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7/30/14 2:30 PM |



Ubisoft has released a free online RTS title for Xbox 360 called AirMech Arena. It features 6-player competitive and 4-player co-op game modes. Free games are always awesome, so be sure to download it and check it out!  

AirMech Arena requires 244.25 MB of space.

"AirMech® Arena is a highly competitive fast-paced real-time strategy game, where players team up AirMechs to amass unrelenting combat forces and destroy the enemy team’s fortress. In the future, the last survivors of the Great War continue their fight with the ultimate war machine: the AirMech®. Created using lost technology, Pilots have found, salvaged, or stolen AirMechs that they use to protect the weak, or to pillage. Which side do you fight for?"

Link To AirMech Arena store page






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7/2/14 5:00 PM |



Guacamelee has made its way to both of Microsoft's consoles in the form of Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, and features new content to dig into. If you're an Xbox Live Gold member, the Xbox One version of the game will be made available for FREE as part of the Game with Gold program, so you'll be able to pick up this new version of an already awesome game at no charge!

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition will cost $14.99 for both versions and requires 811 MB of space for Xbox One and 690 MB for Xbox 360.

















"Dive into the world of Guacamelee! with the Super Turbo Championship Edition (STCE) - complete with expanded abilities, additional levels, deeper story-line and enhanced graphics. Guacamelee! builds upon the style of classic 2D open-world action-platformers by adding a strong melee combat component, a new dimension switching mechanic, and cooperative same-screen multiplayer for the entire story."

Link To Xbox One version

Link To Xbox 360 version





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5/27/14 1:30PM |



Ever since it debuted at E3 a few years ago, Watch Dogs amazed with its visuals and hacking mechanic. After a delay last year, the game is finally here for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4 with the Wii U version set to arrive in the coming months.

Reviews have been fairly positive for the game so far, and there is plenty of footage of the game in action to check out, so be sure to check out the coverage on the game before you make your purchasing decision!


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2/21/14 9:00 AM |



The successful Kickstarter project has made its way to XBLA, as Takedown: Red Sabre has already graced the PC after being funded by backers last year. The title looks to give a more realistic feel to shooter after being made by those inspired by the original Rainbow Six era of games. 

Be sure to check it out!

Takedown: Red Sabre will cost $14.99 and requires 1.47 GB of space 

"Fight smart in lethal close-quarter tactical combat. Non-linear environments mean engagements change every time you play. Tactics and realism rule the day."

Link To Game Page- Takedown: Red Sabre





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2/11/14 1:30 PM |



The original Far Cry has graced the consoles before in a way with the Predator titles, but this time players are able to relieve the action from the PC Far Cry game with Far Cry Classic. Although it doesn't contain any multiplayer features, Far Cry Classic includes the great campaign featuring Jack Carver taking on an island of mercenaries. 

It should now be available on both eh Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store. Check it out!

Far Cry Classic will cost $9.99 and requires 1.96 GB of space (XBLA Version)

"Far Cry Classic is the ultimate console version of the very first Far Cry game, bringing you back to the roots of this franchise. It's another beautiful day in tropical paradise...or is it? Take the role of charter boat captain, Jack Carver, who finds himself hunted by an unrelenting team of highly trained mercenaries in this nature-gone-wrong FPS adventure. Choose to rely on firepower, strategy or stealth, abuse your freedom into massive outdoor environments, and fight for your life against tactically intelligent enemies. "

Link To Game Page- Far Cry Classic





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2/5/14 11:00AM |



The Long-awaited second episode of Telltale's The Wolf Among Us is finally here! I've been waiting for this one ever since the ending of the first episode grabbed my attention. The episode is now available for PSN, Xbox Live, and PC via Steam. Be sure to check it out!

The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2 will cost $4.99 and requires 643 MB of space.

"A beloved Fable is dead. An enraged Bigby is in mundy police custody. A body is found in the East River and a serial killer is on the loose. Return to the world of Fables (DC Comics/Vertigo) to hunt down the perpetrator through brute force and intimidation, or guile and detective work. The choices are yours; will you unleash the beast within? Live with the consequences of your decisions in a story that changes based on what you do and say in this continuing mature game series from Telltale Games."

Link To Game Page- Episode 2: Smoke and Mirrors





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1/31/14 10:00AM |



Recently released for the Xbox One, Halo: Spartan Assault has now made its way to the Xbox 360 with the same content from its next-gen brethren. If you don't know too much about this new Halo title, it is a twin-stick shooter set in the Halo universe which first arrived on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 but has been enhanced for the Xbox consoles. 

Reviews have been mixed on the title, but if you're on 360, you'll be able to check out the Arcade trial to help determine if you want to purchase the title.

