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Warlords Remake Coming to Xbox Live this Summer

Those older than 30 might remember a great old arcade title from Atari called Warlords. Released in 1980, it came in both upright and cocktail (tabletop) configurations at the arcade. In a sort of frantic version of 4-player pong, the goal was to break through your opponents' brick forts while defending your own. The game has been consistently rated one of the best classic titles of all time. Now Atari has announced that a remake of the game will make an appearance on Xbox Live this Summer, 2011. The title is being developed by Griptonite Games, who have done a plethora of movie-to-game adaptations including Where the Wild Things Are.

As we've already mentioned, Warlords is a one-to-four player, arcade action game in which players defend their castles from mischievous minions and ferocious fireballs spun from the mouth of a maniacal dragon. The key to winning is speed, strategy and dexterity, making it a great multiplayer test of arcade skill.

In addition, the game will increasingly challenge players to multitask as they strive to shield the castle walls and simultaneously rally troops to capture control points, collect power-ups and destroy the other warring factions.

"Warlords infuses the arcade action genre with a bold and vibrant visual style coupled with robust strategy gameplay," says Jim Wilson, President and CEO of Atari, Inc. "It exemplifies our design goals and company strategy as we reintroduce these classic brands to a new generation of gamers."

Warlords gameplay features:

* Protect the stronghold! Defend your castle walls from the destruction of fast-flying fireballs with your mighty shield. Move the shield around the perimeter of your castle with precision and speed to deflect the fireballs or grab onto and charge fireballs to release even more devastating attacks back at your opponents.
* Multiple local/online game modes sweeten the quest for power and allow for cooperative and competitive battles with up to 4 players. Select the faction of your choice and engage in a number of competitive variations, including co-op siege mode, 2v2 or classic free-for-all battles.
* Rally your Troops and pit them against your foes. Your loyal posse brings a layer of depth and replayability to every battle, and can be sent off to capture control points, gather power-ups to immobilize your enemies or bolster your defenses. Manage your troops wisely to gain the battlefield advantage!

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