Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is now available for download from the Xbox Live Marketplace. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is available in the all Xbox Live regions (except Asia, India or New Zealand) and costs 1200 points.

The legendary Sam “Serious” Stone returns to battle the relentless hordes of Mental’s army in glorious high definition on Xbox LIVE Arcade in Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter. Based on the original indie arcade shooter sensation Serious Sam: The First Encounter, Serious Sam HD features stunningly redesigned visuals, over-the-top action, and intense online co-op for up to four players.

The North American International Auto Show kicks off this week, as car manufacturers, professional drivers, and fans from around the world flock to Detroit, Michigan to see what’s revving up in the automotive industry this year and beyond. To mark one of the biggest auto shows in the world, Turn 10 and AutoWeek are partnering to bring some of the year’s best cars to life in “Forza Motorsport 3” with the “AutoWeek Car Show Pack.”

Available starting today for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, the new downloadable car pack raises the curtain on some of the most exciting new cars for 2010, and adds several elite 2009 racers to the ever-growing “Forza Motorsport 3” car roster, including the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 and 2010 Aston Martin One-77.

Coveted by car enthusiasts for years, the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport was first conceived in 1963 by legendary Chevrolet engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov. The 2010 model brings classic style and track-proven performance to the table with an updated 6.2-liter LS3-based V8 engine rated at 430 horsepower, wide-body styling, and an updated suspension setup. The 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 is a must-have in any “Forza” fan’s garage. Featuring a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that pumps out 540 horsepower, the Shelby GT500 runs on an updated chassis with new suspension and aerodynamic improvements. Additionally, the 2010 Aston Martin One-77 combines modern technology and design with supreme craftsmanship for the ultimate expression of Aston Martin exclusivity. The 7.3-liter V12 pushes the car to well above 200 MPH, which may make it the fastest car in your “Forza Motorsport 3” stable.

Now available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace, the “AutoWeek Car Show Pack” gives fans 10 great reasons to continue racing, drifting, tuning, and painting in the new year:

• 2009 Audi RS 6
• 2010 Ford Shelby GT500
• 2009 Lotus 2-Eleven
• 2010 Aston Martin One-77
• 2010 Porsche Boxster S
• 2009 Audi R8 LMS Show Car
• 2010 Pagani Zonda R
• 2010 Saleen S5S Raptor
• 2010 BMW Motorsport M6 Coupe
• 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

For fans who like to try before they buy, Turn 10 is offering the 2009 Lotus 2-Eleven as this month’s free car download, so strap in and take the “AutoWeek Car Show Pack” for a test spin!

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To help with our forward planning Microsoft has released its upcoming Xbox LIVE Marketplace release schedule for the next few weeks.

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week

• January 18th: Mass Effect’s Bring Down the Sky and Pinnacle Station, 240 Microsoft Points each.
• January 18th: Hasbro Family Game Night: Battleship, 400 Microsoft Points.
• January 25th: Portal: Still Alive, 800 Microsoft Points.

Xbox LIVE Games on Demand

• January 12th: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
• January 26th: Dead Rising

Xbox LIVE Arcade

• January 13th: Serious Sam: The First Encounter HD, 1200 Microsoft Points
• January 20th: Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment, 1200 Microsoft Points
• January 20th: Death by Cube, 800 Microsoft Points

Xbox Avatars Marketplace

• January 14th: Burton gear and Darksiders outfits.
• January 21st: International attire , MX vs. ATV, and University style outfits

Adidas Style Essentials Collection clothing are now available for download for your avatar on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Variuos items and clothing are available from 80 points to 160 points and is available in all Xbox Live regions.

