Xbox Live Arcade To Get Coffeetime Crosswords, Puzzle Quest Price Drop

Publisher Microsoft has announced that its next regular Xbox Live Arcade update will see the addition of Coffeetime Crosswords from Frogger 2 developer Voltex, as well as a price cut for Infinite Interactive's RPG/puzzler Puzzle Quest. Microsoft says Coffeetime Crosswords will feature more than 150 puzzles for all skill levels, as well as both solo and two player co-op play via Xbox Live. The title, priced at 800 Microsoft Points ($10), is published by Konami and developed in association with crossword publisher Penny Press. First released in October of 2007, Puzzle Quest, originally released for 1200 Microsoft Points ($15), will also see a permanent price reduction to 800 Microsoft Points ($10). The move could be a prelude to the release of the previously announced expansion to the game, to be titled Revenge of the Plague Lord, which is due for a "Spring 2008" release. The pack is expected to add further gameplay hours, 50 new spells and 40 new items, as well as four new Hero professions: Bard, Rogue, Ranger and Warlock. Additionally, the Southern Map will be expanded with 25 additional quests.