On Xbox Live Arcade today: MLB Stickball, Tenchu: Shadow Assault, Beat’n Groovy

1600 Microsoft Points Card for use on Xbox LiveFrom today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play 2D Sports’ MLB Stickball on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. MLB Stickball will be available in Canada and the United States for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

The classic game of stickball is back with MLB Stickball, only on Xbox Live Arcade. MLB Pros take to the streets, swinging for the rooftops and neighborhood bragging rights.

New game features include:
* Classic Stickball Gameplay & Rules: Experience the classic stickball spin on America’s pastime, featuring bounce pitches, rules tailored to each individual environment, and no gloves!
* Fun “Stadiums”: Take your game on the road and play in uniquely American venues, from the streets of Brooklyn to the shores of the San Francisco Bay.
* Player Card System: Buy packs of cards to unlock players and build out your rosters. Or trade in duplicate cards for the player of your choice.
* Tour Mode: In this one-and-done mode, try your luck against eight randomly selected MLB teams with increasingly advanced skill levels.

The second game available today is: From Software’s Tenchu: Shadow Assault on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Tenchu: Shadow Assault will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

Tenchu, the world-famous ninja action game, is now on Xbox LIVE Arcade. In Tenchu: Shadow Assault you control your favorite characters as you use a variety of ninja weapons to defeat your enemies and complete your missions. Use traps in multiplayer mode to kill your friends for massive points!

Also available today is: Konami’s Beat’n Groovy on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Beat’n Groovy will be available worldwide (except in India) for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

In Beat’n Groovy you’re supposed to let the energy of the music flow through you.

New game features include:
* Feel the rhythm of the music: Experience a collection of great music that spans many different genres such as electronic, instrumental, and pop.
* Play different characters: Choose from seven playable characters, and bring the music to life as they dance to the beat.
* Play multiplayer: Challenge a friend in local VS Mode or take on the world via Xbox LIVE. Use the Xbox LIVE Vision camera to interact with the game in Vision Mode.