Gamefest 2007: the fabulous numbers of XBLA
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Aug 15th 2007 at 4:35PM }
During a pair of presentations at Microsoft's XNA Gamefest 2007, lots of Xbox Live Arcade stats have come to light. In brief, the service is doing very well. Firstly, Microsoft predicts that by the end of 2007, Xbox Live Arcade will have hosted 45 million downloads and will offer over 100 games. The company also predicts a healthy 156% average financial return for Xbox Live Arcade games over a 12 month period. Not too shabby. There are also many stats regarding which game has been played the longest (UNO), and which game has seen the most players (TMNT 1989). As for sales, Street Fighter II is the current champ, followed by UNO and TMNT 1989. An interesting note, XBLA games actually have a very good shelf life, as only 35% of total game sales occur within the first two months of availability.
All in all, XBLA looks to be doing just fine. Now just imagine what would happen if everyone actually knew about it.
[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
TORO @ Aug 15th 2007 4:48PM
I love XBLA. These games never get boring and are awesome party games when people come over.
After I'm done with some GOW pwnage, I play Bomberman.
MYPS3KilledMy360 @ Aug 15th 2007 4:52PM
meh how many people own cores?
TORO @ Aug 15th 2007 4:53PM
Prolly too many! So did u get your Xbox fixed yet?
Lharmon @ Aug 15th 2007 5:38PM
I recently had my xbox replaced (RROD). I had to redownload all my arcade games. So MS gave me a credit of points, it turns out that i've spent over $65 on arcade games! I don't know, I just didn't think I spent that much! haha!
James @ Aug 16th 2007 10:40AM
I wish I could say I've only spent $65 on XBLA. But over the last year alone I have purchased 56,000 Microsoft points, to the tune of $700.00!
Boff @ Aug 16th 2007 9:49AM
Fucking hell James!!