Sierra Online sends word that Assault Heroes has landed on the Xbox Live Arcade, but with a sweepstakes to win 100,000 Microsoft Points. There are tons of new screenshots and a trailer for the game to check out.

Assault Heroes Now Available on Xbox Live Arcade Sierra Online Celebrates Launch with Sweepstakes on Official Site

Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has released Assault Heroes, the first of several Xbox Live Arcade titles scheduled to be released from the company.
Developed by Wanako Studios specifically for Xbox Live Arcade, Assault Heroes puts players in the role of the only surviving member of an elite special-forces
unit searching for a secret underground laboratory. Whether in a heavily armed 4X4, a maneuverable speedboat or on foot, players must blast their way through
enemy-infested territory while being assaulted by waves of formidable enemies with unrelenting attacks.

To kick-off the release of the title, Sierra Online has launched a web site complete with mission, vehicle and weapon briefings as well as information on current and future Assault Heroes downloads available at Xbox Live Marketplace. A sweepstakes with a grand prize of 100,000 Microsoft Points is currently running on the site
at www.assaultheroesgame.com.

GAME FEATURES:

· Multiplayer co-op mode – Two players may play co-operatively online via Xbox Live or offline (same screen) with enhanced weapons and special attacks to encourage team-based campaigns.

· Dynamic gameplay – Operate an armed 4X4, speed boat or simply fight on foot for a quick change of pace.

· Arsenal of weapons – Equip characters with miniguns, flak cannons, flamethrowers, grenades and nukes to destroy everything in your path.

· Realistic special effects -Destructible terrain and advanced physics engine provide a truly engaging Arcade experience.

· Highly detailed graphics – Vehicles leave tracks in the sand, send parts flying when they explode, and leave smoke trails when taking damage.

· Exhilarating Action-Packed Experience – Challenging and graphically compelling levels (including bonus sublevels) for fast-paced and addictive play.
· Xbox Live Leaderboards

Assault Heroes is now available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points. The title is rated Teen for violence and animated blood.

For more information, please visit http://www.assaultheroesgame.com/