Mortal Kombat is a popular fighting video game franchise that has been around since 1992. After a long hiatus, Mortal Kombat returns to consoles with its trademark gruesome fatalities. The game features characters from the original trilogy, as well as some new ones, and allows for intense one-on-one battles between players. It also brings back classic Fatalities and Stage Fatalities in all their gory glory, allowing players to finish off opponents in gruesome fashion. In addition, there are numerous other modes of play available such as an extensive story mode and online multiplayer battles. With its return to consoles after a long absence, Mortal Kombat promises hours of thrilling action for fans of the series.

Xevious, released in 1982 by Namco, is an iconic vertical scrolling shooter now available on Xbox Live Arcade. Players control the Solvalou ship and destroy Xevious forces with blasters against air-based enemies and bombs against ground-based targets. Destroying the Andor Genesis mothership earns bonus points. The game revolutionized shooting games when it was released due to its unique enemies, variety of scrolling environments, great background music, and many hidden gameplay features. Now players can enjoy this classic arcade experience in single player high definition old-school action on Xbox Live Arcade.