Three XBLA games now cheaper, become Arcade Hits

Three new XBLA games, one Deal of the Week with new DLC, and now three new Arcade Hits? That’s right folks! It’s been a busy start of the week for the Xbox LIVE Arcade.

So, if you didn't like the selections this week, or have been holding out for something better… then Microsoft may have your answer with these three Xbox LIVE Arcade games: Brain Challenge, Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting, and 3D Ultra Minigolf are all getting their prices permanently cut down to 400 Microsoft Points starting this Wednesday, September 23rd with the release of this week’s three brand new XBLA titles.

Brain Challenge was released back in March 2008, and has already seen itself part of the Deals Of The Week program once. The game just got a sequel a few days ago on the iPhone, and may be the reason behind the price change similar to what Microsoft did with the original Feeding Frenzy and Worms when their sequels were announced. So don’t be surprised if we see the Brain Challenge sequel on Xbox LIVE Arcade sometime down the road a the original game was fairly popular when it was released on the XBLA.

Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting already has its big brother on Xbox Live Arcade with HD Remix, so it would be plausible to assume that since its release this game's sales have gone down, thus the price drop. But will the drop to 400 Microsoft Points be able to revive this Street Fighter port, or has everyone already made up their mind to buy the beautiful looking HD Remix? Hardcore fans of the series will probably pick up both.

3D Ultra Mini Golf was the first Golf game on Xbox LIVE Arcade, and one of Sierra's earliest digital titles. It's great to see that whoever is controlling the Sierra estate still seems to have an interest in the XBLA. According to a press release revealed by GamerBytes.com from A2M (Artificial Mind and Movement) back in December 2008, there's a sequel still on the way, but its been a while since anything has been heard about it. Though A2M bought Chilean developer Wanako Studios, from the now defunct Sierra Online XBLA initiative, they did however confirm that they are currently working on 3D Ultra Mini Golf Adventures 2.

So it looks like Xbox LIVE Arcade fans are getting a treat this week! With three new XBLA games, one Deal of the Week with new DLC, and now three new Arcade Hits, what will you be playing? Leave a comment, and let us know!


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