On Xbox Live Arcade today: DOOM II, Voodoo Dice, Ben 10: The Rise of Hex

26 May 2010

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Posted by:Ferry

From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play id Software’s DOOM II on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. DOOM II will be available worldwide for 1200 Microsoft Points (that’s US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80).

To save Earth, you must descend into the stygian depths of hell. Battle nastier, deadlier demons and monsters with your trusty Super Shotgun. Survive more mind-blowing explosions and take part in the bloodiest, fiercest, most awesome blastfest ever. Recruit your friends and plow through 9 all-new levels in the new episode, No Rest for the Living! Play solo or multiplayer over Xbox LIVE with up to 4 players. DOOM II for XBLA includes split screen co-op over Xbox LIVE, Game clips, 5.1 Surround Sound, enhanced graphics, and HD display support.

Watch some DOOM II gameplay footage:

Also available today is Ubisoft’s Voodoo Dice on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Voodoo Dice will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

Mixing action based and puzzle mechanics in a 3D world, Voodoo Dice is an innovative, challenging puzzler that plays with your mind to lead you to solve puzzles in unique and interesting ways. There are no refunds for this item.

Watch the Voodoo Dice launch trailer:

Lastly available today is Konami’s Ben 10: The Rise of Hex on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Ben 10: The Rise of Hex will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex follows Ben Tennyson as he finds himself in the middle of Hex’s villainous plan to control the Earth. Utilizing the powers of the Omnitrix, players can transform Ben into ten different alien forms including, Big Chill, Spider Monkey, and for the first time ever, Lodestar, as he battles Hex and his minions. Choose from 10 different aliens to platform your way through 15 levels completing puzzle challenges along the way. Fight through menacing villains and bosses in Ben’s newest adventure. Experience the world of Ben 10 Alien Force with 3D characters set in a vibrant, 2D-styled environment.

Watch a Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex video:

The Deal of the Week is: Avatar Games and Gear.
“The following deals are available for Xbox LIVE Gold members.

The below Xbox LIVE Arcade games all support Xbox LIVE Avatars and are each 50% off:
* Lazy Raiders
* Band of Bugs
* Madballs Babo: Invasion
* PLUS, the Xbox LIVE Indy Game Avatar Wave Snowball Fight is 67% off”

New Games on Demand: Call of Duty 4, Battlestations: Midway, and Battlefield 2: Modern Combat in most Xbox LIVE regions.

The newest demo to appear on Xbox Live Gold member’s Marketplace is: Green Day: Rock Band.
“Experience Green Day like never before – as part of the band. Perform guitar, bass, drums, vocals (including 3-part harmonies) using the award-winning Rock Band technology. There are two songs available in this demo. Demo expires on July 13th.”