The highlight of this week’s singular Xbox Live Arcade update is War World, a third person shooter featuring a mix of action and tactical gameplay, Microsoft announced today. Players can take control of 16 different armored war-machines known as mechanoids, each with its own unique attributes and abilities. In addition to a expansive single-player campaign consisting of 100 levels, players can compete online in four traditional game modes: Capture the Flag, Bomb Assault, Death Match and Team Death Match.

Arriving worldwide this Wednesday, October 1, War World will cost 800 Microsoft Points.

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