MS TGS Keynote brings the goods

Late last night, or this morning, or whatever time it is/was where you are, Microsoft delivered a Keynote speech to kick off TGS 2008, and as well as a few other announcements/reveals, they announced Five new XBLA titles:

Space Invaders Extreme

  • beautiful graphics
  • classic gameplay
  • and online features

Due out this Winter

Arkanoid Live

  • high-definition graphics
  • beautifully choreographed background music and movies
  • loaded with 120 stages
  • includes online co-op and versus modes

Due out this Winter

Metal Slug 7

  • new missions
  • new weapons
  • colossal new bosses
  • new game modes
  • new Slugs to pilot

No word on a release window.

King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match

  • new characters and game modes

Due out Spring 2009

R-Type

  • two-person local and online co-op play
  • switch seamlessly between classic 2D graphics and the brand-new 3D experience

No word on a release window