• AdidasAdi Tee Trefoil
• B-Boy Pose Tee
• Beach Comber Short
• Beach Comber SS Tee
• Beach Comber Track Top
• Bow Tee
• D – HF Stripes
• El Segundo Shoe
• Firebird Jacket & Trefoil Bag
• Firebird Track Jacket
• Game Mid
• Graphic Trefoil Hoodie
• Logo Tank
• NIZZA HI LJACK
• OT-MA
• Reliance Windbreaker
• Renewal Leather Shoe
• Sailing Light
• Samba
• SE Daily Shoe
• Sleek Logo Tee
• Sleek Supergirl
• Street AOP Firebird
• Street Jersey Dress
• Street Tank
• Supergirl Trackpant
• Superstar
• Surf Seeker Board Short
• Surf Seeker Pant
• Surf Seeker Wind Breaker
• T6-Night Leather Shoe
• Terrace Court Shoe
• Tref Trucker
• Tribute Tri-Color Cargo Short
• Tribute Tri-Color Pant
• Tribute Tri-Color SS Polo
• Tribute Tri-Color SS Tee

The top Xbox Live games of 2009, based on Xbox Live connectivity.

Xbox 360 Top Live Games

1. Halo 3
2. Call of Duty 4
3. Modern Warfare 2
4. Call of Duty: WaW
5. Gears of War 2
6. GTA IV
7. Left 4 Dead
8. Halo 3: ODST
9. FABLE II Episode 1
10. Resident Evil 5
11. Halo Wars – Demo
12. RESIDENT EVIL 5
13. Fallout 3
14. UFC 2009 Undisputed Demo
15. Left 4 Dead 2 Demo
16. Gears of War
17. 1 vs 100
18. Guitar Hero World Tour
19. Guitar Hero III
20. FIFA 09

Top Xbox Live Arcade Titles (Full Versions)

1. Battlefield 1943
2. Castle Crashers
3. Trials HD
4. Hasbro Family Game Night
5. Shadow Complex
6. Marvel vs. Capcom 2
7. Magic: The Gathering
8. UNO
9. Worms
10. Peggle
11. Worms 2: Armageddon
12. Turtles in Time Re-Shelled
13. ‘Splosion Man
14. A Kingdom for Keflings
15. 3 on 3 NHL Arcade
16. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
17. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 Classic Arcade
18. Marble Blast Ultra
19. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
20. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

Original Xbox Top Live Games

1. Halo 2
2. Star Wars: Battlfrnt 2
3. Fable
4. Counter-Strike
5. Conker: Live Reloaded
6. Doom 3
7. Splinter Cell Chaos
8. SW: KOTOR
9. Star Wars: Battlefront
10. SW: Republic Commando
11. Burnout 3
12. Fable: Lost Chapters
13. Call of Duty 2
14. Call of Duty 3
15. Call of Duty Finest
16. MechAssault 2
17. Crimson Skies
18. Guilty Gear XX #Reload
19. Rainbow Six 3
20. Gauntlet Seven Sorrows

Top Community Titles (Full Versions)

1. I MAED A GAM3 W1TH Z0MB1ES!!!1
2. Avatar Drop
3. RC-AirSim
4. Headshot
5. Miner Dig Deep
6. Rumble Massage
7. Who Did I Date Last Night
8. Kodu Game Lab
9. Avatar Golf
10. Aquarium HD
11. myFishtank
12. Head Shot 2
13. DrumKit
14. A Perfect Massage
15. The Impossible Game
16. Inside Lacrosse’s CL2010
17. ZP2K9
18. ezmuze+ Hamst3r edition
19. The Drinking Game
20. Physics Sandbox

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Bayonetta is a cinematic, stylized action game from the creative mind of renowned game developer Hideki Kamiya (creator of the Devil May Cry series), featuring a stylish and sexy heroine poised to become the next video game icon. In this epic battle, Bayonetta faces off against countless angelic enemies ranging in size from small minions to gigantic behemoths bringing to life a game of one hundred percent pure action.

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Grip tight and hang on to your ride as you take total control of both rider and bike in MX vs ATV Reflex. Dual controls let you tear it up to pull off the sickest tricks that push the limits of freestyle. Fight for traction and dig up the track to leave your mark.

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