It's
a big summer for Xbox Live Arcade games this year, as Microsoft
announced the “Summer of Arcade” today, the launch of five
blockbuster Xbox Live Arcade games over five weeks, accompanied by
the chance for players ti win great prizes, including 100,000
Microsoft Points, Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, and even an Xbox 360
Elite.
Starting
this Wednesday, July 30th, at 9:00 a.m. GMT, with the
launch of
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
,
the “Summer of Arcade” will be running until August 27
th
.
Players can enter the “Summer of Arcade” Sweepstakes by logging
in and playing either the trial or full version of the featured game
of that week.
Prizes
available to be won are as follows:
Grand
Prize
(x1) – 100,000
Microsoft Points, 12 month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and an Xbox
360 Elite console
Runner-Up
Prizes (x2) – 10,000 Microsoft points and a free 12 Month Xbox LIVE
Gold subscription
Weekly
Prizes (x5) – 4000 Microsoft points
The
full lineup and launch schedule for each game is:
July
30:
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
– The latest version of the wildly popular retro shooter offers
screen-melting intensity and insane new features, including six
action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, scoring strategies and a
diverse list of exciting Achievements.
Geometry Wars: Retro
Evolved 2
is rated E for
Everyone by the ESRB and will be available at 800 Microsoft Points.
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August
6:
Braid
– From
acclaimed developer Jonathan Blow,
Braid
is a mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer where the player
manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways.
Braid
is rated E10+ for Everyone 10
and up by the ESRB.
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August
13:
Bionic Commando: Rearmed
– The classic 8-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a
stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that
put 2D gaming back on the map!
Bionic Commando: Rearmed
is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
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August
20:
Galaga Legions
–
The legend lives on with
Galaga Legions
,
a re-imagining of the classic arcade shooter. Featuring table-turning
game dynamics and updated graphics, the game was created by the team
behind the bestselling
PAC-MAN Championship Edition
from Namco Bandai Games.
Galaga Legions
is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
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August
27:
Castle Crashers
–
Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to
Xbox LIVE Arcade with
Castle Crashers
,
featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose
from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess.
Castle
Crashers
is rated T for Teen by
the ESRB.
All
of these games will be available worldwide, with the exception of
Bionic Commando: Rearmed
,
which will not be available in Korea.
The
“Summer of Arcade” sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of
Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom and the 50 United States or
District of Columbia 17+. No purchase necessary. Skill testing
question required for Canadian residents. Game ends September 2,
2008. For details including free, alternate method of entry, see
Official Rules at www.xbox.com/summerofarcade.
