Summer is in full swing, and Xbox LIVE® Arcade is celebrating with the hottest lineup of games ever, starting on Wednesday, July 30 with the highly anticipated retro shooter Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. Also, Xbox LIVE members can earn entries into our Summer of Arcade Sweepstakes* by logging in and playing the trial or full version of the featured Summer Arcade game of the week.
Sweepstakes details.
July 30 – August 5
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. Rated Everyone by the ESRB.
August 6 – August 12
Braid
From acclaimed developer Jonathan Blow, Braid is a mind-bending and artistic puzzle-platformer in which you manipulate the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. Rated Everyone 10+ by the ESRB.
August 13 – August 19
Bionic Commando
The classic eight-bit side-scroller reports back for duty in a stunning remake, complete with all-new HD graphics and features that put 2-D gaming back on the map. Rated Mature by the ESRB.
August 20 – August 26
Galaga Legions
The legend lives on with Galaga Legions, a reimagining of the classic arcade shooter featuring table-turning game dynamics and updated graphics. Rated Everyone by the ESRB.
August 27 – September 2
Castle Crashers
Award-winning studio The Behemoth brings red hot adventure with Castle Crashers, featuring hand-drawn characters and an array of weapons to choose from as you defend your kingdom and save the princess. Rated Teen by the ESRB.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, and the 50 United States or District of Columbia 17+. Skill testing required for Canadian residents.(seems kind of a bad thing to say) Game ends September 2, 2008. For details including free, alternate method of entry, see Official Rules.
Spoiler: Prize info
Prize Information
One Grand Prize Package:
* 100,000 Microsoft Points
* Xbox 360 Elite console
* Xbox LIVE 12-month Gold subscription card
Two Second Prize Packages:
* 10,000 Microsoft Points
* Xbox LIVE 12-month Gold subscription card
Five Weekly Prizes: 4000 Microsoft Points
Spoiler: Rules
A Whole Summer of Arcade Games
The most anticipated and hottest line-up of Arcade games is here and you have a chance of winning great prizes by playing the trial or full version of the featured Summer of Arcade game of the week. The Summer of Arcade sweepstakes kicks off at 12:01 A.M. Eastern Time (ET) on July 30, 2008, and ends at 11:59 P.M. ET on September 2, 2008.
Play fun games like Castle Crashers to enter.
Play fun games like Castle Crashers to enter.
Before registering for the sweepstakes, make sure your Xbox LIVE account information is accurate! Potential winners will be notified by the sweepstakes administrator and have their prizes shipped using the contact info (e-mail, phone, and address) on their Xbox LIVE profile. If your contact info is not up-to-date you will be disqualified from winning a prize.
Check your account information here.
Sweepstakes Registration
For each Prize Period, you must register by downloading and playing the designated Xbox LIVE Arcade game (full game or free demo).
1. Sign in to Xbox LIVE and access the Xbox LIVE Marketplace
2. Select Game Store
3. Select Xbox LIVE Arcade
4. Select the designated Xbox LIVE Arcade game and Confirm Download
You may also access the participating game trials and full game versions via the banner ads running on the Xbox LIVE dashboard.
Sweepstakes Entry
During each Prize Period, registered players will automatically receive one (1) entry when they log into the Xbox LIVE service and play the free trial version or full game version of the designated Xbox LIVE Arcade game. (Click on any game to find out more about it):
PRIZE PERIOD SUMMER OF ARCADE GAME START DATE END DATE
1 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Jul 30 Aug 5
2 Braid Aug 6 Aug 12
3 Bionic Commando® Rearmed Aug 13 Aug 19
4 Galaga Legions™ Aug 20 Aug 26
5 Castle Crashers® Aug 27 Sep 2
Prize Information
After the sweepstakes is over, five winners will be selected (one for each Prize Period).
* Five Weekly Prizes: 4000 Microsoft Points
After the five Prize Period drawings, one Grand Prize winner and two Second Place winners will be chosen at random from all eligible entries.
One Grand Prize Package:
* 100,000 Microsoft Points
* Xbox 360 Elite console
* Xbox LIVE 12-month Gold subscription card
Two Second Prize Package:
* 10,000 Microsoft Points
* Xbox LIVE 12-month Gold subscription card
The Play & Win promotions from Xbox.com are an easy way to jump in and interact with the Xbox LIVE community. It's easy to enter and you could win some great prizes. Look for more exciting promotions in the future!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (includes D.C.), Canada, France, Germany, or U.K. 17+. Game ends September 2, 2008. Skill-testing question required for potential Canadian winners. For details including free, alternate method of entry, see the Official Rules.
Xbox Sweepstakes -
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