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Razor05 · 04-16-2007, 06:27 PM

As per TeamXbox:

Two Games for This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday
By: César A. Berardini - "Cesar"
Apr. 16th, 2007 10:02 am

Microsoft announced today that not one, but two titles will launch this Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday. The classic tube-shooter from Konami ,Gyruss, and Sierra's 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures. Below are the games' descriptions:

Defend the Galaxy with "Gyruss" on Xbox LIVE Arcade

Nearly a quarter century ago, gamers who wanted to travel throughout the galaxy needed only to plunk a few coins into an arcade machine. This week, gamers will be able to travel through space from the comfort of their own living room when "Gyruss," the classic tube-shooter from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. launches on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, April 18 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT).

In "Gyruss," gamers fly a space ship from Neptune to Earth while battling enemies, satellites, asteroids and laser beam generators. Along the way the player's ship can be upgraded to better tackle the ever-increasing enemies that attack during the journey to Earth.

"Gyruss" will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated "E" for Everyone.

Game Features

Enhanced for Xbox LIVE Arcade - includes voice support, new graphics, digitally enhanced sound, and leaderboards
Play the original game or an enhanced version which includes 3D rendered graphics
Multiplayer gameplay over Xbox LIVE includes split-screen cooperative and versus modes
23 levels to clear
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

"3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures" Tees Up on Xbox LIVE Arcade

Busting out the putter in ghost towns, outer space or at the carnival from the comfort of your couch has never been so much fun. "3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures" from Sierra Online will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, April 18 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT).

From the creators of the popular Xbox LIVE Arcade game "Assault Heroes," Sierra Online delivers the ultimate mini-golf experience with clever mind-bending, imaginative courses and animated stylish 3-D characters. In "3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures," gamers collect over-the-top power-ups and play through imaginative traps across three major theme courses including Classic Carnival, Old West and Outer Space.

"3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures" also includes a customizable course editor that allows gamers to build their own course design by mixing and matching combinations of tees, straights, corners, cups, junctions and ramps.

"3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures" will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated "E for Everyone".

Game Features

36 challenging holes
Up to four players may compete in multiplayer competitions over Xbox LIVE
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

04-16-2007, 06:27 PM	#1
Razor05 HD = 65 beautiful inches Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,296	Two Games for This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday As per TeamXbox: Two Games for This Week's Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday By: César A. Berardini - "Cesar" Apr. 16th, 2007 10:02 am Microsoft announced today that not one, but two titles will launch this Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday. The classic tube-shooter from Konami ,Gyruss, and Sierra's 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures. Below are the games' descriptions: Defend the Galaxy with "Gyruss" on Xbox LIVE Arcade Nearly a quarter century ago, gamers who wanted to travel throughout the galaxy needed only to plunk a few coins into an arcade machine. This week, gamers will be able to travel through space from the comfort of their own living room when "Gyruss," the classic tube-shooter from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. launches on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, April 18 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT). In "Gyruss," gamers fly a space ship from Neptune to Earth while battling enemies, satellites, asteroids and laser beam generators. Along the way the player's ship can be upgraded to better tackle the ever-increasing enemies that attack during the journey to Earth. "Gyruss" will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated "E" for Everyone. Game Features Enhanced for Xbox LIVE Arcade - includes voice support, new graphics, digitally enhanced sound, and leaderboards Play the original game or an enhanced version which includes 3D rendered graphics Multiplayer gameplay over Xbox LIVE includes split-screen cooperative and versus modes 23 levels to clear Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points "3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures" Tees Up on Xbox LIVE Arcade Busting out the putter in ghost towns, outer space or at the carnival from the comfort of your couch has never been so much fun. "3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures" from Sierra Online will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, April 18 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT). From the creators of the popular Xbox LIVE Arcade game "Assault Heroes," Sierra Online delivers the ultimate mini-golf experience with clever mind-bending, imaginative courses and animated stylish 3-D characters. In "3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures," gamers collect over-the-top power-ups and play through imaginative traps across three major theme courses including Classic Carnival, Old West and Outer Space. "3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures" also includes a customizable course editor that allows gamers to build their own course design by mixing and matching combinations of tees, straights, corners, cups, junctions and ramps. "3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures" will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated "E for Everyone". Game Features 36 challenging holes Up to four players may compete in multiplayer competitions over Xbox LIVE Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points __________________ Panasonic TH-65PZ850U Sony KDL37XBR6 Panasonic TH-37PX50U Cambridge Audio Azur 640R & 740C Paradigm Studio 60's, 20's, CC-590 & Seismic 12 Panasonic DMP-BD35 Toshiba HD-XA2 & A35 Motorola VIP1200 Monster HTFS1000, PB2100 AA 1154a MW2 LE Xbox 360 & Halo3 LE + HD-DVD GT: Razor59 Sony PS3 slim GT:Razor_59 Sony PSP