You may have heard about the recent name change to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace to Xbox Game Store, nothing else has changed, although, we might see a cosmetic difference if Microsoft decide to redesign it for when the Xbone is launched.
For some reason, Microsoft think it’s a good idea to release some games gradually over the summer, so that they have an excuse for an event called the Xbox Live Summer of Arcade and this years first game is Brothers – A Tale of Two Sons.
Plenty to choose from on Xbox Live as some classic SEGA fighting action arrives on the Arcade, Mass Effect 3: Omega launches and Grand Theft Auto IV and the add-ons are Deal of the Week.
This is just classic… the team at Devolver Digital realize that not every game will live up to expectations. One such game has been Medal of Honor: Warfighter – yet another military shooter where cover is king and most folks spend their time peeking out from behind a wall or a strategically placed concrete barrier.
It’s rare that Microsoft give Xbox gamers anything for free, don’t be fooled by the rewards system where you get pittance for giving them feedback, it’s more like a small refund of your XBL sub or for Silver members, a little gift from Gold members passed on.
It’s been a while since Messrs ToeJam & Earl graced our game consoles, the SEGA Mega Drive brought them into our bedrooms and then another attempt was made around ten years ago with ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth on the Xbox.
Terraria was such a big hit with PC gamers and not just because it was inspired by Minecraft, but due to the fact that it had its own unique gameplay, which is why console gamers can thank 505 Games for bringing it to the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade.
There’s a lot of buzz about Deadlight, mostly because it takes your typical zombie apocalypse and flips it on its side… literally, it’s a side-scrolling, zombie killing puzzle platformer which is available from today on Xbox Live Arcade.
Major Nelson has posted details of the games which will be available in the Summer of Arcade which is scheduled to start on July 18th with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD.
A third Community Address has been released by the developers of Awesomenauts to give you some information about what’s going on with the upcoming patch and even a giveaway, but that’s most likely only going to be in the US.