Codemasters' Sensible World of Soccer has made the shortlist for Best Classic Game at the Xbox LIVE Arcade awards. It comes as no surprise considering the popularity of the Amiga classic reborn for XBLA. Check the press release for more details about this charming game. Don't forget, you can cast your vote by clicking here.

PRESS RELEASE:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Codemasters Online is pleased to announce the nomination of Sensible World of Soccer (SWOS) for “best classic game” in the Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards.

Launched in late December on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, SWOS brings all the classic elements of original SWOS to the next generation of gamers. Experience this genre defining arcade soccer game in all its original glory now with all new optional enhancements.

For the first time players can experience all-new multiplayer modes allowing players from around the world to challenge each other in fast-paced arcade action with all-new high definition graphics courtesy of the game’s original designer Stoo Cambridge.

Sensible World of Soccer is out now to download on Xbox 360 via Xbox LIVE Arcade priced at 800 points. Players are also able to fully Sensible up their Xbox 360 with the latest SWOS themes and Gamerpics designed exclusively by Stoo Cambridge, now available for 150 & 100 points respectively.

To vote for Sensible World of Soccer visit http://www.xbox.com/xblaawards between January 22nd and January 30th.

Date: 2008-01-24

Posted by: Robert Cram

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