XBLA Summer of Arcade Games, Dates Confirmed

By Eric L. Patterson, News Editor
Posted on June 19, 2012 AT 12:50pm

It’s almost time once again for the start of the Summer of Arcade, and Microsoft today confirmed dates and prices for the new Xbox Live Arcade games that’ll be heating up your summer.

As per usual, you’ll get a discount if you purchase multiple games from the Summer of Arcade promotion. This year, the deal is 400 MS Points back for buying any three of the following titles.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD – July 18th (1200 MS Points)
Wreckateer – July 25th (800 MS Points
Deadlight – Aug 1st (1200 MS Points)
Hybrid – Aug 8 (1200 MS Points)
Dust: An Elysian Tail – Aug 15th (1200 MS Points)

For me personally, Deadlight and Dust are definite purchases. I was a big Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater fan back in the day, but my question now is if my love for the game will still be there, or if it’ll only be a case of nostalgia.

Eric L. Patterson got his start via self-publishing game-related fanzines in junior high, and now has one goal in life: making sure EGM has as much coverage of niche Japanese games as he can convince them to fit in. Eric’s also active in the gaming community on a personal level, being an outspoken voice on topics such as equality in gaming and consumer rights. Stalk him on Twitter: @pikoeri. Meet the rest of the crew.

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