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LOS ANGELES - Nov. 14, 2012 - Atari, one of
the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of
interactive entertainment, announced today that
Warlords
®
, a remake of the classic title for the Atari 2600, is now
available on Xbox LIVE
® Arcade for the Xbox 360
® video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points.
For more information, or to purchase
Warlords on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360, please visit:
http://www.atari.com/warlords. Through a previous
release,
Warlords is also available on PlayStation
®Network.
A multiplayer, arcade-action game,
Warlords pits players against up to three opponents, human
or computer-controlled, in a struggle to defend their castle walls
and eliminate rivals to be the last warlord standing. Players use a
magic shield to block fireballs shot at their walls, aiming to
deflect the fiery missiles at their enemies’ strongholds.
Warlords will need quick reflexes to defend themselves, but
that’s not all;
Warlords also challenges gamers’ strategic skills,
as they command groups of minions that battle against other troops
to attack enemy walls or capture control points and power-ups.
KEY FEATURES:
-
Fast-paced action: Use quick thinking and reflexes
to defend your walls and demolish the castles of your enemies.
Outlast them all to become the ultimate warlord!
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Protect the stronghold: Rotate a mighty
shield around the perimeter of your stronghold, deflecting
fireballs away from your castle walls and at your opponents!
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Command minions: Send your loyal posse of
Snoots to capture control points, gather power-ups, attack enemies,
and bolster your own defenses.
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Arcade-style multiplayer: Select a faction and
engage in co-op siege mode, 2v2, or classic free-for-all battles
for up to four human or computer-controlled players.
For more information on
Warlords, please visit
www.atari.com or
www.atari.com/warlords
For more information about Atari games and the latest news:
About Atari, SA
Atari (
www.atari.com) is a
multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing
company. The original innovator of video gaming, founded in
1972, Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 200 games
and franchises, including world renowned brands like
Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®,
Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, and
Rollercoaster Tycoon®. Atari capitalizes on these
powerful properties by delivering compelling games online (i.e.
browser, Facebook® and digital download), on smartphones
and tablets and other connected devices. The Company also develops
and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles
from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony. As a licensor, Atari
extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising
and publishing categories.
Atari has offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York,
Paris, and Lyon.
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