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There are good sides and bad sides to living in India, especially if you happen to be a die-hard gamer. The good deal is that almost all PC and Xbox 360 games are a lot cheaper than their US/UK counterparts. That is, if the games actually release down here before the rest of the world has finished playing them three times over. Or worse, like UbiSoft Xbox 360 titles, turn up their noses and ignore us completely.
With first party titles like Halo 3 and Mass Effect enjoying a simultaneous release with their American counterparts, it was more than a little upsetting to PC owners here that Gears of War still wasn’t available on shelves. Naturally, Xbox 360 owners weren’t too happy with the regional restrictions and extremely low content on the Marketplace. After all, Reggie’s not in the best of moods if you keep him from buying DOOM!
However, talking to our stalkers in a short email interview, the good folks at Microsoft India let us know that they are indeed working to fix said problems. According to Sanjoy John, PC owners desperate for their Gears fix will be able to pick up their copies this week, while Xbox 360 owners will see a lot of new content, including more Arcade games and Bollywood related content (blech!), headed their way.
And to feed us rabid Mass Effect hungry zombies, copies will be available with the distributors on the 15th, and in stores around the 20th. And yes, there’s probably even going to be a nice, big launch party, where some of us will be gulping down food while the sane desperate ones try to get as quickly as they can to the alien boobies! Wonder if we’ll get to see any Liara cosplayers at the event.
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November 12th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Awesome news!
Wish were back in India to go for the launch party! You lucky dogs! Messaa waaaaant! >:( :<
November 12th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
“And yes, there’s probably even going to be a nice, big launch party, where some of us will be gulping down food while the sane desperate ones try to get as quickly as they can to the alien boobies!”
By “us” – you mean me and Reggie.
November 12th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
[...] Navneet Kaushal wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptHowever, talking to our stalkers in a short email interview, the good folks at Microsoft India let us know that they are indeed working to fix said problems. According to Sanjoy John, PC owners desperate for their Gears fix will be able … [...]
November 12th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
good news but why do we INDIANS get the treated like as if we are adopted,do u think just releasing 2 games (halo 3,mass effect) on time,will satisfy our gaming hunger,i think microsoft is interested in selling more 360’s then selling games.i have already finished halo 3 about 5 times,c’mon bill we are also human beings we also have feelings like westerners,so please send more games.c’mon what the use of having a 360 with no games or old games to be content with.
November 12th, 2007 at 8:43 pm
Well, good ol’ Bob, no – Bill will not do anything. At least for now because if you go back to even as much as a year and a half – the only console officially for sale in India was the PS2. Thats because it was pretty much finished internationally!
I think M$ is doing good here and Sony and Nintendo need to learn a lesson from them. They’ve pretty much created a games section in all stores and they’ve introduced Live here – bear in mind – alot of European countries dont have that!
I think we do get alot of the games available for the 360 with some sensible exceptions (NFL Madden anyone? – only becuase i dont know the game!) But there’s other crap as well – like the fact that India doesnt have Rainbow Six Vegas!! It will change in time – sooner than as long as its taken – but till then, try Conan. It’s fun and it’s almost like playing GOW on the 360 – except with better looking boobies, slutty girls, cheesy lines and more gore! And better looking boobies. Keep the faith!
Oh, did I mention better looking boobies?
November 12th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Whatever the case may be (Boy did I love the name of that episode!)I hope I can pick up a copy of Gears by Friday, before I (hopefully) get to spend two days with my beloved.
November 12th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
Oh, and very true -> about MS’ investment in India!
November 13th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
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November 29th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
This year christmas will have lot’s of cool games available.. Crysis, God of War and… Universe at War!
In my opinion Universe at War is this year’s best release! Have you seen the trailer?
weshow.com/r/us/p/25094/universe_at_war_earth_assault_trailer
Amazing isn’t it?! I can’t wait to buy it
December 26th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
its great to hear that.gaming industry is certainly booming specially when sites like http://www.zapak.com proving free online games.so where does indian gaming industry stand in next 5 years?