Battlestar Galactica and Exit are the Xbox Live Arcade releases today

24 October 2007

Posted by:Ferry

From today, October 24th at 9AM GMT (2AM PDT), you can play Sierra’s Battlestar Galactica on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Battlestar Galactica will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

Defend the Battlestar Galactica, or play as the ruthless Cylons. Pilot iconic ships from the Viper II to the Heavy Raider and lead your squadron in enormous fast-action multiplayer space combats.

Key features include:
* Single-player campaign: Pilot various ships and complete memorable missions from the TV series.
* Multiplayer game mode: Play online with up to eight players in this relentless space-based action shooter in Firefight, Skirmish, and Domination modes.
* Spaceships: Pilot four human and four Cylon ships, from the Viper II to the Heavy Raider, each with unique weapon capabilities.
* Special weapons: Coordinate attacks with an arsenal of destructive weapons including missiles, guns, and more.
* Defensive maneuvers: Avoid annihilation with the barrel roll, quick turnabouts, and other aerial moves.

Also available today is Taito’s Exit on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360. Exit will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points (that’s US$10 / €9.60 / £6.80 / CAN$12.40 / AU$13.20).

In Exit you must help the people trapped in disaster sites and get them out before time runs out!

Key features include:
* Frantic rescue action: As Mr. ESC, take control and rescue people from dangers like fires and earthquakes. Turn them into Companions and lead them to safety.
* Puzzle-solving skills required: Use your Companions by commanding them to use items, solve puzzles, and reach the exit within the time limit.
* Companion abilities: The different Companions you save have different abilities. Young Companions have average abilities, Adults are strong, and Kids can make it through tight passages. Be sure to save the injured Patients as well.
* Multiple stages: There are over 120 challenging stages to escape, and even more stages will be available for download.
* Twelve new achievements and leaderboard: Master twelve new achievements, and compete for the best stage times on the leaderboards to prove you are the greatest escape artist in the world!