The Best of Xbox Live Arcade

Coming Soon

Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting

Capcom's world-shattering fighter will be hitting Xbox Live Arcade like a Dragon Punch to the breadbasket. It's no pared-down version, either. You can play Arcade mode as any of a dozen characters, each with their own ending. Online, the innovative Quarter Match lets you plunk down virtual coinage to get in line for a match -- all the while watching others duke it out and talk smack with your headset. Coming out before too long (though no official release date has been given), this may be the baddest, most popular Live Arcade title yet.

Hoopworld

If you thought NBA Street had some crazy hoops action, you haven't seen anything yet. Hoopworld has eight unique ballers -- from a vampire girl to an Australian gator-rustler -- playing on equally wild courts. Showboating is just as important as scoring, and power-ups will crank the craziness meter up to 11. Hoopworld is looking like a cross between NBA Street, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros.

Feeding Frenzy

Darwin would've loved this game. Start as a small fish in a big pond, growing by eating anything smaller than you. With jellyfish, oysters, sharks, and killer whales, the menu will always be diverse. You might even learn something, as the game spouts off fishy facts while you play. Feeding Frenzy will be available on Xbox Live Arcade later this month.

Texas Hold 'Em Poker

The fastest growing sport has spawned a bunch of games, and Microsoft is making it easier than ever for you to go all-in on your favorite console. Info is slim at the moment, but expect plenty of intuitive online play and the ability to bluff a big game through the headset. Have a good ol' poker night without putting on your pants or having to worry about losing your shirt!