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Arcade: Alan Wake’s American Nightmare

Content: Alan Wake’s American Nightmare
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: In this brand new standalone experience, Alan Wake fights the herald of darkness, the evil Mr. Scratch! A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode make this a must for Alan Wake veterans, and the perfect jumping on point for new players! Play the full-fledged Story Mode, and you’ll be on the edge of your seat as you fight to stop your murderous evil double to take back your life… and change reality itself! But there’s more to this nightmare – in the action-packed Arcade Mode, you’ll need to master the Fight with Light mechanic to stay alive until dawn and beat your friends on the Leaderboards. Can you survive until sunrise?

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February 22nd 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 17 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.

February 21st 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Avatar Marketplace, Deal, Demo, Game Add-on, Marketplace, Xbox 360 Games On Demand | 51 comments

Demo: SSX

Content: SSX Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Defy reality and own the planet by jumping into the boots of the classic SSX character Zoe Payne to complete a tutorial run in the Rockies, then experience reality-defying gameplay through Race it, and Trick it events. In this online enabled demo, compete against your friends on your own schedule by uploading ghosts of your best runs to the SSX servers in Explore mode. Feeling lonely on the mountain? Don’t forget to send the demo invite to a friend to unlock SSX trickster Mac Fraser! SSX is in stores February 28th, 2012 in NA and March 2nd in EU. Pre-Order your copy today.

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February 21st 2012 at 5:57 am | Demo, Marketplace | 21 comments

Demo: Zumba Fitness: Rush

Content: Zumba Fitness: Rush
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) Feel the rush with the exhilarating dance-fitness sequel to the original global smash hit! Get your body rockin’ with a red-hot blend of contagious choreography set to Zumba® music plus electrifying tracks by Pitbull, Nicole Scherzinger and more. Party yourself into shape with 42 all new routines and 24 international dance styles, from Bollywood to Merengue to Hip-Hop. Tons of Kinect exclusive features take your workout to the next level: more music, venues and superstar Zumba® instructors, plus voice control. Follow your progress with the new calorie tracker and customize your entire workout. Dance hands-free with Kinect technology and play together with a friend to amp up your living room party. Download the free demo now!

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Note: You’ll need Kinect to enjoy this game

February 20th 2012 at 6:48 am | Demo | 14 comments

Arcade: Warp

The Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party kicks off today with the release of Warp.

Content: Warp
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Warp™ is a puzzle based stealth action game where gamers play as Zero, a loveable yet lethal, little orange alien with a big score to settle. Abducted by a villainous General from his home world and taken to an underwater research facility, Zero must plan his ultimate escape by relying on his arsenal of special abilities.

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February 15th 2012 at 6:08 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 18 comments

Demo: Binary Domain

Content: Binary Domain Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Download the demo today to have the chance to play Binary Domain. As the lines start to blur between man and machine, you must enter into 2080 Tokyo, fight your way thought their robotic defences and find who is creating highly advanced humanoids that are beginning to infiltrate society undetected. The machine age has begun…

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February 14th 2012 at 9:50 am | Demo, Marketplace | 10 comments

Demo: Mass Effect 3

Content: Mass Effect 3 Demo
Price: Free
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Dash Text: Fire the first shots in the war to take Earth back! Voted Most Anticipated Game of 2012 at the SpikeTV VGAs, Mass Effect 3 puts you at the center of an all-out galactic war – and how to wage that war is up to you. The demo begins in dramatic fashion with the spectacular attack on Earth, followed by a mid-game section showcasing the groundbreaking interactive storytelling, adrenaline-pumping action, ruthless and intelligent enemies, and deep customization that make Mass Effect 3 the must-have title of 2012. Jump into 4 player co-op missions with your friends in two maps from the full game and earn a wide variety of upgrades for your characters. The multiplayer portion of the demo features an early-access period, so visit www.masseffect.com to find out how you can be among the first to the front lines!

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Note: This demo contains Kinect integration. While not required to use the demo, if you have Kinect you’ll be able to use your voice to control your squad via voice.

Update: We’ve got a blog post up on Xbox.com about the demo, and here is a helpful PDF that shows all of the voice commands if you are using Kinect.

February 14th 2012 at 6:00 am | Demo, Kinect | 19 comments

Arcade: Gotham City Imposters

Content: Gotham City Imposters
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: A 6 vs. 6 first person shooter, Gotham City Impostors is a multiplayer game unlike any other, giving players the opportunity to rebel against conformity as they customize their own characters. Posing as amateur vigilantes or villains, gamers create their own Bats and The Jokerz characters using unprecedented customization options including insane costumes, homebrewed gadgets and a wide range of traditional and imagined weapons.

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February 8th 2012 at 6:40 am | Arcade | 50 comments

Arcade: Shank 2

Content: Shank 2
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back in action with Shank™2. Shank is forced on the offensive wielding his trusty arsenal of weapons and combo moves to protect those close to him. Shank™2 raises the bar from the original, creating an amazing comic book visual style and combat system which redefines the 2D side-scrolling brawler.

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February 8th 2012 at 6:33 am | Arcade | 7 comments

Demo: Kinect Disneyland Adventures

Content: Kinect Disneyland Adventures Demo
Price: Free
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Dash Text: Harnessing the controller-free magic of Kinect for Xbox 360, Kinect™: Disneyland® Adventures is your ticket to the timeless lands of Disneyland® park right in your living room.

