From today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play new games for Xbox Live Arcade and get other Xbox Live Marketplace downloadable content for Xbox 360. Here’s an overview of what Microsoft announced worldwide.
Content: Alan Wake’s American Nightmare
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points (that’s US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80)
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: In this brand new standalone experience, Alan Wake fights the herald of darkness, the evil Mr. Scratch! A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode make this a must for Alan Wake veterans, and the perfect jumping on point for new players! Play the full-fledged Story Mode, and you’ll be on the edge of your seat as you fight to stop your murderous evil double to take back your life… and change reality itself! But there’s more to this nightmare – in the action-packed Arcade Mode, you’ll need to master the Fight with Light mechanic to stay alive until dawn and beat your friends on the Leaderboards. Can you survive until sunrise?
New Game Add-ons:
* Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Overwatch Map – for Premium ELITE members ONLY
* Saints Row: The Third – Gangstas in Space – 560 Microsoft Points
* UFC Personal Trainer Jon Jones Workout Pack – 800 Microsoft Points
New Games on Demand are:
* LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game – $39.99
The latest Xbox Live Marketplace demos are:
* SSX Demo
Dash Text: Defy reality and own the planet by jumping into the boots of the classic SSX character Zoe Payne to complete a tutorial run in the Rockies, then experience reality-defying gameplay through Race it, and Trick it events. In this online enabled demo, compete against your friends on your own schedule by uploading ghosts of your best runs to the SSX servers in Explore mode. Feeling lonely on the mountain? Don’t forget to send the demo invite to a friend to unlock SSX trickster Mac Fraser! SSX is in stores February 28th, 2012 in NA and March 2nd in EU. Pre-Order your copy today.
* Zumba Fitness: Rush Demo
Dash Text: (Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) Feel the rush with the exhilarating dance-fitness sequel to the original global smash hit! Get your body rockin’ with a red-hot blend of contagious choreography set to Zumba® music plus electrifying tracks by Pitbull, Nicole Scherzinger and more. Party yourself into shape with 42 all new routines and 24 international dance styles, from Bollywood to Merengue to Hip-Hop. Tons of Kinect exclusive features take your workout to the next level: more music, venues and superstar Zumba® instructors, plus voice control. Follow your progress with the new calorie tracker and customize your entire workout. Dance hands-free with Kinect technology and play together with a friend to amp up your living room party. Download the free demo now!
The Deal of the Week is:
This week, Xbox LIVE Gold members can save Microsoft Points on an assortment of select Marketplace items. The special pricing will be available until February 27. All of the below are discounted.
* Fable III Traitor’s Keep Quest Pack – 320 Microsoft Points (43% off)
* Fable III Understone Quest Pack – 220 Microsoft Points (45% off)
* Fable III Dog Breed Set – 140 Microsoft Points (42% off)
* Fable III Reaver Industries Premium Theme – 160 Microsoft Points (33% off)
* Border Collie – 160 Microsoft Points (33% off)
New Avatars are:
* NBA Collection update – Varsity Jackets
* MTV Collection update – Beavis & Butthead
* Club Football Collection update
* Alan Wake
Upcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party Game Dates & Prices:
* THQ’s Nexuiz – February 29, 2012 – 800 Microsoft Points
* Ubisoft’s I Am Alive – March 7, 2012 – 1200 Microsoft Points