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Added by Jeff on July 28, 2008 145 comments
Stuff blowing up!
Microsoft isn't known for being terribly forthcoming when it comes to Xbox Live Arcade release dates. We all know this. But the company at least gave the world at a look at the August calendar today by nailing down games for the rest of the summer. Here's how it's going to shake out...

07/30 - Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
08/06 - Braid
08/13 - Bionic Commando: Rearmed
08/20 - Galaga Legions
08/27 - Castle Crashers

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You can't crash a castle without elemental powers.
That's big stuff. It's crazy to think that we live in a world where Castle Crashers is finally going to be released. It feels like we've been waiting for that one for years... oh wait, that's because everyone first started hearing about it in July 2006! I got to play the first level of Castle Crashers back at E3, and it seems like the sort of hot mix of charming looks and frantic gameplay that'll make it worth the wait. Actually, of all these games, Galaga Legions is the only one I'm feeling a little iffy about. It felt like an interesting take on the Galaga-style shooter, but it didn't necessarily feel like a Galaga game, either. The rest of these are Day One buys in my book... how about you?

145 Comments

BigDo6
on July 28, 2008
Castle Crashers? Sweet!

Zergvasion
on July 28, 2008
*Head explodes*
Can't freaking wait!
I don't know what I am excited about the most, I would have to say everything except Braid.
Either Rearmed or Castle Crashers are my #1 buys.

InfiniteGeass
on July 28, 2008
I'll definitely have to pick up Geometry wars 2 and castle crashers

MagicKiwi
on July 28, 2008
I'm pumped about crashing some castles.

Tarsier
on July 28, 2008
Wooo Geometry Wars 2!!!

jasonlblair
on July 28, 2008
I've been looking forward to Castle Crashers since it was first announced. I reckon I can't not buy it at this point. I have fond memories of Bionic Commando, so Rearmed is on my list to check out along with Braid.


Glitch
on July 28, 2008
They all look pretty good

MatsSundin
on July 28, 2008
i'm not  a big arcade game fan i'll wait for the real games to come

rockstar428
on July 28, 2008
Sorry Galaga but you and Geometry Wars are the only no's on my list.  I already own the first GW and don't think it's necessary to buy the second.  People seem to be sleeping on Braid and they shouldn't.  Looks like I'll be out $30 (at least) by the end of August.

Dan
on July 28, 2008
Awesome, I can't wait for bionic commando.

Aaron_G
on July 28, 2008
Its going to be a busy month with all those games coming out. 

RobDaFunk
on July 28, 2008
Braid.....WOOHOO....Atlast a release date!!

:)

Megalon
on July 28, 2008
GW2...I hope the difficulty isn't as brutal as the first one. Or at least has some kind of "easy" mode. Eh, I'll probably buy it either way...

piecat
on July 28, 2008
Best. Month. Ever.

Berkie
on July 28, 2008
Looks good, XBLA has been a bit stagnant as of late.

LethalKi11ler
on July 28, 2008
Awesome!

Ravioli_Sumo
on July 28, 2008
Oh my gawd! It's Castle Crashers at last!

Subway
on July 28, 2008
Really good month for XBLA games, I'm not sold on castle crashers or galaga though.

mrfluke
on July 28, 2008
braid , rearmed, and castle crashers day one in my book

geowars2 looks more of the same with co op

and the galaga legions doesnt interest me that much

logson
on July 28, 2008
Rearmed, baby.



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