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Days of Thunder: Arcade is a racing video game for Xbox 360, release date to be announced later. The game is developed by Piranha Games and published by Paramount Digital Entertainment. In the game, teams players with Rowdy Burns as the latest recruit to hit the high-octane racing circuit. With Rowdy as their coach, players will learn to drop the hammer, hit the pit and trade paint with other cars. Rowdy Burns is voiced by Michael Rooker, known for his roles in "Mallrats," "Eight Men Out," "Cliffhanger," and of course, "Days of Thunder." As players advance, they'll compete against the characters from the film, each with AI designed to match their driving style and personality seen in the film.

Players will need to watch for Cole Trickle's reckless, aggressive driving, Rowdy Burns' ruthless, veteran skills and Russ Wheeler's hot head. To steer clear of otherwise unavoidable crashes, gamers can take advantage of the focus feature, which temporarily puts surroundings into slow-motion. The adrenaline soon kicks back into gear as players drop the hammer by drafting behind other cars and whipping past them to get an extra burst of speed.

Days of Thunder: Arcade features road tracks for both single and multiplayer challenges. Road tracks allow players to race outside the speedway for an added challenge and variation in turning and car control. Up to twelve players can race online, pushing the limits to log the fastest times on the leader boards. There are four different modes - Quick Race, Time Trial, Career, with circuits of varying difficulty, and Derby Mode, where players are encouraged to deal as much damage as they can.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (TTT2) is a fighting videogame developed by Namco and published by Namco Bandai. The game release date to be announced later.

It is the second game in the series to have a focus on tag battles rather than one-on-one bouts. The gameplay expands on the tag mechanics featured in the first Tekken Tag, allowing for extended tag combos and combined moves. New techniques include combined tag throws which, if timed properly, can be escaped from. Tag combos can now be done simultaneously with both characters participating in the combo at the same time. The game also inherits gameplay features from Tekken 6, such as "Bound" hits (hits that slam an airborne opponent to the ground and stun them so combos can be extended) and walled arenas. Stage design in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 will allow characters to send their opponents through walls or down floors to new areas and continue the combo in the new area with their tag partner. Character-customization will also be featured. Features suggested by Harada include recording in Practice mode as well as a Tutorial to bring new players into the fold more smoothly than has been possible in the past. In a recent podcast, it was revealed by Harada that every playable character from Tekken 6 would be featured as returning characters.

Super Meat Boy is a platformer video game for PC, Mac, Wii and Xbox 360, release date to be announced later. The game is developed and published by Team Meat. Super Meat Boy is a tough-as-nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil baddie. Our meaty hero will leap from walls, over seas of chainsaws and through crumbling caves to save his damsel in distress.

Super Meat Boy game features:

•Take on over 150 levels in story mode, spanning five chapters!

•Get together with friends and enjoy co-op and versus modes

•Over 20 unlockable and playable characters from popular indie titles such as Braid, Alien Hominid, BIT.TRIP. and Gish.

•Create your own challenges with a full Level Editor!

Super Meat Boy game video

KONAMI and Marvel Entertainment recently announced that X-Men Arcade is coming to Sony PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, set for release in fall 2010. The game is developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Konami.

In the game, Cyclops, Colossus, Dazzler, Nightcrawler, Storm and Wolverine unite to use their special powers to save mankind from the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and other terrible threats. Players will have to fight off hundreds of Sentinels, along with Super Villains such as Pyro, the Blob, Wendigo, Nimrod, the White Queen, Juggernaut and Mystique, as they battle their way to Island M to take down the Master of Magnetism, Magneto, and save Kitty Pryde and Professor Xavier.

X-Men Arcade brings the fun and excitement of the hit arcade game to next-generation consoles as players can engage in multiplayer action with 1-4 players supported locally and 1-6 players supported online. Online Drop-in multiplayer is activated, allowing anyone to jump in on the battle at any time. High-definition heads-up displays, menus and local/online leaderboards have also been integrated to track statistics and scores.

Players will be able to select the Custom Match Mode that will allow them to choose the kind of session they would like to join by setting the amount of players, difficulty and what level to start in to create a truly unique online experience. Players will also have the ability to select the Create Match Mode where they can establish themselves as the host and have the ability to control incoming players, number of players, difficulty setting, and starting level to have complete veto power over the match. For players looking for the ultimate X-Men challenge, multiple difficulty modes will also be available.

