We actually expected it back at the beginning of January, but today Microsoft have announced that Boogie Bunnies will be hitting the Xbox Live Arcade service on the 16th January, this coming Wednesday.

Rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB, Boogie Bunnies will launch for 800 MS Points. Features of the game include:

• Multiple game modes: Play this great match-3 game with a twist at your own pace in three different game modes, Classic, Arcade, and Endless.
• Exciting destinations: Travel with the bunnies to the Arctic, Amazon, and Hollywood as they adopt the local culture.
• Stylish 3-D bunnies characters: Discover new bunnies along the way from designer sunglasses-wearing bunnies to completely outfitted diva bunnies.
• Fancy dance animations: Set up extensive chain combinations to trigger the bunnies’ creative dance moves to catchy tunes.
• Family fun play: Join the party online or offline in two-player cooperative or competitive mode for the whole family to enjoy.

The game will be made available across the globe, unless you live in Japan or Korea.

Microsoft also want to make gamers aware of upcoming games to the service: Poker Smash, Rez HD, Brain Challenge and Lode Runner. Rez HD is promised to be coming soon, and Lode Runner is mentioned as coming later into 2008. Lots to look forward to, although not a dual release this week.

Anyone looking forward to picking up Boogie Bunnies this week?