Because I can play Puzzle Quest just fine offline, the recent rash of Xbox Live problems haven't had much of an impact on me. From what I understand, however, people are a bit upset. Who can blame them? These are people who pay good money for the privilege of being cussed out by pre-teens and racists, for cryin' out loud.
While Microsoft continue to work on the problem (which they're publicly blaming on "increased usage"), Xbox LIVE General Manager Marc Whitten wants to make nice. In a letter printed on Major Nelson's blog, Whitten thanks current members for their loyalty and patience. He then offers a token of appreciation to all Xbox LIVE members around the world -- a free, full Xbox LIVE arcade game.
No word on what the game will be (Yaris!), but Whitten says more details should emerge in the coming weeks. Head over to Major Nelson's blog for the full statement, but let's be real -- the only thing you care about is that you're getting a free game, right?
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11:26 PM on 01.03.2008
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MS, IF YOU ARE READING THIS, GIVE US A CHOICE IN GAMES!!!
and i'm with Cheeburga. I want a choice of the free game. just just 1 but at least 3 free XBLA games. That game besta be Omega 5.
Just their warranty for already broken and practically unfixable consoles.
Yeah, unless I can get to pick my game, I'm calling hoopla (similar to shenanigans only less cheeky). Metal Slug FTW.
I'm not saying MS will give us a choice, but let's at least wait for all the details before we start bitching, shall we?
*sigh* Of course not. What was I thinking? Resume unnecessary gripefest, you babies, you!
also, semi.
I'm not optimistic :(
In normal people language, Microsoft says - "We fucked up. We're sorry, and thanks for staying with us. Here's little somethin' for your time."
Granted, it could fucking Joust, but at least it's something. I hope to God it's something good, though. Metal Slug, pleeeez!
There is no reason why you don't have this game. And I hope to God it's not Geometry Wars. I think a large number of people own this game. Including me.
Just credit some points fer gawds sake.
Last time they gave a free game - Carcassone. Oh, too bad I had bought it months ago.
Heck, forget the free game if I can have her! :p
This way they can give us crappy stuff, instead of letting us choose our own good things.
Anyways GIVE US A CHOICE OF ANY GAME not some shitty one i wouldn't play for free.