XBLA Update: Serious Sam the First Encounter

Out today on Xbox Live Arcade:-

Serious Sam: The First Encounter – 1200 Points.

The legendary Sam “Serious” Stone returns to battle the relentless hordes of Mental’s army in glorious high definition on Xbox LIVE Arcade in Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter. Based on the original indie arcade shooter sensation Serious Sam: The First Encounter, Serious Sam HD features stunningly redesigned visuals, over-the-top action, and intense online co-op for up to four players.

* High-resolution visuals: Developed by Croteam and powered by the next-generation Serious Engine 3, Serious Sam HD features beautifully rendered, high-resolution visuals and lushly redesigned environments to create the most astonishing Serious Sam game ever.

* Non-stop action: Return to the golden age of frantic, non-stop shooting action with Serious Sam’s trademark onslaught of enemies rushing towards you at every turn. From the charging Sirian Werebull to the screaming Headless Kamikaze and the multi-story Ugh-Zan, all of the infamous minions of Lord Mental have been spectacularly redesigned for Serious Sam HD.

* Huge arsenal: Fire up one of the greatest arsenals in gaming history by wielding demon-stopping revolvers, lead-spewing miniguns, and monstrous cannons for when you absolutely, positively, have to kill every enemy in sight.

* Levels of bedlam: More than 12 levels of bedlam set against the expansive backdrop of ancient Egypt with every square inch upgraded and reworked to create one of the most visually stunning experiences on Xbox LIVE Arcade.

* Online co-op: Embrace the mayhem with up to four players through online co-op on Xbox LIVE and unlock the sweet, sweet achievements you and your friends so badly crave.

And don’t forget that this week’s Deal of the Week is XBLA title Magic The Gathering: Duals of the Planeswalkers for just 400 Points.