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MS offering undisclosed free XBLA game to make up for XBL problems photo

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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Juggernaut's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/04/2008 17:23
Juggernaut
It better not be a game I already have... but props to the Soft for owning up to the problem and giving us a little present.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/04/2008 17:31
Kyousuke Nanbu
I'm sure its going to be something terrible, either that or UNO.
Bowshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 04:34
Bowshi
Probably one of the choice of the 15 shit demos my Xbox came with to start with.
If it's FREE from MICROSOFT, what are the chances of it being... Uhh... Good?
TheStripe's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/05/2008 10:49
TheStripe
Yeah, make it free, that's going to make it a better service. I mean, it's not like maintaining existing servers and adding new ones costs money, or anything.
c0dek's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/06/2008 15:31
c0dek
Bejewelled Deluxe: Retro Evolved/Urban Destruction Remix (volume 2) ftw!

seriously, if they can't get it fixed soon, we'd better get the option of the crappy game OR an external HD-DVD drive and porn. By the time they get around to settling up, those will be about equal value. And then a week later will come the announcement of an external blu-ray drive...
Fading Star's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/17/2008 02:32
Fading Star
That's cool.
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