The Maw, the PAX 10 Audience Choice Award winner, is coming to the Xbox Live Arcade next Wednesday, (January 21)! The game will cost 800 MS Points (or $9.99) but will come with a Premium Theme for free, more details below. The official website www.WhatIsTheMaw.com has launched too, where you can find additional video clips and images!

The game will be localized for a wide range of languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese.

“We set out from the very beginning to create the most content-rich and impressive game that we could for ten bucks and 150 megabytes,” said CCO and Director Josh Bear. “There are over 900 animations, 1000 sound effects, 25 music tracks, 200 visual effects, and 150 models, making this an incredible value for your $10… in the time that we have left.” Bear then wept bitterly.

The Maw will offer the rare opportunity for players to win a free premium theme as an in-game unlockable. The only way to get the theme (and free gamerpics too) is to play The Maw and find them.

Make sure to check out our other features on The Maw here!