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The third Xbox Live Arcade title from NinjaBee, Band of Bugs builds on the success of their previous titles, Outpost Kaloki X and Cloning Clyde, and delivers quality gameplay in a unique setting. Band of Bugs is available for download beginning this Wednesday, June 20 at 9 a.m. GMT (2 a.m. PDT).

“Band of Bugs” is a fun, strategic diversion for fans of tactical gameplay, while the unique animations and environments in the game make it a fun, approachable title for newcomers as well. “Band of Bugs” is one of few turn-based tactical strategy games available on Xbox LIVE Arcade. Players will enjoy unlimited variety in their gameplay choices with the Xbox LIVE Arcade’s first ever free built-in level editor, which they can use to create custom maps and play with friends over Xbox LIVE.

Game Features:

• Choose to play through a story-based campaign, stand-alone missions or skirmishes
• Story-based campaign: Action and adventure in a single-player campaign story! Follow the adventures of young Maal as he leads an elite team of bug warriors to protect the kingdom from evil insect enemies.
• Stand-alone missions: Try your hand at one of these unique single-level scenarios. These short battles include a background story, unique events and custom goals.
• Skirmish: Test your skills on a variety of individual maps, including custom maps designed by the player with the in-game editor! 
• Select a game type (Elimination, Capture, or Escape) and choose to control any party in the battle to demonstrate your superior tactical skill.
• Four unique multiplayer modes for up to 4 players either locally or over Xbox LIVE, including:
• Elimination: The first team to lose all the bugs in one party loses the battle!
• Capture: Capture (or defend) a strong point.
• Escape: Reach an escape point, or stop the enemy from reaching it.
• Mission: A unique scenario with custom story, events, and goals.
• Challenge friends to Spider Hunter, a more relaxed game that allows up to 8 people to join and leave on the fly!
• Use the game’s built-in level editor to design your own custom scenarios for play against others over Xbox LIVE (a first for an Xbox LIVE Arcade game!)
• Xbox LIVE Vision camera support in all Xbox LIVE multiplayer modes.
• Mystery leaderboard where players earn points for items they are not told about – Players can check the board and figure out what will help them get to the top of the leaderboard!
• Earn up to 200 Gamerscore and 12 Achievements.

Available worldwide, “Band of Bugs” can be downloaded for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.

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