10 Ways to Fix the Xbox Live Arcade

An informal “indie census” conducted Ron Carmel of 2D Boy (World of Goo) reveals what many people already suspected: the best developers are releasing games elsewhere and working with Microsoft to release a game can be “excruciating” compared to others platforms.

But unlike many people with an opinion on the subject, Carmel’s has the hard numbers to back up his claims. He also offers solutions. In the manifesto of sorts posted on the 2D Boys website, he outlines ten ways to fix the XBLA experience.