Konami picks up Choplifter HD

{Choplifter HD}, previously announced for PC and PSN, is also coming to XBLA thanks to publisher Konami.

"The addition of {Choplifter HD} to KONAMI's diverse portfolio of games is a testament of our dedication to providing gamers with the best there is to offer in the downloadable sector," said Martin Schneider, General Manager for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. "{Choplifter HD} is a true classic, and we are looking forward to working with inXile Entertainment to bring this fun and creative re-imagining of the original title to gamers this winter."

"{Choplifter HD} takes everything we loved about the classic Choplifter game and amps it up with more choppers, more weapons, more rescues, lots of zombies and more over-the-top explosions to appeal to today's action-thirsty gamer," said Brian Fargo, president, inXile Entertainment. "We are thrilled to be partnering with gaming giant KONAMI on bringing {Choplifter HD} to the many millions of Xbox Arcade players."

{Choplifter HD} will hit digital platforms this winter and here's a fresh batch of screens.