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Right, let me give a quick word of introduction to the uninitiated, these mini-pages that pop-up periodically of upcoming games on the Xbox.com are basically the best barometer one has in gauging nearby release dates of an XBLA game onto the Grand Duke of Donwloadable Services. To put it simply, 9 times out of 10, when a splash page of a certain game pops up, there is a high probability that said game will be releseing next week.

Anyway, the Splash Pages:

Schizoid

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/sc...de/default.htm

Cooperative gameplay is redefined in the fast-paced and unique Schizoid! Control red and blue ships, ramming them into enemies of the same color to destroy them. But be careful, because if you hit the opposite color, you will be destroyed. Quick thinking and quicker reflexes help you seize victory, but sharp teamwork provides the best chance of earning gold medals along the way. Schizoid offers more than 120 levels of challenge, playable in either single-player or co-op mode, plus the brain-melting Uberschizoid hardcore mode, in which one player controls both ships! * Co-op gameplay to the max: No other multiplayer co-op game has such tight cooperative gameplay. The two players (or one player with a computer A.I. partner, or one player controlling both ships in Uberschizoid) must work together closely in order to defeat the hordes on each level. * Uberschizoid mode: For perhaps the most challenging and "brain-melting" challenge yet, try Uberschizoid Mode. Control both red and blue ships, matching them to each enemy color in order to succeed. * Tremendous graphics: The glowing, flashing, megabursting graphics add to the game's inherent chaos. * Xbox LIVE® play: Play co-op over Xbox LIVE and team up with players worldwide to see how far you can advance!

Xbox.com Trailer

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/view...shotId=0&alt=1

Soulcaliber

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/so...boxlivearcade/

Soulcalibur®, the highest-rated console fighting game, has returned to the next generation! Sharpen your blades as you relive old grudges against classic adversaries in new high definition graphics. Prove your mettle against the world with a variety of leaderboards spanning every character and mode, or challenge a friend in local-play Versus mode. * Nineteen playable characters: All of your favorite fighters are back including Kilik, Ivy, Siegfried, Edge Master, Nightmare, and many more! * Eight modes of play: Try the different game modes including Story, Versus, and even Museum Mode that allows players to view artwork, character models, and animations. * Leaderboards galore: Compare stats in sixty leaderboards spanning across each character and mode. * High definition support: Soulcalibur has been given a whole new coat of beautiful paint to support HD resolutions up to 1080p.