Online XBLM to use unique URL for each download
While attending the UK Gamefest, develop learned an interesting tidbit of information regarding the Fall update's new internet browsable Xbox Live Marketplace that'll be releasing later this year. We already knew that each piece of downloadable content will be browsable via Xbox.com and "queued up" for download on the console itself, but we now know each piece of content will have it's own unique URL. This means that companies will be able to link directly to their newly released content, friends will be able to share XBLM content links and purchasing game goodies will be so much easier. Almost too easy. We better stock up on Microsoft points before the leaves begin to fall, because we have a feeling we'll be clicking our way to an empty bank account.[Via TeamXbox]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ObiBen @ Aug 18th 2008 11:55AM
It will be so nice to be able to queue up downloads via the web. I'm always sending myself messages to remind me to download things.
Supermarket Sweep FTW!
DjDATZ @ Aug 18th 2008 2:06PM
I'm an idiot. I never realised i could do that...ugh.
Edge @ Aug 18th 2008 12:00PM
I know people hate the fact, but MS is a master at making you part with your money. I only reason I dislike Bill Gates is that I can't be him.
Paul @ Aug 18th 2008 12:36PM
agreed. using microsoft points is genious. to me, spending 800 microsoft points on a game sounds so much better than just spending $10.....
Paul @ Aug 18th 2008 12:37PM
or it sounds so much better i should say. and i seriously think i can rationalize a purchase easier after spending microsoft points rather than just exchanging straight up dollars for a game...
Tony @ Aug 18th 2008 12:14PM
I was really hoping for this for a long time. I think it's the best idea they've presented.
Ample Salty @ Aug 18th 2008 12:21PM
Dale Winton is the only true Supermarket Sweep presenter.
Dirty @ Aug 18th 2008 12:52PM
That picture is awesome.
emirabal @ Aug 18th 2008 1:54PM
Im just happy to hear about teh online shopping...FINALLY
DjDATZ @ Aug 18th 2008 2:07PM
Bravo MS. Another way you are making our experience more immersive.
Ryan @ Aug 18th 2008 2:25PM
Supermarket Sweep for XBL Primetime.
Do it!
Andrew @ Aug 18th 2008 3:20PM
God that would be so awesome. I loved that show when I was a kid.
Dave A. @ Aug 18th 2008 3:42PM
Let's get ourselves a virtual David Ruprecht! DO EET!
Playing for 5,000 points? I'm in!
Scott K @ Aug 18th 2008 6:11PM
I was really hoping for Supermarket Sweep to be available on the video marketplace.