Hidden Path Entertainment, an independent developer based in Bellevue Washington, today announced that its critically acclaimed game – Defense Grid: The Awakening – will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade at a special price of 800 MS points ($10) beginning September 2, 2009.

Defense Grid: The Awakening’s unique spin on tower defense gameplay is a perfect fit for the Xbox LIVE Arcade audience, as it appeals to gamers of all skill levels, features beautiful environments, spectacular effects, and a dynamic, engaging soundtrack. The controls are intuitive and the gameplay is deep - the special attacks and properties of each tower work together to provide many ways to succeed.

New for the Xbox 360 is the included Borderlands mission pack which has four new advanced levels and 12 challenge modes, providing more bases to protect and more challenges to undertake than ever.