Great news for footie game fans - genre classic Sensible World of Soccer hits xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday 19th, for 800 MS points. An absolute classic in its day, some believe there's never been a more pure interpretation of the game since - leaving no excuse not to give it a go in online multiplayer.

In addition to Sensible Soccer, Wednesday will also see the release of Tempest; an update of the original 80's arcade shooter.

Two Highly Anticipated Games "Sensible World of Soccer" and "Tempest" Head to Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday

LONDON, 17th December, 2007 - The game that inspired a generation, "Sensible World of Soccer," and a game that will have players reliving their quarter dropping days, "TempestTM," arrives on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for Xbox 360TM this Wednesday, 19th December, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. GMT.

"Sensible World of Soccer" draws on the 96 / 97 original to re-create one of the most influential games of all time for the first time in HD. Challenge friends over Xbox LIVE, kick it solo in Career mode or flex your managerial muscles by leading a team to the Champions league! The game also features a helpful tutorial mode to bring players up to speed on the most popular sport in the world.

A true classic, "Tempest" is an intense shooter game requiring skill and lightning quick reflexes. Players must harness their firepower to shoot and destroy enemy hordes in a desperate fight for survival across fluorescent geometric battlefields. "Tempest" contains both the original and enhanced gameplay modes.

Where can I get "Sensible World of Soccer" and "Tempest " from?

Sensible World of Soccer: available for 800 MS Points from 9:00 a.m. GMT, Wednesday 19th December 2007

Tempest: available for 400 MS Points from 9:00 a.m. GMT, Wednesday 19th December 2007

They are rated 3+

More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.