Trailer - X-MEN ARCADE for PS3 and Xbox

A World of Keflings is a video game for Xbox 360, release date to be announced later. The game is developed and published by NinjaBee. Once again, players can build a Kingdom for the Keflings that live in a little valley in this follow-up to the hit XBLA title A Kingdom for Keflings.

In Kingdom for Keflings, players will meet a Kefling pirate, a witch, a princess and an inventor just to name a few characters. They'll also travel between exotic Kelfing lands, assemble a robot, build an airship, and more. Players can even use their Xbox Avatars to put themselves into the game. In addition, A World of Keflings features a dynamic split-screen local multiplayer mode.

Aqua is an action video game for Xbox 360, release date to be announced later. The game is developed by Games Distillery and published by Microsoft Game Studios. In the game, player takes control of an elite cruiser and steer into the middle of a raging naval war where masses of enemies and allies engage in real-time operations. Being attacked from above and below the water surface the player has to destroy masses of enemies' troops to be victorious. By unlocking new ship-types, weapons and upgrades, the player will have the opportunity to enhance his ship and gear up for the next fight.

Choosing from various tactics and forming special supporting squadrons, the player will also have the option to command offensive and defensive troops in order to overcome large enemy formations and defensive installations.

South Park Let’s Go Tower Defense Play! is a Real-Time Strategy video game developed by Doublesix and published by Microsoft for the Xbox LIVE Arcade. The game was released on October 07, 2009. In this fast-paced action/strategy game, you play to save the town of South Park. The game combines snowball throwing action with tower defense strategy, and is designed for players of all skill levels. Unlock special content and new characters throughout the game for your in-game scrapbook. Play locally with up to four players or team up on Xbox Live in the story-based campaign or the extra-demanding Challenge levels.Unlock the full game of South Park to access all the great gameplay features, including challenge levels and all 15 un-lockable playable characters. The full game features fast-paced and intense action/strategy with local and Xbox Live multiplay, leaderboards, achievements, and more!

Game Features:

King of Fighters XII video game has undergone a complete graphical face lift unique to its own style, reborn in high definition. Not only that, but this game supports up to 1080p. I have never played a fighter with such smooth response. It is pretty obvious that this years King of Fighters is focused on the fight.

The graphics are breathtaking. They are by no means conventional but look great in their own right. There is no storyline, but the majority of people play fighters for the action and online replay value. There have been some issues with the online performance, I tried online play starting out a lot of the matches I joined suffered from extreme lag and slow down. I could barely move my character without experiencing some slowdown, so then I would completely hate this game right? Wrong! Afterwards I decided to host a match myself. Players with a solid connection joined my match room, and the game played flawlessly online. After playing some matches with a decent connection, I finally realized the core aspect of this game, Arcade play! This game basically gives us the opportunity to play new opponents but in the comfort of our home without having to commute to our nearest arcade vendor. Given I have a solid internet connection and I understand not everybody does, I see the true potential of this game. Solid fighting engine fast paced fighting, and amazing character detail accompanied by their interesting personalities. I've always preferred the characters roster and theme of KOF over any Street Fighter title. I absolutely love this game when I can play against another opponent be it online or LAN. I do wish they added at least more convenient interface on the menus and a final boss, but that will come as a DLC from SNKP in the future.

Lucidity is a 2D puzzle video game developed and published by LucasArts for the PC (Microsoft Windows) and Xbox Live Arcade. The game was released on October 07, 2009. In Lucidity, players take a trip into the imagination of Sofi, a young girl who is filled with a persistent desire to explore new worlds and overcome all obstacles in her way. In this challenging puzzle platform game, players are tasked with keeping Sofi safe as she drifts deeper into the strange new world of her dreams. Through quick reaction and placement of randomly generated puzzle pieces, players must create a path through beautifully detailed dreamscapes to keep Sofi in perpetual motion and deliver her to safety.

Altered Beast is an action / arcade video game developed and published by SEGA for the PC, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. The game was released on September 28, 2009 (USA). In the game, the legendary Greek God, brings you back to life, you set forth on a mission to rescue his daughter Athena from the underworld. Along the way, collect the Spirit Balls dropped by enemies to increase your strength and transform into a variety of mythical creatures with powerful attacks.

