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    Customer Service Desk—Redeem Code, Active Download, and
    Account Management Sections
    The last three sections of the Xbox Live Marketplace
    have less to do with actually purchasing something
    and more to do with making the process smooth
    and painless.To ensure a pleasant trip to the Marketplace, you
    need an easy means to purchase points, change your
    account settings, and monitor your purchases. Think
    of this as the customer service desk at the mall, with
    a map of the mall attached.
    Redeem Code: Redeem game or Microsoft Points
    codes here. It’s like cashing in a gift certificate.
    Active Downloads: This lists all of your current downloads, complete with queue, percentage monitor, and
    priority list.
    Account Management: Here’s where you check your membership plan, contact information, Xbox Live pass
    code, and more. This is like the map of your mall. It directs you wherever you want to go.
    
    By far the most useful feature on this menu is the
    Account Management’s Download History. Click on
    Download History immediately to be taken to a list
    of everything you’ve ever downloaded. 
    From there you can redownload or press the
    Find My Item to go directly to the content. It’s
    much easier than trying to remember where you
    put something. If you happen to delete something because you
    needed room for a new download, don’t worry—you
    own the content. Come here to redownload your
    content whenever you need to.
    Did You Know?
    Lose things easily? No worries, just keep the following cheat sheet nearby for Xbox LiveMarketplace shopping sprees. Treat it like those little mall map pamphlets.
    > For Xbox Live Arcade games and demos, go to your Games blade.
    > For music, pictures, and videos, go the Media blade.
    > For themes, open the Xbox Guide and select Personal Settings.
    > For gamer pictures, click on your gamer card.
    There, now if you still lose your content, it’s all your fault.
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    PLUG INTO XBOX LIVE®ARCADE
    Sitting on your couch on a rainy Saturday afternoon, you suddenly feel the urge to game. What to do? This is the
    perfect time to plug into Xbox Live Arcade, one of the most exciting aspects of Xbox Live. It hosts dozens of
    games that are great for a quick fix or a long play session. No matter what mood you’re in, you’re bound to find
    something that’ll get your blood pumping on Xbox Live.Classic coin-op arcade hits like  Gauntlet, popular card games like  Texas Hold ’Em, absorbing puzzle games like
    Bejeweled , and independently developed titles like  Wik: Fable of Soulsare all available on Xbox Live Arcade.
    Whether you’re into slashing down hordes of orcs or bluffing your way into a killer pot, you’re sure to find plenty
    of games to download to your Xbox 360’s hard drive.
    The Not So Dirty Work—How to Download
    You might not want to deal with inclement weather, but
    that’s no excuse not to hit up Xbox Live Arcade. It’s a
    total snap. If you can flip these pages, you can down-
    load anything from the Marketplace. You just have to
    know where to look. 
    1. Log into the Xbox Dashboard with your gamertag.
    2. Select Xbox Live Marketplace from the Xbox Live blade.
    3. Click on Games.
    4. Select Xbox Live Arcade, and you’re good to go.
    It’s the easiest way to
    download and play games since...well, ever. You can browse the Xbox Live Arcade
    library by Newly Released Downloads, All Arcade Downloads (alphabetically listed,
    of course), or Arcade Downloads by Genre. No need to strum your fingers across
    dozens of disorganized game boxes at a local retailer or dig through a bin of $5
    discount titles nobody wants (they’re there for a reason); this is instant gaming
    satisfaction.
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    You can also select
    Xbox Live Arcade from the Games blade.
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    Remember, you need Microsoft Points to
    download any premium content from the
    marketplace. (Free content does not require
    Microsoft Points.) Flip back to the “This Little Gamer Went to Market” chapter for a morethorough explanation of Microsoft Points.
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    If you’re undecided about what game you wantto play, check out Xbox.com’s Xbox Live Arcade section to see what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s on the horizon.
    If you’re too far from your PC, start with the Featured Downloads section on the Xbox
    Marketplace; it always has several cool games to check out, whether stand-alone arcade
    games or extra downloadable content for a game you already own.
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    Try Before You Buy
    Games cost Microsoft Points, and Microsoft Points
    cost hard-earned cash. That’s why every game found
    in the arcade has a trial version that you can play free,
    so you can make sure that the game is what you’re
    looking for. Once you’ve downloaded a game—the trial
    or the full version—it will be in your Xbox Live Arcade
    catalog. This gives you quick access to the games
    you’re into. You can delete the ones you’re not, and
    get rid of any trial versions when you’re ready to pur-
    chase the real deal. It really doesn’t get any easier.
    But What About the Cool Game Cases?
