Welcome to the Summer of the Xbox Live Arcade: FULL RELEASE LIST REVEALED!

Shard · 05:29 PM

Xbox LIVE Arcade Celebrates the “Summer of Arcade” with an Incredible Lineup of Blockbuster Games and Chances to Win Hot Prizes!
“Summer of Arcade” lineup features five incredible games launching over five scorching weeks; beat the heat and play for a chance to win prizes including 100,000 Microsoft Points, an Xbox 360 Elite console and more!

Summer is in full swing, and Xbox LIVE Arcade is celebrating with the hottest lineup of games ever, starting on Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) with the highly-anticipated retro shooter “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2.” Also on Wednesday, Xbox LIVE Arcade users can earn entries into our “Summer of Arcade” Sweepstakes by logging in and playing the trial or full version of the featured Summer Arcade game of the week for a chance to win amazing prizes.

The full “Summer of Arcade” lineup is:

* July 30: “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” – The latest version of the wildly popular retro shooter offers screen-melting intensity and insane new features, including six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, scoring strategies and a diverse list of exciting Achievements. “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available at 800 Microsoft Points.

* August 6: “Braid” – From acclaimed developer Jonathan Blow, “Braid” is a mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. “Braid”is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.

* August 13: “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” – The classic 8-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that put 2D gaming back on the map! “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” is rated M for Mature by the ESRB

* August 20: “Galaga Legions” – The legend lives on with “Galaga Legions,” a reimagining of the classic arcade shooter. Featuring table-turning game dynamics and updated graphics, the game was created by the team behind the bestselling “PAC-MAN Championship Edition” from Namco Bandai Games. “Galaga Legions” is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

* August 27: “Castle Crashers” – Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Castle Crashers,” featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. “Castle Crashers” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

Play the trial or full version of the featured blockbuster Summer of Arcade game of the week and receive one entry into both the weekly prize drawing and Grand Prize drawings:

* Grand Prize (x1) – 100,000 Microsoft Points, 12 month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription and an Xbox 360 Elite console

* Runner-Up Prizes (x2) – 10,000 Microsoft points and a free 12 Month Xbox LIVE Gold subscription

* Weekly Prizes (x5) – 4000 Microsoft points

All games will be available worldwide, with the exception of “Bionic Commando Rearmed,” which will be available worldwide except Korea.

The “Summer of Arcade” sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom and the 50 United States or District of Columbia 17+. No purchase necessary. Skill testing question required for Canadian residents. Game ends September 2, 2008. For details including free, alternate method of entry, see Official Rules at www.xbox.com/summerofarcade.

gregor7777 · (07-28-2008, 05:04 PM)

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* August 27: “Castle Crashers” – Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Castle Crashers,” featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. “Castle Crashers” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

YAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

What an awesome lineup. Castle Crashers DGOTY.

Ghost · (07-28-2008, 05:05 PM)

holy shit, 5 weeks of awesome coming up.

Psychotext · (07-28-2008, 05:05 PM)

GET IN MY BELLY!

...I really have to order some more points. So awesome!

hc2 · (07-28-2008, 05:05 PM)

We have commercials on NeoGAF now?

BenjaminBirdie · (07-28-2008, 05:06 PM)

Braid is perfectly positioned to stave off the Castle Crashers DTs

levious · (07-28-2008, 05:06 PM)

I hope Costanza wins the grand prize...

Ninja Kn1ght · (07-28-2008, 05:06 PM)

Castle Crashers! That's the only one I see that is a must-buy for me, maybe Geometry Wars 2 also.

Stumpokapow · (07-28-2008, 05:06 PM)

Originally Posted by hc2:

We have commercials on NeoGAF now?

It is pretty common practice for people to post PR releases verbatim.

ascii42 · (07-28-2008, 05:07 PM)

I'm still not buying anything until V8 Arcade comes out. You hear me Microsoft!

gregor7777 · (07-28-2008, 05:07 PM)

Originally Posted by hc2:

We have commercials on NeoGAF now?

Perhaps?

SPEA · (07-28-2008, 05:08 PM)

Go Go Go!! Bionic!!
Castle Crashers!!
Braid!!

Hot Damn! Mine day 1.

Struct09 · (07-28-2008, 05:08 PM)

Holy crap, what an awesome lineup. 5 weeks of solid games

I had no idea Galaga was so close to being released.

