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Is Games on Demand Regional?

Liberty4all

Liberty4all

Banned
Got an email from MS Canada today:

Xbox LIVE Puts a World of Entertainment at Your Fingertips

Less than a week from today, the latest Xbox LIVE update will arrive to more than 20 million Xbox LIVE members, and with it will come the next evolution of connected entertainment on Xbox 360. Get ready to meet the many new faces of your Xbox 360; whether it?s new Avatar duds and awards from Adidas or ?Splosion Man,? full Xbox 360 titles downloaded straight to your console, or even a private home movie theatre, Xbox LIVE has something for YOU.

Avatars are people too!
It's a brand new day for your Avatar, because now the little gal or fella has a Marketplace of his or her own. With an ever-expanding selection of stores, think of Avatar Marketplace as your Avatar?s own personal shopping mall full of premium outfits and accessories from your favorite games and fashion brands. And to keep your Avatars from getting bored, we?re giving them fun new animated props to play with; everything from a basketball to pompoms, even a cell phone?just try to stick with nights and weekends. Your Avatar?s one-stop-shop for threads and more will launch with a growing collection from the top names in fashion and gaming:

Props: New Avatar items that bring custom animation to your Friends channel

Top Brands: Adidas, Quiksilver, Roxy, tokidoki

Unique Fashions: Steampunk, Recessionista

Your Favorite Games: BioShock 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Gears of War 2, Fable II, The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, Splinter Cell Conviction, Star Wars Clone The Wars: Republic Heroes

Whether you're an athlete, an artist, or an all-out gaming fanatic, you can express your (and your Avatar?s) online personality like never before. You can also earn special Avatar clothes and items just by playing your favourite games, starting with a hot logo t-shirt from ?Splosion Man,? the hit Xbox LIVE Arcade title that kicked-off off the 2nd annual Summer of Arcade.

Full Xbox 360 games at the push of a button
It?s safe to say August 11 will go down in the Avatar history books (albeit teeny tiny history books), but it will also be a landmark day for gamers with the introduction of a brand new way to access and play your Xbox 360 games: Games on Demand. Launching worldwide with a library of 30 great titles, Games on Demand marks the introduction of digitally distributed full Xbox 360 games: the titles you want, whenever you want them, straight to your Xbox 360 at the push of a button. You?ll also have the option to easily purchase Games on Demand titles directly via credit card in addition to Microsoft Points, which are now more convenient than ever thanks to PayPal support on the Xbox.ca Web marketplace.

From Platinum Hits titles like ?Mass Effect,? ?BioShock? and ?Assassin?s Creed,? to family favourites like ?LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga? and ?Sonic the Hedgehog,? Games on Demand gives you access to a growing catalog of full Xbox 360 titles. You can browse and download 24 x7 from the comfort of your couch, and new titles will be released every Tuesday. Your purchase history is always saved, so you can delete titles if needed and re-download purchased titles at any time.

Check out our Canadian line-up at launch:

Assassin's Creed (Ubisoft)
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
Rainbow Six Vegas (Ubisoft)
BioShock (2K Games)
Mass Effect (Microsoft Game Studios)
ridge racer 6 (Namco)
Burnout Paradise (EA)
Meet The Robinsons (Disney)
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (Rockstar Games)
Call of Duty® 2 (Activision)
MX vs. ATV Untamed (THQ)
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (SEGA)
Viva Piñata 2: Trouble in Paradise (Microsoft Game Studios)
Need for Speed Carbon (EA)
TEST DRIVE: UNLIMITED (Atari)
Fight Night Round 3 (EA)
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (EA)
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2K Games/Bethesda Softworks)
Prey (2K Games)
Viva Piñata (Microsoft Game Studios)

Movie night on Xbox LIVE*
Since its release last November, the Netflix application has been downloaded by more than a million Xbox LIVE Gold members who have combined to watch billions of minutes worth of movies and TV episodes streamed instantly over Xbox LIVE. In fact, according to market research firm In-Stat, game consoles are the most popular devices for bringing Web-based videos to the TV.

Now we?re ratcheting it up a notch. For the first time on any device you can update your Netflix instant Queue right from your television ? no computer necessary. Browse, select and jump right into your favorite movies and TV shows from the top genres: comedy, action, horror?even a tear-jerking chick flick (yes, on Xbox 360!). There are thousands to chose from, many in HD.

Once you?ve made your choice, watch it with friends in your own personal at-home movie theatre, with your Avatars in the front row. Xbox LIVE Movie Parties let you share a movie with friends and family in the same room or across the country. Chat about your favourite scenes, smack-talk the lame special effects, or laugh together as your Avatars throw popcorn during the show. You can even cozy up and flirt with that special someone?s Avatar ? it?s a brand new way to spice up a long-distance relationship, no airfare or movie tickets required.

