The fifth in the series of Xbox LIVE deals features Hydro Thunder Hurricane. Today's 'Countdown to 2011' deal has the XBLA download's price slashed down from 1200 Microsoft Points ($15) to 400 Microsoft Points ($5). This 67% price cut is only for today, so you better come up with some Microsoft Points if you're planning to jump on this deal.

Also, on sale today is the Minotaur pet for your Xbox 360 avatar. The pet is now 50% off and sitting pretty at 120 Microsoft Points ($1.50).