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What: Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe
When: October 17, 2007 5 AM EST
How Much: 800 MP ($10) 
More Info: Speedball 2 on xbox.com
Screenshots: My Gallery

Have been hearing a bunch about this game lately, and its looking like a pretty interesting game to play with friends.  I never played the original version or previous version of the game though, so I will give the demo a spin before i decide.    

Bitmap Brothers and Empire Interactive are bringing back the futuristic sports game “Speedball™ 2: Brutal Deluxe,” now updated for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Play the fast-paced, brutal game with its classic 2-D graphics or go full on with the newly enhanced high definition 3-D visuals. Smash your way to the top of the league in the solo game or go head-to-head locally or on Xbox LIVE. The game features 32 teams, four leagues, cup and knockout competitions, team enhancements, management and training options, and Ranked Preset or Ranked Career games.

· For more details on “Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe,” please visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/speedball2xboxlivearcade/default.htm  

What: Yaris
When: 10/10/07 @ 5 AM EST
How Much:  !!! FREE !!!
More Info: Xbox.com
ScreenShots: My Gallery

What better way to get some advertising out there to gamers than to develop a game for them and give it away for free (it seemed to have worked for Burger King, and we had to PAY for those)

“Yaris” is a quick, fast and easy-to-learn game that puts players behind the wheel of a customizable Toyota Yaris to destroy enemies, avoid obstacles, and finish the course before it finishes them. Players will enjoy customization options and an arsenal of weapons while they attack enemies and advance to the next level. “Yaris” features online multiplayer over Xbox LIVE, allowing gamers to challenge each other for the best time and score. Developed by Backbone Entertainment, “Yaris” is the first free brand-supported game on Xbox LIVE Arcade and is available for download in the U.S. and Canada for one full year.

What: Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords
When: 10/10/07 @ 5 AM EST
How Much:  1200 MP ( $14.99)
More Info: Xbox.com
Screen Shots: My Gallery

“Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords” delivers classic puzzle-game action paired with an epic story of good versus evil. The Xbox LIVE Arcade version of “Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords” contains all of the content found on other platform versions, but is now optimized to take advantage of a widescreen, HD display and LIVE features like camera support, Achievements, leaderboards and Gamerscore. Additionally, the game includes some minor rebalancing and gameplay tweaks to enhance the gaming experience. Developed by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd., “Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords” is available for download worldwide on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 Microsoft Points.

Keep an eye on the marketplace this weekend where you can get your hands on free car to expand your huge selection of cars in Forza 2 - a 2007 SEAT Leon Cupra.  Additionally for 400 MP ($5) you can add 10 additiona vehicles to your forza 2 lineue.

• 2006 Audi R10 (#8 Audi Sport Team Joest) Prototype
• 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi
• 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept
• 2006 Honda Civic Si Coupe
• 2007 Honda Civic Type-R
• 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400
• 2006 Lamborghini Miura Concept
• 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997)
• 2007 Saturn Sky Red Line
• 2007 SEAT Leon Supercup

check out the screensots at the Gamerscoreblog Flicker Account

Remember that Hidden Fronts Add On for Gears of War?  Well for those of you that decided to wait it out until it was free - you wait is soon to be over.  Starting Monday September 3rd at 5AM EST you will be able to download the Hidden Fronts Map pack completely free.  The pack adds 4 new maps, 250 more achievement points. 
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So what’s better than playing the new demo version of Street Trace NYC from gaia industries?  Well playing the full version of the game, giving you the ability to unlock its full potential and of course those ever addicting achievements.  Of course there is only one thing better and thats playing the full version for FREE!  Head on over to site owned by a man with a velvet voice (deaconblade @ unscripted360 of course) for a free chance at a free copy of the game.

Want to show your support for your favorite community website or podcast?  Well now you are in luck if your favorite is part of the gamercast network, because you can now download a gamerpic to represent The Gamercast Network, Achievement Junkie, Gamertag Radio, Sarcastic Gamer, Uncle Gamer Radio, Podtacular, and the Video Game Show.  Or if you prefer you can represent with a gamerpic representing the blog from Microsofts community team gamerscoreblog.com - which for those of you paying close attention is the only gamerpic NOT part of the gamercast network - but is of course an official microsoft supported site.

The story indicates that there will be more community based gamerpics coming in the future for those of you that would prefer a gamerpic for another podcast or community site - just keep waiting

http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/08/24/552779.aspx

After having huge success on Xbox LIVE Marketplace with content from MTV, Comedy Central and VH1, this month MTV Networks is bringing two more properties to the service:

• Country Music Television On June 6, country music fans on Xbox LIVE will enjoy a great lineup of TV shows from CMT, the #1 country music network in the nation. Fans can download the first seasons of hit shows such as, “Comedy Stage,” “Foxworthy’s Big Night Out” and “Prankville” starting tomorrow, with more series and episodes rolling out this summer.
• Logo On June 11, Xbox 360 will become the first gaming console to offer content from Logo, the network for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender audience from MTV Networks. Xbox LIVE will offer a bevy of popular Logo shows, from comedies “Wisecrack,” and “The Big Gay Sketch Show,” to scripted dramas like “Noah’s Arc,” and other programs including, “Curl Girls” and “Real Momentum Documentaries.”

Beginning June 12, two of the biggest anime distributors in the US will join current Xbox LIVE partner ADV Films with popular shows, movies, gamer pics and themes, making LIVE Marketplace an unparalleled online source for quality anime content:

• FUNimation. The epic adventure series “Samurai 7,” adapted from Akira Kurosawa’s legendry film “Seven Samurai,” is coming to Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Also coming from FUNimation: “Trinity Blood,” “Gunslinger Girl,” and “Basilisk.”
• Geneon Entertainment. Die-hard fans and those new to the genre alike will enjoy the U.S. HD debut of the anime classic “Akira,” available exclusively from Geneon on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Also available from Geneon Entertainment at launch: “Gun Sword,” “Last Exile,” “Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo” and “Lupin the 3rd.”

June will also bring award-winning films and blockbuster hits to Xbox LIVE Marketplace, starting with ‘Team America World Police,’ which launched in HD on the service on June 1st. Other top new films coming this month include:

• Dreamgirls
• Letters from Iwo Jima
• Shooter
• Black Snake Moan
• Pan’s Labyrinth

For a full list of new content launching each week, visit http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/marketplace/moviestv.