Two Highly Anticipated Games "Sensible World of Soccer" and "Tempest" Head to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday
LONDON, 17th December, 2007 - The game that inspired a generation, "Sensible World of Soccer," and a game that will have players reliving their quarter dropping days, "Tempest," arrives on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday, 19th December, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT.
"Sensible World of Soccer" draws on the 96 / 97 original to re-create one of the most influential games of all time for the first time in HD. Challenge friends over Xbox LIVE, kick it solo in Career mode or flex your managerial muscles by leading a team to the Champions league! The game also features a helpful tutorial mode to bring players up to speed on the most popular sport in the world.
A true classic, "Tempest" is an intense shooter game requiring skill and lightning quick reflexes. Players must harness their firepower to shoot and destroy enemy hordes in a desperate fight for survival across fluorescent geometric battlefields. "Tempest" contains both the original and enhanced gameplay modes.
Where can I get "Sensible World of Soccer" and "Tempest " from?
Sensible World of Soccer: available for 800 MS Points from 9:00 a.m. GMT, Wednesday 19th December 2007
Tempest: available for 400 MS Points from 9:00 a.m. GMT, Wednesday 19th December 2007
They are rated 3+
More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.
For further information please contact:
Kate Szlendak / 0118 909 5334 / v-kaszle@microsoft.com
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