Gastronaut Studios, today revealed that the company’s best-selling Xbox LIVE Arcade title "Small Arms" is among the first to provide in-game support for the new Xbox Live Party system.

The update integrates the 8-way group voice chat features of the Xbox LIVE Party system to help players stay connected across the service. All new and current players will automatically receive the free Title Update, enabling players to focus on blasting away their foes without distractions.

Praised as the game Xbox LIVE Arcade was meant for, "Small Arms" was recently inducted into the Arcade Hits collection. "Small Arms" can now be downloaded for only 400 Microsoft Points. The free Title Update is scheduled to launch tomorrow, November 19, in time for the holiday season.

"We’ve been at the forefront of Xbox Live innovations since day one," said Don Wurster, co-director at Gastronaut Studios. "This update reinforces our commitment to providing the most advanced social gaming experiences possible."

Title Update provides:

. simple, single-action party invitations.
. enhanced interface for distinguishing party members from other players;
. speaker icons that indicate who’s talking and where;
. easy, upfront access to 8-way group voice chat;