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Game Trailers & Videos: WET Short Video 2 (FREE), WET Short Video 1 (FREE), WET Trailer (FREE), Tekken 6 Gamescom Trailer (FREE),

Game Demos: NHL 10 Demo (FREE) (GOLD Exclusive), DiRT 2 Demo (FREE) (GOLD Exclusive)

Game Add-ons: Guitar Hero World Tour “Dueling Banjos” by Steve Ouimette,

Themes & Gamer Pictures: King of Fighters XII Illust Pack 4, King of Fighters XII Dots Pack 4

Avatar Gear: Guitar Hero 5 Neversoft Sceptre, Guitar Hero 5 Torn Shirt (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Studded Wristband (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Studded Gloves (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Punk Shoes (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Punk Pants (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Plaid Pants (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Neversoft Logo T-Shirt (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Leather Jacket (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Jean Jacket (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Logo T-Shirt (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Black Metal Top (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Black Metal Shoes (Male), Guitar Hero 5 Guitar, Guitar Hero 5 Top (Female), Guitar Hero 5 Studded Wristband (Female), Guitar Hero 5 Ripped Shirt (Female), Guitar Hero 5 Revolver Pants (Female), Guitar Hero 5 Punk Shoes (Female), Guitar Hero 5 Neversoft Logo Cut-off Shirt (Female), Guitar Hero 5 High-top Shoes (Female), Guitar Hero 5 Logo Cut-off Shirt (Female), Guitar Hero 5 Dress (Female)

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Marketplace Roundup

Game Demos: Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Demo (FREE) (GOLD Exclusive)

Game Trailers & Videos: Red Faction Guerrilla – Demons of the Badlands Trailer (FREE), Mini Ninjas Tora Character Vignette (FREE), Mini Ninjas Shun Character Vignette (FREE)

Game Add-ons: Red Faction Guerrilla – Demons of the Badlands, Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Wa Armor Set (Women) (FREE), Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Mystic Armor Set (Men) (FREE), Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Arabian Armor Set (Women) (FREE), Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires Shinobi Armor Set (Men) (FREE), Guitar Hero World Tour Activision Music Track Pack (FREE) (GOLD Exclusive)

Themes & Gamer Pictures: King of Fighters XII Illust Pack 3, King of Fighters XII Dots Pack 3, FEAR2 – Reborn Premium Theme, FEAR2 – Reborn Picture Pack,

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Game Trailers & Videos: Aliens vs. Predator – Predator Trailer 1 (FREE), Shadow Complex Developer Diary (FREE)

Game Demos: Batman: Arkham Asylum demo (Gold Exclusive)

Game Add-ons: Tiger Woods PGATOUR 10 Course – Cog Hill Golf & CC, Dynasty Warriors 6 Additional Music Set 3, Guitar Hero World Tour “Camel’s Night Out” by Erick Johnson track, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood Old West map pack (Gold Exclusive), Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 3, Madden NFL 10 WR Scout, Madden NFL 10 World Class Training Staff, Madden NFL 10 Super Superstar, Madden NFL 10 Star Player, Madden NFL 10 Skilled Medical Staff, Madden NFL 10 RB Scout, Madden NFL 10 QB Scout, Madden NFL 10 Play Through The Pain, Madden NFL 10 PK Scout, Madden NFL 10 Pick a Superstar, Madden NFL 10 One More Year, Madden NFL 10 OL Scout, Madden NFL 10 Not Done Yet, Madden NFL 10 Max Pack, Madden NFL 10 Max Franchise Pack, Madden NFL 10 LB Scout, Madden NFL 10 Hometown Hero, Madden NFL 10 Game Day Instincts, Madden NFL 10 Franchise Player Pack, Madden NFL 10 Expert Scout Pack, Madden NFL 10 Expert Medical Staff, Madden NFL 10 DL Scout, Madden NFL 10 Dig Deep, Madden NFL 10 DB Scout, Madden NFL 10 Great Staff Pack, Lips “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades” by Timbuk3 track, Lips “Song for Whoever” by The Beautiful South track

