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Wing Commander Arena and Super Contra on XBLA this Wednesday photo

Xbox Live Arcade is getting two games this week: Wing Commander Arena (800 MP) and Super Contra (400 MP). After having Bomberman Live come out last week, many of us aren't going to need to buy any more XBLA games for a while -- but that won't stop us from throwing our cash at Konami in return for some sweet Contra co-op action (assuming there are no online issues).

Gamerscoreblog brings us the following game details:

Wing Commander Arena:

• The first Xbox LIVE Arcade title featuring multiplayer gameplay for up to 16 players over Xbox LIVE
• Four gameplay modes: Single Player, Multiplayer Team, Free for All, and Duel
• Players can choose from 18 different ships that can be customized with cloaking devices, mines, energy weapons, missiles and more!
• Skill-based matchmaking for ranked games
• Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore
Super Contra:
• Two gameplay modes: single player or two player co-op, either locally on the same Xbox 360 or over Xbox LIVE
• Players can choose to play with either the original graphics or the enhanced graphics
• Compete for the weekly and all time high scores on the Leaderboards
• Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore
What's it gonna be this time Dtoiders? Do either of these games sound good, or are you going to play it safe and continue to enjoy Bomberman?

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Snaileb 's Avatar
Snaileb at 07/23/2007 13:19
I'll buy both.
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 07/23/2007 13:21
Contra for me. I heard WCA was bad, so I'll at least try the demo.
Snaileb 's Avatar
Snaileb at 07/23/2007 13:28
Thanx for the heads up, Grim. Stop cheating in Bomberman.
tazarthayoot's Avatar
tazarthayoot at 07/23/2007 13:29
Same with me Grim. Although the promise of 16 player is very very tempting.
BluDesign's Avatar
BluDesign at 07/23/2007 13:30
Fool me once Konami, shame on you.

I'll keep my money on Super Contra.

Where's the Effin' Checkers? I have people's lives to ruin!
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 07/23/2007 13:31
What they need is a new 16 player mode in Bomberman:
-two teams of 8 compete against each other
-4 people from each team are on the field
-4 people from each team are in revenge carts

Seriously, wouldn't that be the shit?
Baron Calico's Avatar
Baron Calico at 07/23/2007 13:32
Meh. I'll just wait till Puzzle Fighter HD comes out.
TheMayor's Avatar
TheMayor at 07/23/2007 13:35
Super Contra FTW
mad cow's Avatar
mad cow at 07/23/2007 13:45
Have the online issues with the original Contra XBLA ever been addressed? That's what's kept me from downloading it. I'll probably hold off on Super Contra too, until I hear that all's well with it.

And agreed...Bomberman rules all. I suck pretty hard, but still have a blast playing it (see what I did there?)
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 07/23/2007 13:48
I'll definitely play the Wing Commander demo. I want to buy that game, but we'll have to see how it plays first. I was about to be annoyed by having already bought Contra and now having to buy another Contra game, but it just occurred to me that I got the original Contra for free.
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 07/23/2007 13:50
Yeah I got Contra courtesy of Xbox Rewards.
Topher Cantler's Avatar
Topher Cantler at 07/23/2007 13:50
Dude, Wing Commander ... hell yes.
Salami Inferno's Avatar
Salami Inferno at 07/23/2007 13:57
where the FUCK is puzzle fighter!
Snaileb 's Avatar
Snaileb at 07/23/2007 14:27
*touchs self*
EternalDarkWing's Avatar
EternalDarkWing at 07/23/2007 15:38
Speaking of Xbox Rewards, when are they going to issue a new challenge? I want moar prizes.
boltox's Avatar
boltox at 07/23/2007 17:59
Man, Super Contra was tough as nails in the arcade. Regardless of how many coins you had, you could only continue a limited amount of times before you had to start all over again.

Super C on the NES is king.
trunxkam45's Avatar
trunxkam45 at 07/23/2007 21:34
Super Contra just because of the opening sequence.
"What is this place?"
"Keep your eyes peeled"
TwinklePops's Avatar
TwinklePops at 07/23/2007 22:28
contra? i'll give this game a shot.
Ghoulunatic's Avatar
Ghoulunatic at 07/23/2007 23:02
I loves me some Bomberman, but those voices are fucking annoying.
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 07/24/2007 00:27
Definetly getting both
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain's Avatar
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain at 07/24/2007 02:48
DO NOT WANT.

I'm not paying points for my screen to be filled up by two blurry renditions of the Contra guys. Screw that.

Full screen or no dice, Konami.
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