Breaking the recent trend of releasing one Xbox Live Arcade title per week, Microsoft has announced that Buku Sudoku and Warlords will hit the service this coming Wednesday.

Priced at 800 Microsoft Points, Buku Sudoku is a virtual take on the traditional paper-and-pencil game, featuring a whopping 1,200 puzzles coupled with HD visuals, a variety of grid sizes, and multiplayer modes supporting up to four players offline and eight online over Live.

Joining Buku Sudoku this week is Warlords, an enhanced version of the original arcade strategy game. At 400 Microsoft Points, the title features an all-new Evolved gameplay mode, featuring 3D graphics and the ability to link your avatar to a live video feed. Those feeling nostalgic can defend in their fort in a pixel-perfect recreation of the original.

Experience the First Sudoku Game for Xbox LIVE Arcade, “Buku Sudoku” and Battle Friends with Atari’s Classic, “Warlords,” Both Launching This Wednesday!

“Buku Sudoku,” the first and only Sudoku game available on Xbox LIVE Arcade and Atari’s arcade classic “Warlords,” both launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, 28 May, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

Experience the excitement of the world’s hottest number game sensation on Xbox LIVE Arcade with “Buku Sudoku.” The title upgrades the traditional paper-and-pencil game with beautiful HD graphics, informative tutorials, multiple grid sizes and new ways to enjoy the game via multiplayer modes. With multiple themes that allow players to choose the audio and visual environment, over 1,200 puzzles total and three levels of difficulty, “Buku Sudoku” has something for everyone.

“Buku Sudoku” multiplayer modes feature support for up to four players offline and up to eight players via Xbox LIVE. More casual players can experience the game with friends and family through the cooperative mode, and competitive players will enjoy an entirely new concept – an active duel where the player’s performance directly impacts his opponent’s puzzle.

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

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

“Warlords” offers single and multiplayer action as up to four players battle to protect their fortress from attack, while battering down their opponents’ at a frenetic pace! Defend yourself from incoming fire with your mighty shield and smash down your enemies’ defenses by firing flaming balls at them, or blast a hole through and bring their Warlord tumbling down along with his castle walls!

“Warlords” returns in both a pixel-perfect copy of the original arcade cabinet game, plus a brand new “Evolved” version featuring cool new 3D graphics and the opportunity to be your own Warlord using the live video feed! Single player is supported, along with 2, 3, and 4 player local and Xbox LIVE multiplayer choices.

Developed by Stainless Games, “Warlords” will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan and Korea) for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on “Warlords” please visit:

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

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