QUAKE Wars now on next-gen consoles.

id Software and Activision announced the North American release of Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 today. The critically acclaimed PC game from id Software and Splash Damage which received more than 80 combined awards and nominations is now available for next-gen consoles.

“ Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars raises the bar for next-gen console games with its variety and intense combat,” said Kevin Cloud, Executive Producer for id Software. “Whether you’re playing online with fifteen friends, or playing a single-player campaign against amazing AI, Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars delivers a new level of team play and combat strategy to the PS3 and 360.”

Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars is available now for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 for $59.99 USD and CAD and is rated T for Teen. The game will also be arriving at European and Australian retailers on May 30 ^th .

XBLA update

This week's Xbox Live Arcade update brings a high definition twist on Sudoku and the launch of an Atari classic.

Developed by Merscom, Buku Sudoku is the first and only Sudoku game available on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Experience the excitement of the world’s hottest number game sensation on Xbox LIVE Arcade with Buku Sudoku . The title upgrades the traditional paper-and-pencil game with beautiful HD graphics, informative tutorials, multiple grid sizes and new ways to enjoy the game via multiplayer modes. With multiple themes that allow players to choose the audio and visual environment, over 1,200 puzzles total and three levels of difficulty, Buku Sudoku has something for everyone.

Buku Sudoku multiplayer modes feature support for up to four players offline and up to eight players via Xbox LIVE. More casual players can experience the game with friends and family through the cooperative mode, and competitive players will enjoy an entirely new concept – an active duel where the player’s performance directly impacts his opponent’s puzzle. Buku Sudoku will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.

Thanks to Stainless Games the Atari classic, Warlords is also coming to Xbox Live Arcade this week, offering up single and multiplayer action for up to four players. Protect your fortress from attack while while battering down their opponents’ at a frenetic pace! Defend yourself from incoming fire with your mighty shield and smash down your enemies’ defences by firing flaming balls at them, or blast a hole through and bring their Warlord tumbling down along with his castle walls!

Like most Xbox Live Arcade classics Warlords returns in a pixel-perfect copy of its original arcade cabinet game, and includes a brand new “Evolved” version, featuring 3D graphics and the opportunity to be your own Warlord using the live video feed! Single player is supported, along with two, three, and four player local and Xbox LIVE multiplayer choices. Warlords will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan and Korea) for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.

Both games will be available for download tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

Play Buku Sudoku and you might win a TV

Merscom, developers of the above-mentioned Buku Sudoku , announced today that it is sponsoring a contest with Xbox360Achievements.org (x360a.org) for the launch of the game. The company will be holding a draw two weeks after the game's launch for players who earn all 200 achievement points. The draw winner will receive a Samsung 40” LN40A550 LCD television. Five other players who earn all of the achievements will win a copy of Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action .

Merscom says it chose an HDTV as a “ way of informing gamers about the incredible high res graphics of Buku Sudoku . Just as the Samsung LN40A550 represents the next step in digital televisions, Buku Sudoku represents the evolution of Sudoku into core gaming.” The specs on the TV are, admittedly, impressive. It includes full 1080p resolution, a 5 ms response rate, a USB port and 3 HDMI v1.3 ports. The reason for the choice of Scene It? As a secondary prize is a little more obvious. Both games work with the Big Button Pad.

“ We feel this contest really draws attention to the beautiful graphics in our game, as well as shows the complexity and challenges in Buku Sudoku on Xbox Live Arcade,” said Kirk Owen, CEO of Merscom. “The Samsung TV represents the cutting edge of LCD TVs. Most importantly, though, it rewards the gamers who put a lot of time into our product.” For complete contest registration information, you can check out www.xbox360achievements.org, the game's official website or www.merscom.com.