The Xbox 360's online store, Xbox Live Arcade, is set to get a whopping three new releases this Wednesday thanks to Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, Shred Nebula, and Gin Rummy.

Blazing Lizard's Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball promises all of the things on the label: pirates, ninjas, and dodgeball action. The game also features two other teams from the Land of Awesome Stuff, robots and zombies. Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball launches at a price of 800 Microsoft Points ($10).

Shred Nebula, the freshman release from CrunchTime Games, is an omni-directional shooter boasting influence from Virgin Interactive Entertainment's 90s PC shooter SubSpace. Unlike Bizarre Creations' recently released XBLA shooter Geometry Wars 2, Shred Nebula features 8-player online multiplayer with both deathmatch and co-op modes. Like Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, it releases for 800 Points ($10).

Studio Ch'in brings popular card game Gin Rummy online this week, bringing with it 6 gameplay modes and customizable rules. The Xbox Live Vision-supported game will appear at a price of 400 Points ($5).

If you thought that the eternal struggle would end after Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball arrives on Xbox 360 as an Xbox Live Arcade download next week, think again.

Developer Blazing Lizard and publisher Gamecock today announced that they'll be bringing the fight to Wii this winter, complete with new story and challenge modes.

Though the Xbox 360 release will be downloadable, a Gamecock representative has confirmed to Shacknews that the Wii version will be a full-fledged retail release.

Blazing Lizard will unleash buccaneers and silent assassins upon Xbox Live Arcade with Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball on September 3, publisher Gamecock announced today. In celebration of the date, new screenshots were also provided.

In addition to the aforementioned pirates and ninjas, the downloadable title also offers zombies and robots for a total of four playable teams. Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball features a traditional dodgeball mode as well as an enhanced gametype, which allows the use of special moves unique to each team.

No price point has yet been announced for the title.

Publisher Gamecock has released a new trailer and a few new screenshots of Blazing Lizard's downloadable Xbox Live Arcade title Pirates vs. Ninja Dodgeball, showing off, um...

What the hell?

I have no idea what has gotten into the industry this past week, but I think I like it.

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Publisher Gamecock today announced that Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, the self-described action title for Xbox Live Arcade, has been delayed to a release period of "later this Spring."

As penance, Blazing Lizard has added a new traditional dodgeball mode to the game, allowing for multiple balls and all sorts of nostalgic, kindergarten-type fun. Lead developer Chris Stockman also took some time to talk about the game in a short video.

Tired of developer-laden pseudo-trailers with all talk and no substance? Well, this one has a dog.

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Pirates Vs. Ninjas Dodgeball, the first title out of the newly-formed Blazing Lizard, has been confirmed for an Xbox Live Arcade release in early 2008.

Published by Gamecock, the game was announced back in August, though no system was named at the time. It is said to be the first of several Pirates vs. Ninjas titles, and marks the rising popularity of dodgeball video games.

"It is no secret that Pirates and Ninjas have beef," said studio director Chris Stockman. "But it turns out both have a great love for dodgeball and unique skills when it comes to playing the game."

The freshly formed development studio Blazing Lizard announced its first project today: the downloadable console title Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball. The game will appear on unannounced console download services in the first quarter of 2008.

The game pits players as pirates, ninjas, or other played out personas in eight-player online, 4-player online co-op, or 4-player offline modes. The title will make use of Infyrno, Blazing Lizard's proprietary engine, and apparently be the first of several Pirates vs. Ninjas titles.

The company released several screenshots from the title and some concept art along with the announcement. Blazing Lizard was founded by former Volition employees, known most recently for their work on Saints Row (X360).