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Xbox Live update: Avatars go hip hop and Lode Runner arrives

News by Stephany Nunneley-Jackson News Editor

Published on April 22, 2009

This week's Xbox Live update brings hip hop styling to player avatars.

Men can choose denim shorts, jeans with print, a striped visor beanie, a diamond stud earring, and square stone rings.
Women can pick out an oversized jacket with chains, short shorts, a sports vest and diamond stud earrings.

All the clothes are free, and will remain available for the foreseeable future.

The action-adventure title Lode Runner is also available for 800 MS Points ($10.00). It features 2D action, 3D graphics, "lodes of modes", 220 levels, multiplayer options, puzzles, and a level editor all weighing in at 512MB.

Hit the link for more details.