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February 21st 2012, 6:00 am PT
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.
| Xbox LIVE Arcade |
Release Date |
MS Points |
| Alan Wake’s American Nightmare |
22-Feb |
1200 pts |
| Nexuiz |
29-Feb |
800 pts |
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| Game Add-ons |
Release Date |
MS Points |
| Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Overwatch Map – for Premium ELITE members ONLY |
21-Feb |
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| Saints Row: The Third – Gangstas in Space |
21-Feb |
560 pts |
| UFC Personal Trainer Jon Jones Workout Pack |
21-Feb |
800 pts |
| Assassin’s Creed Revelations Lost Archive |
28-Feb |
800 pts |
| Dance Central 2 LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock "Party Rock Anthem" |
28-Feb |
240 pts |
| Final Fantasy XIII-2 Sazh’s Episode |
28-Feb |
400 pts |
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| Deal of the Week |
Discount Dates |
Price |
| Fable III Traitor’s Keep Quest Pack |
Feb 21 – Feb 27 |
320 (43% off) |
| Fable III Understone Quest Pack |
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220 (45% off) |
| Fable III Dog Breed Set |
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140 (42% off) |
| Fable III Reaver Industries Premium Theme |
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160 (33% off) |
| Border Collie |
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160 (33% off) |
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| Gears of War 3 RAAM’s Shadow: Pack 2 |
Feb 28 – Mar 5 |
800 (33% off) |
| Gears of War 3 Horde Command Pack |
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560 (30% off) |
| Gears of War 3 Weapon Skin Collection: Launch Collection |
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1800 (50% off) |
| Weapon Skin Bundle – Haze Set |
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160 (33% off) |
| Weapon Skin Bundle – Thunderstorm Animated Set |
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160 (50% off) |
| Cover Barrier |
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200 (38% off) |
| Berserker Pet |
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120 (50% off) |
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| Games on Demand |
Release Date |
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| LEGO – Pirates of the Caribbean |
21-Feb |
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| Madden NFL 12 |
28-Feb |
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| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 |
28-Feb |
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| Demos |
Release Date |
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| SSX |
21-Feb |
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| FIFA Street |
28-Feb |
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| Avatar |
Release Date |
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| NBA Collection update – Varsity Jackets |
21-Feb |
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| MTV Collection update – Beavis & Butthead |
21-Feb |
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| Club Football Collection update |
21-Feb |
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| Alan Wake |
22-Feb |
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| Quiksilver Collection update |
28-Feb |
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*As with all game related releases, dates, prices and availability are subject to change and vary by region.
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February 21st 2012 at 6:00 am |
Arcade, Avatar Marketplace, Deal, Demo, Game Add-on, Marketplace, Xbox 360 Games On Demand |
60 comments
February 21st 2012, 5:57 am PT
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
February 20th 2012, 6:48 am PT
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 |
15 comments
February 14th 2012, 9:50 am PT
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
February 14th 2012, 6:00 am PT
Content: Mass Effect 3 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
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
February 7th 2012, 6:11 am PT
Content: Kinect Disneyland Adventures Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
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.
Add the free game demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
Note: You’ll need Kinect to enjoy this game
February 7th 2012 at 6:11 am |
Demo, Kinect, Marketplace |
2 comments
February 7th 2012, 6:00 am PT
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.
