This new Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 version brings fans the same classic gameplay, but with all new features including the online competitive play component they have been clamoring for since the title’s debut earlier this year on handheld systems. Developed by Infinite Interactive Pty. Ltd., the XBLA version of Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords allows players to enjoy a downloadable version of this popular and highly addictive game that blends match-three puzzle gameplay with strategy, character-building elements and a persistent storyline set in the beloved Warlords universe.

“Gamers continue to tell us that Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords is a title they haven’t been able to put down since starting to play it much earlier this year. It has become a cultural phenomenon with a fan base that spreads across all ages,” said Peter Andrew, vice president of product development, D3PA. “We are excited to bring this top-quality gaming experience to XBLA’s wide ranging audience. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords will be quick to download, easy to learn, but challenging to master—thereby providing hours of fun-filled gameplay.”

In addition to online multiplayer capabilities, the Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 version of Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords features leaderboards, voice chat, the ability to capture unlocked monsters and runes outside the main story, short recharge time limits for the most powerful spells, XBLA Achievements and more.