Yet another three game are being released this week for Xbox Live Arcade - so much for a drought! This week brings Rocketbowl, Samurai Shodown II and Shotest Shogi to the platform, as well as an expansion pack to both N+ and Buku Sudoku.

If you’re ready for a fresh twist on a classic sport, then you’re ready for “RocketBowl”! This fun, retro-futuristic game features ten out-of-this-world courses and rocket-powered bowling balls. These super-charged bowling balls can boost, jump and turn to help you knock down the pins and earn extra points with wild shots. Compete in tournaments, challenge your friends in multiplayer, test your skills in mini-games and more!

Every player has the opportunity to upgrade their equipment by using cash earned by winning matches and mini-games. You can choose from more than 15 unique bowling balls, including Strawbally, 8-ball, the Jupiter 5000 and the Kalamazoo Special!

Rocketbowl will be available worldwide and will cost 800 Microsoft Points.

Check out the official Xbox.com splash page here

Check out new screenshots of Rocketbowl here

Check out the official NeoGAF forum topic here

Choose from 16 glorious samurai warriors and prepare for an epic battle in an infamous 2D sword-fighting game. But be careful not to make the wrong move; in this game every move is crucial to the outcome of the challenge.

Players also have the opportunity to battle samurais from all over the world to become lord of the sword!

Samurai Shodown II will be available worldwide and will cost 800 Microsoft Points.

Click here for the Xbox.com splash page

Click here for screenshots of Samurai Shodown II

Click here for the official NeoGAF forum topic

“Shotest Shogi” is a new spin on the classic chess board game. Already a hit in Japan, this sensational game is now coming to you on Xbox LIVE Arcade! “Shotest Shogi” is filled with world-class AI, challenging opponents, online multiplayer capabilities, incredible 3D graphics and superb tutorials. Try your luck against the provided computer opponents or challenge a friend on Xbox LIVE.

Never played Shogi? No worries. Newcomers can learn the basics and the finer points in the “Shotest Shogi’s” interactive tutorial. The advanced teaching system gives animated lessons and tests.

Shotest Shogi will be available worldwide (though right now it's available in Japan) and will cost 800 Microsoft Points.

Click here for the Xbox.com splash page

Click here for screenshots of Shotest Shogi

Click here for the official NeoGAF forum topic

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to extend your “Buku Sudoku” experience on Xbox LIVE Arcade. The new puzzle pack comes with 1200 new Sudoku puzzles and will be available for 200 Microsoft Points the Wednesday, which means you can solve six new puzzles for one Microsoft Point!

The N+ Levelpack boasts 150 Harder Single Player levels, 50 Multiplayer Races and 25 Multiplayer Survival maps you can really sink your teeth into. Enjoy a challenge? This one’s for you! Get your hands on it this Wednesday on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 200 Microsoft Points.