Microsoft has revealed a line-up of no less than five titles that will be included in this year’s Xbox LIVE ‘Summer of Arcade’ – the third such annual celebration of ‘Summer’ and ‘Arcade’ that the Xbox team has held.

Games included in the festivities will be Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, Hydro Thunder Hurricane, Limbo, Lara Croft and the Guardian of the Light, and Monday Night Combat.

When the promotion starts this July, each game will release consecutively for a total of five weeks.

You can see all of the games in action in a great gameplay montage video below, as well as check out some official descriptions:

• “Castlevania: Harmony of Despair” (Konami Digital Entertainment).

Dracula takes a bite out of Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Castlevania: Harmony of Despair.” This fast-paced 2-D side scroller takes vampire hunters on a chase to bring Dracula, the Lord of Darkness, to his eternal slumber. Designed by the producer of the legendary “Castlevania” series, Koji Igarashi, “Castlevania: Harmony of Despair” allows friends to play together via online co-op story mode or duke it out to see who the best vampire hunter is in Survival Mode.*

• “Hydro Thunder Hurricane” (Vector Unit, Microsoft Game Studios).

Hydro Thunder Hurricane is the all-new, full-featured sequel to the legendary arcade racer. Featuring rocket-powered speedboats blasting across amazing dynamic water, gorgeous visuals and interactive environments packed with shortcuts and surprises, this is the adrenaline-drenched sequel fans have been waiting for. Dive into intense multiplayer races with up to eight players on Xbox LIVE, up to four players locally, or even mix local and online games.

• “Lara Croft and the Guardian of the Light” (Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix Europe).

Tomb Raider heroine Lara Croft makes her headlining debut in this co-op, multiplayer action and adventure game. “Lara Croft and the Guardian of the Light” combines the hallmarks of the classic “Tomb Raider” franchise including exploration, discovery and puzzle solving with fun and fast-paced combat to create a game that is a great balance of cooperation and competition. Choose your own solutions and explore various paths through the dense jungles of Central

• “Limbo” (Playdead, Microsoft Game Studios).

Uncertain of his sister’s fate, a boy enters “Limbo.” This summer, experience his journey — through a world media are calling hauntingly beautiful and philosophically provocative — in this Independent Games Festival award-winning title.

• “Monday Night Combat” (Microsoft).

Monday Night Combat takes you into the most popular lethal sport of the future. This third person shooter blends intense combat, finishing moves and game show-like challenges to give you an action experience unlike any other. Rather than fighting for honor or duty, “Monday Night Combat” lets you fight for the real American dream — cash, fame and endorsements.