Quake Arena Arcade rumbles onto Xbox LIVE Arcade, introducing the challenge and adrenaline rush of THE definitive, competitive first-person shooter to a new generation of gladiators. Frag up to 15 of your best friends, closest enemies or complete strangers in 6 game types over Xbox LIVE, including Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and Harvester. Humiliate your opponents with 12 brutal weapons including the Lightning Gun, the Chain Gun and the time-honored Rocket Launcher. With 33 classic maps, 12 Xbox-exclusive arenas, HD and Widescreen support, and a brand new Single Player campaign… experience QUAKE like never before. Prepare to Fight!
Watch the Quake Arena Arcade launch trailer:
Also available today is Konami’s X-Men on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. X-Men will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).
Experience the classic 1992 X-Men arcade game right in the comfort of your own home! Choose from some of your favorite classic X-Men characters including: Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, or Dazzler. Fight your way through hundreds of Sentinels and battle classic super villains such as Pyro, The Blob, Wendigo, Nimrod, The White Queen, Juggernaut, Mystique and the Master of Magnetism himself, Magneto!
Watch the X-Men launch trailer:
Available next is Microsoft’s The Path of Go on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. The Path of Go will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).
Discover the ancient board game of Go and take your Avatar on an unexpected HD adventure full of challenge! Learn the basics and test your abilities using cutting-edge AI from Microsoft Research. Pit your skills against the world on Xbox LIVE. The ultimate Go experience for players of all skill levels: Dare you walk The Path of Go?
The Deals of the Week:
“This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can save 50% (until Monday December 20th) on some of the great casual Arcade games: Bejeweled 2, UNO Rush, Zuma, Tetris Splash, and Feeding Frenzy 2.”
New Game Add-ons:
* Star Wars The Force Unleashed II – Endor Game downloadable content (alternate bonus mission) for 80 Microsoft Points.
* Kinect Sports Free Party Pack adds six brand new Mini Games: SUPER STRIKER, PINVADERS, RAPID RUNNER, TARGET SMASH, FRUIT SPLATTER and KING OF THE RING and three additional crazy mascots: ZIPPY ZOMBIE, CHAMPION CHICKEN and SPORTASTICO!
* Billy Joel hits are now available for Rock Band 3.
The latest Xbox Live demo is:
Content: Gray Matter
Price: Free
Availability: Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France and United Kingdom,
Dash Text: When you play with fate, just how will fate play with you? Oxford. Strange things are happening in the old English university city. Following the death of his wife, the mysterious Dr. Styles retreats more and more into his laboratory at Dread Hill House. The scientist is desperately trying to make contact with his departed wife. Then, apparently by chance, Samantha, a young street performer and magician comes in to his life. As puzzling events start to occur around the city, the pair sets out to find their own explanation for the paranormal phenomena. Challenging puzzles and a mysterious story await you in this new adventure from Jane Jensen, author of the legendary ‘Gabriel Knight’ series.