No official release from Microsoft yet, but AceyBongos scooped everyone and posted on his blog the Ubisoft press release announcing Prince of Persia will be the Xbox Live Arcade offering this week. Prince of Persia Classic will be available to download to your Xbox 360 for 800 MS points on Wednesday, June 13 around 5:00 a.m. EST. Details below
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From the release:
"UBISOFT ANNOUNCES PRINCE OF PERSIA CLASSIC FOR XBOX LIVE ARCADE
The Original 1989 Prince of Persia Game Gets a Next-Gen Makeover
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 15, 2007 Today, Ubisoft announced it will be releasing Prince of Persia Classic on Xbox LIVE Arcade early summer. Xbox LIVE Arcade on the Xbox 360 is the premier destination for digitally distributed, high definition original and classic games. A remake of the 1989 Prince of Persia game that was lauded as THE game that started the platforming genre features the same intricate level design, exciting swordplay, puzzle solving, and storyline from the original. Developed by Gameloft, Prince of Persia Classic has received a brand-new coat of paint with character designs, animations, visuals and lighting effects giving the game a close to 3D look. To freshen the gameplay experience, new traps, puzzles and enemies have also been added.
About Prince of Persia Classic
While the Sultan of Persia is away for a war, the evil Vizier seizes the throne for himself. He has also imprisoned the beautiful Princess and has given her an hour to decide her fate marry him or die. As the courageous Prince, you have 60 minutes to complete the mission of saving the Princess from her deadly fate. "
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From the release:
"UBISOFT ANNOUNCES PRINCE OF PERSIA CLASSIC FOR XBOX LIVE ARCADE
The Original 1989 Prince of Persia Game Gets a Next-Gen Makeover
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 15, 2007 Today, Ubisoft announced it will be releasing Prince of Persia Classic on Xbox LIVE Arcade early summer. Xbox LIVE Arcade on the Xbox 360 is the premier destination for digitally distributed, high definition original and classic games. A remake of the 1989 Prince of Persia game that was lauded as THE game that started the platforming genre features the same intricate level design, exciting swordplay, puzzle solving, and storyline from the original. Developed by Gameloft, Prince of Persia Classic has received a brand-new coat of paint with character designs, animations, visuals and lighting effects giving the game a close to 3D look. To freshen the gameplay experience, new traps, puzzles and enemies have also been added.
About Prince of Persia Classic
While the Sultan of Persia is away for a war, the evil Vizier seizes the throne for himself. He has also imprisoned the beautiful Princess and has given her an hour to decide her fate marry him or die. As the courageous Prince, you have 60 minutes to complete the mission of saving the Princess from her deadly fate. "
