Well we finally have some news! Today, as part of the Xbox 360 showcase event, Microsoft provided a preview of some of its holiday and early 2007 line-up for Xbox Live Arcade. Beginning in January 2007, Atari will release six titles on Xbox Live Arcade throughout the year. Both classic and evolved versions will be available for each of the following titles:

• Centipede/Millipede: defend your village against an onslaught of centipedes, spiders, army ants and more. In addition to the classic mode, the evolution mode offers high definition graphics and special effects like motion blur, trails and particle-based explosions to make the experience as enjoyable today as it was decades ago.
• Battlezone: the original tank vs. tank action classic has received an Xbox Live overhaul, adding in exciting new multiplayer modes including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag. This updated version is truly a must-have for any fan of the original, which is also included. Additionally, players can use the Xbox Live Vision camera to watch live video of their opponents. Combine these features with new special effects for weapon firing, impacts and explosions and you have one killer classic as you’ve never experienced it before.
• Asteroids/Asteroids Deluxe: rotate, thrust, flip, fire and jump to hyperspace as you blast oncoming asteroids to smithereens just like in the 1979 original, but in updated, beautifully rendered, high definition graphics that complement the classic original.
• Missile Command: protecting your city from alien missile attacks has never looked better now that this classic has been overhauled with updated graphics and 3D rendered vistas. Choose from the evolved mode or the timeless original gameplay.
• Tempest: clear a web of enemies before time runs out and advance to the next stage, using an arsenal of weapons at your disposal. This evolved version features a graphics overhaul while maintaining the same addictive gameplay of the original.
• Warlords: a multiplayer classic that resurrects the competitive spirit of arcade games from years gone by. Knock out the other kings in their castles while keeping yourself protected at the same time. Up to four players can join the action with the game taking control of any vacant castles allowing for a variety of single- or multiplayer experiences. Gamers can also import their own pictures to their castles for an extra personalization.

Some of the titles that will be released by this holiday include:

• Small Arms (Gastronaut Studios) – an indie-developed original title designed specifically for Xbox Live Arcade, featuring frantic multiplayer brawling combined with action and precision shooting.
• Novadrome (Buena Vista Games) – originally developed futuristic racing on Xbox Live Arcade.
• Assault Heroes (Wanako/Vivendi Games) – blast waves of formidable foes in this originally developed top-down shooter, single player or two player co-op action.
• Heavy Weapon (PopCap Games) – experience this irreverent, original side-scrolling action game that supports up to 4 players simultaneously.
• Defender (Midway) – space combat classic updated for this generation.
• Contra (Konami) – the seminal side-scrolling shooter that started it all will be launching on Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday, November 8 at 0800 GMT

Check out this year’s list of scary game demos. Remember, lights are for sissies:

Condemned Demo: Utilize brutal and gruesome weaponry to dispatch sociopaths who lurk on the periphery of humanity in First-Person Shooter Condemned!

F.E.A.R. Single-player Demo: Along with its F.E.A.R. Expansion Demo, expect to be crying for your mother when you meet creepy little freakshow Alma face-to-face.

Silent Hill 4: The Room Demo: How about a little visit to Silent Hill, the creepiest place on earth. Also play our Silent Hill 3 Demo – a psychologically disturbing experience.

DOOM 3 Demo: Demonic forces from hell? Check. Spooky demented research facility on Mars? Check. DOOM 3 a horrifying experience? Double check.

Resident Evil 3 Demo: The faceless evil of the Umbrella Corporation is loose on the streets in the form of mutated undead. Kick their ass in this Resident Evil 3 demo!

Undying Demo: As Magnus Wolfram, master of the occult, discover a dying family whose degeneration threatens the fabric of reality in Clive Barker’s Undying.

System Shock 2 Demo: After waking up from cryogenic sleep aboard a spaceship filled with dead people, fight your way for survival among “The Many” in System Shock 2.

Aliens Vs. Predator 2 Single-Player Demo: Three diverse and bloodthirsty species battle for survival in Aliens vs. Predator 2. Beeping of your equipment may be the last thing you hear.

Sanitarium Demo: Spiraling upwards out of the void, you open your eyes and struggle to comprehend your environment. Welcome to Sanitarium.

American McGee’s Alice Demo: The Wonderland that you knew from childhood has gone horribly wrong. Demented cats, disgruntled playing cards and little girls with knives – Oh my!

If you missed last year’s list you can find it here. And don’t forget to check out GT’s Top 10 Scariest Games.