Raide · (07-28-2008, 05:08 PM)

Originally Posted by hc2:

We have commercials on NeoGAF now?

No no, just Shard...this is his job.

(great update btw Shard)

August looks great! Need to win all of those points.

Psychotext · (07-28-2008, 05:08 PM)

Braid, Geo Wars 2 and Castle Crashers for me for sure! Love the idea of a competition too... even though I have next to no chance of winning.

SuperEnemyCrab · (07-28-2008, 05:09 PM)

hc2 · (07-28-2008, 05:09 PM)

Originally Posted by Stumpokapow:

It is pretty common practice for people to post PR releases verbatim.

Why? Does NeoGAF get paid for it? At least Google gets paid for stuff like this. My opinion of GAF just dropped. I say it is BS to post uncritical PR puff pieces for free.

Eric WK · (07-28-2008, 05:10 PM)

Originally Posted by BenjaminBirdie:

Braid is perfectly positioned to stave off the Castle Crashers DTs

=\

In any event, this will be five straight weeks of XBLA purchases for me.

PhatSaqs · (07-28-2008, 05:10 PM)

Awesome

duckroll · (07-28-2008, 05:11 PM)

Originally Posted by hc2:

Why? Does NeoGAF get paid for it? At least Google gets paid for stuff like this. My opinion of GAF just dropped. I say it is BS to post uncritical PR puff pieces for free.

I don't think anyone cares what you think. :)

SPEA · (07-28-2008, 05:11 PM)

Originally Posted by hc2:

Why? Does NeoGAF get paid for it? At least Google gets paid for stuff like this. My opinion of GAF just dropped. I say it is BS to post uncritical PR puff pieces for free.

WTF are you talking about! This press release gave us all the release dates to awesome XBLA games. Junior. Stop. Please.

Shard · (07-28-2008, 05:11 PM)

Originally Posted by Raide:

No no, just Shard...this is his job.

(great update btw Shard)

August looks great! Need to win all of those points.

Indeed, two games down, three to go. (Expect Braid, Castle Crashers and Galaga Legions Official Threads to be popping up soon, not right now, I have stuff to do soon)

It should also be mentioned that this is merely the big 5, other games are coming in August.

Butane123 · (07-28-2008, 05:12 PM)

I think that has to be the most solid XBLA lineup I have seen.

Galaga, Geo Wars, and Castle Crashers for sure for me!

Grecco · (07-28-2008, 05:12 PM)

Originally Posted by Shard:

Indeed, two games down, three to go. (Expect Braid, Castle Crashers and Galaga Legions Official Threads to be popping up soon, not right now, I have stuff to do soon)

It should also be mentioned that this is merely the big 5, other games are coming in August.

Pub Games for sure right

Mejilan · (07-28-2008, 05:12 PM)

Pretty weak. Just GeoWars II for me.

Edit - Ah. There will be more. Good.

soldat7 · (07-28-2008, 05:13 PM)

Summer of Arcade indeed.

Originally Posted by Mejilan:

Pretty weak. Just GeoWars II for me.

Play video games much?

Zero_Phoenix · (07-28-2008, 05:13 PM)

AWESOME lineup!

Originally Posted by hc2:

Why? Does NeoGAF get paid for it? At least Google gets paid for stuff like this. My opinion of GAF just dropped. I say it is BS to post uncritical PR puff pieces for free.

DancingJesus · (07-28-2008, 05:13 PM)

Woohoo! Finally, I was just about to post this.

slicedking · 05:21 PM

I'll take Geometry wars and Bionic Commando.

Is Castle Crashers a tower defense game?

eznark · (07-28-2008, 05:13 PM)

Originally Posted by hc2:

Why? Does NeoGAF get paid for it? At least Google gets paid for stuff like this. My opinion of GAF just dropped. I say it is BS to post uncritical PR puff pieces for free.

all the nonsense that goes on here, and THIS is what makes your opinion drop? Awesome dude.

Stumpokapow · (07-28-2008, 05:13 PM)

Originally Posted by hc2:

Why? Does NeoGAF get paid for it? At least Google gets paid for stuff like this. My opinion of GAF just dropped. I say it is BS to post uncritical PR puff pieces for free.

...

