Xbox LIVE attractions for October 2010

6 October 2010

Today, Comic Jumper has been released. The game comes from Twisted Pixel, the creators of the award-winning titles ‘Splosion Man’ and ‘The Maw.’ Gamers can leap from one comic to another to save Captain Smiley from becoming just another failed superhero.

There are four unique comic book art styles to explore through an original story covering eleven missions, and eight ‘challenge’ levels. As a bonus, the game will add new unlockable levels to Splosion Man. Comic Jumper is available on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 Microsoft Points.

Other highlights include Pinball FX 2 by ZEN Studios/Microsoft Game Studios on October 13, and Super Meat Boy by Team Meat/Microsoft Game Studios on October 20.

As a promotional incentive, Microsoft is offering the following deal: purchase at least 2400 Microsoft Points worth of Xbox LIVE Arcade and/or Game add-on content between now and October 31, 2010 11:59 pm EST, and receive 800 Microsoft Points for free*.

Below is a rundown of all the deals to expect through October 2010:

Avatar Marketplace

October 7: Halloween Collection Update.

October 7: NBA 2K11 (2K Sports).

October 14: “Fable III” (Lionhead Studios/Microsoft).

XBox LIVE Arcade

October 6: “Comic Jumper” (Twisted Pixel Games/Microsoft Game Studios) – 1200 Microsoft Points and available worldwide.

October 13: “Pinball FX 2” (ZEN Studios/Microsoft Game Studios) – Free game download and available worldwide.  Tables purchased individually with free import from original “Pinball FX.”

October 13: “Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I” (SEGA) – 1200 Microsoft Points and available worldwide.

October 13: “Dead Space: Ignition” (Electronic Arts) – 400 Microsoft Points and available worldwide (except Japan).

Deals of the week

Starting next week, gamers can enjoy discounts on avatar outfits and game add-ons for Mass Effect 2. All featured Mass Effect 2 content will be available for 29 – 50 percent off regular pricing.

Week of October 11

“Mass Effect 2” Overlord (Electronic Arts) – 400 Microsoft Points and available worldwide.

“Mass Effect 2” Kasumi Stolen Memory (Electronic Arts) – 400 Microsoft Points and available worldwide.

“Mass Effect 2” Blood Dragon Armor (Electronic Arts) – 160 Microsoft Points and available worldwide.

“Mass Effect 2” Suit (Electronic Arts) – 160 Microsoft Points and available worldwide.

“Mass Effect 2” Helmet (Electronic Arts) – 80 Microsoft Points and available worldwide.

Week of October 18 (Xbox LIVE Members’ Choice)

“Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2” Onslaught (Electronic Arts) – 400 Microsoft Points and available worldwide (except India)

“Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2” SPECACT Upgrade (Electronic Arts) – 320 Microsoft Points and available worldwide (except India)

Games add-ons

October 12: “Alan Wake The Writer” (Microsoft Game Studios) – 560 Microsoft Points and available worldwide.

Games on Demand

October 12: “Gears of War 2” (Microsoft Game Studios) – Available worldwide (except Germany).

Discuss the Xbox LIVE Marketplace deals for October 2010 on the MyGaming forum

* Limit one (1) gift per person.  To qualify for your gift, you must purchase the games and/or game add-on content from Xbox LIVE Marketplace using your Xbox LIVE account, by October 31, 2010 11:59 pm EST.  The free Points will be deposited automatically into your Xbox LIVE account after the end of the promotion period.  Please allow 4 weeks for delivery – on or around November 30, 2010.  Offer available Worldwide in all Xbox LIVE countries, excluding Italy, France and Japan, while supplies last, is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and cannot be combined with any other rebate or offer.  Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient.  Download charges may apply as set by your ISP.  In New Zealand, only adult accounts (18+) can download or stream content over Xbox LIVE Marketplace.  For Xbox LIVE Terms of Use and system requirements, see www.xbox.com/live. Offer provided by: Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052.

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