What: Rocketmen: Axis of Evil
When: 3/5/08 4AM EST
How Much: 800 MP ($10)

This weeks arcade wednesday brings us Rocketmen: Axis of Evil.  An action game developed by A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games and published by Capcom.  The game is classified as an Action RPG style shooter which you can play either solo, local co-op, or co-op over live with up to 3 other friends.  You can customize and level up your characters which you create and select a race and class for (out of 3 races, and 3 classes).  Official press release to follow

Help save the solar system this week when “Rocketmen: Axis of Evil” touches down on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, March 5 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PST).
Join Rocketmen Nick Sion, Alec Mink and the Alliance of Free Planets in their white-knuckled struggle to free the solar system from the tyrannical grip of the Legion of Terra in this RPG styled shooter. Players have the choice to save the galaxy alone or cooperatively with up to three other players over Xbox LIVE or locally on the same console. With its distinctive cel-shaded art style, engaging storyline, customizable characters and RPG elements, this shooter will keep players coming back for more. Capcom’s “Rocketmen: Axis of Evil” will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan and Korea) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+ by the ESRB.
For more details on “Rocketmen: Axis of Evil” please visit:

• http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/r/rocketmenxboxlivearcade/default.htm
• http://www.capcom.com/digital

Are you an arcade addict like myself?  Well you are in luck “Arcade Wednesday” is tomorrow - I am fully aware of the tomorrow being a Tuesday and thus not possible of being an Arcade Wednesday - but we all like that title dont’ we?  Lets just say as a Christmas bonus microsoft has modified made the official Microsoft Calendar skip tuesday this week, and tomorrow really is wednesday - it wouldn’t the first time Microsoft stepped outside of the bounds of the standard set of rules and policies set by there peers - but perhaps I should stop there

We now have PERMANTLY REDUCED arcade pricing - great for those games you havent picked up yet

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What: Asteroids & Asteroids
When: 11/28/07 5:00 AM EST
How Much: 400 MP ($5)
Screen Shots: My Gallery
More Info: Xbox.com

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Another classic from back in the ‘Good Old Days’.  The days of a black screen, and a triangle used to shoot asteroids - and the space ship if you were oh so lucky.  Many of you probably aren’t even old enough to have played the this classic in its glory - hell it was originally released when I was only a wee one year old - but somehow lasted many years later.  For those of you looking for that trip down memory lane, they provided the original game format as well as a shall i say “pimped” edition.  To keep up with todays gaming demands, they upgraded the graphics - it even has COLOR now!  All joking aside the graphics look pretty sweet.  As always another 200 Gamerscore to obtain, and at the budget price of $5. 

Should you buy it?  Give the demo a spin, and decide if you like it enough to buy the full game (thats what the demo is there for) - I might pick it up just to take a walk down memory lane….well that and you all know that I am an xbox live arcade junkie.

Get ready for classic space shooting action with the release of “Asteroids” and “Asteroids Deluxe” which will be available jointly for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday, November 28 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST).

Save the earth from a deadly deluge of asteroids and re-experience the beloved arcade classics “Asteroids” and “Asteroids Deluxe” on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Players control a spaceship in an asteroid field and shoot to destroy asteroids and saucers, all while trying to avoid a costly collision. Complete with re-mastered HD visuals and the whiplash inducing high-speed “throttle monkey” mode, players will be hooked for hours! “Asteroids” and “Asteroids Deluxe” will be available worldwide as a joint download for 400 Microsoft Points and are rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

What: Undertow
When: 11/21/07
How Much: 800 MP ($10)
Screen Shots: My Gallery
More Info: Xbox.com 

I got to put my hands on Undertow a while back, at first it was a bit confusing but I got a better handle on it after playing for a bit.  I believe we were playing on a development build of the game and we only played a 2 player mulitplayer game, so my experience was definately limited. 16 player underwater battles definately seem interesting, can’t wait to get a hold of the demo and see what has changed. The game also got (as you can see in the banner) an editors choice award from OXM and Best of E3 from IGN.com.