| Xbox LIVE Arcade |
Release Date |
MS Points |
| Gotham City Impostors |
8-Feb |
1200 |
| Shank II |
8-Feb |
800 |
| Warp House Party Title |
15-Feb |
800 |
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| Game Add-ons |
Release Date |
MS Points |
| Forza Motorsport 4 February American Le Mans Series Pack |
7-Feb |
560 pts |
| Pinball FX 2 Epic Quest Table |
15-Feb |
240 pts |
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| Deal of the Week |
Discount Dates |
Price |
| Crimson Alliance Add-ons |
Feb 7 – Feb 13 |
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| All Character Pack |
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800 (33% off) |
| Wizard |
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560 (30% off) |
| Mercenary |
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560 (30% off) |
| Assassin |
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560 (30% off) |
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| Batman Arkham City |
Feb 14 – 20 |
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| Nightwing Bundle Pack |
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560 (36% off) |
| Robin Bundle Pack |
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560 (36% off) |
| Bat Signal |
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240 (33% off) |
| Batarang |
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320 (31% off) |
| Batmobile Toy |
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320 (31% off) |
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| Sales & Specials |
Discount Dates |
Price |
| Square Enix Publisher Sale |
Feb 7 – 13 |
up to 50% savings |
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| Games on Demand |
Release Date |
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| Lego Harry Potter Years 1-4 |
7-Feb |
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| Demos |
Release Date |
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| Kinect Disneyland Adventures |
7-Feb |
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| Mass Effect 3 |
14-Feb |
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| Avatar |
Release Date |
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| Kinect Disneyland Adventures Update |
7-Feb |
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| Rip Curl |
7-Feb |
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| Dark Creatures |
7-Feb |
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| I Am Alive |
7-Feb |
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| Deluxe Collection |
14-Feb |
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| Batman Arkham City Update |
14-Feb |
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| Mass Effect 3 |
14-Feb |
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| MTV Beavis & Butthead Collection Update |
14-Feb |
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*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
January 31st 2012, 6:10 am PT
Content: Syndicate Co-op Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
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
January 31st 2012, 6:05 am PT
Content: The First Templar – Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
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
January 25th 2012, 6:16 am PT
Content: Jimmie Johnson’s Anything With An Engine Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
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
January 24th 2012, 9:11 am PT
Content: UFC Undisputed 3 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: The best selling fighting franchise is back with UFC Undisputed 3. In this demo, play a round in the legendary Octagon and a round in PRIDE Mode, new to the franchise this year!
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January 24th 2012 at 9:11 am |
Demo, Marketplace |
3 comments
January 24th 2012, 6:00 am PT
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.
| Xbox LIVE Arcade |
Release Date |
MS Points |
| Puddle |
25-Jan |
800 |
| Quarrel |
25-Jan |
400 |
| Rhythm Party |
1-Feb |
800 |
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| Game Add-ons |
Release Date |
MS Points |
| Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Mediterranean Traveler |
24-Jan |
800 |
| UFC Personal Trainer Cain Velasquez Workout Pack |
31-Jan |
800 |
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| Deal of the Week |
Discount Dates |
Price |
| L.A. Noire Add-ons |
24-Jan – 30-Jan |
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| Reefer Madness Vice Case |
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160 (50% off) |
| Nicholson Electroplating Arson Case |
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160 (50% off) |
| The Sharpshooter Detective Suit |
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40 (50% off) |
| A Slip Of The Tongue Traffic Case |
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160 (50% off) |
| The Broderick Detective Suit |
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40 (50% off) |
| The Naked City Vice Case |
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160 (50% off) |
| The Badge Pursuit Challenge & Button Man Suit |
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80 (50% off) |
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| Bastion |
31-Jan – 6-Feb |
600 (50% off) |
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| Games on Demand |
Release Date |
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| Duke Nukem Forever |
24-Jan |
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| Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures |
31-Jan |
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| Section 8 |
31-Jan |
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| First Templar |
31-Jan |
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| Demos |
Release Date |
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| UFC 3 |
24-Jan |
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| Syndicate |
31-Jan |
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| First Templar |
31-Jan |
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| Avatar |
Release Date |
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| Threadless |
24-Jan |
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| Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Update |
24-Jan |
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| Ninja Update |
24-Jan |
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| Deluxe Collection |
31-Jan |
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| The Darkness II Update |
31-Jan |
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*As with all game related releases, dates, prices and availability are subject to change and vary by region.
January 24th 2012 at 6:00 am |
Arcade, Deal, Demo, Game Add-on, Xbox 360 Games On Demand |
66 comments
January 17th 2012, 6:54 am PT
Content: The Darkness II Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Embrace the Darkness and download the demo. Become Jackie Estacado and master your demons as you experience the thrill of Quad-Wielding: slash, grab and throw with your Demon Arms while simultaneously firing two weapons.
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January 17th 2012 at 6:54 am |
Demo, Marketplace |
13 comments
January 17th 2012, 6:50 am PT
Content: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning DEMO
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving. Build the character you’ve always wanted and continuously evolve it to your style of play with the revolutionary Destiny system. Choose your path and battle through a master-crafted universe featuring some of the most intense, responsive, and customizable RPG combat ever.
