Ken McKown writes: I always look forward to the Xbox Live promotions. We usually get to see some truly remarkable games that may not have gotten as much attention throughout their development. XBLA Next is definitely ripe with big names such as Fable, Trials and Minecraft, but the lonely newcomer, Bloodforge, is clawing its way into your heart one bloody stump at a time. So, the big question is, “Can it stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the bigger names and, perhaps, carve out a niche of its own?” The answer is a resounding, “maybe.” 6.5/10