One of the more original multiplayer combat forays to date, STAKE incorporates a blend of hand-to-hand and weapons-based combat. Choose one of eight characters to fight as, each of which is rated for speed, defense, power, and temperament. The game's three modes include Death Match, Team Death Match, and the unique Castle mode, which challenges combatants to race through opponents' castles, lighting as many torches as possible. Users of Xbox Live service can not only get eight players in on the excitement, they can download maps, characters, and even a level editor.