Despite its own efforts, Microsoft is still seeing disappointing Xbox and Xbox 360 sales in the Land of the Rising Sun. MS Game Studios boss Shane Kim has said previously that Microsoft is "committed to success in the region," but today one of Microsoft's own developers played down the importance of the territory.
Speaking to website Ars Technica, Microsoft's Matt Lee, a developer in Microsoft's Game Technology Group, said that "Japan is not necessarily the most important market for gaming these days," adding, "it is also not quite as large as the US and European markets."
Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."
Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.
That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.
Microsoft has slashed the prices of games across the Xbox 360 store in preparation for its July 29th closure.
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Two non-BC and no-PC-version Arcade titles I downloaded recently. Dishwasher's sequel is on Steam at least.
I've also downloaded Ninety-Nine Nights II (shame the first wasn't available). I still want to download Burnout 3: Takedown before the weekend's up, though that is still the full $9.99 non-discounted price
Burnout 3 not available in modern times is a crime to humanity.
I know it’s probably due to the music licensing-though they can simply add other music as Burnout 3’s biggest flaw to me personally-is the music!!!
The Xbox 360 Marketplace is officially shutting down in three days, which means dozens of exclusive, digital-only 360 games will no longer be available to purchase anywhere else once it does.
The Xbox 360 will be almost 20 years old next year, and to celebrate this milestone Microsoft have decided to obliterate all of its online functionality.
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Technically, the games ARE preserved... they are just removing the ability to purchase new games through the 360. They have to keep a full backup of every title (even delisted ones) because they will have to offer the ability to redownload purchased content to users.
I had deleted some games a few years back that had become delisted. I was able to get them back by going through my download history. The games in question were TMNT (classic and re-shelled), afterburner climax and outrun online. Im glad I was able to get those back as they are some of the best on the service.
Well The Ultimate Alliance games have been delisted. I dunno how many old Activision games have been Delisted but MS needs to remake or remaster old Activision games and release them on Xbox and PS. I. Hope that's what they're doing right now.
They can't reserve everything but they 100% can reserve what they got or own.
Fortunately, the X360 was jailbroken a long time ago, so a good part of its library is available for download from 'alternative' sources. Still, it's a bummer to see the store going away.
Dawn of The First Day
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Also they can keep the store up for life if they wanted.
Series X for the back compat titles, and OG Xbox and X360 for those not on BC. I pretty much bought all of the digital games I want for the 360 so I am good.
No, not telling you would be sleazy. I have a few more games to buy then I'm good. 360 was and still is a great console. Xbox is the best place to play!
I know it is not necessarily the most important. But they still would like to see some turn around for their efforts over there.
It is actually been considered a declining market since the launch of last generation consoles. North America was at that time called " the only market that matters " by industry execs. I guess we pass the torch to Europe , enjoy.
Its unfortunate that Japan continues not to support US products, while we continue to heavily support Japan products here in the US. When the PS3 hits Japan, it will win because they like the Sony name....Even in the US, us americans don't support our own products...look at how many ps2's sold vs xbox....I don't get it...
I DONT UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM. MOST OF THE XBOX360'S PARTS ARE MADE FROM OVERSEA ANYWAYS.
I have a friend that lives in Japan in the Army. He told me that in Japan most people WILL NOT buy an american product. They basically only support their own. Sony, Nintendo, regardless of whether they would enjoy it or not. They have a lot of discipline. Now there are a small few that go against the grain and give in to enjoy an American Made product. I'm not talking about food chains. I'm talking about American Made products. Cars, electronics, ect. Maybe we should give them a taste of their own medicine. The video game market in Japan is already declining. They make all their money off of us open minded Westerners. They look at us a stupid Americans. If we don't buy Sony PS3 it will give them a taste of what they have been doing. The only difference is we won't be stupid Americans anymore. Most people don't get it. America is the home of the free. But its not like that in other countries. They stick together and for the most part don't like us. But they sure will sell broke ps2's to us and laugh all the way to the bank when we keep replacing them like the stupid Americans they think we are. Think about it. I have inside info on this. This comes from a guy stationed in Japan folks.