XBLA: Omega Five by next week

A classic arcade favorite for this week, with a modernized sci-fi shooter for the next. Things are certainly looking up for Xbox Live’s first month of 2008, as we announce that Hudson Soft‘s Omega Five title has been confirmed for a January 9 release. More details are available in the full article.

The fun does not end with SNK’s upcoming release of Metal Slug 3, guys. It’s just been confirmed that Natsume‘s Omega Five side-scrolling shooter for the Xbox Live Arcade will be available by next week, January 9. If the title makes it as scheduled, we’ll be celebrating the arrival of the XBLA’s second game for this new year.

Omega Five allows players to choose one of several unique characters for a hard and fast romp through its war-torn 3D backgrounds. Your selected character gets three weapon types, each with its own set of upgrades and characteristics.

Given that your choices range from laser-blasting femme fatales like Ruby to katana-wielding old salts like Sensei, and you can be sure that there’s plenty of  ways to cut your very own swath through the opposition. We’ll let you know if any more details are announced in the near future.