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Chomping at the heels of an upcoming sequel, the game responsible for causing the FPS genre to explode Wolfenstein 3D is officially making its swastika-laden appearance on the PSN and XBLA, starting June 4, 2009. It’s been ported to every other platform over the years, so why not.

Why not? Because as much fun as it was 17 years ago when it originally released for the PC, I don’t think it held up well to the test of time. Luckily, Activision/id realized this and have added the incentive of gaining “instant upgrades” for when you finally play the latest iteration: Wolfenstein, which is due out Aug 4, 2009. Even with this ‘bonus’, I would not put this at much more than a $3 value. Since no pricing information has been announced yet, we’ll have to see what value has been placed on it. An inquiry has been placed to Activision about this, so we’ll keep you updated. I’d love to have seen Return to Castle Wolfenstein, or even a free version of Enemy Territory, make an appearance, but we’ll have to settle with this. Oh, and it’s Wolf3D and its expansion, the Nocturnal Missions, and does not include the prequel, Spear of Destiny. Full press release after the jump.

Wolfenstein 3D(R) Coming to Xbox Live(R) Arcade and PLAYSTATION(R)Network

Classic title players to earn instant upgrades for use in id software’s upcoming, Wolfenstein, due August 4th

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Activision Publishing (NASDAQ:ATVI) and id Software announced today the legendary first-person action title, the original Wolfenstein 3D(R) will be available for download on June 3 on Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and June 4 on PLAYSTATION(R)Network for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)).  The famed title that created an entire video game genre, Wolfenstein 3D offers players a chance to experience the intensity of escaping from Castle Wolfenstein all over again. Classic enemies like Hans Grosse and Mecha-Hitler await players in the six episodes that span 60 levels. Wolfenstein 3D is rated M by the ESRB for Animated Blood and Gore and Animated Violence.

Gamers taking the challenge to defeat the twisted Nazi regime also will earn accolades and be awarded gold for customizable weapon upgrades in id Software’s all new, Wolfenstein(TM). The newest addition to the famed blockbuster franchise, Wolfenstein is scheduled to be on store shelves on August 4 on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC and is rated M by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Language.

About id Software

id – defined by Freud as the primal section of the human psyche; id Software, located in Mesquite, Texas, was founded in 1991.  From inception to present day, id Software has relentlessly provided technical, design and artistic leadership as an independent game developer and technology provider. Transcending the games industry, id’s iconic brands such as Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE and Enemy Territory have become staples of popular culture for generations of gamers.  More information on id Software can be found at www.idsoftware.com.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision Publishing maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands and Australia. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.