Add this free game demo and add it to your Xbox 360 download queue
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January 17th 2012 at 6:50 am |
Demo, Marketplace |
35 comments
January 10th 2012, 8:23 pm PT
Content: FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: The unfolding drama of FINAL FANTASY XIII, released in 2010 and selling six million copies worldwide, continues in FINAL FANTASY XIII-2. Explore a richly developed world featuring both new and familiar faces, and an exciting and highly developed strategic battle system. In this ongoing saga, the future is about to change…
Add the free trial to your Xbox 360 download queue
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January 10th 2012 at 8:23 pm |
Demo, Marketplace |
20 comments
January 10th 2012, 6:06 am PT
Content: ASURA’S WRATH Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: ASURA’S WRATH, the upcoming interactive cliffhanger-action game, lets you unleash your rage in two epic boss battles! Experience two of the game’s episodes: In Episode 5, face off against the planet-sized Wyzen; and in Episode 11, clash with the powerful sword-wielding Augus on the surface of the moon! ASURA’S WRATH is a unique blend of action and drama. Immerse yourself in this unprecedented take on the action genre!
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January 10th 2012 at 6:06 am |
Demo, Marketplace |
18 comments
January 10th 2012, 6:01 am PT
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.
| Game Add-ons |
Release Date |
MS Points |
| Kinect Sports: Season 2 Midnight Mountain Ski Pack |
1/10/2012 |
400 |
| Worms Ultimate Mayhem Multi-Player Add-on |
1/11/2012 |
400 |
| Magic the Gathering 2012: Deck Expansion Pack 3 |
1/11/2012 |
240 |
| Gears of War 3 Fenix Rising Map Pack |
1/17/2012 |
800 |
| Saints Row The Third Genkibowl VII |
1/17/2012 |
560 |
| Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 – 2012 Weight Control |
1/17/2012 |
400 |
| Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 – Cool Down Pack |
1/17/2012 |
320 |
| Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 – Cool Down + Weight Control Pack |
1/17/2012 |
560 |
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| Deal of the Week |
Discount Dates |
Price |
| Dungeon Defenders |
1/10 – 1/16 |
800 (33% off) |
| Orcs Must Die! |
1/10 – 1/16 |
600 (50% off) |
| South Park: LGTDP |
1/10 – 1/16 |
400 (50% off) |
| Defense Grid: The Awakening |
1/10 – 1/16 |
400 (50% off) |
| GTA IV |
1/17 – 1/23 |
25% off |
| GTA IV – The Ballad of Gay Tony |
1/17 – 1/23 |
800 (50% off) |
| GTA IV – The Lost and Damned JP |
1/17 – 1/23 |
800 (50% off) |
| GTA IV – The Lost and Damned |
1/17 – 1/23 |
400 (50% off) |
| GTA San Andreas |
1/17 – 1/23 |
800 (33% off) |
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| Games on Demand |
Release Date |
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| NCAA 12 |
1/10/2012 |
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| Demos |
Release Date |
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| Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning |
1/17/2012 |
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| Avatar |
Release Date |
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| Gears of War 3 update |
1/10/2012 |
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| Bruce Lee |
1/17/2012 |
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| Max Payne 1&2 |
1/17/2012 |
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| Spartacus |
1/17/2012 |
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*As with all game related releases, dates, prices and availability are subject to change and vary by region.
January 10th 2012 at 6:01 am |
Avatar Marketplace, Deal, Demo, Game Add-on, Marketplace, Xbox 360 Games On Demand |
41 comments
January 3rd 2012, 6:34 am PT
Content: Rise of Nightmares Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Can you fight through hordes of the undead? Can you tear them apart with chainsaws, axes and your bare fists? Can you rescue your wife from the clutches of an evil madman and escape his nightmarish plans for you both? In this exclusive demo, survive one hellish night as you fight against terrifying enemies using the hands-free controls of Microsoft Kinect.
Add the demo to your Xbox 360 download queue
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Note: You’ll need Kinect to use this demo
January 3rd 2012 at 6:34 am |
Demo, Kinect |
26 comments
December 28th 2011, 10:19 am PT
Content: Shipwreck Demo
Price: Free
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Experience Metacritic’s top-rated shooter of 2011! The demo features the mission ‘Shipwreck,’ a thrilling introduction to the spectacular 10-hour campaign.
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December 28th 2011 at 10:19 am |
Demo, Gears of War |
47 comments
