Microsoft today announced its plans for September as far as Games on Demand, Deal of the Week and Avatar clothes go. You'll also notice that Fable 2's first downloadable chapter is coming towards the end of the month, so if you've not played it yet, give it a try. What's the worst that could happen?

The details are as follows:

Take Your Avatar Back to School Shopping…

Hit up the Avatar Marketplace for cool new styles and killer flashbacks. Can’t wait until October 27 to get in the driver’s seat with “Forza Motorsport 3?” Starting September 24th, deck your Avatar out in authentic racing apparel from the game. Have your avatar rock-out in neon and fringe with original styles from the 80’s Modern collection starting September 10th, or prove that you’re a digital tastemaker with the latest from Urban Culture on September 17th. Give your Avatar all-new styles just in time for back-to-school!

Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week Ends Summer with a Value-priced Bang!

September will also bring four new weeks of value with the Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week. Get your hands on some of the best that Xbox LIVE Arcade has to offer, with deep discounts on “Lode Runner,” available September 14th and “Pinball FX,” available September 21st. The month rounds out with the biggest hit singles at the lowest prices, with 50% discounts on the top 10 downloadable songs from “Guitar Hero World Tour.” From new puzzles to Grammy winners, the Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week delivers more for less, exclusively for Xbox LIVE Gold members.

Hit Up Some Old Favorites with Games on Demand

This month, conquer new worlds and familiar territory with a stellar Games on Demand lineup.

September 8: “Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution” (2K Games): Legendary game designer Sid Meier already brought you the greatest strategy game of all time to Xbox 360! Now, through Games on Demand, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution challenges you to lead your chosen nation from the dawn of man to the space age on your quest to rule the world. Go head to head with history's greatest leaders as you wage war, conduct diplomacy, discover new technologies and build the most powerful empire the world has ever known. Available in the U.S, Canada and Germany.

September 15: “FIFA Street 3” (Electronic Arts): FIFA Street 3 brings you the flair, style and attitude of street football (or soccer, depending on your lingo) like never before. Play as your heroes in unique street environments and show what you can do with the ball at your feet! Available in the U.S, Europe and Asia.

September 22: “Shaun White Snowboarding” (Ubisoft): Get ready to experience the ride of your life. Conquer extreme peak conditions, create your own paths in the back country or compete with other riders in the terrain parks. The choice is always yours. Ride in a world where your friends are always around. Do your own runs on mountains populated by other gamers on Xbox LIVE, or join them for a quick session, its guaranteed fun anytime, all the time. Available in the U.S, Mexico, Europe and Asia.

September 29: “Fable II: Game Episodes” (Microsoft Game Studios): For those who have watched from the outside, unsure if they were hero material, a surprise awaits. Fable II: Game Episodes delivers the entire Fable II experience in five consecutive installments, with all the Achievements, challenges, and excitement of the disk-based game. Best of all, we’re bringing you the first episode completely free! Experience childhood and the trials of being a young adult in the world of Albion. After completing the chapter, you have the choice to then purchase the next installment and continue your adventure, fully compatible with both Game Add-ons, “Knothole Island” and “See the Future.” Available worldwide except Japan and Korea.

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