Last week Microsoft poked Xbox Live Arcade gamers in the eye with a delay of Worms, but this week looks a little better with the upcoming release of Alien Hominid HD this Wednesday for 800 Marketplace Points ($10). The side-scrolling Flash game has already hit a number of console platforms, including the Gamecube, Playstation 2, original Xbox, and Gameboy Advance. Now, the graphics get an HD makeover to 720P and the mini-games go online along with the related Achievements and Gamerscore for XBLA titles. While Alien Hominid HD will be great for those that haven’t experienced the title on other platforms, one still can’t help wonder how long it will be for Worms to show up on the Marketplace.

The full press release continues below.

Alien Hominid HD Crash Lands on Xbox Live Arcade

Be prepared! “Alien Hominid HD” invades Xbox 360 console systems everywhere this Xbox Live Arcade Wednesday.

“Alien Hominid HD” Crash Lands on Xbox Live Arcade

The cult favorite offers high definition alien action that makes it better than ever before. “Alien Hominid HD” from The Behemoth is a side-scrolling extraterrestrial experience like no other, and will be available for download on Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 0800 GMT (1 a.m. PST).

As a feisty yet adorable alien, gamers must fend off FBI agents to ensure their spaceship stays safe. With unique, hand-drawn characters and weapons, this award-winning title is the epitome of quirky humor and intergalactic fun. Sixteen levels, seven mini-games, and jump-in anytime multiplayer capability adds to the cosmic mayhem.

“Alien Hominid HD” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated T for Teen (Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence).

Game Features

  * Sixteen levels and seven mini-games, including “All You Can Eat” and “PDA,” now with online multiplayer support
  * Main and Mini-games high scores are tracked on the Xbox Live Leaderboard
  * Multiplayer modes enable two players locally in the main game and up to four players offline or on Xbox Live in Mini-games.
  * Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points

More information is available at http://www.xbox.com/games/livearcade.