Console Monster writes: "It's Wednesday and this year currently looks poor for the Xbox Live Arcade with no title release today. Fortunately, new Castle Crashers content releases today along with the following for Wednesday 14th January 2009:

Castle Crashers - King Pack
Price: 160 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions
Description: Add to your arsenal of good with 2 new playable characters plus additional weapons and animal orbs. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/Live/accounts.
Size: 108 KB

Rock Band: Lenny Kravitz Pack 01
Price: 550 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions
Description: Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Lenny Kravitz Pack 01. This pack includes "Let Love Rule," "Are You Gonna Go My Way," "Freedom Train," and "Mr. Cab Driver" by Lenny Kravitz. PLEASE NOTE: Rock Band game disc is required to play song game tracks. This song game track pack includes four song game tracks at a discounted rate over individual purchases. Many Rock Band songs are available as both a multipack and as a single game track. These songs are exactly the same (unless expressly noted as a special version or remix). Be aware that it is possible to download the same song twice so please carefully consider your purchases. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
Size: 117 MB..."
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Reports are coming in from various sites, that the new Fable2 DLC: Knothole Isle, contains the assault rifle from the Halo series. Appropriately titled "Hals Rifle", it is designed to go with the limited editions Master Chief outfit. The gun can be found at "The Box of Secrets" store, you trade expierience extract for the weapon.
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VG247: Microsoft has told videogaming247 that the "Free" Knothole Island the site linked to earlier is simply allow players who can't be bothered buy it, the chance to play co-op with their mates.
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Although Fable II DLC Knothole Island isn't on the Xbox Live Marketplace yet, it is, however, on Xbox.com for what appears to be no money what so ever.
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After being delayed from its December 2008 release, the Fable II Knothole Island DLC has finally been released. The premium DLC will set you back 800 Microsoft Points, but includes new adventures, new creatures and rare weapons.
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Lionhead has released a title update for Fable II fixing numerous bugs that were reported on the sites forums.
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Kotaku: Lionhead's announced that a patch finally fixing a slew of bugs - including the infamous unresponsive abbott in Monk's Quest - has gone live today. And good news! No one will assassinate your child anymore!
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Fable 2 Downloadable Content, as well as news on Gears of War 2 and Halo Wars.
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Console Monster writes: "The first demo of 2009 has skated onto the Xbox Live Marketplace today, weighing in at 2 GB. There's also content for Tom Clancy's EndWar and Guitar Hero: World Tour as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the team behind Fable 2 ahead of the new download content released later this month. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace Update for Thursday 8th January 2009:

Skate 2 Demo
Price: Free (Exclusive Gold Offer)
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions
Size: 2 GB
Description: Download the demo and hone your skills before Skate 2 hits stores as you rip around Slappy's, move objects to create spots, and take on new set of challenges. Also compete against up to 4 of your friends in an all out break your bones Hall of Meat challenge. Skate 2 will be in stores worldwide on January 23.

Tom Clancy's EndWar: Faction Elite Pack
Price: 300 Microsoft Points
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions
Size: 108 KB
Description: Unlock the 3 most elite battalions and some of the most advanced unit upgrades of Tom Clancy's EndWar. Exclusive battalions include the legendary JSF 15th Special Operations, Spetsnaz Alpha Brigade, and Enforcer Corps Battlegroup 1. This download also grants immediate access to 6 exclusive unit upgrades (2 per faction). There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts..."
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Lionhead Studios confirmed today that the upcoming DLC named Knothole Island will be released for Fable II on the Xbox Live Marketplace on January 13th.
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