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Today we announced our release schedule for Xbox LIVE Arcade over the next month or so, and I must say - it's jam-packed with awesomeness.

From the Press Release:

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.

Corresponding with the line-up is the Summer of Arcade contest where you can win prizes by just playing each of these new releases:

Also from the release:

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

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.

Notice what Cliff was playing Gears of War 2 with?

That's right.

I know it may have been difficult to concentrate given all the crazy news today.

Xbox.com coverage.

Only thing its missing is a beverage holder with straw.

Updated: 16 down, 22 to go

Myself and a couple of co-workers have taken it upon ourselves to rid our Gamerprofiles of all the shameful 0 Gamerscore games. Over the past few days I've made some pretty decent progress, here's how the list looks now:

I fear what trying to get an achievement in 99 Nights looks like. Argh.

In Time for the Holidays, Microsoft Reduces Price of Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel by $40

Microsoft is now giving holiday shoppers even more value by reducing the price of its incredibly popular Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel by $40 to just $99 CDN ERP. The newly priced Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel now comes bundled with a driver disc and a demo of the acclaimed “Forza Motorsport 2” including full force feedback support. With its sleek design and cutting edge technology, the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel immerses gamers in an unparalleled racing experience.  

The Wireless Racing Wheel is compatible with all of the most popular racing games on Xbox 360, including:

· Forza Motorsport 2

· Project Gotham Racing 4

· Project Gotham Racing 3

· Test Drive Unlimited

· Need for Speed Carbon

· DiRT

· Nascar 08

Check out the Halo 3 Celebrity Faceplate Auction with proceeds going to Children's Miracle Network. Unfortunately I think all the faceplates have been snapped up, but there are still 4, count them - 4 Limited Edition Halo 3 Customized Ibanez Guitars. These are bad-ass - "it's like a secondary weapon with six strings"!

The achievement that put me over the 25K milestone on Xbox LIVE's Fifth Anniversary:

Mass Effect

Medal of Exploration
Land on an uncharted world

50 - Acquired 15/11/2007

My 1000th achievement:

Assassin's Creed

The Punishment for Treason
You have found the traitor and have brought him before Al Mualim.

20 - Acquired 18/11/2007

After next week, my evenings will be spent in a frenzied disarray of confusion. Why you ask? For the following reasons:

So many games, so little time.