Absolute Gadget

It's a new year so you Xbox 360 gamers will be please to hear that you can treat yourselves with that old arcade classic Metal Slug 3 as today sees its release on the Xbox Live Arcade.

The game will cost you 800 of your Microsoft Points and sees Marco, Tarma, Eri and Fio, the four veterans in the "Metal Slug" series, hit the battlefield to stop General Morden from disturbing the order and peace that has begun to return to the world. Throughout the game, various vehicles called "Slugs" are made available to help players in battle and to complete the mission. The game features co-op gameplay for up to two players over Xbox LIVE. The game was developed by SNK Playmore.

The game has been updated with HD graphics and now features co-op multiplayer for up to two players over Xbox LIVE.

More details here.

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