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Xbox Live Arcade House Party schedule confirmed

I Am Alive, Alan Wake's American Nightmare release dates.

Microsoft has revealed the release schedule for its impending Xbox Live Arcade House Party season.

First up on 15th February is EA's top-down puzzle adventure Warp, priced at 800 Points.

That's followed on 22nd February by survival horror spin-off Alan Wake's American Nightmare, priced at 1200 Points.

Then THQ arena FPS Nexuiz arrives on 29th February, priced at 800 Points.

Finally, Ubisoft's long-delayed survival adventure I Am Alive belatedly sees the light of day on 7th March, priced at 1200 Points.

As an incentive to pick up the lot, Microsoft will hand over 800 free points if you shell out for all four.