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by Mike Bantick   
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
A bunch of Microsoft announcements today including Assault Heroes and DOOM coming to XBLA.

Continuing the steady stream of excellent content for the Xbox 360, Microsoft today let fly the following release of information for you to grab online.

From the release;

XBLA gives your brain a boost
 
Experience the first mind exercise game for Xbox LIVE Arcade with Gameloft’s “Brain Challenge”, an entertaining brain training program that helps players develop stress-management skills through a wide variety of games. A personal coach helps players develop their abilities in five areas of cognitive function, including logic, math, memory, visual thinking and concentration, in a fun and easy way.

“Brain Challenge” has something for everyone including Daily Test Mode, where players undergo a series of brain exercises and Stress Mode, which tests player’s abilities to stay calm under stress. For those looking for a relaxing experience, Creative Mode allows players to relax and explore their imagination and Child Test lets players play & share their exercises with younger people. For competitive players, the game features multiplayer support for up to four players offline and online, as well as detailed stats and graphs where they can track their overall performance and progression.

“Brain Challenge” is available now on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points.
 
Forza 2 gets 13 extra sets of wheels
 
This week sees the release of a new downloadable content pack for “Forza Motorsport 2” that adds 13 new and customisable rides to the game’s already robust 340+ car roster. Available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 Microsoft points, the March Car Pack’s 13 vehicles include an Xbox 360-themed Peugeot 207 Super 2000, the brand new Audi S5 and 2008 BMW M3, and kings among super cars, the Lamborghini LP640 and the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. Additional cars from renowned makers like Porsche, Maserati, and Mitsubishi round out the list.

With more ways to personalise your rides and customise for optimal performance than any racing game on the market, and now with even more amazing cars to own as your own, “Forza Motorsport 2” has established itself as the racing title for anyone who loves cars.


 
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