In 2008, Microsoft launched it's first Summer of Arcade. The idea was to give extra promotion to the most deserving of downloadable titles and to offer great content during the otherwise slow Summer months. In preparation for Summer of Arcade 2011, here is a look back at the best games from previous years. 

5. Castle Crashers - 2008

Take a traditional side scrolling beat-em-up, add some RPG elements, a great sense of humor, The Behemoth's classic cartoony art style and four player online co-op and you've got one of the most enjoyable games on the platform. 

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Phil Nachum is relatively new to the world of video game press. He started a personal blog during the Summer of 2010 and moved on to other gaming sites in the Spring of 2011, mostly focusing on reviews and industry trends. Other than playing video games, he also plays drumset and studies Economics at UC Berkeley.