Xbox Live Update for the week of March 14 through March 20, 2010

A wave of nostalgia washes over us in this week’s update as the big release is the Xbox Live update of classic Nintendo 64 shooter Perfect Dark.

This game was another FPS smash by Rare and is often called the spiritual successor to the groundbreaking GoldenEye 007. The Xbox Live version will sport vastly improved visuals because if there was one glaring complaint about the original, it was the choppy frame rate. And now you have XBLA multiplayer support, achievement and avatar awards. This is all available for 800 Microsoft Points, a surprisingly low price considering how anticipated this one is.

This could be the crown jewel of the Xbox Live Block Party. Controls for this new version are tailored toward fans of current shooters. You have the option to play in “Classic Style,” “Spartan” for Halo fans and “Duty Calls” for those who love Call of Duty.

The Deal of the Week keeps that “old school” vibe going as Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne and Fable are all 800 MP each through March 22, 2010.

Yes, by all means enjoy your new games but don’t forget your roots.

In community events this week, those ambassadors of butt-kicking the Frag Dolls will play Battlefield:Bad Company 2 on March 19 from 6-8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.Whether your tastes lean toward shooters, RPG or just carjackin’ unsuspecting citizens of San Andreas, the Xbox Live Marketplace has a full week on hand for you.

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