XBLA 'Summer of Arcade' announced with plenty of release dates @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on July 28, 2008

News: Castle Crashers, Geometry Wars 2 and Bionic Commando dated.

Microsoft has announced what games the next five weeks will bring on the Xbox Live Arcade. Starting this week with Geometry Wars 2 and going all the way to August 27th and Castle Crashers, a lot of the XBLA's most anticipated games will finally be unleashed on the public.

Here's the full schedule:

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 reimagining 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.