Sensible World of Soccer Out Now on Xbox Live Arcade

Wednesday, December 19th (10am GMT) - Codemasters Online have today announced their football game that shaped an entire generation Sensible World of Soccer has been re-released on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

Sensible World of Soccer brings with it all the classic elements to a new generation of players across Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360. The game keeps all of the original touches that made it such a genre defining title, as well as introducing all-new optional enhancements to bring the game bang up to date. Sensible World of Soccer introduces players for the first time to all-new online multiplayer modes allowing players globally to take up the challenge and compete in intense online football matches in true Sensible Soccer style. The game also includes both original & updated custom graphics modes from the original designer of SWOS allowing players to experience the game in all-new High Definition.

"SWOS is a much loved franchise with a global fan base and Codemasters Online is pleased to deliver on our fans expectations with this all-new version of the game, commented Tim Hodges, Associate Product Manager, Codemasters Online. This is the authentic SWOS experience in every way however now brought bang up to date with all-new high resolution HD graphics and online functionality.

Sensible World of Soccer is out now on Xbox® 360 via Xbox LIVE Arcade.

For more information please visit: www.swos-game.com

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