Xbox LIVE Arcade Celebrates the "Summer of Arcade"

July 29, 2008

Xbox LIVE Arcade Celebrates the
"Summer of Arcade"

"Summer of Arcade" lineup features
five incredible games launching over five scorching weeks; beat the heat and
play for a chance to win prizes including 100,000 Microsoft Points, an Xbox 360
Elite console and more!

Summer is in full swing, and Xbox
LIVE Arcade is celebrating with the hottest lineup of games ever, starting on
Wednesday, July 30 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) with the highly-anticipated
retro shooter “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2.” Also on Wednesday, Xbox LIVE
Arcade users can earn entries into our “Summer of Arcade” Sweepstakes by logging
in and playing the trial or full version of the featured Summer Arcade game of
the week for a chance to win amazing prizes.

The full “Summer of Arcade” lineup
is:

  • 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.

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

All games will be available
worldwide, with the exception of “Bionic Commando Rearmed,” which will be
available worldwide except Korea.

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
.