Another double dip of the classics, as Super Contra and Wing Commander Arena will be hitting Xbox Live Arcade this week. Super Contra is rated E10+ and cost 400 MS points, while Wing Commander Arena will cost 800 MS points. Both will be available at 5:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday July 25th. See full details in the release:



Take Flight with Wing Commander Arena on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday!


Electronic Arts brings Wing Commander Arena to Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 this Wednesday, July 25 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).


Flash forward to the year 2071: in Wing Commander Arena, players form an elite flying squadron to combat the enemy armada of the Kilrathi Empire. Featuring four modes of gameplay, nine maps and the first 16 player multiplayer combat on Xbox LIVE Arcade, Wing Commander Arena is the perfect mix of arcade fun and modern multiplayer chaos.


Wing Commander Arena on Xbox LIVE Arcade is a completely new iteration in the Wing Commander franchise. Wing Commander Arena will become available worldwide (with the exception of Japan and Korea) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.


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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Contra Franchise with Super Contra!


Konami is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the seminal Contra franchise with the release of Super Contra for Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, July 25 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).


The fight for freedom continues! Reprise your role as either Bill Rizer or Lance Bean in this follow-up to the arcade classic Contra, which made waves in arcades everywhere in 1987. The nefarious forces of Red Falcon have been wounded but they are far from defeated! The alien menace has taken control of a military installation in South America and they must be defeated for the sake of humanity. Experience the authentic gameplay of Super Contra with an updated look and feel by battling through several risky missions either solo or in two player co-op mode, just like in the original.


Super Contra will become available worldwide this Wednesday for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+.


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