Xevious, released in 1982 by Namco, is an iconic vertical scrolling shooter now available on Xbox Live Arcade. Players control the Solvalou ship and destroy Xevious forces with blasters against air-based enemies and bombs against ground-based targets. Destroying the Andor Genesis mothership earns bonus points. The game revolutionized shooting games when it was released due to its unique enemies, variety of scrolling environments, great background music, and many hidden gameplay features. Now players can enjoy this classic arcade experience in single player high definition old-school action on Xbox Live Arcade.