Xbox Live Arcade gets the ole' once over

Over on his weekly column, Chris Morris of CNN takes a stab at Microsoft's latest attempt to appeal to a wider audience. On November 3, the Xbox Live Arcade will launch, offering a surprisingly limited selection of retro/casual games for a relatively steep price. While we've already heard plenty of griping about the seemingly outrageous prices (keep in mind some purchases will we packaged deals), the news that Microsoft will only have about seven titles available at launch is simply shocking. There are promises to add 3-5 games a month, but still, the prospects of the Live Arcade are drying up quick. About the only good news is that the free starter disc will feature Ms. Pac Man, and the addition of online leader boards offers some satisfaction for our mindless (and costly) efforts.
It's time to get your act together Microsoft.