The Button Presser

This week for DOTW, Microsoft has drastically decreased the price of select Games on Demand titles. Most have received a 75% price cut and will cost either $4 (320 MSP) or $5 (400 MSP). They're older games, but some of them are pretty fun and helpful when it comes to increasing your overall gamerscore. Click each game to find out more:


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Bionic Commando------------------------------------$4.99
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WW II-----------------$4.99
Bolt-----------------------------------------------$4.99
Bomberman Act: Zero--------------------------------$4.99
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs------------------$4.99
Conan----------------------------------------------$3.99
Dark Void------------------------------------------$4.99
FaceBreaker----------------------------------------$4.99
Kameo----------------------------------------------$4.99
Meet the Robinsons---------------------------------$4.99
Open Season----------------------------------------$4.99
Perfect Dark Zero----------------------------------$4.99
Prince of Persia-----------------------------------$3.99
Rockstar Table Tennis------------------------------$4.99
SEGA Superstars Tennis-----------------------------$4.99
Surf’s Up------------------------------------------$4.99
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter-------$4.99
Tornado Outbreak-----------------------------------$4.99
Virtua Tennis 2009---------------------------------$4.99
Viva Pinata Party Animals--------------------------$4.99



[Source: Major Nelson's Blog]

This week's deal for Xbox Live is Blacklight: Tango down. Gold Members can pick up the game for 50% off at 600 MSP ($7.50). It's a pretty fun game so I would definitely recommended checking out the trial.


" Fight tomorrow’s conflicts with or against your friends in the gritty Blacklight universe. Make your stand across seven game modes with 12 different maps in intense online battles supporting up to 16 players. Or fight through four intense Black Ops missions co-operatively or alone; all the while gaining experience, collecting stats, and unlocking items. Earn new weapon attachments and items, improve your abilities, and engage your Hyper Reality Visor to locate enemies and take them out. Customize your character and weaponry from among millions of combinations to become the soldier you always wanted to be."

Link To Deal- Blacklight Tango Down (600 MSP/ 703.81 MB)

Looking for an 2d action beat-em that also plays really smooth? Well you should check out Shank! Normally 1200 Points ($15), Gold Members can pick up the game for 800 Points ($10). Check out more below:

"Shank is a 2D cinematic brawler inspired by classic beat 'em ups and graphic novels. Embark on a tale of revenge using chainsaws, dual pistols, knives and more. Play in the storymode or cooperatively with a friend in the backstory!"

Link To Deal- Shank (1.8 GB)

The Deal of the Week for Xbox Live is Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. If you've got a Gold Membership, you can get the arcade beat-em-up for 400 MSP ($5), half off the original 800 MSP ($10) price. Check out more below:


"SCOTT PILGRIM is the ROCK-N-ROLL ACTION LOVE-STORY for the 8-BIT GENERATION. Scott Pilgrim is a lovable loser and the best fighter in the province. He is in love with Ramona Flowers. But she has baggage! To get the girl, Scott must defeat the League of Ramona’s evil exes. Be prepared for some serious action... - Team-up with up to 3 of your friends as SCOTT, RAMONA, STEPHEN and KIM, each with their own signature moves and attacks. - 8-BIT animations by the world-famous Pixel Artist PAUL ROBERTSON. - More than 30 original music tracks by chiptune heroes ANAMANAGUCHI."

Link To Deal- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (800 MSP/ 140 MB)

This week's deal is both map packs for Modern Warfare 2. Priced at 1200 MSP each, Gold Members can get both for 50%, or 600 MSP each. Check out more below:

"The best-selling Xbox 360 game of all-time just got bigger, with more epic multiplayer content, first on Xbox LIVE! The Stimulus Package delivers 5 additional action-packed multiplayer maps featuring a variety of locations: "Bailout," a multi-level apartment complex; "Storm," an open industrial park littered with heavy machinery; "Salvage," a snowy junkyard fortified by stacked debris and crushed cars. Two legendary fan-favorites from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare return, including "Crash," a war-torn urban environment; and "Overgrown," which features a massive dry creek bed."

"The best-selling Xbox 360 game of all time gets even bigger with more new content, first on Xbox LIVE! The Resurgence Pack delivers five epic multiplayer maps: “Carnival,” an abandoned amusement park with a variety of unique vantage points; “Fuel,” a massive oil refinery with extremely long sightlines; “Trailer Park,” a maze-like mobile estate surrounded by war-torn debris. Two legendary maps from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare return more detailed than ever, including “Strike,” a large urban center in the desert; and “Vacant,” a fast-paced Russian office complex with few places to take cover."


