The second annual Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party promotion has been announced, along with the content line-up. Starting 16 February, a new downloadable game will launch on the Xbox LIVE Arcade Marketplace every Wednesday. Stand out titles include Beyond Good & Evil HD and Torchlight. The Xbox LIVE Arcade House Party release schedule is below.*
Hard Corps: Uprising – (KONAMI) – 16th February | 1200 Microsoft Points
Retro run-and-gun action is promised in “Hard Corps: Uprising” – a new 2D side scroller developed by ARC System Works that pays homage to the classic Konami action series. Play as the soldier Bahamut as he begins to write his legend in this prequel to “Contra: Hard Corps.”
Bejeweled Blitz Live – (PopCap Games) – 23rd February | 800 Microsoft Points
Take on friends in the gem-matching action of Bejeweled Blitz Live. Two play styles to choose; Classic or Twist. Feature public leader boards. Players can their way to the top in the 16-player Party mode over Xbox LIVE.
Beyond Good & Evil HD – (Ubisoft) – 2nd March | 800 Microsoft Points
“Beyond Good & Evil HD” promises to revitalise the cult classic for the HD generation. Enter the futuristic world of year 2435, full of deception, where nothing is as it seems and exposing the truth is the only hope of restoring freedom. Play as action-reporter Jade and capture the truth using stealth, force, and wit against a government that deceived you.
Torchlight – (Runic/Microsoft Game Studios)) – 9th March | 1200 Microsoft Points
A favourite among fans and critics, Torchlight carved itself a place among the greats of the hack n’ slash genre. Originally released for PC, Torchlight for the Xbox features a revised combat system and gameplay mechanics. The game will also feature new armour and quests, and an exclusive new pet for the player’s character.
Full House Poker – (Microsoft Game Studios — Xbox/Krome Studios — Windows Phone 7) – 16th March | 800 Microsoft Points
Play Texas Hold ’Em style poker against your Xbox LIVE friends and build your bank roll on the go with a companion game on Windows Phone 7. Gameplay modes range from a quick two-player game, to a big 30-player tournament. The game also features Texas Heat, a live poker game show where you play with thousands of players worldwide and have 30 minutes to bluff, bet, and raise your way to the final table.
*This is the current release schedule for House Party titles. As with everything game release related, dates and prices are subject to change.
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