Xbox Live for Windows Phone Easter sale - 7 games are now 99 cents

Microsoft has decided, somewhat surprisingly, to serve as many as 7 Xbox Live for games  Windows Phone, probably as a gift to its users in this with the approach of Easter.

Microsoft has yet to release anything official, we only know that as many as 7 Xbox Live games are on sale for just $0.99 . Probably it is a discount for the Easter holidays, or more difficult, to celebrate the arrival on to American market of the Nokia Lumia 900 .

The following games are currently only $0.99:

• Angry Birds
• Burn the Rope
• De Blob
• Doodle God
• IonBallEX
• Max and the Magic Marker
• Toy Soldiers: Boot Camp

WPCentral who shared the news suggest that this offer should be valid until Sunday, April 8.

Current and upcoming Xbox Live games demoed on Video

Last month, we have communicated the names of the Xbox Live games that were coming on Windows Phone.Now thanks to colleagues from xbox360achievements we can see them in the above video.

Some of these games have already been released, while others can see them in preview and will be released in the coming weeks.

The games in the video are: Carcassonne, Sid Meier's Pirates!, Civilizaton Revolutions, PES 2012, Wordament, Gerbil Physics, Pinball FX 2, Shoot 1UP, geoDefense Swarm DoDonPachi and Maximum.

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iStunt 2 coming to Xbox Live for Windows Phone

Xbox Live comes a new title that, despite the winter is now behind us, leads us to assume the role of a snowboarder struggling with all kinds of stunts on the snow.

The game gives us a 2D vertically scrolling and in a manner similar to Sonic will ask us to collect stars scattered through the various levels so as to increase our score. Also interesting is the pattern of the paths that goes from linearity and there is also facing portals and gravity loops, all controlled by motion sensor in the cell.

iStunt 2 offers altogether 88 levels with various unlockable snowboards and drivers as they continue in the game. We have to wait to buy it on March 28 at $2.99 on WP Marketplace.

PES 2012 is the new Xbox Live game for Windows Phone!

The long-awaited PES 2012 was released in Windows Phone marketplace in the day today, after his predecessor was removed from the marketplace without any prior notice by Microsoft.

As every week, Microsoft released a new game marketplace on Xbox Live Certified. Today is the turn of Pro Evolution Soccer 2012, the famous football game from Konami. 

"The unrivalled and award-winning football simulation is entering a new season on Windows Phone 7! Immerse yourself in unprecedented football atmosphere and the true PES experience with PES 2012.

Features:

- Unrivalled realism: Experience incredible gameplay and focus on tactics, goals and winning trophies while competing against the most advanced team and player AI on the market. Striking animations such as referee cut-scenes or goal celebrations and technical moves (diving header, bicycle kick, and more) will make you feel the beauty of the game.

- Exclusive UEFA Club Competitions: PES 2012 includes many of the best European club teams in the officially licensed UEFA Champions League™ and UEFA Europa League™ modes.

- Online connectivity: Prove your skills and unlock the various Xbox LIVE achievements, compare yourself to your friends, make it to the top of the leaderboards and become the world’s greatest PES player.

- Outstanding Accessibility for Beginners and Experts: The uniquely designed true flow™ control system provides instant access for players of all levels by utilising the accelerometer and AI-supported touch controls. More advanced players are presented with unlimited freedom of play by being able to master classic console-style controls with virtual pad and buttons.

- Stunning graphics: Detailed stadiums, pitches and weather effects provide the perfect visual environment for exciting matches

PES 2012 – the unrivalled football experience on Windows Phone 7!

PES 2012 is downloadable from the WP Marketplace at a price of $4.99. As any Xbox Live game, this one has a free trial and purchase the game you can unlock the goals is to get Xbox Live Game Score fees.

Microsoft patents virtual gaming glasses and helmet for Windows Phone and Xbox

It seems that plans for the future of Microsoft's gaming industry covering a mix of past and future and they can be discovered by a patent registered in Q3 2010 and published March 15, 2012.

These are two ideas that could be used for Windows Phone and Xbox 360 (or the next generation of Xbox) which take 3D glasses and a helmet for virtual reality.

Simulated by a virtual screen display mounted on helmet / glasses that allows the peripheral vision to sense its surroundings and at the same time creates a stereoscopic image using the laser. Yet it is unclear the precise working and future applications, as well as we do not know if the system is indeed transformed into an accessory for gaming soon.

Sure, it would be a good idea, especially if associated with Kinect to bring the player deeper and deeper into the virtual worlds of various titles. 

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Two New Xbox Live Games announced for Windows Phone

Today Microsoft announced a few games that will be coming out for Windows Phone sometime in the near future. Most of them we knew from the previous announcement:

• Carcassonne
• geoDefense Swarm
• Pinball FX2
• Shoot 1UP
• Wordament

However on the list appeared two more games that we were not aware that will come in to Windows Phone as Xbox live game. We are pleased to see Sid Meier's Civilization and Pirates coming to Windows Phone as Xbox Live games especially for the lovers of the strategy genre game.

Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution

Based on the classic PC strategy game, you lead one of 16 civilizations to technological, economic, cultural, or military domination. Play on a randomly generated map or use the Scenario Creator to create your own challenge. Designed for newcomers and seasoned Civ veterans alike. Microsoft Studios

Sid Meier’s Pirates!

Featuring 267 full-customizable ships, Pirates! is a high-seas strategy game that challenges players to hunt for hidden treasure, undertake daring missions, and battle enemy vessels. 2K Games

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