The Forecasting and Analyzing Digital Entertainment (FADE) has reported that the Xbox Live Arcade grew by 41% in March when compared to March 2009. FADE believes that the Xbox Live Arcade has grown 5% overall in 2010, thanks to weaker than expected showings in January and February.

Gaming revenue in March 2010 topped $10 million for the first time, hitting an estimated $10.6 million. March 2009’s estimated sales were $7.5 million, and February 2010’s were $6.8 million. It is thought that the Xbox Live ‘Block Party’ promotion was a contributor to the increased sales.

Here’s the FADE XBLA Top 10 Estimated for March 2010 by Revenue:

• Toy Soldiers by Signal Games – 209,000 units ($15.00 USD)
• Perfect Dark by 4J Games – 161,000 units ($10.00 USD)
• Trials HD by RedLynx, LTD – 53,000 units ($15.00 USD)
• Battlefield 1943 by EA Dice – 37,000 units ($15.00 USD)
• Castle Crashers by The Behemoth – 34,000 units ($15.00 USD)
• Family Game Night by Hasbro (all games) – 32,000 units ($10.00 USD)
• Scrap Metal by Slick Entertainment – 18,000 units ($15.00 USD)
• Marvel vs. Capcom by Capcom – 25,000 units ($10.00 USD, on sale)
• Shadow Complex by Chair Entertainment – 13,000 units ($15.00 USD)
• Magic: The Gathering by Stainless Entertainment – 16,000 units ($10.00 USD)