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GDC'07: Microsoft Confirms 512MB & XBLA Cap Increase News
Chris Leyton
05/03/2007
A new memory card and extra room just so Castlevania: Symphony of the Night remains intact...
Rumoured since time began (well for the last couple of months at least), Microsoft's Game Developers Conference announcements officially confirmed an increase to the file size limit on Xbox Live Arcade titles along with the release of an accompanying 512MB Memory Card at the.
The 50MB cap on previous titles will be increased to 150MB, whilst the Memory Card will go on sale worldwide from April 3rd for $49.99 RRP. As an added incentive, the Memory Card will come pre-loaded with Bizarre Creations Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, just in case you're one of the two Xbox 360 owners that has yet to indulge in a little retro basting action. In addition, Microsoft also confirmed a price cut for the existing 64MB Memory Card, from $39.99 to $29.99.
"The new size limit offers developers increased flexibility and continued opportunities for innovative game development, while also ensuring that the millions of gamers on Xbox LIVE can continue to easily access, download and play all Xbox LIVE Arcade games on Xbox 360," said Chris Early, product unit manager for Xbox LIVE Arcade and Microsoft Casual Games at Microsoft. "If you take a look at current games like Roboblitz and Small Arms, its clear that our developers deliver amazing game experiences within a compact size limit. Our focus is on continuing to provide developers with an environment that allows for the creation of cost-efficient games and that nurtures an artistic and creative approach to game development."
"As we prepare to launch our first Xbox LIVE Arcade game, Boom Boom Rocket, we're able to see how dynamic and creative this platform is," said Chip Lange, vice president of Online Commerce for Electronic Arts Inc. (EA). "Having Wing Commander Arena on Xbox LIVE Arcade allows us to take full advantage of the online play and bring to life a 16-player online arcade experience that delivers unparalleled arcade action."
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