Xbox Live Deal of the Week: Star Wars: Battle for Hoth

Last week we mentioned that Microsoft was putting a Deal of the Week program into effect for Windows Phone 7 much like the version that they have for Xbox. Last week we saw Frogger drop from $2.99 to $1.99. Ths week’s game of the week is Star Wars: Battle for Hoth which is dropping from $4.99 to $2.99. If you have had your eye on that title now’s the time to snatch it up. The deal is only good for one week. Check back in next week for the new Deal of the Week.

Here is the description and some stills from Battle for Hoth:

The Galactic Civil War rages: Imperial forces have discovered the location of the Rebel base on the ice-planet of Hoth. Darth Vader orders his forces to commence a ground assault aimed at destroying Echo Base’s main power generator. The Rebellion’s only hope is that its forces can resist the Imperial advance long enough to evacuate the doomed base. Take command of the Rebel forces; Can you use guile, strategy and reflexes to defend Echo Base from attack? At your command are Infantry Units, Gun Towers, SnowSpeeders and more. Facing you is an army of Droids, SnowTroopers and the terrifying AT-AT. The stage is set for a climatic clash of technology, tactics and action… Features: 15 action-packed levels, two gameplay modes (Classic & Fortress) for added replay value, Original music, sounds and video footage that brings the story to life plus weapons and units from the Star Wars universe including AT-AT Walkers, SnowSpeeders, Ion Cannons, X-Wing Fighters and Laser Cannons.