Zombie Apocalypse, The Warriors, Ion Assault coming to XBLA this week @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on September 22, 2009

News: Overhead shooting with a side of brainnnnnnssssssss.

Microsoft is adding a trio of new games to the Xbox Live Arcade this week including Konami's overheard zombie-infested shooter Zombie Apocalypse. A second overhead shooter (with much less brain-eating content), Ion Assault, will also be added to the XBLA tomorrow. Finally, a side-scrolling beat 'em up based on the movie The Warriors, The Warriors: Street Brawl, will complete the trifecta.

All three games are priced at 800 Microsoft Points ($10) each. More information on all of the titles can be found below, courtesy of Microsoft.

Zombie Apocalypse
Developer: Nihilistic Software
Publisher: Konami
As the zombie infection spreads uncontrollably and the undead outnumber humans, a small band of heavily equipped gunslingers set out to destroy as many zombies as they can and try to save any of the remaining survivors in Zombie Apocalypse.

Up to four players can try and stop the zombie apocalypse with an arsenal of deadly weapons, such as an assault rifle, flame thrower, or grenade launcher, and when ammo is low a chainsaw will be your last line of defense against becoming one of the undead. This action packed, arcade-style shooter will test your dual analog stick shooting skills and ability to survive 55 days of relentless zombie attacks.

The Warriors: Street Brawl
Developer: CTXM
Publisher: Paramount Digital Entertainment
Warriors... come out to play-ayyy! Relive the unforgettable cult classic movie and experience The Warriors: Street Brawl in a 3D side-scrolling fight fest. Brawl it out old school style using your fists and a variety of weapons. Battle through 20 miles of gang-infested Manhattan in order to get back to your home turf, Coney Island. Play as Swan, Cochise, Vermin, or Rembrandt and lead your gang all the way to the showdown against Luther and the Rogues.

Ion Assault
Developer: Coreplay
Publisher: Black Inc.
Experience Ion Assault, an action-packed arcade-style space adventure with an unprecedented particle physics engine. Fight alone or cooperatively through four different modes and more than 20 exciting levels. Instead of conventional weapons, use the free energy particles that are abundant in space to fend off swarms of aliens.