Microsoft today announced that Elements of Destruction will hit the Xbox Live Arcade service this coming Wednesday. Developed by Frozen Codebase, players assume the role of a disgruntled research scientist. In an effort to take down the corporation that fired you, you’ll control the forces of nature and unleash a spate of natural disasters, including tornadoes and massive earthquakes.

Joining Elements of Destruction is Sierra’s Sea Life Safari, a calm and relaxing underwater adventure for the faint of heart. Featuring a selection of 60 animated marine life, players explore the depths of five exotic locales while snapping pictures of their findings.

Both titles hit this Wednesday for the standard price of 800 Microsoft Points.

Control Forces of Nature in Elements of Destruction and Explore the Ocean with Sea Life Safari on Xbox LIVE Arcade This Wednesday!

Command the forces of nature in “Elements of Destruction™” and dive into a family-friendly underwater adventure with “Sea Life Safari,” both launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. GMT (1:00 a.m. PDT).

Assume the role of the master of disaster! Use tornadoes, lightning, earthquakes and many other forces of nature to do your bidding in “Elements of Destruction.” Fired from your job as a top research scientist, you have built a machine that allows you to control nature and exact revenge on the corporation that fired you. Your quest for revenge takes you to locations across the globe where you must use the forces of nature in challenging ways. Shake down buildings with earthquakes, suck-up and throw objects with tornadoes, and strike down aircraft with lightning to cause mayhem in cities and towns across the earth.

Developed by Frozen Codebase, “Elements of Destruction” will be available worldwide (with the exception of Japan) for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

Assume the role of an underwater photographer that is tasked with capturing the incredible beauty of wild sea creatures in “Sea Life Safari.” This family-friendly game features 60 animated marine life, five uniquely beautiful destinations and an easy-to-understand tutorial. Explore the tropical Coral Reef or swim towards the Ship Graveyard, capturing stunning pictures to fill up your personal scrapbooks. The underwater setting of “Sea Life Safari” also features secret routes, hidden items and special appearances by rare nighttime creatures to keep gamers coming back for more.

Developed by Sierra Online, “Sea Life Safari” will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.

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