GTA4, Left 4 Dead, Street Fighter IV and more added to Xbox 360 Platinum Hits @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on October 07, 2009

News: Saints Row 2 and Star Wars: Force Unleashed make up the 'more'.

Five of the biggest games of 2008 and early 2009 will now be available for a lower price as Microsoft has revealed the latest additions to their Platinum Hits line of Xbox 360 games. Grand Theft Auto IV, Left 4 Dead, Street Fighter IV, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Saints Row 2 will all now be available in stores for the wallet-friendly price of $19.99.

In addition to the price drop, Microsoft has gone a step further and has partnered with select retailers to offer a Buy 2?Get 1 Free promotion on all Platinum Hits titles (making them effectively $13.33 each. No specific retailers were listed, but the promotion will last throughout the month of October.

In case Grand Theft Auto IV (and the others) have been off your radar until now, here's what you can expect from the latest Xbox 360 Platinum Hits...

Grand Theft Auto IV: A powerful modern-day crime epic set in the most detailed sandbox environment ever created. Explore Liberty City as Niko Bellic, an Eastern European immigrant with a war-torn past in search of the American Dream. The dream quickly turns into a nightmare as he struggles to cope with his cousin's mounting debt and the seedy underworld of Liberty City.

Street Fighter IV: Brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter II and infusing them with Capcom's latest advancements in next generation technology to create a truly extraordinary experience.

Left 4 Dead: Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.

Saints Row 2: Five years have passed since your former Saints crew betrayed you. Rebuild your empire using an arsenal of rocket launchers, stun guns and satchel charges, and transform your crib, crew and ride with total character customization. Seek revenge against rivals to reestablish yourself as the rightful king of Stilwater.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: The saga continues in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, casting players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and unveiling new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. Set in the era between Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, players must assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi, and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.