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Microsoft has announced that the summer starts on July 22 with the launch of the 2nd Annual Summer of Arcade promotion. A four week period will see five games released featuring mutants, turtles, motorbikes, splosions and complexes.
July 22: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time Re-shelled 1200 Microsoft Points
Cowabunga dude! Marking the franchise’s 25 anniversary, everyone’s favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game is back with a brand new look. The arcade classic has been revamped with all new 3D graphics, but the same classic beat ’em up gameplay.
July 29: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 1200 Microsoft Points
One of the most popular fighting games of all time arrives worldwide on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Choose from 56 legendary characters from Marvel Comics and Capcom history, including Ryu and Wolverine. With online multiplayer over Xbox LIVE and enhanced HD graphics, decide your own dream team in the ultimate tag-team fighting experience.
August 5: Splosion Man 800 Microsoft Points
From Twisted Pixel Games, developer of the award winning The Maw, Splosion Man will keep you on your toes as you play through more than 50 single-player levels and 50 multiplayer levels.
August 12: Trials HD 1200 Microsoft Points
Put on your helmet, and rev your way through a full-featured, physics-based motorcycle racing platformer in stunning HD graphics. Tear up more than 50 tracks and test your metal in two unique game modes: Race and Skill. Create, share and download an unlimited number of free tracks with the level editor, and customize your rider to fit your personality.
August 19: Shadow Complex 1200 Microsoft Points
Shadow Complex marries the quality and depth of a full retail title with the stunning visuals of Epic Games’ industry-leading Unreal Engine 3, and a classic side-scroller. Set in the world of Orson Scott Card’s best-selling novel, “Empire,” Shadow Complex provides more than 10 hours of in-depth gameplay and introduces a compelling universe.
