Xbox live arcade games have become some of my favorites to play during the last two years. The risks they are willing to take in both styling and gameplay is what sets them apart from the mainstream titles. Plus, their short, action packed, and creative levels make for a level of replayablity that is unmatched. Here are some of the highlights from this years offerings.

Microsoft once again took pole position at this years E3, showcasing in-depth portions of some key announcements that were previewed at last year's event. The Kinect was once again the highlighted piece of hardware, with voice integration from titles like, Madden 13, Fifa 13, Splinter Cell: Black List, as well as Bing Voice activated search for entertainment.