    If you really need a game case and manual to play a game, then you probably lack fond memories of when
    arcades existed. Xbox Live Arcade’s titles are usually no more than 50MB—small file sizes will have you playingin minutes. Old-school gamers, beware of flashbacks taking you back to quarter-
    plunking at your local arcade. Impulse buyers, enjoy your Xbox Live Arcade
    shopping sprees.
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    Games on Xbox Live Arcade are pretty inex-
    pensive. In general, the games cost from 400 to 1,200 Microsoft Points (that’s roughly $5–$15, for the math-challenged).
    NOTE
    Because the games
    are small enough to load on a memory
    unit, you can share the fun with your
    friends. That’s gam-
    ing on the go, baby!
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    Take your arcade game with you by downloading it to an Xbox 360 Memory
    Unit. 
    It’s easy. From the System blade, select Memory. Then choose All
    Devices, then Games, and select the game you want to copy. Simple as that.
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    Small in Size, Big on Features
    Just because Xbox Live Arcade games are compara-
    tively cheap and easy to access doesn’t mean they
    aren’t robust. Most of the games allow you to play
    online multiplayer (Gold subscription required), use
    voice chat, compare your scores via leaderboards,
    unlock achievements, and earn 200 points toward
    your gamerscore.Some of the games feature 720p graphics and
    video chat via Vision camera. For several titles, addi-
    tional content can be purchased on the Xbox Live
    Marketplace to expand the experience and provide
    even more entertainment. Take the following games, for example.
    Cloning Clyde
    Developer: NinjaBee
    Publisher: NinjaBee
    ESRB:  E10
    Cloning Clyde is one of the few games—Live Arcade or otherwise—that lets you play as a total twit. The titular,
    dimwitted Clyde volunteers his body for experiments for the promise of $20. As a result he gains the ability to
    clone himself numerous times. Trapped in a strange new world with his strange new power, Clyde must use his
    clones to solve puzzles and escape each level. What makes  Cloning Clyde unique is the ability to create altered clones. Clyde can use different apparatuses
    to produce clones with unique properties and abilities. In addition to serving up outlandish and hilarious visuals
    (Chicken Clyde, anyone?), the new clones have distinct abilities that come in handy when solving platform-like
    puzzles. Mixing abilities and managing clones  are the keys to Clyde’s survival and success.
    Cloning Clyde offers a plethora of multiplayer options. Two players can work together to solve puzzles in 40
    cooperative levels, while up to four players can duke it out in six versus arenas. Whether you want to go at it
    solo, with a friend, or against your rivals, this original Xbox Live Arcade game delivers.
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    Gauntlet
    Developer: Digital Eclipse
    Publisher : Midway
    ESRB: E
    If you’ve ever uttered the phrase “Elf needs food,
    badly” while you were sleeping, then this is the Xbox
    Live Arcade game of your dreams.  Gauntletbrings all
    the fun of the classic arcade machine to your living
    room. Pick a character—warrior, valkyrie, wizard, or
    elf—and explore mazes, mow down hordes of enemies,
    and pick up oodles of treasure. Players who can suc-
    cessfully juggle all three tasks get the highest scores. Gauntlet  can be played by up to four players online
    and offline, allowing you to fight with three of your
    closest friends or three total strangers over who gets
    the precious key to the next stage or the life-giving
    roast chicken. Online leaderboards let you show off
    your dungeon-crawling prowess. While the gameplay
    is the same as in the arcade, the graphics have never
    looked better. Gamers with HDTV can enjoy this version’s
    480p, 720p, or 1080i graphics. 
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    Xbox Live Arcade breathes new life into old-school hits like  Gauntletwith improved visuals and the ability to
    pit your high score against others around the world. Your local  Gauntletarcade machine’s range was about
    as big as your neighborhood. And while your top score there might hold up against Joey next door, your
    neighborhood is now eleventy billion times bigger. How does your score hold up now?
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    Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
    Developer: Bizarre Creations
    Publisher : Bizarre Creations
    ESRB: E
    An Easter egg on Project Gotham Racing® 2 for Xbox,
    the original  Geometry Wars was a cool surprise that
    had gamers shooting about as much as they were rac-
    ing. The sequel offers an updated version of the original
    and a new iteration with more of the addictive gameplay
    and trippy graphics that made the first one so much
    fun. Think of  Geometry Wars as Asteroids on steroids. You
    control a spaceship being bombarded by objects and
    enemies composed of colorful geometric shapes. The
    gameplay blends classic shooting with some puzzle
    elements using color. The action is incredibly fast and the
    vivid colors make for some truly glorious explosions. If you’ve played games like  Space Invadersand
    Galaga , get ready to take it to a new level with  Geometry
    Wars . Blowing up evil neon shapes with a spaceship has
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    You’ll need all the help you can get, so keep
    these hints handy when playing  Geometry
    Wars: Retro Evolved .
