Microsoft's Xbox Live Block Party Details

Major Nelson has released the details regarding Microsoft's Xbox Live Block Party that was announced during the X10 event.

The Xbox Live Block Party is set to kick off on March 3rd with the release of Toy Soliders on the XBLA for 1200 MS points.  The next downloadable XBLA game, Scrap Metal will be available on March 10 for 1200 MS points.  Perfect Dark will release on the XBLA on March 17 for 800 MS points and finally the Game Room will be available for free to download on March 24.  The cost to download classic arcades titles for the Game Room ranges from 240 - 400 MS points.  Keep in mind that even if you own some of those classic titles on the XBLA, you will have to pay again to play them in the Game Room.

If you purchase everything mentioned above, Microsoft will credit your account with 400 MS points.  If you are a gold member, you will also receive a one month gold subscription.

During the Block Party, Silvers are also catching a break.

"And from Noon ET Friday, March 26, – Noon ET Monday, March 29 Block Party is making it easy for you to play together with an Xbox LIVE Multiplayer Unlock weekend! For this weekend only, we’re unlocking the online multiplayer features of all Block Party titles for Xbox LIVE Silver Members to play for free (games sold separately)." - Major Nelson