Double Dragon set to upper-cut its way to Xbox Live Arcade

The Lee brothers are dusting off their acid wash jackets to debut on Xbox Live arcade. No release date has been set, but the title has been confirmed by OXM UK. The revelation of the download size, 12.56MB, suggests that It could end up dropping relatively soon. Double Dragon will feature enhanced graphics and will support co-operative play across Xbox Live. Look out Machine Gun Willy.

The Konami Code Returns! Contra on Xbox Live Arcade.

Relive the fight to stop the destruction of humanity in Konami’s classic side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, “Contra”, available on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 for download beginning Wednesday, November 8 at 0800 GMT. “Contra” is available for 400 Microsoft Points.

“Contra” for Xbox Live Arcade includes enhanced graphics and sound and also features new multiplayer cooperative gameplay, allowing you and a buddy to work together from either the same console or through Xbox Live.

GAME FEATURES:

* Players can opt to play the original arcade game or play in the enhanced mode with improved graphics and sounds
* Xbox Live Multiplayer: Battle all 8 levels together over Xbox Live, or locally on the same console
* Xbox Live features: Players can see how they rank against their friends with worldwide leaderboards and achievements
* 12 achievements: “Contra” offers achievements which range from straightforward to challenging for players of all skill levels
* New visuals: Enjoy enhanced artwork including rendered new bullet effects and explosions