X-Men Arcade, Quake Arena Arcade, Path of Go added to XBLA @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on December 15, 2010

News: Go and save the city!

The Xbox Live Arcade is getting a big update as a trio of games were added to the download service this morning.

The re-release of the six-player X-Men Arcade game from the early 90s is going to be a highlight for many gamers. Up until this week's PSN/XBLA release, the game had never before been released on a home console.

Also available this week is the long-awaited Quake Arena Arcade from id Software and The Path of Go.

More information on all three games can be found below.

X-Men Arcade
Price: 800 Microsoft Points ($10)
Experience the classic 1992 X-Men arcade game right in the comfort of your own home! Choose from some of your favorite classic X-Men characters including: Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, or Dazzler. Fight your way through hundreds of Sentinels and battle classic super villains such as Pyro, The Blob, Wendigo, Nimrod, The White Queen, Juggernaut, Mystique and the Master of Magnetism himself, Magneto!

Quake Arena Arcade
Price: 1200 Microsoft Points ($15)
Quake Arena Arcade rumbles onto Xbox Live Arcade, introducing the challenge and adrenaline rush of the definitive, competitive first-person shooter to a new generation of gladiators. Frag up to 15 of your best friends, closest enemies or complete strangers in 6 game types over Xbox Live, including Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and Harvester. Humiliate your opponents with 12 brutal weapons including the Lightning Gun, the Chain Gun and the time-honored Rocket Launcher. With 33 classic maps, 12 Xbox-exclusive arenas, HD and Widescreen support, and a brand new Single Player campaign? experience Quake like never before. Prepare to Fight!

The Path of Go
Price: 400 Microsoft Points ($5)
Discover the ancient board game of Go and take your Avatar on an unexpected HD adventure full of challenge! Learn the basics and test your abilities using cutting-edge AI from Microsoft Research. Pit your skills against the world on Xbox Live. The ultimate Go experience for players of all skill levels: Dare you walk The Path of Go?