Microsoft Details March Deals on LIVE
Posted by Adam Larck on 03.09.2010
Silver members can play Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer March 12-15.
Microsoft has announced some of the new deals on LIVE this month, including upcoming Arcade and Games on Demand games and new content.
First off, for Avatars St. Patty's day attire can be bought on March 11, along with clothes from Scrap Metal. The next week, Perfect Dark clothes can be picked up on March 18. The same day, the Alan Wake collection will be available as well.
On March 15, the original Fable will be the Deal of the Week for 800 Microsoft Points. Following it on March 22 will be the add-ons for Fallout 3, available for 400 MP each.
Switching to the Arcade, Scrap Metal can be yours tomorrow, March 10, for 1200 MP. The game features car battles while racing, along with customizable cars to take online against other racers. The following week, March 17, the long awaited Perfect Dark can be picked up for 800 MP. The game is the one you know and love, but remastered for better definition and framerate.
For game add-ons, Forza Motorsport 3 gets a new car pack today for 400 MP. The pack features 10 cars to try out on the tracks across the world. On March 11, the first pack for BioShock 2 will be available, adding 10 new ranks to get, new weapon upgrades, trials and more to multiplayer.
Next Tuesday, March 16, the Awakening expansion pack for Dragon Age: Origins will be out for 3200 MP. New creatures, specializations, spells and talents will be able to be found in this game. Also, throughout the month of March new tracks will come to Lips, including songs by Norah Jones, The Corrs, the Commodores and more.
Japanese gamers will be able to get Guilty Gear 2 Overture today from the Games on Demand service. While no other games were announced, Kameo: Elements of Power, Mass Effect, Perfect Dark Zero and the Viva Pinata series has been discounted in Europe, and Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise has also been discounted in the US.
Microsoft also has a deal for Silver members, as Modern Warfare 2 online multiplayer will be free to play for them from March 12 until March 15.
Rounding out the announcements is something for people needing to renew their Gold member or go Gold. Buying a 12 month subscription to LIVE between March 15-31 will get you an addition two months free.
