Gamecock Media Group announced that Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball will arrive on Xbox LIVE Arcade early next year:

The title looks to answer the age-old question of which much-revered profession is better, by settling the score…with (dodge)balls.

Chris Stockman, Studio Director of Blazing Lizard: “It is no secret that Pirates and Ninjas have beef. But it turns out both have a great love for dodgeball and unique skills when it comes to playing the game. We are bringing together sworn enemies for what I can guarantee will be explosive dodgeball action.”

Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball will have sea-faring thieves squaring off against stealthy martial artists in beautiful environments. The game will allow for up to eight players and offer five teams, including pirates and ninjas and three more that will announced soon. Each team has their own unique style and techniques and is hell-bent on destroying the opposition.

A handful of sreenshots were released along with the announcement, head to our Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball gallery to check them out.