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What: Undertow
When: 1/23 - 1/27
How Much: FREE!

Don’t forget to nab your free copy of Undertow before the 27th, and of those of you that all ready paid for a copy - don’t forget to call support and get your 800 points!  I called support earlier, about my wireless problems, and happened to bring it up - they told me that I should get 800 points within 24-72 hours.  I asked if it would just happen or if I had to call, they said it would have just happened - but if I were you, I would call to make sure.

Just saw a posting over at the gamerscore blog.  Remember the letter from Mark Whitten, well they finally have decided what the free game is going to be - and its available for all Gold and Silver members Wednesday till Sunday next week.  Before you explode in anger that you all ready bought this underwater adventure, calm down and continue reading…The following quote is directly from the gamerscoreblog comments - and written by John Porcaro.

# re: Undertow Free of Charge Next Week on Xbox LIVE Arcade
Friday, January 18, 2008 12:04 PM by Scotty
What if you already have Undertow?
# re: Undertow Free of Charge Next Week on Xbox LIVE Arcade
Friday, January 18, 2008 12:09 PM by John Porcaro
You should call support, they’re prepared to take care of you.

So if you dont have it, enjoy saving the $10 and give the full game a try and get some achievements, if you all ready have the game - let me know what support does for you, I am not sure if I am going to take the time to call or not.

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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Attached to the announcement of Mutant Storm Empire was a statement that microsoft is shooting for a target of over 100 games by the end of the year.  Which shouldn’t be hard to obtain with the release schedule they have been keeping too lately.  They also gave (very small) tips on upcoming releases.  One of which (undertow) I played waaaaay back in May.  Here’s what they had to offer on the upcoming titles - which are not listed in any particular order. 

• “N+”(Slick Entertainment and Metanet Software) – Play as an acrobatic ninja in this addictive action-puzzle platformer. N+ features inadvertently homicidal robots, stylish graphics, a level editor and intense multiplayer awesomeness.
• “Screwjumper!” (THQ) – Players take the plunge in “Screwjumper!” and free-fall into the depths of the chaotic underworld as a Screwjumper, driving aliens back to their home world by destroying their precious mining equipment.
• “SHREK-N-ROLL™” (Activision) – Gamers join “Shrek®,” “Fiona,” “Donkey,” “Puss in Boots” and 20 other twisted fairy tale friends in this hilarious puzzle game designed for ogres of all ages.
• “SpongeBob SquarePants: Underpants Slam™” (Nickelodeon and THQ) – In this quick and fun game, players search the kitchen of the Krusty Krab, the Flying Dutchman’s ship and the Armoury of Atlantis for 99 pairs of underpants.
• “Switchball” (Sierra Online) – Based on real-world physics, “Switchball” is an intricate puzzle game set in a stunning 3-D world where players control an ever-changing ball along a narrow, winding course suspended in midair.
• “Undertow” (Chair Entertainment Group) – This fast-paced action-shooter sends gamers underwater as they battle up to 16 players for control of the oceans! Players race to upgrade their units as they engage in non-stop conquest-style battles through multiple levels of combat action with some of the most stunning graphics ever seen in an Xbox LIVE Arcade title.
• “Word Puzzle” (InterServ International) – The classic pen-and-paper word search game is brought to a new level of excitement on Xbox LIVE Arcade, complete with combos, high-score achievements and the ability to compete against others online.