Monday, November 06, 2006 3:01 AM
by
johnporcaro
Contra Coming to Xbox Live Arcade This Wednesday
Great news! We got word that Contra is coming to Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday.
From the media alert:
Use veteran Special Ops soldiers Bill Rizer or Lance Bean to battle the alien menace Red Falcon and all of its minions. Fight through the jungle, frozen tundra and steel fortresses in 8 challenging game levels. Gamers depend on high-tech weapons including the Mini Laser, the Fireball and the Spread Gun in their fight to protect the world.
“Contra” for Xbox Live Arcade includes enhanced graphics and sound and also features new multiplayer cooperative gameplay, allowing you and a buddy to work together from either the same console or through Xbox Live.
“Contra” is available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points.
GAME FEATURES:
- Players can opt to play the original arcade game or play in the enhanced mode with improved graphics and sounds
- Xbox Live Multiplayer: Battle all 8 levels together over Xbox Live, or locally on the same console
- Xbox Live features: Players can see how they rank against their friends with worldwide leaderboards and achievements
- 12 achievements: “Contra” offers achievements which range from straightforward to challenging for players of all skill levels
- New visuals: Enjoy enhanced artwork including rendered new bullet effects and explosions
Filed Under:
Xbox Live Arcade,
Casual Games
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About John Porcaro
John is Director of Customer and Community Relationship Management, Microsoft's IEB Global Marketing Team. His team is responsible for Online Community for Xbox and Games for Windows, and CRM/customer communications.
He's been at Microsoft since 1990, where he's been a Product Manager, Channel Marketing Manager, Communications Manager, and Events Manager, mostly working in our Consumer Division (currently called Entertainment & Devices Division).