Fez
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives. Explore a serene and beautiful open-ended world full of secrets, puzzles and hidden treasures. Unearth the mysteries of the past and discover the truth about reality and perception. Change your perspective and look at the world in a different way.

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April 13th 2012 at 5:55 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 33 comments

Arcade: Skullgirls

Content: Skullgirls
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: (ONLINE INTERACTIONS NOT RATED BY THE ESRB) Skullgirls is a fast-paced 2-D fighting game that puts you in control of fierce warriors in a Dark Deco world. All-new game systems test the skills of veteran fighting game fans while also making the genre enjoyable and accessible to newcomers. A modern take on classic arcade fighters with a hand-drawn high-definition twist, Skullgirls is a one-of-a-kind, action-packed competition complete with awesome combos and an intriguing backstory.

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April 11th 2012 at 6:09 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 7 comments

Arcade: The Splatters

Content: The Splatters
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: The Splatters are acrobatic masters with a unique death wish – to blow themselves up with style! In this award winning action-puzzler, you will unlock and master a variety of stunts and perform spectacular moves to clear out each stage in the most show-stopping way possible. With its fast-paced, splattery liquid physics engine you’ll never play the same way twice. And using Splatter TV, an in-game feature for sharing game clips, you’ll pick up a ton of new moves as you watch the world’s top players perform their jaw-dropping combos. It’s a messy, vibrant show of skill and splattery destruction. Life’s short. DIE WITH STYLE.

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April 11th 2012 at 6:09 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 1 comment

Arcade: World Gone Sour

Content: World Gone Sour
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: Based on the popular Sour Then Sweet® candy Sour Patch Kids®, World Gone Sour takes players on a journey from the perspective of a lost piece of candy finding its way to its ultimate destination – the human stomach. Gamers take on the role of a miniature Sour Patch Kid in a stylized human-sized world, guiding the hero through unique locations such as the sticky floors of a movie theatre and a concession stand counter. Joining forces with fellow lost Sour Patch Kids, players use a combination of jumps, twists and puzzle-solving to overcome larger than life obstacles.

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April 11th 2012 at 6:09 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 10 comments