Konami picks up Choplifter HD

Co-publishing with developer.

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.