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Xbox Live Update - 11.16.09
Dash to the Diner with Your 3-on-3 Gyromancer
by Sean

Well it's official. With stores starting to leak their Black Friday deals and the sheer number of awesome games that are coming out this week, it must be getting close to holiday time. With AAA titles practically falling off of store shelves, this might have been a good week for Microsoft to phone in the additions to Xbox Live, and you might say that that is exactly what has happened. The Arcade will be getting its standard two new games on Wednesday, those being the port of the PC hit Diner Dash (800
), and a new tile matching/RPG game from PopCap Games called Gyromancer (1200
). For those of you looking to save some money on an Arcade game, EA's 3-on-3 NHL Arcade has been made available for 400
, saving 50% off of the usual 800
.

Diner Dash®, the number one PC time-management game has landed onto Xbox LIVE®! Guide Flo, a former office-worker turned restaurateur, as she builds up her diner empire. Go online and face players in head to head matches to see who's the best Flo. Join up with a friend or another player online for a Team Dash game where your team takes on six other players to see whose diner is the best in town.
- Fresh look: Fresh looks are the special of the day, as Flo, her customers, and her restaurants come to life in three dimensions and in high definition graphics.
- Fast action: Take on all the different diners with 10 levels in each. Seat patrons, take their order, deliver their food, take their payment, and bus their table as efficiently as possible within the time limit allowed. Your customers will lose patience and leave if they aren't satisfied. Remember, service with a smile!
- Pick up and play: Two all-new control schemes are designed specifically for your controller, a point and click style with hotkeys, and an arcade style where you directly control Flo as she runs around.
- Multiplayer: Hop online for some brand-new eight-person multiplayer in Team Dash Mode, and 1-on-1 in Head to Head Mode!

Players assume the role of Rivel, a summoner who ventures through the enchanted Aldemona Wood. Each stage contains its own objectives, from defeating beasts that block the player’s way, to solving puzzles before time runs out. The player learns to summon many of the beasts he encounters, using them in battle. There are over 50 monsters to be summoned. Matching gems that are the same color as your chosen monster deals damage.Each stage has hidden awards for various accomplishments.

EA SPORTS Freestyle™ welcomes you to the fast paced world of arcade hockey. From the same team that brought you NHL® 09 comes a 3 on 3 experience that throws conventional hockey, and its rules, out the window. Choose from the NHL’s top players and bring them into this no rules hockey game where big hits rule the day. The Trial Mode gives you a taste of the greatness that is 3 on 3 NHL® Arcade, to get a full bite, download the full version today. The full version offers 8 Powerups, Online Game modes, Leaderboards and Achievements.
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I can't wait for Gyromancer