Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade release schedule has been a mixture of pleasure and pain. There has been no confirmation of when a game would be released until a hand full of days before it hits the virtual marketplace and there has been mediocre or specialty games mixed in with the appealing ones. Much to my chagrin it looks like they are throwing both of those out the window and they announced what Xbox Live Arcade games they are going to ship for the month of August and it looks like they are all completely awesome. We are going to get Galaga Legions, Braid, Castle Crashers, Bionic Commando Rearmed and Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 in the same damn month! Oh Yeah that is some nice digitally distributed gaming right there!
July 30: “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” – The latest version of the wildly popular retro shooter offers screen-melting intensity and insane new features, including six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, scoring strategies and a diverse list of exciting Achievements. “Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2” is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will be available at 800 Microsoft Points.
August 6: “Braid” – From acclaimed developer Jonathan Blow, “Braid” is a mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer where the player manipulates the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. “Braid”is rated E10+ for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.
August 13: “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” – The classic 8-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that put 2D gaming back on the map! “Bionic Commando: Rearmed” is rated M for Mature by the ESRB
August 20: “Galaga Legions” – The legend lives on with “Galaga Legions,” a re-imagining of the classic arcade shooter. Featuring table-turning game dynamics and updated graphics, the game was created by the team behind the bestselling “PAC-MAN Championship Edition” from Namco Bandai Games. “Galaga Legions” is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
August 27: “Castle Crashers” – Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot arcade adventure to Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Castle Crashers,” featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. “Castle Crashers” is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.
I don't think that there is one game there that isn't not worth the purchase, they all appear so ambitious. Castle Crashers looks being my favourite of the bunch. Wish it was coming to PSN.