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GripShift and Arkadian Warriors on XBLA this week

by: Dan -
More On: Xbox Live Arcade
Microsoft announced today that Sierra Online's Arkadian Warriors and Sidhe Interactive's GripShift will be the Xbox Live Arcade titles. Both titles will cost 800 MS points and be available at 5:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, December 12th. See complete details in the release after the jump:
Hello,

Prepare for an action-packed dungeon crawl with Sierra Online’s “Arkadian Warriors” and experience the innovative cross genre gameplay of “GripShift®,” by Sidhe Interactive, this week on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Both games launch on Wednesday, December 12th, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PST).

Three heroic shape-shifting warriors fight to release the Land of Arkadia from the evil Gorgon’s stony gaze. In the uniquely expansive “Arkadian Warriors,” randomly generated dungeons and cooperative multiplayer hack & slash action enhances a deep single-player campaign. The robust cooperative multiplayer mode is available for two players both locally and over Xbox LIVE. Upgrading is key as players hone their skills, acquire loot and master powerful magic spells and numerous deadly weapons in a journey of mythical proportions. “Arkadian Warriors” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+ by the ESRB.
· For more details on “Arkadian Warriors” please visit:
o http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/a/arkadianwarriorsxboxlivearcade/

Through a mix of sky-high platforming and stunt driving, “GripShift” combines automotive and puzzle solving skills across 120 challenging levels, 25 rubber burning race tracks and 20 deadly deathmatch arenas across four themed worlds. Zoom to victory with four players over Xbox LIVE or race solo, all while enjoying a customizable music experience! Choose your driver, unlock faster vehicles and customize your ride with new skins. Developed by Sidhe Interactive, “GripShift” is a gravity-defying thrill ride every racing fan must experience! The game will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+ by the ESRB.
· For more details on “GripShift” please visit:
o http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/a/gripshiftxboxlivearcade/
o www.gripshiftgame.com

Cheers,
The Gamerscore News Team