TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-Shelled is less than a week away from hitting the Xbox Live Arcade but already Microsoft has felt the need to cut its price.

Previously priced at 1200 Microsoft Points, TMNT: Turtles in Time will not hit the Xbox Live Arcade on August 5th for just 800 Microsoft points.

Now I wonder, will this effect the 800 Microsoft Point promotion that you’ll get if you purchase all of the Summer of Arcade titles?

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Earlier this month we let you know that Xbox Live was gearing up to release a series of Xbox Live Arcade titles in a campaigned called the Xbox Live Summer of Arcade.

Well, it seems that these game’s haven’t been selling too well as Micrsoft has recently notified us of a new promotion. Apparantly, if you purchase all 5 games at $70 or 5600 Microsoft Points, Microsoft will thank you by giving you back 800 Micrsooft Points, or $10.

If you haven’t been paying attention, this list of games includes, ‘Splosion Man, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-shelled, Trials HD and Shadow Complex.

Despite announcing a seemingly finalized lineup for the Xbox Live Summer of Arcade, Major Nelson has once again updated his blog, this time notifying us of a change.

Apparantly, instead of TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-shelled launching on July 22nd, ‘Splosion Man will instead take that spot with TMNT launching on August 5th.

Below the updated list:

July 22: ‘Splosion Man 800 Microsoft Points

July 29: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 1200 Microsoft Points

August 5: TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-shelled 1200 Microsoft Points

August 12: Trials HD 1200 Microsoft Points

August 19: Shadow Complex 1200 Microsoft

So, those looking to get their hands on ‘Splosion Man will be able to do so earlier than previously thought.

It seems that Major Nelson has recently updated his blog to notify gamers that there is a whole slew of content on its way to the Xbox Live Arcade this summer. Most of these games we already knew about but this gives us a clear release window and price point for each title:

July 22: TMNT: Turtles in Time Re-shelled 1200 Microsoft Points

July 29: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 1200 Microsoft Points

August 5: ‘Splosion Man 800 Microsoft Points

August 12: Trials HD 1200 Microsoft Points

August 19: Shadow Complex 1200 Microsoft Points

Considering I’m a huge fan of the fighting genre, the only game I will be picking up this summer (off of the XBLA, at least) will be Marvel vs. Capcom 2. What about you guys?

Read (Major Nelson) via (Joystiq)

Wow, the gaming industry must have gotten together and released all of their trailers at once today. But seriously, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game, entitled TMNT: Smash Up, looks like it kicks ass.

This trailer pretty much marks the games debut but, according to the trailer, will be hitting store shelves this Fall. I wonder if when you get a good hit, it really says BAASH! Hey, without that it might be a deal breaker for some.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention it’s deing developed by Game Arts, the “dudes that brought you Super Smash Bros. Brawl“.

Though they began their relatively young lives as characters in a slightly more gritty, adult-focused graphic novel series the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were quickly adapted for children to great success. The original animated series ran for ten years and spawned a whole host of toys, comic books, films and other products. Ubisoft announced today that to coincide with the twenty fifth anniversary of the series they’re releasing a new TMNT game.
It’s being developed by GameArts who worked on the much-acclaimed Smash Bros. Brawl. The press release claims the game will be the first TMNT game to not be tied into a movie, comic book or TV show (despite the fact that anything about the foursome is, since they originated in a comic book). It’s going to be a four-player action title for the Wii. Some screenshots have also been released and they suggest the title might be TMNT: Smash Up. The game is set to launch in autumn of this year.

Popular 80s cartoon will get another video game to its lineage, as GoNintendo, going by a secondhand report, reveals that a new four-player Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fighting game is in development for the Wii for release next year.

The site cites Nintendo Power, reporting that the game is being developed by Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Team Ninja veterans. Further information includes the game being a 2.5D fighter, published by Ubisoft and aimed for release in September 2009.

The game will apparently feature story, battle and tournament modes, as well as online multiplayer. It is yet to be officially confirmed.