Themes & Gamer Pictures: Section 8 Basic Theme 1, King of Fighters XII Illust pack 2, King of Fighters XII Dots pack 2, Army of Two: The 40th Day Theme

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Game Trailers & Videos: Batman: Arkham Asylum Villains Trailer

Game Add-ons: Tiger Woods PGATOUR 10 Course – Banff Springs, Dynasty Warriors 6 Additional Music Set 2, Guitar Hero World Tour “Young Cardinals” by Alexisonfire, Guitar Hero World Tour “The Martyr” by Senses Fail, Guitar Hero World Tour “All the World is Mad” by Thrice, Battlestations Pacific Carrier Battles Map Pack, Guitar Hero World Tour Vagrant Records track pack

Themes & Gamer Pictures: King of Fighters XII Premium Theme 5, King of Fighters XII Basic Theme 5, Bioshock 2 Multiplayer Theme, Bioshock 2 Multiplayer Gamer Pictures 2

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Marketplace Roundup

Arcade Games: Madballs in… Babo Invasion, Secret of Monkey Island

Game Trailers & Videos: Gears of War 2 Combustible Map Pack trailer, Saints Row 2 Uncle Gary – The Women of Saints Row 2 DLC trailer

Game Add-Ons: Dynasty Warriors 6 Shaman Armor Set (women) (FREE), Dynasty Warriors 6 Lion Armor Set (men) (FREE), Dynasty Warriors 6 Paladin Armor Set (women) (FREE), Dynasty Warriors 6 Desert Armor Set (men) (FREE), Guitar Hero World Tour “I Only Want You” by Eagles of Death Metal, Guitar Hero World Tour “Cherry Cola” by Eagles of Death Metal, Guitar Hero World Tour “Anything Cept The Truth” by Eagles of Death Metal, Guitar Hero World Tour Eagles of Death Metal Track Pack

Gamerpics & Themes: King of Fighters XII Premium Theme 4, King of Fighters XII Basic Theme 4, Monkey Island: SE Basic Theme, Monkey Island: SE Premium Theme

Personally, I’m looking forward to spending some time with Monkey Island. The originals on PC were absolute classics. I still have trouble understanding that some people don’t know who Guybrush Threepwood is. Come on, guys! Tim Schafer worked on this back in the day!

- jinx

Top Arcade Games

It’s that time of the week again–time for the top Arcade games for the last week! As per usual, we’ll look at the top purchased games first, then see what you spent all your time playing.

One new development for top purchased games–I’m now cutting out the free offers, since it’s not apples to apples to compare free games with those that cost.

ANZ Top Arcade Games by Purchases

1. Battlefield 1943
2. Worms 2: Armageddon
3. N+
4. Magic: The Gathering
5. Castle Crashers
6. Bankshot Billiards 2
7. UNO
8. Ikaruga
9. Sonic the Hedgehog 3
10. Marble Blast Ultra

GLOBAL Top Arcade Games by Purchases

1. Battlefield 1943
2. N+
3. Worms 2: Armageddon
4. Magic: The Gathering
5. Castle Crashers
6. Ikaruga
7. UNO
8. Sonic the Hedgehog 3
9. TMNT 1989
10. King of Fighters XII

I see we locally got into the N+ Deal of the Week in a big way, and even Ikaruga, which was only DOTW for a day or 2 during this reporting period, has already broken top 10. I’m glad to see you all liking it so much! Also, Worms 2 mania is in full swing, and in the last week the original Worms has finally dropped out of the top 10, after being there pretty much every week.

Otherwise, looks like we still have a greater obsession with balls. That is, billiards and marbles. Obviously. Ahem.

