
TeamXbox writes: "We've seen Xbox Live Arcade do a lot of things. We've seen it make classic games relevant again with new and improved graphics. We've seen it faithfully re-create classic games to show the younger generation why they were relevant in the first place. We've seen it bring new and exciting games to us without having to go to the local mall and buy them in a plastic case. What we haven't seen it do enough is make games that work in concert with full retail releases to make them better. Fable II Pub Games aside, not enough XBLA games are designed to not only be fun on their own, but link up to a bigger game to enhance the experience of both."

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"Gamers who are into sports games will need to check out the Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week this week to get their sports fix. Microsoft is offering discounts to four Xbox LIVE Arcade games, two game add-ons, and one avatar item."

In addition to the monumental success of NBA 2K10, the development team at Visual Concepts will receive an added boost this upcoming season by welcoming back longtime NBA 2K gameplay producer, Mike Wang. Bringing a wealth of knowledge from his deep experience in successful basketball titles, Wang will join an already impressive group of developers working on the next iteration of the franchise.

GFB writes: "2K Sports today announced that NBA 2K10 cover athlete, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, and NBA 2K10: Draft Combine spokesman, Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, will both appear at the NBA All-Star Jam Session on Saturday, February 13th at the NBA 2K10 All-Star Challenge presented by Nike Basketball."