Whenever a PopCap game becomes available for the XBLA service, the old argument of "Why would I pay for a game that I can download from the Internet?" comes up. Well on top of the first answer that is it actually costs more to buy it from PopCap’s site (most of their games are $20 for the full version), comes the fact that this game looks better and plays better on the 360.

For those of you who haven't already, go check out the demo of the PC version of this game on the PopCap site here. The first thing I noticed when playing the game on XBLA this week is that it really does scream out for a controller. Without going into the whole keyboard/mouse vs. a controller, this game is night and day in comparison for the controller. Having a set area in which you can move the control for the gun just fits into the game play of moving the turret on your tank.

The other improvement is the graphics. With the art style being what it is in Heavy Weapon, the difference isn't huge, but it is better, and is a huge improvement when you consider that it's now in widescreen.

Throw in co-op play, achievements, and a probable 800 point price tag, and it's certainly moved up on my wanted list.

The Achievement list is:

• Supaweapon! (10 Points)
  
• Big Red Button (10 Points)
• Total Distruction
• ComSat Uplink
• Ugly American
• Arms Race
• Cockroach of freedom
• Cannon Happy
• Ultimate Tanker
• Freedom's Last Stand
• Survivor
• Massive Distruction