Microsoft today announced that Aces of the Galaxy and the previously announced Roogoo will hit its Xbox Live Arcade service this Wednesday.

Developed by Sierra Online, Aces of the Galaxy is described as a retro arcade space shooter sporting a wide array of upgradeable weapons and two player co-op over Live or locally on the same console.

Joining Aces of the Galaxy is the aforementioned Roogoo, which is a multiplayer capable puzzle game that tasks players with guiding meteor-shaped blocks through a series of rotating disks.

Both titles are available for purchase now at the standard price of 800 Microsoft Points.

Blast off with the Intense Space Shooter, Aces of the Galaxy and Experience the Action Puzzler Roogoo, Both Launching onto Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday!

Experience the thrilling retro arcade space shooter “Aces of the Galaxy, and enjoy a new type of action-puzzler, “Roogoo,” both launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

Enjoy the frantic action of “Aces of the Galaxy,” an old fashioned arcade adrenaline-pumping shoot-em-up that allows players to save the Universe from the wicked Skurgian Empire. Players annihilate enemy ships with an impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons including high-powered missile launchers, devastating torpedoes and the relentless chain gun. Battle intense waves of enemy Skurgians against a breathtaking outer space backdrop, and choose to fight alone or join up with a friend at home or via Xbox LIVE.

Developed by Sierra Online, “Aces of the Galaxy” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+ by the ESRB. For more details on “Aces of the Galaxy” please visit:

• http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/livearcadexbox360
• http://www.acesofthegalaxy.com

“Roogoo” updates the square peg in round hole premise to a whole new level. Help the Roogoo defeat their enemies, the evil Meemoo, in “Roogoo,” a new and innovative action based-puzzler with addictive gameplay. Players line up multiple platforms on different levels to allow shaped blocks to pass through and once enough stack up, that particular shape closes off. A simple premise becomes more complicated as Meemoos begin to obstruct players’ paths and butterflies attempt to steal blocks away. Players must swivel, roll and boost their way through 45 puzzle-filled levels alone or with up to four friends in cooperative party mode play. For those with a more competitive spirit, “Roogoo” offers a two-player multiplayer mode over Xbox LIVE where players battle to solve the same puzzle and can build up attacks to thwart their competitors’ efforts.

Developed by SouthPeak Games, “Roogoo” will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “Roogoo” please visit:

• http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/livearcadexbox360

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