Below is the official game trailer

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What: ScrewJumper!
When: 11/14/07 5AM EST
How Much: 800 MP ($10)
More Info: xbox.com
Screenshots: my gallery

Xbox LIVE Arcade launches its 100th title with “Screwjumper!.” Published by THQ and developed by Frozen Codebase, players take the plunge in “Screwjumper!” and free-fall into the depths of a chaotic underworld, driving aliens back to their home world by destroying their precious mining equipment. The free-falling action takes place on four different planets and features a total of 20 mines.
 
“Screwjumper!” allows players to compete with friends locally via a split-screen mode, as well as over Xbox LIVE. The game will be available worldwide with the exception of Korea and Japan this Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated “E 10+” by the ESRB.
•             For more details on “Screwjumper!,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/screwjumperxboxlivearcade/default.htm

What: Shrek-N-Roll
When: 11/14/07 5AM EST
How Much: 800 MP ($10)
More Info: xbox.com
Screenshots: My Gallery

Join “Shrek®,” “Fiona,” “Donkey,” “Puss in Boots” and 20 other twisted fairy tale friends in “SHREK N ROLL,” a puzzle game designed for ogres of all ages on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
 
Navigate through 16 challenging mazes across four unique environments in Far Far Away’s newest competitive tournament. Test your tilting and rolling skills in Single Player mode, challenge others in Versus mode, or work together with friends and family in 2-player local Co-op mode. The game will be available worldwide with the exception of Korea and Japan this Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST) for 800 Microsoft Points, and is rated “E” (Everyone – Comic Mischief) by the ESRB.
•             For more details on “SHREK N ROLL,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/shreknrollxboxlivearcade/ 

What: Mutant Storm Empire
When: October 31, 2007 5AM EST
More Info: Xbox Page
Screenshots: My Gallery

For all you fans of Mutant Storm Reloaded, there is a sequel coming your way.  Blast away tons of enemies, solo or as a team with a co-op friend.  Check out the screenshots and more information at xbox.com for more details.  Official press release to follow.

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What: Xevious

When: May 23rd

How Much: 400MP ($5)

Screen Shots: My Gallery

More Info: Xevious Xbox Page  

Did you run out of quarters the last time you played Xevious at the arcade? Don’t worry, because this Wednesday gamers will have a second chance to take down the nefarious supercomputer GAMP and defeat the Andor Genesis mother ship in “Xevious.” Newcomers to this arcade classic that helped pioneer the vertical scrolling shooter genre can also experience it for the first time on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, May 23 at 2:00 a.m. PDT.

“Xevious” will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.

Game Features

• Play the 100% arcade accurate reproduction of “Xevious” for the first time anywhere
• Test your memory: uncover hidden bonuses that are scattered throughout the levels just like in the arcade version, where shots to the ground uncover power-ups like Sol towers and 1UPs
• Compare your high score against other “Xevious” players from around the world on the Leaderboards
• Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

What: Rush ‘n Attack

When: May 23rd

How Much: 400MP ($5)

Screen Shots: My Gallery

More Info: Rush N Attack Xbox Page  

A rescue mission to remember, “Rush ‘n Attack” is a heroic arcade action game, equipped with enhanced graphics, music, and sound effects. Fight through four stages of increasing difficulty to free prisoners of war using a trusty knife along with an array of other weapons from which to choose. Opt to rescue compatriots as a lone soldier, or form a united front with a friend utilizing Xbox LIVE’s multiplayer capabilities. “Rush ‘n Attack,” also known as “Green Beret,” will be available for download this Wednesday, May 23 at 2:00 a.m. PDT.

“Rush ‘n Attack” will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+.

Game Features

• Fight through 4 stages to free the prisoners of war
• Up to two players can play together locally or over Xbox LIVE in either Versus or Co-op mode
• Local multiplayer features split screen action with results captured on Leaderboards
• Players can chose to play with either the authentic, original graphics or with enhanced graphics which features fully rendered 3-D models.
• All music and sound effects have been digitally enhanced
• Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points