    > Green squares evade your fire.
    > Purple ones divide into smaller clones.
    > Snakes leave behind a venomous trail.
    > Red circles morph into black holes.
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    never looked this cool and has never been this addictive.
    Lumines Live!
    Developer: Q Entertainment
    Publisher : Q Entertainment
    ESRB: E10
    Originally released for the Sony PlayStation Portable,
    Lumines is one of the coolest and most popular puzzle
    games available today. The Xbox 360’s updated version
    combines the addictive and accessible gameplay with
    the unique properties of the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. All of the original music and skins that made
    Lumines an aural and visual delight are included in this
    version. Lumines Live! , however, can be enhanced
    through the Xbox Live Marketplace with additional
    puzzles, skins, and music, including selections from
    Warner Music Group artists like Madonna. It’s a
    materi..., err, virtual world and you’re a virtual gamer.
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    In  Lumines Live! , you manipulate squares
    made up of four blocks. Each block is one of two colors. Your goal is to create larger
    squares of matching colors. The bigger your
    squares, the higher your scores, but don’t get smug too soon, because new squares enter
    the screen faster as you progress. The game
    is easy to understand, difficult to master, and alarmingly addictive.
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    Outpost Kaloki X
    Developer: NinjaBee
    Publisher : NinjaBee
    Running a space station in a galaxy far, far away may sound boring, at first. After a few minutes on  Outpost
    Kaloki X , though, you’ll lose the urge to blow the airlock and end the crushing loneliness.  Outpost Kaloki Xis a
    strategy game that casts you as a spacefaring entrepreneur trying to earn an extra buck in the wild and crazy
    universe. While its brain-tickling gameplay—reminiscent of the  Ty c o o ngames for the PC—will keep your
    cranium occupied, its distinctive humor will have your sides splitting. You begin the game with a barren, nondescript space station that must grow into a cash cow of the highest
    degree. As you earn more money, you can build new additions to your construct, but you must be mindful of
    how it will affect your bottom line. All the while, wacky aliens spouting one-liners and a big-band soundtrack
    pepper the game with a unique flavor. Managing cash flow, energy production, and maintenance costs is sure to
    awaken your inner Trump. Outpost Kaloki X features two story modes (adventure and war) and 11 scenarios. Despite its funky name,
    the game has a blend of deep gameplay and novel humor that’ll reel you in. Once you think you’ve mastered the
    game, check its download section for even more modes and scenarios.
    Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting
    Developer : Capcom U.S.A. Inc.
    Publisher : Capcom Entertainment Inc.
    ESRB: T
    One of the most influential 2-D fighters in gaming history
    hits Xbox Live Arcade in  Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting .
    Considered the best and most balanced game in the
    Street Fighter II series, Hyper Fighting is a perfect
    translation of the arcade game. Instead of plunking
    hundreds of quarters into a machine in a dank arcade
    with sticky floors, you can download the game and play
    in the comfort of your own home. In addition to playing the game offline as one of the
    eight main characters or four bosses, you can test your
    skills against other players online. While the quick match
    and custom match modes are great, the real gem is the
    quarter mode. Quarter mode mimics the time-honored
    arcade tradition of “calling next” by placing a quarter
    on an arcade machine. Place your virtual quarter and
    watch the action of the players ahead of you while you
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    wait for your turn to play. The classic gameplay in  Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting lets you experience one of the games that started it all,
    while its Xbox Live capabilities enhance it in a whole new way.
    Texas Hold ’Em
    Developer : TikGames
    Publisher: TikGames
    ESRB: T
    The excitement of  Texas Hold ’Empoker is now available
    on your Xbox 360. Whether you’re into solo no-limit
    tournaments or competing online against seven buddies,
    Texas Hold ’Em offers a realistic and entertaining poker
    experience. Although  Texas Hold ’Em offers one variation of
    poker, there are many ways to change up the game. In
    addition to no-limit and pot-limit games, players can
    choose from single games and tournaments. There is
    also a series of scenarios for players to test their skills
    under very specific circumstances—from dealing with
    conservative bettors to taking advantage of aggressive
    players to heads-up games, the situational play will
    keep you on your toes.
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    Of course, you can’t play poker without a poker
    face. That’s where the Xbox Live Vision camera
    comes into play. Plug in the camera and play
    Tex a s  H o l d  ’ E m the way it was meant to be
    played, face to face.
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