Microsoft announced that two new games will become available this Xbox LIVE Arcade Wednesday: Gyruss and 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures. This week, gamers will be able to travel through space from the comfort of their own living room when Gyruss, the classic tube-shooter from Konami Digital Entertainment, launches on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, April 18 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT). In Gyruss, gamers fly a space ship from Neptune to Earth while battling enemies, satellites, asteroids and laser beam generators. Along the way the player’s ship can be upgraded to better tackle the ever-increasing enemies that attack during the journey to Earth. Gyruss will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated “E” for Everyone.

3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures from Sierra Online will be available for download on Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 beginning Wednesday, April 18 at 0900 GMT (2 a.m. PDT). From the creators of the popular Xbox LIVE Arcade game Assault Heroes, Sierra Online delivers the only mini-golf experience with clever mind-bending, imaginative courses and animated stylish 3-D characters. 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures will be available worldwide for 800 Microsoft Points and is rated “E for Everyone”.