Microsoft Debuts “Summer of Arcade” Lineup
In a surprisingly open announcement regarding the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade titles over the next month (a subject they often stay mum on), Microsoft released a list of the next five weeks’ marquee titles. Normally, such a story wouldn’t earn our attention, but this list of games is too good not to share with our fellow Geekadelphians.
Ranging from titles such as the hotly anticipated sequel to Geometry Wars Retro Evolved (you guessed it, Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2) to the “vaporware” title Castle Crashers, the next five weeks are sure to brutalize our bank accounts and thusly, our remaining Summer hours. For a full list and press release, hit the bump!
This is the full press release, straight from the horses mouth if you will:
“The full “Summer of Arcade” lineup 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.
- 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+ by the ESRB.
- 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
- August 20: “Galaga Legions” – The legend lives on with “Galaga Legions,” a reimagining 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.
- 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.”
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