On Xbox Live Arcade today: Rocketmen: Axis of Evil, GRAW2 co-op, MLB 2K8 demo and new Rock Band tracks

1600 Microsoft Points Card for use on Xbox LiveFrom today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play Capcom’s Rocketmen: Axis of Evil on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Rocketmen: Axis of Evil will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

Join Rocketmen Nick Sion, Alec Mink and the Alliance of Free Planets in their white-knuckled struggle to free the solar system from the tyrannical grip of the Legion of Terra in this RPG styled shooter. Players have the choice to save the galaxy alone or cooperatively with up to three other players over Xbox LIVE or locally on the same console. With its distinctive cel-shaded art style, engaging storyline, customizable characters and RPG elements.

Key game features include:
* Customize your character: Create, customize, and level up your own individual Rocketmen characters with new items, abilities, and looks.
* Multiplayer action: Join with friends to save the galaxy in four-player cooperative play locally or online.
* Your choice: Choose from three races: Human, Mercurian, or Venusian, and from three classes: Warrior, Engineer, or Outcast.
* Explosive action: Simple, addictive, and highly explosive gameplay blasts onto your TV in high-definition with plenty of levels, hordes of enemies, and lots of fun.

Also on Xbox Live Marketplace this week is the GRAW 2 Co-Op Collection 2 (400 Microsoft Points), a Major League Baseball 2K8 demo, an Undertow expansion (200 Microsoft Points) and a free Robot Chicken Star Wars special episode (only for Americans).

Rock Band Special Edition for Xbox 360
Like every week, there were also various downloadable Rock Band tracks released for the Xbox 360 version of the game in addition to 2007’s downloadable Rock Band content. Below’s listings show the three:

Content: “Truckin'”
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Canada, United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: “Truckin'”–Grateful Dead.

Content: “Sugar Magnolia”
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Canada, United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: “Sugar Magnolia”–Grateful Dead.

Content: “I Need A Miracle”
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Canada, United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: “I Need A Miracle”–Grateful Dead.

Content: “Franklin’s Tower”
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Canada, United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: “Franklin’s Tower”–Grateful Dead.

Content: “China Cat Sunflower”
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Canada, United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: “China Cat Sunflower”–Grateful Dead.

Content: “Casey Jones”
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: Only in Canada, United States
Dash Text: [ESRB: T (Teen) MILD LYRICS,MILD SUGGESTIVE THEMES] Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track: “Casey Jones”–Grateful Dead.

* PLEASE NOTE: Many Rock Band song game tracks are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These song game tracks are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song game track twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.