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XBLA's Summer of Arcade lineup dated and priced

Flashback and Charlie Murder are only 800 MSP.

Microsoft has announced the official release dates and prices for its XBLA Summer of Arcade line-up, which kicks off on 7th August with non-violent adventure Brothers: a Tale of two Sons.

While the debut Summer of Arcade title will retail for 1200 MSP, the following week's bloody co-op brawler Charlie Murder will only be 800 MSP upon its 14th August release.

After that the Flashback HD remake will launch on 21st August, also for 800 Points.

Finally, the promotion will conclude on 28th August with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, which will be 1200 MSP.

Additionally, those who purchase any two of these titles will be rewarded with the complementary Souls Pack for Ascend: Hand of Kulf.

Check out the four Summer of Arcade games in the E3 announcement trailer below.

Cover image for YouTube videoSummer of Arcade 2013