Halo: Spartan Assault will cost $14.99 and requires 2.18 GB of space.

"Enlist as a Spartan soldier and sharpen your tactical skills in battle! Set between the events of Halo 3 and Halo 4, Halo: Spartan Assault, developed by 343 Industries in conjunction with Vanguard Games, is a new chapter within the award-winning Halo universe. Spanning over 30 missions in vibrant, dangerous worlds, dive deeper into the backstory of Human-Covenant wars, the origins of the Spartan Ops program, and unravel a chilling mystery in Operation Hydra.

Play through the eyes of either Commander Sarah Palmer or Spartan Davis stationed aboard the UNSC Infinity as they fight never-before-seen battles against Covenant forces. You can also join with a fellow Spartan on Xbox Live, in battle against the Flood."

Link To Game Page- Halo Spartan Assault





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1/29/14 10:00AM |



If you love fast paced FPS games, then be sure to check out Rekoil for today's XBLA release. The shooter published by 505 games promises to deliver classic arcade style gameplay and rewards those who aim true as you attempt to take out the opposition. 

I miss games like this, so I'll be checking it out as well. You should too!

The full version of Rekoil will cost $14.99 and requires 654 MB of space.

"Frag your enemies back to the stone age! Set in a world devastated by an unrelenting pandemic, Rekoil is a fast action & highly balanced arena shooter that allows players to frag each other to oblivion. With 7 different game modes, 10 maps, & 40 different weapons, Rekoil is the action FPS refined to its purest form ensuring the fun is maximized & the best player with the greatest skills & most points wins. Whether you enjoy run & gun, or prefer a tactical setup, play the way you want to play."

Link To Game Page- Rekoil




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1/15/14 11:00AM |



Ready to take up the creed once again as Aveline? 

The once exclusive Vita title has made its way this week to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the form Assassin's Creed Liberation HD as a downloadable game for both consoles. This new version of the game features upgraded visuals and extra content not found in the portable version, so be sure to check it out!

The full version of Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD will cost $19.99 and requires 1.75 GB of space.

"Assassin’s Creed® Liberation HD, is the remastered striking chapter of the pre-American Revolution Assassin’s Creed saga . The year is 1765. As the events leading up to the American Revolution heat up in the north, Spanish forces plan to take control of Louisiana in the south – but they have yet to reckon with Aveline, an Assassin with a French and African mixed heritage, who finds herself on an unforgettable journey that will take her from the crowded streets of New Orleans to voodoo-haunted swamps and ancient Mayan ruins. "

Link To Game Page - Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD






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11/20/13 10:00AM |


It's been 10 years since Soul Calibur II was released, and to celebrate the occasion, Namco Bandai have been working on an HD version of the game, which is available now for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 via the PSN and XBL marketplace.

Both versions of the game will come with the exclusive characters Heihachi and Spawn from the Xbox and PS2 versions, as well as online play to coincide with the graphical upgrade. This was one of my favorite fighting games, and I can't wait to play it again in HD!

The full version of Soul Calibur II HD will cost $19.99 and requires 541 MB of space on Xbox 360.

"The Legend will never die. One of the best fighting games of all-time, SOULCALIBUR®II returns to consoles with crisp new high definition graphics and all-new online modes in celebration of its 10 year anniversary. For the first time ever, players will be able to square off against opponents from around the world with their favorite SOULCALIBUR characters. Also included are the two original exclusive guest characters, Todd McFarlane's Spawn and Heihachi Mishima from the TEKKEN™ series."

Link To Xbox Game Page- Soul Calibur II HD




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11/15/13 11:00AM |

Hop in and out of the shadows in Contrast, today's new release on XBLA. This neat looking title has players taking control of an imaginary friend of a child who can move between the environment to solve puzzles and traverse the world. The game will also be making its way to PlayStation 4 as a free game for Plus subscribers, so be sure to give it a look if you're getting the new console!

The full version of Contrast will cost $14.99 and requires 293 MB of space.

"CONTRAST is a platform/puzzle game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D. You play Dawn, the imaginary friend of a young girl named Didi. Together, they will delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a jazzy atmosphere."

Link To Game Page- Contrast




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11/13/13 11:00AM |

Today's new XBLA release is The Bridge, a new indie puzzle title with the ability to bend the rules of gravity to your will as you set out to solve the game's puzzles. Give the trial a test run and see how you fare with the starting levels!

The full version of The Bridge will cost $9.99 and requires 293 MB of space.

