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Full XBL Games on Demand list, avatar wardrobe revealed

By Matthew Peters, GameSpotPosted Aug 5, 2009 12:57 pm PT

[UPDATE] Call of Duty 2, Elder Scrolls IV, and 22 other full 360 titles available at launch; Adidas, Quiksilver, Gears of War 2, Halo 3 duds added to virtual clothier.

When Microsoft announced that Xbox Live would add a Games on Demand marketplace on August 11, the company revealed a handful of games for the upcoming download hub. Today, Microsoft announced the list of the 21 games for the Xbox 360 game library on Games on Demand for Xbox Live's 20 million-plus users.

Call of Duty 2 will be storming onto Xbox Live in less than a week.

The Games on Demand marketplace will replace the current Xbox Originals store that offered only original Xbox games. Both Gold and Silver Xbox Live subscribers will be able to directly purchase digital copies of the newly revealed upcoming titles for the Xbox 360.

[UPDATE 2] When asked about the games' pricing scheme, a Microsoft rep told GameSpot the following: "We aren’t detailing pricing by title quite yet, but Games on Demand titles will cost roughly the same as you would expect to pay for these titles in a retail store, from $19.99 to $29.99 (USD). You’ll be able to pay with both credit card and Microsoft points, which will now also be available for purchase via PayPal on Xbox.com Web marketplace."

[UPDATE] After initially sending out the UK Games on Demand launch list--which didn't have BioShock or Sonic the Hedgehog--Microsoft has provided the full US list. Both lists are below:

US GAMES ON DEMAND LAUNCH CATALOG
Assassin's Creed (Ubisoft)
BioShock (2K Games)
Burnout Paradise (EA)
Call of Duty 2 (Activision)
Dance Dance Revolution Universe (Konami)
Fight Night Round 3 (EA)
Kameo: Elements of Power (Microsoft Game Studios)
Karaoke Revolution American Idol Encore (Konami)
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
Mass Effect (Microsoft Game Studios)
Meet The Robinsons (Disney)
MX vs. ATV Untamed (THQ)
Need for Speed Carbon (EA)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (EA)
Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft Game Studios)
Prey (2K Games)
Rainbow Six Vegas (Ubisoft)
Ridge Racer 6 (Namco)
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (Rockstar Games)
Sonic the Hedgehog (SEGA)
Test Drive: Unlimited (Atari)
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2K Games/Bethesda Softworks)
Viva Piñata (Microsoft Game Studios)
Viva Piñata 2: Trouble in Paradise (Microsoft Game Studios)

UK GAMES ON DEMAND LAUNCH CATALOG
Assassin's Creed--Ubisoft
Burnout Paradise--EA
Call of Duty 2--Activision
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion--2K Games
Fight Night Round 3--EA
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga--LucasArts
Kameo: Elements of Power--Microsoft
Mass Effect--Microsoft
Meet The Robinsons--Disney
MX vs. ATV Untamed--THQ
Need for Speed Carbon--EA
Need for Speed: Most Wanted--EA
Perfect Dark Zero--Microsoft Game Studios
Prey--2K Games
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis--Rockstar Games
Sega Rally--Sega
Test Drive: Unlimited--Atari
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas--Ubisoft
Tomb Raider Legend--Eidos
Viva Pinata--Microsoft Game Studios
Viva Pinata 2: Trouble in Paradise--Microsoft Game Studios

Microsoft already revealed some avatar apparel through a preview video, like the steampunk-themed set.

The Games on Demand service is only part of Microsoft's comprehensive update of Xbox Live. The overhaul also includes new Netflix features for Gold subscribers and the Avatar Marketplace, which allows players to purchase new clothing and items for their virtual alter egos. Xbox Live will also feature a new five-star rating system for any item on Xbox Live Marketplace, the ability to sort friends by Gamertag and status, new options for viewing achievements progress, and improved matchmaking support.

Microsoft also announced today some details behind the avatar apparel. The virtual mannequins can be outfitted with brand-name clothing from Adidas, Quiksilver, Roxy, and Tokidoki, along with game-themed attire from Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes, Gears of War 2, Fable II, The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and BioShock 2.

However, several Xbox Live features promised by Microsoft during the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo won't be part of the August 11 update. The company said that 1080p video playback, Zune video downloads, and integration with Twitter, Facebook, and GameSpot sister site Last.fm are all due "later this fall."

For more information on the Xbox Live update, check out the video below.

171 Comments

  • xXSoViEt

    Posted Nov 23, 2009 3:23 pm PT

    i want mercenaries 2

  • wildamnesia

    Posted Aug 11, 2009 3:52 pm PT

    Most of these games you can buy on eBay for £5! At least then you can re-sell them when you've played them and maybe even make a profit!

