Microsoft announced today that ZEN Studios’ video game adaptation of the popular 1960′s cartoon classic Rocky & Bullwinkle will hit the Xbox Live Arcade service this coming Wednesday. Described as a fast and fun party experience, the game features eight memorable characters from the cartoon series and over 100 humor-filled micro games.

Joining Rocky & Bullwinkle is Stainless Games’ Battlezone remake. Fully updated for a new generation, the game sports enhanced graphics, three online-enabled multiplayer modes, and compatibility with the Xbox Live Vision Camera.

Both titles will be available on April 16 at 9:00 a.m. GMT for 800 Microsoft Points and 400 Microsoft Points, respectively.

A Collection of Micro Games Based on Popular Cartoon Series “Rocky and Bullwinkle” Comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade Along With Atari’s Classic “Battlezone” This Wednesday!

There’s a new addition to the family of party games available on Xbox 360! “Rocky and Bullwinkle” is available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade, along with an enhanced version of the tank vs. tank action classic “Battlezone” this Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

Based on the popular cartoon series of the 1960s, “Rocky and Bullwinkle” on Xbox LIVE Arcade is a fast and fun party experience packed with more than 100 micro games. Eight playable characters from Frostbite Falls are back in the living room, including Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris, Natasha, Dudley Do-Right and many more. “Rocky and Bullwinkle” features five difficulty settings, as well as support for up to 12 players in local hot-seat mode.

The game takes visual inspiration from the 1960s with a decidedly retro art style, but the fun is as modern as it gets. In fact, cool cats who want to get up and move will enjoy 25 micro games that work with the Xbox LIVE Vision Camera. By moving around and expressing gestures – like rowing a boat or throwing darts – players can control the action in the game!

Developed by Zen Studios, “Rocky and Bullwinkle” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “Rocky and Bullwinkle” please visit:

* http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/r/randbxboxlivearcade/
* www.rockyandbullwinklegame.com

“Battlezone” on Xbox LIVE Arcade adds exciting new multiplayer modes for up to two players both locally and over Xbox LIVE, including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag. Plus, players can use the Xbox LIVE Vision Cam to challenge opponents on the battle field. Combine these features with new special effects for weapon firing, impacts and explosions and this revamped version of “Battlezone” is a must-have classic that fans and newcomers will enjoy.

To score points in “Battlezone,” players must shoot and destroy the enemy’s brigade including a standard enemy tank, supertank and a flying saucer.

Created by Atari, an enhanced version and the original version of “Battlezone” will be available worldwide (with the exception of Korea and Japan) for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “Battlezone” please visit:

* http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/battlezonexboxlivearcade/

Follow this author on Twitter.

Read more: Assault Heroes, DOOM Join Xbox Live Arcade Hits,  XBLA Wednesday: MLB Baseball,  Tron Joins Omega Five On XBLA Wednesday,  Metal Slug 3 Hits XBLA Next Week,  Asteroids and Asteroids Deluxe Hit XBLA Wednesday