Finally a new Xbox Live Arcade game that isn't almost 20 years old. This Wednesday sees the release of Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank, a game McWhertor called "absurdly easy to the point of boredom." Not exactly a stellar endorsement, but perhaps he just has superhuman skills neither you nor I could hope to comprehend. The game is a side-scrolling shooter where you, the titular Atomic Tank, shoot down planes, helicopters, missiles, and zeppelins while friendly forces drop you powerups.

From what I have read so far the game doesn't seem that interesting, but its colorful I'm a sucker for zeppelin shooting so I'll reserve my opinion until I've blown 800 MS points on it come Wednesday. Check the press release below for more details. Michael Fahey

"Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank" Rolls Onto Xbox Live Arcade

Don't expect to be combining gems and matching colors with this week's "Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays" release. From the fast-action gameplay experts at PopCap Games comes the big, bold, action-packed "Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank," which will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, 17th January at 9 a.m. GMT.

"Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank" unleashes adrenaline-soaked, side-scrolling, shoot-'em-up arcade action. With awesome multiplayer modes exclusive to the Xbox Live Arcade version, "Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank" brings classic shooter excitement and explosive power to Xbox Live Arcade. Players fight through 19 story-based missions to upgrade six weapon banks, or jump into instant action with the fast-paced Survival mode. Gamers can also team up with friends and storm across enemy lines in cooperative multiplayer modes either locally or on Xbox Live*.

"Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank" will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points.

GAME FEATURES

• The game has three action-packed game modes:
• • Mission. Gamers play through 19 exciting missions, invading countries and beating challenging bosses along the way.
  • Survival Arms Race and War Party. Gamers try to outlast ever-increasing waves of enemies.
  • Boss Rush. In this mode exclusive to Xbox Live Arcade, players challengeall the bosses of “Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank” in succession.
• Intense multiplayer action handles up to four players:
• • Up to four friends can play Survival mode games locally or on Xbox Live.
  • In co-op Mission mode, gamers can roll over enemy forces with a friend.
• Six upgradeable secret weapons
• Nineteen missions with nukes, mega-lasers and more
• Ability to voice-chat with friends while battling together online
• Online leaderboards to track mission results
• Enhanced sound effects and original score
• Amazing enemy landscapes and graphics
• Expanded mayhem with full high-definition widescreen support

WHERE CAN I GET IT?

Download "Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank" beginning on Wednesday, 17th January at 9 a.m. GMT on Xbox Live Arcade.

"Heavy Weapon: Atomic Tank": 800 Microsoft Points

More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.

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