Well it's about time! No, that's not me being excited, it's more just a statement. When Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard was released, an Xbox Live Arcade prequel was promised, giving players a chance to live out the ex-star's life in retro form. Since then, the game has gone on to be fairly unpopular, so it would be a stretch to say many have been "eagerly" awaiting the release of the game, entitled Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond. Either way, it's this week, so rejoice, or whatever. It's 1200, and has a great chance of being much better than the full release.

This is the ultimate arcade action experience for hardcore video game fans! Matt Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond™ is an homage to the greatest side-scrolling action video games of all time. Starring classic action hero Matt Hazard and all his greatest enemies, the game features tons of weapons, nonstop explosions, and gorgeous 3-D environments. Battle everything from evil ninjas to killer penguins. Survive incredible boss battles. And, of course, enjoy side-by-side two-player gameplay. It's non-stop run and gun survival at its finest in an over-the-top modern vision of timeless video game themes.

• The most awesome arcade action experience ever: Classic side-scrolling action meets gorgeous 3-D environments and modern, over-the-top combat, including background targeting. it's a dynamic tribute to the greatest action arcade games of all time.
• Become video game hero Matt Hazard: The "greatest hero in the history of video games" returns for a final showdown with his gretest enemies and the diabolical, nefarious, and villainous General Neutronov.
• Tons of weapons, tons of enemies: Use timeless tools like flame throwers, rocket launchers, and lasers to rip apart an onslaught of classic and new video game enemies. Take out mutant penguins, evil ninjas, naughty cowboys, and giant bosses like the 200-foot-tall mechanical Rhino-zilla.
• Evil environments come to life: Experience pirate hideouts, Siberian ice mines, outer space, and more. Everything is beautifully rendered with tons to destroy!
• Two-player co-op gameplay and online leaderboards: Play side-by-side with friends and track high scores online.

This week's Deal of the Week is A Kingdom for Keflings, which will see a 50% price cut. Normally, it's 800, but that sale leaves it at 400. It's one of the more popular games that uses Avatars, so if you want to use your digital self in-game it's a good place to start.

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