Microsoft announced today that several popular titles were being added to their Platinum Hits collection. GTA, Left 4 Dead, and Streetfighter are just the beginning of the list. On top of the new titles, Microsoft announced that retailers have extended their “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” promotion for Platinum Hits.

For more information, see the full press release after the break.

Retailers extend ‘Buy 2 – Get 1 Free’ promotion thru October 31^st as Grand Theft Auto, Streetfighter and Left 4 Dead join the latest inductees in the Platinum Hits Collection.

Microsoft today announced the latest titles that have earned their place in the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits collection, including “Grand Theft Auto IV” (Rockstar Games); “Streetfighter IV” (Capcom); “Left 4 Dead” (Valve); “Saint’s Row 2” (THQ); and “Star Wars – The Force Unleashed” (LucasArts). Continuing on under the banner “Greatness is Earned,” Xbox has selected the top-rated and best-selling games to receive the Xbox Platinum Hits label and will make them available in stores at prices starting as low as $19.99. 

With over 60 titles, the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits Collection delivers classic must-have games at a great value under one elite umbrella.

The new titles added to the collection are as follows:

· Grand Theft Auto IV: A powerful modern-day crime epic set in the most detailed sandbox environment ever created. Explore Liberty City as Niko Bellic, an Eastern European immigrant with a war-torn past in search of the American Dream. The dream quickly turns into a nightmare as he struggles to cope with his cousin’s mounting debt and the seedy underworld of Liberty City. 

· Streetfighter IV: Brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter II and infusing them with Capcom’s latest advancements in next generation technology to create a truly extraordinary experience.

· Left 4 Dead: Set in a modern day survival-horror universe, the co-operative gameplay of Left 4 Dead™ casts four "Survivors" in an epic struggle against hordes of swarming zombies and terrifying "Boss Infected" mutants.

· Saints Row 2: Five years have passed since your former Saints crew betrayed you.  Rebuild your empire using an arsenal of rocket launchers, stun guns and satchel charges, and transform your crib, crew and ride with total character customization.  Seek revenge against rivals to reestablish yourself as the rightful king of Stilwater.

· Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: The saga continues in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, casting players as Darth Vader’s "Secret Apprentice" and unveiling new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. Set in the era between Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, players must assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi, and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

In celebration of these latest additions to the Platinum Hits Collection line-up, retailers are offering a “Buy 2 –Get 1 Free” promotion for Xbox Platinum Hits Collection titles, including the latest additions, through October 2009. More information regarding this promotion is available at your local retail store.

(Gamerscore Blog)

Not a whole lot going on around retailers this week. Over at Toys-R-Us you can pick up Platinum Hits titles Buy One Get One 50% off.

Best Buy is running an in store only $20 or $10 off coupon on select games.  Click here to print off your coupon.

Microsoft today announced that eight new titles have earned their place in the Xbox 360 Platinum Hits collection, including “Gears of War,” “Forza Motorsport 2” and “Mass Effect.” Launching with a new box design and under the banner “Greatness is Earned,” Xbox has selected the top-rated and best-selling games to receive the Xbox Platinum Hits label and will make them available in stores at prices starting as low as $19.99.

The Platinum Hits collection, which is now comprised of over 45 different titles, represents sales of over 120 million units, bringing the classic must-have games under one elite umbrella and available at a great value.

The full list of the latest titles is made up of the following games:

· “Gears of War” (Epic Games) – Named “Game of the Year” by over 30 media outlets, “Gears of War” is the definitive third-person shooter and one of the most popular Xbox 360® games in history. “Gears of War: Platinum Hits” comes complete with every map pack, game mode and Achievement ever released on Xbox LIVE.

· “Forza Motorsport 2” (MGS) – “Forza Motorsport 2” is the sequel to Turn 10’s award-winning, fully-customizable racing simulator “Forza Motorsport,” exclusively for Xbox 360. Buckle up for authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, and photo-realistic graphics, as well as licensed turning and customization options.

· “Mass Effect” (Bioware) – “Mass Effect” is a sci-fi action RPG heralded by the New York Times heralded as “a landmark of interactive storytelling.” “Mass Effect: Platinum Hits” includes a second disc packed with extras including the “Bring Down the Sky” bonus mission.

· “Viva Piñata” (Rare) – Welcome to Piñata Island, the vibrant setting of “Viva Piñata,” where wild-roaming, living piñata animals inhabit a growing, changing garden world. Take control of this environment and the piñatas within it, influencing its contents to create your very own paradise.

· “ARMY OF TWO” (EA) – ARMY OF TWO gameplay focuses on two-man missions, two-man strategies, two-man tactics and a two-man advantage to bring a new and groundbreaking gaming experience to players worldwide, online and offline. Co-op is no longer a mode, it’s the game.

· “Battlefield Bad Company” (EA) – Battlefield: Bad Company delivers a deep single-player campaign loaded with dark humor, intense combat and deafening destruction. Players will tackle harsh terrain and fierce enemies with their squad of renegade soldiers as they search for an elusive treasure using dozens of vehicles, weapons and deadly toys all at their disposal for explosive experimentation. Gamers can also jump online for some intense multiplayer action in the Gold Rush or Conquest multiplayer mode.

· “Burnout Paradise” (Criterion)– Winner of over 55 awards worldwide, Burnout Paradise was critically acclaimed as the driving game of 2008. The game delivers an open-world environment built for intense speed, excitement and exploration and sets a new standard in the seamless transition from single-player offline to social online gameplay.

· “EA Sports Fight Night Round 3” (EA Sports) – The undisputed champion of boxing video games delivers another hit with “EA Sports Fight Night Round 3.” Feel what it’s like to hit-or be hit by – great champions such as Muhammad Ali and Oscar De La Hoya with totally immersive environments that showcase the impact of the most devastating punches. ]]> http://www.xbox360digest.com/2009/05/13/xbox-announces-new-platinum-hits/feed/ 0