Link To Deal- MW2 Stimulus Package (600 MSP/ 329 MB)

Link To Deal- MW2 Resurgence Pack (600 MSP/ 360 MB)

The Deal of the Week this time is Toy Soldiers. This great strategy action game usually cost 1200 MSP, but Gold Members can check it out for 800 Points this week. Check out more below:


"Command your TOY SOLDIERS in epic, action-packed battles. Position your defenses and take direct control of your artillery to bomb the enemy positions, pilot your bi-plane against the enemy trench, or maneuver your tanks across No-Man’s Land… and lead your TOY SOLDIERS to victory! Dive into 2-player head-to-head combat, local and on Xbox LIVE."

Link To Deal- Toy Soldiers (800 MSP/ 687 MB)

The Deal of the week starting today is for all of Borderlands DLC that has been released. Gold Members can pick up them for $00 MSP, saving 50% off the usual 800 Point price. Check out more below:
























"The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is an add-on pack for Borderlands with new enemy types, new missions, and new ... surprises. The Jakobs Corporation would like to invite you to experience the splendor of a corporate owned small town known as Jakobs Cove. Any rumors you may have heard about the "undead" walking our streets are completely preposterous and we officially deny them all. If those rumors turn out to be true simply purchase a firearm from the conveniently located Jakobs Brand Vending Machines and aim for the head. Also, would you mind saving our employees? (Non-union only please)."

Link To Deal- Zombie Island (400 MSP/ 1.4 GB)

"Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot is an add-on pack for Borderlands that includes a new cooperative arena game mode and a stash to store your gear. Are you god's gift to gun fights? Think you're the best? Wanna prove it? Then help us celebrate the grand opening of Marcus Bank (a subsidiary of Marcus Corp) by killing hundreds and hundreds of people in Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot, the only competitive arena around where your next of kin can be assured that you're coming back famous . . . or not at all. (All proceeds are kept by us)."

Link To Deal- Underdome Riot (400 MSP/ 512 MB)

"Borderlands goes to ELEVEN! You may have seen some games raise their level cap by 5, or maybe even 10, but with The Crimson Lance Assassination Squads wreaking havoc and Crawmerax the Invincible being all invulnerable and stuff we knew you'd need more than just 10. And that's why Borderlands goes to ELEVEN! The Secret Armory of General Knoxx is an add-on pack for Borderlands that adds new guns, new Class Mods, new vehicles, new missions, new enemy types, and increases the level cap to 61. In other words…best add-on ever. Of all time. Forever. The End. ELEVEN!"

Link To Deal- The Secret Armory (400 MSP/ 2 GB)

The Deal of the Week this time is an Assassin's affair. Many of Assassin's Creed II items are on sale including the missing sequences, and some avatar items as well:



"Betrayed by the ruling families of Italy, a young man embarks upon an epic quest for vengeance. To eradicate corruption and restore his family's honor, he will study the secrets of an ancient Codex, written by Altaïr. To his allies, he will become a force for change - fighting for freedom and justice. To his enemies, he will become a dark knight - dedicated to the destruction of the tyrants abusing the people of Italy. His name is Ezio Auditore da Firenze. He is an Assassin."













Link To Deal- Bonfire of the Vanities & Secret Locations (400 MSP /1 GB)

Link To Deal- Sequence 13: Bonfire of the Vanities (240 MSP/ 1 GB)

Link To Deal- Sequence 12: Battle of Forli (240 MSP/ 683 MB)

Link To Deal- Da Vinci's Flying Machine (160 MSP/ 284 KB)

Link To Deal- Guard Armor (240 MSP/ 284 KB)

The Deal of the Week this time is South Park: Let's Go Tower Defense Play! Usually 800 MSP, you can check it out for 50% off at 400 MSP. Check out more below:




"Play as Stan, Kyle, Kenny, Cartman or any number of your favorite South Park characters in SOUTH PARK LET'S GO TOWER DEFENSE PLAY! It’s the fast-paced action/strategy game, where you play to save the town of South Park. The game combines snowball-throwing action with tower defense strategy, and is designed for players of all skill levels. Unlock special content and new characters throughout the game for your in-game scrapbook. Play locally with up to four players or team up on Xbox LIVE in the story-based campaign or the extra-demanding Challenge levels.Unlock the full game of SOUTH PARK to access all the great gameplay features, including challenge levels and all 15 un-lockable playable characters. The full game features fast-paced and intense action/strategy with local and Xbox LIVE multiplay, leaderboards, achievements, and more!"

