2K Play, a division of 2K, announced that it will bring two independent video games, The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom and Axel & Pixel, exclusively to XBLA.

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom follows the escapades of a time-bending pie thief. Axel & Pixel is a point-and-click adventure about a painter trapped in a dream landscape. Both titles will be available for consumers to play for the first time at the 2009 Penny Arcade Expo that is being held at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center (South lobby, space S2) in Seattle, Wash. on September 4 – 6, 2009.

Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K:

“At 2K, we look to support talented independent video game developers and discover ways of bringing their work to the mass market.

The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom and Axel & Pixel are passion projects for us. We saw the potential and the talent in these two unique and bold concepts, and are thrilled to be able to provide these developers with the support to create compelling games without altering their distinct visions.”