odemasters Online have revealed the release date for the cult soccer hit Sensible World of Soccer for Xbox Live Arcade, and footie fans can get their game on starting Dec. 19.

The Xbox Live version of Sensible World of Soccer for the first time will have all-new online multiplayer modes, and both original and updated graphics modes from the original designer of SWOS.

"We are extremely pleased to announce that SWOS is coming to Xbox Live Arcade before Christmas," says Tim Hodges, assistant product manager. "Players are going to have a great holiday playing one of the best known and most-loved retro classics of all time. The wait has definitely been worthwhile, the online play is a blast and the game looks amazing.  We are confident that players both new and old will feel the same way."