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Note: You’ll need Kinect to enjoy this game

February 7th 2012 at 6:11 am | Demo, Kinect, Marketplace | 2 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.

February 7th 2012 at 6:00 am | Arcade, Avatar Marketplace, Deal, Demo, Game Add-on, Xbox 360 Games On Demand | 54 comments

Arcade: The Simpsons Arcade Game

Content: The Simpsons Arcade Game
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: The long-awaited home console port of the classic Simpsons arcade game is finally here! Join three of your friends as you chase down Smithers and Mr. Burns on the epic quest to save Maggie. Battle your way through 8 classic Springfield locations in this hilarious blast from the past!

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February 1st 2012 at 7:30 pm | Arcade, Marketplace | 78 comments

Demo: Kinectimals Now With Bears

Content: Kinectimals Now With Bears Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Try this demo.

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February 1st 2012 at 9:38 am | Demo, Marketplace | 6 comments

Arcade: Double Fine Happy Action Theater

Content: Double Fine Happy Action Theater
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: Are you annoyed at how little magic you are able to shoot from your fingers? Have you ever tried to get grandma to do the worm, but all she would do is just stand there? Have you ever noticed how your living room doesn’t have any hot lava in it? And who designed this living room anyway?! It doesn’t even have any buildings to smash! Well, Double Fine Happy Action Theater can solve all of these problems and more! You will also be able to clone yourself or hang out in a plate of jelly if you want. And when you’re done with that, maybe you will want to feed some pigeons or have a snowball fight. There are 18 amazing ways that Double Fine Action Theater will enhance your life! And up to 5 of your friends’ lives too! (ages 2 to 102)

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February 1st 2012 at 6:07 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 27 comments

Arcade: Rhythm Party

Content: Rhythm Party
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: "Rhythm Party" is a rhythm action game developed exclusively for Kinect on Xbox LIVE Arcade! Brought to you by the "Dance Masters" development team, it transforms your entire body into a controller. No need for choreography anymore. You’re the choreographer and the dancer! When your body appears at the center of the screen, just dance! Game play is simple: Use your arms and legs to hit the Ripples in time with the rhythm while you create an original performance. Your performance skills are the key! With a soundtrack recorded largely in collaboration with top international artists, and different special effects for every song, this game is guaranteed to get your body moving and your blood pumping!

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February 1st 2012 at 6:04 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 4 comments

Demo: Syndicate Co-op

Content: Syndicate Co-op Demo
Price: Free
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Dash Text: Syndicate is a re-imagination of the classic 1993 Syndicate game – a cyber punk FPS set in a dystopian world where large Syndicates rule and Business is War. In the 4-player co-op demo, team-up to take down rival Syndicate Cayman Global. Blast your way in and utilize your military grade DART6 chip to breach enemies and the environment as you battle for market dominance and your life. Some takeovers are more hostile than others.

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January 31st 2012 at 6:10 am | Demo | 28 comments

Demo: The First Templar

Content: The First Templar – Demo
Price: Free
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Dash Text: The First Templar follows the story of a French Templar and his companion, a noble lady who has been proclaimed a heretic. Taking control over these two unlikely allies, the player must uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order, play a role in a grand conspiracy, and discover the secret of the Holy Grail.

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January 31st 2012 at 6:05 am | Demo | 5 comments

Demo: Jimmie Johnson’s Anything With An Engine Demo

Content: Jimmie Johnson’s Anything With An Engine Demo
Price: Free
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Dash Text: Kart Racing Where Everything and Anything Goes…Fast! Lead-footed bathers, dumpster divers, lawn-mowers, bargain shoppers, sadistic caddies and many more race and battle their way toward glory in unique vehicles outfitted with custom weapon mods on uniquely stylized tracks strewn with themed hazards, traps and awesome jumps in a humor-packed race to the finish line. Up to 4 player split-screen and 8 player online multi-player. 3D TV Support.

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January 25th 2012 at 6:16 am | Demo, Marketplace | 15 comments

Arcade: Quarrel

Content: Quarrel
Price: 400 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: QUARREL is the most novel word game ever made. But don’t just take our word for it – grab it now and enter a universe where WORDS (11 points) literally speak louder than ACTIONS (8 points). Use a cool combination of word power and strategic cunning to crush your opponents and reign supreme. Come settle your differences with wordplay rather than swordplay; make verbal not chemical weapons; load up with letters not bullets and use chatter to batter your enemies into submission and rule the world. Compete to use your troops to make the highest-scoring word from the letters given then capture territories and conquer islands in this wholly original virtual board game.

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January 25th 2012 at 6:12 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 15 comments

Arcade: Puddle

Content: Puddle
Price: 800 Microsoft Points
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Dash Text: What began as a student project that won a Student Showcase prize at Independent Gaming Festival at GDC 2010 is now a full-fledged downloadable game experience like nothing you’ve ever played before. Guide puddles of fluid through a variety of novel, themed environments (the human body, a garden, a foundry, and more). But to do so, you must tilt the environment, balancing each fluid’s unique properties with the environmental factors of gravity, friction, and each course’s obstacles.

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January 25th 2012 at 6:08 am | Arcade, Marketplace | 8 comments