Activision today announced that the next installment in the classic vehicular-combat franchise known as Vigilante 8 is headed to Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade service this Spring.

Developed by Isopod Labs, Vigilante 8: Arcade is a remake of the original PSOne hit, featuring online play with up to eight players via Live and a host of new content.

ACTIVISION ANNOUNCES VIGILANTE 8®: ARCADE FOR XBOX LIVE ARCADE

Santa Monica, CA – February, 14 2008 – Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today the next installment in the classic vehicular-combat franchise Vigilante 8®, Vigilante 8: Arcade for Xbox LIVE Arcade. Licensed and developed by Isopod Labs, Vigilante 8: Arcade is an all new remake of the original game, featuring online play with up to eight players and a host of new content, taking full advantage of next-generation technologies.

The title is scheduled for release via download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this spring and has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

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