On Xbox Live Arcade today: DeathSpank and Deadliest Warrior: The Game

Get an Xbox 360 Live 1600 Points CardFrom today, at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play Hothead Games’ DeathSpank on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. DeathSpank will be available worldwide for 1200 Microsoft Points (that’s US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80).

For uncounted years the wanderer DeathSpank has been a Dispenser of Justice, a Vanquisher of Evil, and a Hero to the Downtrodden. Throughout his adventures DeathSpank has searched for a powerful artifact called….The Artifact. Forged by unknown hands for unknown purposes some unknown time in the past, The Artifact is now within DeathSpank’s reach. What is The Artifact? What evil tyrant seeks to steal it and how are he and DeathSpank… related?

Watch the DeathSpank launch trailer:

Also available today is Spike Games’ Deadliest Warrior: The Game on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Deadliest Warrior will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

Deadliest Warrior: The Game allows you to choose from history’s greatest warriors, equip them with signature weaponry, and go head to head against the greatest fighters that ever lived. Deadliest Warrior features five play modes, customizable warrior, and true to life action with interactive environments. This is a unique fighting game that is easy to play and hard to master. Sever limbs, decapitate heads, and taunt your enemy’s lifeless corpse to build up ranking points and compete on a global scale to become “The Deadliest Warrior.”

Watch the Deadliest Warrior trailer:

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Deadliest Warrior: The Game looks like a Mortal Kombat fighter. Are you interested or does DeathSpank’s RPG-ness tickle your fancy?