This is a surprising bit of news, given how much flak Microsoft has received from some of the sub par releases for Xbox LIVE arcade. (That’s right, Yaris. I’m looking at you.) According to Microsoft, because of the way the new Xbox Live Experience (I’m already sick of that moniker) organizes data, Microsoft will no longer be de-listing certain under performing titles, as the interface will supposedly make information easier to sort through. While this may only seem like good news, with the threat of "quality or bust" gone, developers can resume applying a lazy hand to their games if they so choose. We just hope the whole Yaris thing makes developers think twice about releasing a horrid game.
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