What can you possibly be critical OF? It's a PR release that says "These are the games we are releasing". Was he supposed to say "MICROSOFT LIES THEY WON'T RELEASE THESE GAMES!" or "SONY PWNZ MICROSUX" or what? There's nothing controversial here.

bryehn · 05:17 PM

Buying every one of those (well Bionic Commando on PSN), great downloadable game summer!

Originally Posted by hc2:

Why? Does NeoGAF get paid for it? At least Google gets paid for stuff like this. My opinion of GAF just dropped. I say it is BS to post uncritical PR puff pieces for free.

We post straight up PR's around here all the time, the opinion and critiques come from GAF ourselves. Did you actually read the site before signing up?

BenjaminBirdie · (07-28-2008, 05:14 PM)

Originally Posted by Shard:

It should also be mentioned that this is merely the big 5, other games are coming in August.

Oh dear.

CPaladino · (07-28-2008, 05:14 PM)

Originally Posted by hc2:

Why? Does NeoGAF get paid for it? At least Google gets paid for stuff like this. My opinion of GAF just dropped. I say it is BS to post uncritical PR puff pieces for free.

LOLz

soldat7 · (07-28-2008, 05:14 PM)

Originally Posted by slicedking:

Is Castle Crushers a tower defense game?

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/31124.html

Kintaro · (07-28-2008, 05:14 PM)

Damn, 5 straight games I want to play.

Eric WK · (07-28-2008, 05:14 PM)

Originally Posted by slicedking:

I'll take Geometry wars and Bionic Commando.

Is Castle Crushers a tower defense game?

Crashers. And no.

Grecco · (07-28-2008, 05:15 PM)

Originally Posted by slicedking:

I'll take Geometry wars and Bionic Commando.

Is Castle Crushers a tower defense game?

beatemup ala Simpsons or TMNT

Median · (07-28-2008, 05:15 PM)

Why did my 360 die yesterday :(

Shard · (07-28-2008, 05:16 PM)

Originally Posted by Grecco:

Pub Games for sure right

Yes, Pub Games was confirmed for August last I checked.

olubode · (07-28-2008, 05:16 PM)

Originally Posted by Mejilan:

Pretty weak. Just GeoWars II for me.

Edit - Ah. There will be more. Good.

Whaaa?? Your passing up BCR and Galaga Legions? Castle Crashers even?

Who are you and what have you done with Mejilan??

P.S., did you get my voicemail?

Son of Godzilla · (07-28-2008, 05:17 PM)

I'm skipping on Geo Wars II for Braid. EAT IT MR DELUGE OF GAMES!

Mejilan · (07-28-2008, 05:18 PM)

Originally Posted by olubode:

Whaaa?? Your passing up BCR and Galaga Legions? Castle Crashers even?

Who are you and what have you done with Mejilan??

P.S., did you get my voicemail?

I've always hated Galaga, and Castle Crashers is by the Alien Hybrid people, right? Not a fan of that game either.

Yeah, I got your VM. Sorry I haven't returned your call, yet! ;p

bearcatjosh · 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Shard:

* For “Galaga Legions” review codes, please contact Arne Cual-Pedroso at Namco Bandai Games

GAF's Arne, I assume?

EDIT: I took his e-mail address out of my post.

besada · (07-28-2008, 05:18 PM)

Originally Posted by duckroll:

I don't think anyone cares what you think. :)

This. Half the posts on Gaming are nothing more than glorified press releases.

Also, I predict Gowans007 will be very broke in the coming months.

_Xenon_ · (07-28-2008, 05:18 PM)

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* August 13: “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” – The classic 8-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that put 2D gaming back on the map! “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” is rated M for Mature by the ESRB

* August 27: “Castle Crashers” – Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Castle Crashers,” featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. “Castle Crashers” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

Finally !!!!

BluWacky · (07-28-2008, 05:19 PM)

FINALLY, Braid is actually going to be released!

That's the only one for me I think, although I'll play the trials of the others. Given that I still haven't finished most of the other XBLA games I own (and by "most of", I mean SOTN and Undertow!) I don't think any more would be a worthwhile investment...

DancingJesus · (07-28-2008, 05:20 PM)

It still doesn't tell us what the prices are for everything.

Nif · (07-28-2008, 05:21 PM)

Castle Crashers fuck yeah.

Stumpokapow · (07-28-2008, 05:21 PM)

Originally Posted by DancingJesus:

It still doesn't tell us what the prices are for everything.

800, 800, 800, 800, 800