Xbox 360's Summer of Arcade (Geo Wars 2 this week)

[Brianemone]

Xbox is starting a promotion this week outlying the next month's releases for the Xbox Live Marketplace, the first of which will appear this week, Geometry Wars Retro Evovled 2. The next on the list really interests me as well, it is Braid, a puzzle game that involves time manipulation.

You might hear some fuss on the Internet about a promotion where you can win prizes, ignore it all, we live in New Zealand. Full details of all the games and prices after the jump.

• 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.

[Vivasanti]

Been waiting for Castle Crashers for a while, it will be Xboxs answer to Fat Princess, although they are diff games, not as many multi player and you dont rescue a princess

[zach]

I wonder if Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 will be easier, I still haven't hit 1 million in the first one.

[Mriceguy]

Originally Posted by zach

I wonder if Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 will be easier, I still haven't hit 1 million in the first one.

It's co-op now aint it?

[BorDAr]

Originally Posted by Mriceguy

It's co-op now aint it?

i was considering getting it, but if its co op i might go grab it today

[Mriceguy]

Yay 4 player versus or co-op!

xbox.com explanation...

Experience an unbelievable adrenaline rush from playing the latest version of the frenetic retro shooter Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. Newcomers and pros alike will be blown away by the screen-melting intensity and insane new features, including six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, new scoring strategies, and a diverse list of exciting achievements. If that's not crazy enough for you, try multiplayer mayhem for up to four players. Use power-ups in versus mode to boost your stats or handicap your opponent, or team up with others in co-op mode. Play it all in razor-sharp 1080p to new pulse-pounding music.

* Action-packed modes: Unlock all six of these innovative and challenging modes -- Deadline, Evolved, King, Pacifism, Waves, and Sequence.
* Multiplayer mayhem: Step up the intensity with four-player multiplayer. Versus, team, and co-op modes offer different types of challenges and strategies. Pick your ship and pwn the grid.
* Achievements: Go for 12 entertaining and inventive ways to boost your gamerscore.
* Geoms: Collect Geoms to increase your multiplier -- but act fast, they won't last forever!
* New enemies: Shoot down all the usual suspects, then say "Hello" to new enemies that have found additional ways to hunt you down.

[Tusock]

800pts from memory.

[BorDAr]

oooh is the co op over XBL or only local?

[zach]

Co-op = local only.