ANZ Top Played Arcade Games

1. Battlefield 1943
2. Worms 2: Armageddon
3. N+
4. UNO
5. Magic: The Gathering
6. Castle Crashers
7. Hexic HD
8. Worms
9. Feeding Frenzy
10. Hasbro Family Game Night*

GLOBAL Top Played Arcade Games

1. Battlefield 1943
2. Worms 2: Armageddon
3. N+
4. Castle Crashers
5. UNO
6. Magic: The Gathering
7. Hexic HD
8. Hasbro Family Game Night*
9. Worms
10. Peggle

This week is unusually in accord. Normally there are 2-3 major differences. This week? Just Peggle! Speaking of Peggle, we’re unlocking the multiplayer this weekend. What does that mean? If you’re a LIVE Silver member, you can play online against friends as if you had a Gold account. Maybe the yanks are practicing up for that.

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* All Hasbro Family Game Night titles combined

Marketplace Roundup – July 9, 2009

Game Trailers & Videos: Skate 2 Maloof Money Cup Pack Trailer

Game Add-Ons: Skate 2 Maloof Money Cup Pack, Dynasty Warriors 6 Additional Music Set 1, “I Am The Arsonist” by Silverstein (GHWT), “NJ Legion Iced Tea” by A Day To Remember (GHWT), “Bomb the World” by The Sleeping, Victory Records Track Pack (GHWT)

Game Demos: FUEL Demo (GOLD Exclusive)

Gamerpics & Themes: King of Fighters XII Premium Theme 3, King of Fighters XII Basic Theme 3, Overlord II – Minions Theme, Overlord II – Empire Picture Pack

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Top Xbox LIVE Arcade Games – July 8, 2009

It’s that time of the week again! Here are the top 10 local and global Arcade games by purchases, plus the top 10 you’ve been playing.

ANZ Top Arcade Games by Purchases

1. Worms 2: Armageddon
2. Magic: The Gathering
3. Castle Crashers
4. The King of Fighters XII
5. Worms
6. Sonic the Hedgehog 3
7. UNO
8. Duke Nukem 3D
9. A Kingdom for Keflings
10. Marble Blast Ultra

GLOBAL Top Arcade Games by Purchases

1. Worms 2: Armageddon
2. Magic: The Gathering
3. The King of Fighters XII
4. Castle Crashers
5. UNO
6. Sonic the Hedgehog 3
7. Worms
8. N+
9. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
10. Marble Blast Ultra

What? Where did Kingdom for Keflings come from?! You guys must have taken my insights on Avatar clothing to heart. Worms look like they’re slowly beginning domination of the Arcade, as well they should.

ANZ Top Played Arcade Games

1. Worms 2: Armageddon
2. Magic: The Gathering
3. UNO
4. Castle Crashers
5. Worms
6. Hexic HD
7. Hasbro Family Game Night (all FGN titles combined)
8. Feeding Frenzy
9. Peggle
10. Geometry Wars: Retro evolved

GLOBAL Top Played Arcade Games

1. Worms 2: Armageddon
2. Magic: The Gathering
3. UNO
4. The King of Fighters XII
5. Hasbro Family Game Night (all FGN Titles combined)
6. Worms
7. Hexic HD
8. Peggle
9. N+
10. Garou: Mark of the Wolves

Only a couple differences. Looks like the rest of the world is keen on N+ this week… perhaps because it’s the deal of the week?! But they can’t overcome our love for Feeding Frenzy. Seriously, that’s up there on the local chart every week!

-jinx

Marketplace Roundup – June 25, 2009

Game Trailers & Videos: Bayonetta Trailer 4 – Second Climax

Game Add-Ons: “Sample in a Jar” by Phish (GHWT), “Down with Disease” by Phish (GHWT), “Chalk Dust Torture” by Phish (GHWT), Phish Track Pack (GHWT), Magic: The Gathering Game Tables (FREE)

Gamerpics & Themes: The King of Fighters XII Premium Theme 1, The King of Fighters XII Basic Theme 1, Transformers 2 DECEPTICONS Picture Pack, Transformers 2 AUTOBOTS Picture Pack, Overlord II – Overlord Theme, Overlord II – Netherworld Picture Pack, Magic: The Gathering – Red Theme (Premium), Magic: The Gathering – Blue Theme (Premium)

Independent Videos: Red vs Blue Episode 55 – Defusing the Situation

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