"The Bridge is a 2D logic puzzle game that forces the player to reevaluate their preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures. Explore increasingly difficult worlds, each uniquely detailed and designed to leave the player with a pronounced sense of intellectual accomplishment. "

Link To Game Page- The Bridge




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11/8/13 11:00AM |

Today's new XBLA release is Final Exam, a 2.5D action scroller with co-op play with four players able to take on some movie-esque baddies online as a group of teen characters. I've been playing this for a few days and so far it's really neat. Look out for my review soon! In the meantime, check out the trial and give it a test run with some friends!

The full version of Final Exam will cost $9.99 and requires 556 MB of space.

"Final Exam is an action-rich 2.5D side-scroller, drenched in the blood and caustic humor inspired by the teen and horror movie genres. On the way to what should be the party of their lives, a group of long-time buddies find themselves facing hordes of aggressive and monstrous creatures. A wild mash-up of monsters, baseball bats, chainsaws, and references to video games and teen horror movies!"

Link To Game Page- Final Exam




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11/1/13 10:00AM |

Blood Knights has you controlling a vampire hunter in this new hack and slash title with some RPG elements mixed in. From the trailer below, it reminds me a bit of Diablo and Champions of Norrath, as well as the Zombie Apocalypse title that was released a few years back. I always these type of games. 

The game is also playable in co-op, so give it a download and get a friend to play with! 

Blood Knights will cost $14.99 and requires 1.02 GB of space.

"Humans have possessed the seal of blood for thousands of years, which has prevented the demons from setting foot on the Earth. It contains the frozen blood of the most powerful, immortal vampire, Kain, and on no account must it fall into the hands of the vampires. After the guardian of the seal dies, the vampires try to acquire the it. They’d better watch out though, because the humans will be deploying their best vampire hunters, like Jeremy, who are determined to stop them."

Link To Game Page- Blood Knights




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10/25/13 10:00AM |

Today's Friday releases for XBLA are titles that were released on other platforms, but have now made it onto Xbox Live. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD is a game with both a long title and classic Vania gameplay. The original version of this game was released for Nintendo 3DS, and now it is on XBLA with improved visuals and achievements.

Magrunner initially looks like it would be a title similar to Valve's Portal, but the game has different mechanics making it a new unique puzzle title to check out. It was first available on PC this past June, and it now available on console.

Mirror of Fate HD will cost $14.99 and requires 1.89 GB of Space, and Magrunner will cost $9.99 and will need 1.63 GB of Space. 

"This Castlevania: Lords of Shadow sequel reveals the story of the Belmont’s, as they battle destiny across generations, to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother, killed by his father, Gabriel. Once Gabriel Belmont, now the all powerful Dracula, he declares war on the Brotherhood, leading to a cataclysmic showdown between Father & Son!"

Link To Game Page- Castlevania: Mirror of Fate HD




"Magrunner: Dark Pulse is an action/physics game, in which technology confronts the Cthulhu Mythos! Equipped with your Magtech glove, you must harness the ability to magnetically polarize and manipulate objects in the environment, to survive and surpass over 40 challenging levels. Your reflexes and ingenuity will be pushed to their limit, as you will try to survive a hi-tech world going mad!"

Link To Game Page- Magrunner: Dark Pulse




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10/23/13 10:00AM |

Zombies are in this Halloween season, and today's new XBLA title helps prove that with How to Survive. State of Decay from Undead Labs has proven that there is more to do with Zombie titles, and How to Survive looks to be adding new features as well.

Not only will you have to take on the undead, you'll also have to scavenge for food, find a safe place to rest, and create weapons to help you survive on an island full of flesh-hungry patrons. Seems like a pretty game, so be sure to check it out!

How to Survive will cost $14.99 and requires 1.40 GB of space.

"You are shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive? Collect the pages of a Survival Guide and figure it out, of course! Find food, water, and shelter before you perish. Uh oh, is it getting dark? Figure out how to get through the night! While you’re at it, gather up some of this awesome stuff and piece together over 100 handmade weapons and tools—from shotguns to Molotov cocktails. "

Link To Game Page- How to Survive




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10/18/13 1:00PM |

Today's XBLA Friday release is Alien Rage, a recent Steam release for PC boasting some impressive visuals with some frenetic gameplay thrown in. 

While it has no multiplayer, you'll still be able to see how you fair against other players with the leaderboards if you want to grab the full version of the game. 

Check it out!

Alien Rage will cost $14.99 and requires 1.71 GB of space.

"Alien Rage is an action-packed, hard-core first-person shooter that will have you facing off against armies of the nastiest Alien forces ever encountered. Battle beastly-sized bosses relentlessly attacking you from every direction, hell-bent on taking you down. Tons of powerful dual-mode weapons, 14 intense levels, massive shootouts, destructible environments and over-the-top fast paced gameplay."

Link To Game Page- Alien Rage




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