From this week on, you can play this new game 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: Crimson Alliance
Price: Free trial
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Explore the mystical world of the Crimson Empire in this action-RPG adventure. Choose to play as the powerful wizard, Direwolf; the battle-hardened mercenary, Gnox; or the mysterious assassin, Moonshade. Play Crimson Alliance co-operatively with up to 4 players on the same console or over Xbox LIVE. Work together combining your unique abilities against the nefarious Cult of the Soul Siren and the fearsome beasts they control. Can you stop them before their dark plans are complete?
Content: SkyDrift
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points (that’s US$15 / €14.40 / £10.20 / CAN$18.60 / AU$19.80)
Availability: North America and Europe only
Dash Text: Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where everybody can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains based on the most spectacular and exotic locations all over the planet. Unlock state-of-the-art planes tuned to the max and personalize them with unique racing skins. Practice by racing in modes like Survival or Speed Race and then be the first on the single and multiplayer challenges where possibilities are limited.
Content: BloodRayne: Betrayal
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: The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission. The target is a lavish, yet sinister ball in a secluded castle with plenty of dark and gruesome surprises. With the help of a mysterious friend, and members of Brimstone, Rayne must infiltrate the manor, take out the fiendish horde, and stop an evil master plot once and for all.
Content: Leedmees
Price: 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20)
Availability: Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region
Dash Text: Full body puzzle action game, “Leedmees” for Kinect, is a unique puzzle game that utilizes your brain and body! Your body is part of the stage. Use your whole body to work the contraptions while you lead the Leedmees to the goal! Featuring fantastic visuals and sounds which add flavor to the gameplay. In Multiplayer Mode, cooperate with your friend or family member to lead the Leedmees to the goal. Flex your bodies and brains to challenge the stages and strengthen the bond between yourselves! For those love birds out there, this will surely bring you even closer together!
New Game Add-ons:
* Crimson Alliance – 800 Microsoft Points for 1 character or 1200 Microsoft Points for a set of 3 characters.
New Games On Demand are:
* Way of Samurai 3
* Sherlock Holmes
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 September 12th. All of the below Battlefield: Bad Company 2 DLC are 50% discounted.
* Onslaught Mode – 200 Microsoft Points
* BFBC2 Vietnam – 600 Microsoft Points
* Bad Company 2 VIP – 400 Microsoft Points
* Kit Short-cut Bundle Pack – 600 Microsoft Points
* SPECACT Upgrade Bundle – 240 Microsoft Points
* Bad Company 2 Vietnam Theme – 120 Microsoft Points
New on the Avatar Marketplace:
* Crimson Alliance
* Adidas Originals 2