  • Bigbomb94

    Posted Aug 10, 2009 10:33 am PT

    At least with games on demand, I can download rated M games without having to go to store and get rejected by the sales clerk because I'm not over 18

  • PhilWil92

    Posted Aug 10, 2009 9:33 am PT

    Something I would like to see in the future with new game releases being on demand is that if I were to buy a game at a store it would cost be $60, but maybe this way, without there being a store and distributor, buying it on demand might only cost $50....We can all dream can't we?

  • PhilWil92

    Posted Aug 10, 2009 9:31 am PT

    If I were Microsoft I'd make a shirt that costs some rediculas amount of Microsoft points. See how many people want to "be cool" and buy it. They would make a bunch of money off of that. hahaha Don't be surprised if that do that.

  • thenephariouson

    Posted Aug 10, 2009 1:09 am PT

    I also think Achievement points should be used as a type of currency, it would be a great idea.

  • Zerobeam

    Posted Aug 9, 2009 9:57 pm PT

    I can't wait to pay $5 for some stupid cra...I mean, a shirt that says "Halo" on it that will only be seen by ppl on my friends list. I'm a smart consumer

  • ranaky

    Posted Aug 9, 2009 1:18 pm PT

    The option to download full games is a nice feature but for me, I like to have a hard copy. For one, if I don't like it I can trade it in. Also some of the games can be bought cheaper in the store example: Lego Star Wars: TCS. It's $29.99 on Live and $19.99 at most stores I've been to.

  • LVMVP23

    Posted Aug 9, 2009 10:41 am PT

    Vegeta-sama Posted Aug 9, 2009 2:52 pm GMT Gamer Points shouldn't get you MS Points, but they should get you some kind of trade in value towards certain items... like if you max out your score on Gears 2 you get 5 percent off the expansions and map packs or something like that

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    Thats a great idea.. It will give incentive to try and get every achievement in a game.. Because ima be real, I dont even care about the achievements for braggin rights, thats lame..

  • Vegeta-sama

    Posted Aug 9, 2009 6:52 am PT

    Gamer Points shouldn't get you MS Points, but they should get you some kind of trade in value towards certain items... like if you max out your score on Gears 2 you get 5 percent off the expansions and map packs or something like that

  • kytomasi

    Posted Aug 8, 2009 10:24 pm PT

    Best thing about this is, xbox live silver members can also download the full games. Its nice to see MS not being to money hungry on the "games on demand"

  • sackfan

    Posted Aug 8, 2009 4:40 pm PT

    that radio control warthog looks sweet

  • ThisNameIsDumb

    Posted Aug 8, 2009 1:52 pm PT

    The gamespot writers love to use powerful words like " hitting " or " dropping " or in this case " storming " to explain that a bunch of nerds are uploading a game to the server...

  • mdboomer

    Posted Aug 8, 2009 9:40 am PT

    I agree with Tombackman_5's comment about rewarding users for achievement points. If you put in the time to accumulate the points you should be rewarded for them with MS Points. Come on Microsoft reward your faithful users!

  • danthegamer32

    Posted Aug 8, 2009 6:00 am PT

    Why are people complaining about not having enough memory? No-one's forcing you to buy the full games, just go out and get the disc then lol take your b*tching elsewhere.

  • alienmlbyrne0

    Posted Aug 8, 2009 2:36 am PT

    How long before that larger and more expensive Hard drive comes out microsoft? Because pretty soon most people are going to need it ,damn money makers!

  • scphan

    Posted Aug 8, 2009 1:32 am PT

    hmm MS is getting 2 thinks in one, more money buy selling games, avatar item etc, and also ppl who do want to buy games/arcade hits must eventually buy a new hard drive becuase this one holds only so much. nice jobs M$

  • falconclan

    Posted Aug 8, 2009 12:54 am PT

    I cant say meh loud enough. For one thing DD games are terrible, arcade games are okay, because they are like $5-$10 but when they get this expensive I want a hard copy, especially when the games are old and I can get the hard copy for less used, and new for that matter.

  • golgo28

    Posted Aug 7, 2009 10:22 pm PT

    actually most of the 360 games on their on demand are cheaper then boxed versions.i know cuz i got the update preview and seen the prices.

  • XT-inc

    Posted Aug 7, 2009 8:10 pm PT

    Why would the games be full Price? its not like you are getting anything hard copy that jacks up the price since there's case, dvd or booklet, that and shipping and ect copied 1's and 0's aren't worth full price.

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