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After what seems like weeks of quality XBLA releases, the line-up of titles this week seems rather mediocre. Gin Rummy is cheap at 400 MS Points, but it shows in the quality, and Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball isn't worth the 800 MS Point asking price. That leaves top-down shooter Shred Nebula to carry the flag for XBLA, which is something it just can't do. It's the best release of the week on XBLA, but imprecise controls hurt what could have been a solid shooter.

Thankfully a disappointing XBLA line-up has been countered by four demos (Pure being the pick of the bunch), loads of Rock Band tracks, a Gears of War 2 video and numerous themes and picture packs. Not the best week ever, but plenty of free content to keep you occupied.

Games
Shred Nebula: 800 Microsoft Points
Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball: 800 Microsoft Points
Gin Rummy: 400 Microsoft Points

Demos
Beijing 2008 Demo: Free
NBA Live 09 Demo: Free
PURE Single-Player Demo: Free
NHL 09 Demo: Free

Add-ons
The Incredible Hulk Multiplayer Expansion Pack: Free
Rock Band: PAX Pack 01 [Track Pack]: 240 MS Points
Rock Band: The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets "Shhh...." [Track]: 80 MS Points
Rock Band: Jonathan Coulton "Skullcrusher Mountain" [Track]: 80 MS Points
Rock Band: MC Frontalot "Livin' at the Corner of Dude and Catastrophe" [Track]: 80 MS Points
Rock Band - Locksley Pack [Track Pack]: 240 MS Points
Rock Band - Locksley "She Does" [Track]: 80 MS Points
Rock Band - Locksley "Don't Make Me Wait" [Track]: 80 MS Points
Rock Band - Locksley "All Over Again" [Track]: 80 MS Points

Themes and Pictures
Too Human Gamer Themes Set 8 - Heroes Game Theme: 150 MS Points
Too Human Gamer Themes Set 7 - Concept 2 Game Theme: 150 MS Points
FaceBreaker Character Montage Theme: 150 MS Points
Don King Presents Prizefighter Picture Pack: 100 Microsoft Points

Videos
E3 2008: Gears of War 2 Reception - Video: Free

Head to page 3 for a look at this week's Wii releases.