Bubble Bobble Neo is a remake of the 1986 action platformer arcade video game Bubble Bobble. The game was developed and published by Taito and was released on the Xbox Live Arcade download service for the Xbox 360.The game was released on September 16, 2009. Bubble Bobble is one of those games that everyone had on their NES back in the day. It was a great co-op experience and was particularly popular with lady gamers. Opening with a classic example of bad gaming translations, players controlled two adorable dinosaur brothers as they blew bubbles, collected hundreds of items, and tried to save a fair maiden from the clutches of evil monsters. Warp ahead over 20 years and you'll find Bubble Bobble is still fun and charming today. This "Neo" release updates the graphics, adds new modes, and increases the number of players to four. It's a welcome addition to Xbox Live Arcade.

Enjoy a full-on recreation of the arcade version of the original game with 100 rounds in Classic Mode.

Try competitive play in VS mode, or invite your friends over for offline co-op play for up to 4 players in Arrange Mode.

Master your bubble bobbling skills to earn new achievements and Gamerscore.

Raiden IV also known as Raiden 4 is an arcade game developed by Moss Ltd and published by Taito and UFO Interactive Games for Arcade, Xbox 360 that follows up from the events of its precursor, Raiden III. Raiden IV utilizes the power of the Xbox 360 to deliver Raiden graphics, gameplay and style like never before. The screen will be filled with countless sorties that you must shoot, evade and destroy, utilizing amazing new weaponry, along with fan favorites. Game release date: September 8th, 2009.

Challenging new bosses and stages - With new stages and never before seen bosses, experience the fast, blazing game play action that never gets old.

Items, weapons, and more - Unlock and master a diversity of weapons, including fan favorites such as the Spread Shot and Laser, plus never before seen weapons and items.

Best graphics to date - The series has transitioned from its 2-D roots to 3-D, creating lush environments, devastating explosions and countless enemies, without a drop in frame-rate.

Online features - New replay feature lets you record and share your best sorties with others, while the global leaderboard will track the best Aces in the world, leading to bragging rights and the title of Master Ace!

Downloadable content - Connect to Xbox Live Marketplace to download new ships, art assets, themes, and more!

Yo Ho Kablammo is an Xbox Live Arcade video game developed by Canalside Studios and published by Microsoft Windows set to be released on September 02, 2009. Immerse yourself in the fully 3D pirate world of Yo Ho Kablammo. Master your vessel and take to the seas in this frantic action-packed game. Blast your foes with cannon fire collect numerous power-ups to give you the upper hand, and collect the spoils of your victory. Set your sails and navigate a variety of ships all with unique playing styles.

Play the single player challenges or battle your friends in multiplayer madness online and offline, to show who the true pirate is. Only one can survive in these ruthless times, will it be you? Your ship awaits, captain.

Multiple game modes: With local multiplayer, Xbox LIVE multiplayer, plus 15 single-player challenges, players can earn bronze, silver, or gold on challenges. These are also linked to leaderboards so players can compete to be the best at challenges.

Custom rule set creation: Players will be able to create their own game types. This means endless amounts of game types, keeping the game fresh and also giving players the chance to make the next hottest game type.

The Turtles are back with a brand new look in Turtles in Time Re-Shelled for Xbox Live Arcade, developed and published by Ubisoft was released on August 5th, and will also be released for the PlayStation Network later in the year. The game has been recreated in stunning 3D HD graphics and enhanced animations but still has all of the favorite moments and gameplay from the original. The game was originally built for arcades back in 1991 and eventually made its way to the Super Nintendo, and many a Ninja Turtle fan has fond memories of hacking and slashing through hordes of Foot soldiers with three of their buds. I'm going to guess they haven't played the game in almost 20 years, though, and their enthusiasm is being fueled purely by their nostalgia, because Turtles in Time has not aged well. There's nothing to it: hold right on your D-pad and mash the X button and you'll beat the game in half an hour. The beat 'em up genre has been kept alive with outstanding efforts like Castle Crashers that build on the foundation TMNT provided.

This time the Turtles have come up against some tough stuff in the past, but there's no comparison to what they're about to encounter. While sitting around the sewer watching television, Raphael, Donatello, and the crew witness a giant android ripping the Statue of Liberty from the ground, terrifying hundreds of tourists. Use pizza power-ups and huge body slams to make your way through history in an attempt to restore peace to the Big Apple.