Link To Deal- South Park: LGTDP (400 MSP/882 MB)

The Deal of the week this time is Monkey Island: Special Edition. Gold Members can check out the Adventure classic for 400 MSP, Half off the original 800. Check it out below:


"Pirates! Adventure! Monkeys! Relive the hilarious swashbuckling misadventures of the wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood as he attempts to become the most infamous pirate in the Caribbean! Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic pirate adventure game from LucasArts in gorgeous HD detail. Featuring an all new re-imagined contemporary art style, hand-drawn and presented in 1080p, complete voice over by members of the original Monkey Island™ franchise cast, a re-mastered musical score using live instruments, plus scene-for scene-hot swap to seamlessly transition between Special Edition and Classic modes at anytime."

Link To Deal- Monkey Island: S.E. (533 MB/ 400 MSP)

The Deal of the week this time if for The Ballad of Gay Tony. Normally 1600 MSP, Gold Members can check it out for 1200 MSP. This is a fun episode with plenty of gameplay to be had for about 10+ hours:


"The Ballad of Gay Tony injects Liberty City with an overdose of guns, glitz, and grime. As Luis Lopez, part-time hoodlum and full-time assistant to legendary nightclub impresario Tony Prince (a.k.a. “Gay Tony”), players will struggle with the competing loyalties of family and friends, and with the uncertainty about who is real and who is fake in a world in which everyone has a price."

Link To Deal- The Ballad of Gay Tony (2 GB/ 1200 MSP)

Deal of the Week starting today is Zombie Apocalypse. Gold Members of Xbox LIVE can get the game for 50% off the original 800 MSP price. So for 400 MSP, you and your friends can try to survive 55 of the Undead onslaught in the game. Check it out:


"As the zombie infection spreads uncontrollably and the undead outnumber humans, a small band of heavily equipped gunslingers set out to destroy as many zombies as they can and try to save any of the remaining survivors in Zombie Apocalypse.

Up to four players can try and stop the zombie apocalypse with an arsenal of deadly weapons, such as an assault rifle, flame thrower, or grenade launcher, and when ammo is low a chainsaw will be your last line of defense against becoming one of the undead. This action packed, arcade-style shooter will test your dual analog stick shooting skills and ability to survive 55 days of relentless zombie attacks."

Link To Deal- Zombie Apocalypse (341 MB/ 400 MSP)

The Deal of the week is the first content that was made available for Borderlands, which was the Zombie Island of Dr. Ned. Priced at 800 MSP, Gold Members can download the content for 400 MSP starting today:


"The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned is an add-on pack for Borderlands with new enemy types, new missions, and new ... surprises. The Jakobs Corporation would like to invite you to experience the splendor of a corporate owned small town known as Jakobs Cove. Any rumors you may have heard about the "undead" walking our streets are completely preposterous and we officially deny them all. If those rumors turn out to be true simply purchase a firearm from the conveniently located Jakobs Brand Vending Machines and aim for the head. Also, would you mind saving our employees? (Non-union only please)"

Link To Deal- Zombie Island (1 GB/ 400 MSP)

This Week Left 4 Dead fans can pick up The Crash Course DLC for 320 MSP, saving 240 points off the original 560 MSP price:



"Left 4 Dead's Crash Course starts with our Survivors right after their rescue helicopter from the No Mercy campaign crash lands on the outskirts of town. This two chapter campaign includes Co-op, Survival and Versus action, and ten new achievements."

Link To Deal- Left 4 Dead Crash Course (84 MB/ 320 MSP)

The Xbox Live Deal of week this time is the World At War Map Pack bundle for 1600 MSP (2000 Original Price). If you have any friends that may have purchased this game recently, this would be a great deal to use since the map packs would cost 2400 MSP if purchased individually:



"Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack Bundle features the nine multiplayer maps and three co-op Zombie maps from Map Packs 1, 2, & 3. Fight through war-torn Berlin in “Nightfire,” battle through the waterfalls of “Banzai,” and defend an armored island in “Battery,” plus much more. Zombies and Hell Hounds attack in “Verrückt” (Zombie Asylum), “Shi No Numa” (Zombie Swamp), and “Der Riese” (Zombie Factory). Survive against the Zombie horde with the help of Perks-a-Cola machines, Monkey Bombs, and the powerful Wunderwaffe DG-2. This bundle features the 20 Achievements from Map Packs 1, 2 & 3."

