Xbox LIVE Summer of Arcade

It's been quite a while since I purchased an Xbox LIVE Arcade title. There was a time I'd quite look forward to seeing what games would come out each Wednesday and try out the demo. A string of disappointing releases has gradually worn that away. They haven't all been awful, just a lot of very average games and I have more than enough games to not need average ones. This looks like it could all be set to change starting today with Geometry Wars 2 and the Xbox LIVE Summer of arcade.

By playing either the demos or full versions of the games below between the dates specified you'll also get entered into a sweepstake where you could win Microsoft points, an Elite console or a Gold subscription to LIVE. You can find all of the details here.

July 30 – August 5

The latest version of this great retro shooter.

August 6 – August 12

A mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer in which you manipulate the flow of time in strange and unusual ways... as opposed to completely normal and common ways.

August 13 – August 19

The classic eight-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in this HD remake.

August 20 – August 26

A reimagining of the classic arcade shooter created by the team behind the bestselling “PAC-MAN Championship Edition”

August 27 – September 2

An adventure featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom.

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