Link To Deal- WaW Map Pack Bundle (1 GB/1600 MSP)

The Deal of the week this time is Gears of War Avatar Clothing. The Cog Armor for males and females will cost 240 poins, and the Helmet will be 80 points. Not the greatest deal in the world, but at least the Xbox Live Block Party kicks off this week!



"This sturdy design has endured longer than most COG soldiers who have worn it into battle."

Link To Outfit (Male)- COG Armor Male (320 Points)
Link To Outfit (Female)- COG Armor Female (320 Points)














"What this helmet lacks in visibility, it makes up for in protection. Usually."

Link To Outfit (Male)- COG Helmet Male (80 Points)
Link To Outfit (Female)- COG Helmet Female (80 Points)

Duke Nukem 3d is the deal for this week. It will cost 400 points, half off from the original 800 point price.



"Unlock the full version for 39 levels of mayhem! Wreak havoc on your foes with weapons like Pipe Bombs, Shrink Ray, and Freezer. Impress your friends on the leaderboards, earn achievements, and take advantage of the painless death system – rewind 10 seconds or 10 minutes, the choice is up to you. All new User Clip recording, sharing and uploading have been added and best of all - online multiplayer with cooperative and DukeMatch for up to 8 players through Xbox LIVE! What are you waiting for?"

Link To Deal- Duke Nukem 3D (85 MB)

Battlefield 1943 is this week's deal for Xbox Live. Normally 1200 Points, you can pick up this great online shooter for 800 points. For Arcade Releases this week, The Misadventures of P. B. Winterbottom finally makes it's way for 800 points. So overall, this will be a great week for Xbox Live users looking for more content to check out!



"Battlefield 1943 is a multiplayer-only game that lets you enjoy the thrills of Pacific WW2 battles! Pick your path - be it as a rifleman, a steel fisted tank commander, or ace fighter pilot dog fighting to protect the skies. Play as a lone wolf or with your friends, coordinating to turn the tide of battle. This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive for storage. There are no refunds for this item. Multiplayer only."

Link To Deal- Battlefield 1943 (559 MB)









"Create your own paradox … for the love of pie. Enter a macabre and comical silent world filled with mischief, time travel and delicious pie in The Misadventures of P. B. Winterbottom. Record yourself and harness your time-bending abilities to cooperate, compete against, and disrupt your past, present, and future selves. Winterbottom’s debut misadventures present a whimsical spin on the notions of time, space, and play. Join Winterbottom as he travels through over 75 “movie” levels, causing mischief and mayhem in pursuit of the mysterious and elusive Chronoberry Pie on his spectacular journey through space-time."

The Deal of the week is Splosion Man from Twisted Pixel. This great game which was released during the summer of arcade will be 400 points, half off the original 800 price point. For new releases, we get Chime, a new puzzle and word game which will be 400 points when it arrives Wednesday. More details await you below!



"Unlock Splosion Man, one of the most awesome games of all time. The full version of Splosion Man includes an unlockable premium dashboard theme, free gamerpics, and even avatar accessories! You’ve sploded the rest, now splode the best. Splosion Man has a fifty level single-player campaign and a separate fifty level multiplayer cooperative campaign."

Link To Deal- Splosion Man (339 MB)

























"An exclusive Zoë Mode production for OneBigGame, the video game industry-wide charity initiative, Chime pits gamers against the melody in this all-new puzzle experience. Place blocks against the clock and remix famous artists’ music tracks in this challenging and addictive puzzle game. More than 60 percent of the purchase price of Chime will be donated to children's charities around the world, helping those who need it the most."

The Deal of The week starting today is Portal: Still Alive. Still Alive is the same great Portal experience you remember from the Orange Box, except there are a few extra challenge maps and new achievements to unlock. $10 for this game is a great deal, and those that have never been through the Aperture Science facilities.



"As unwilling test subjects in a sinister laboratory, players must break the laws of physics using ‘portal’ technology to solve puzzles and survive. Featuring a darkly comic story that weaves adventure with brain-bending puzzles; ‘Portal: Still Alive’ also introduces 14 brand new bonus puzzles to challenge even the most skilled test subjects. Players can also get a glimpse into the making of ‘Portal: Still Alive’ with commentary from the developers."

Link To Deal- Portal Still Alive (629 MB)