No more hide and seek
Finally, we all know that the devil?s in the details, and organization can be a pain. Now you can view, find and arrange your content on Xbox LIVE the way you want. Want to send a specific friend a message? Sort your friends list by Gamertag, status and even activity, so you can easily find the friends you want. There are also new options for viewing your Achievements and progress, improved matchmaking support and more.

Best of all, you can now rate every single piece of game content on Xbox LIVE Marketplace using a five star system. Support your favorite Arcade game with a five star rating, or find the top-rated titles in the newly-updated Indie Games channel ? it?s never been easier to find the best and most beloved games, demos and trailers on Xbox LIVE.

Just the beginning?
So there you have it, the new Xbox LIVE update: fresh ways to watch movies, play games, and connect with friends or friendly rivals anywhere in the world. It?s another step toward realizing the Xbox 360 promise of entertainment for everyone, and another reason why Xbox LIVE is hands down the best entertainment value in your living room. But there?s so much more to come.

This fall, we?re bringing a whole new wave of partnerships and custom features straight to your Xbox 360 ? instant-on 1080p streaming video with 5.1 audio from Zune, personalized digital radio stations from Last.fm, and the biggest forces in social networking: Facebook and Twitter.

In the meantime, throw a movie party, give your Avatar a little street cred, or download that best-selling Xbox 360 game you?ve been meaning to pick up. Sit back, relax and enjoy, and stay tuned for the next evolution in connected entertainment, courtesy of Xbox LIVE.

*Please note that Netflix is only available to U.S. residents.
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So based on the email above it sounds like games on demand certain titles will be available in certain regions and not available in others?

I hope this doesn't mean Canada gets to be the ghetto of downloadable content while our US buddies roll like Scrooge McDuck in a massive vault of DLC treasures. :(

edit: here is the US list for comparison purposes:

US EDIT: This might be the UK list. I think the US gets Bioshock, UK does not
1. Assassin’s Creed (Ubisoft)
2. Burnout Paradise (EA)
3. Call of Duty® 2 (Activision)
4. Elder Scrolls IV : Oblivion
5. Fight Night Round 3 (EA)
6. Kameo : Elements of Power (Microsoft Game Studios)
7. LEGO Star Wars : The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
8. Mass Effect (Microsoft Game Studios)
9. Meet The Robinsons (Disney)
10. MX vs. ATV Untamed (THQ)
11. Need for Speed Carbon (EA)
12. Need for Speed : Most Wanted (EA)
13. Perfect Dark Zero (Microsoft Game Studios)
14. Prey (2K Games)
15. Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (Rockstar Games)
16. Sega Rally (Sega)
17. TEST DRIVE : UNLIMITED (Atari)
18. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas
19. Tomb Raider Legend (Eidos)
20. Viva Piñata (Microsoft Game Studios)
21. Viva Piñata 2 : Trouble in Paradise (Microsoft Game Studio

Canada
1. Assassin's Creed (Ubisoft)
2. LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (LucasArts)
3. Rainbow Six Vegas (Ubisoft)
4. BioShock (2K Games)
5. Mass Effect (Microsoft Game Studios)
6. Ridge racer 6 (Namco)
7. Burnout Paradise (EA)
8. Meet The Robinsons (Disney)
9. Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis (Rockstar Games)
10. Call of Duty® 2 (Activision)
11. MX vs. ATV Untamed (THQ)
12. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (SEGA)
13. Viva Piñata 2: Trouble in Paradise (Microsoft Game Studios)
14. Need for Speed Carbon (EA)
15. TEST DRIVE: UNLIMITED (Atari)
16. Fight Night Round 3 (EA)
17. Need for Speed: Most Wanted (EA)
18. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2K Games/Bethesda Softworks)
19. Prey (2K Games)
20. Viva Piñata (Microsoft Game Studios)
 
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AkuMifune

Banned
Based on the wording it seems there will be some differences, though the list looks basically the same. Maybe occasional titles won't be available worldwide, but I wouldn't worry...yet.

Here's hoping Asia GAF doesn't get screwed either...
 
P

Parham

Banned
For the moment, both the US and Canada have the same Games on Demand library. However, it is entirely possible that down the line the list of games available in Canada and the US will diverge.

By the way, there is already a thread discussing Games on Demand. :)
 
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UraMallas

Member
Achievements-wise, these games don't make a separate list then the disc game if you have played them both, right?
 
Liberty4all

Liberty4all

Banned
Kameo is not on the Canadian list but I see it on the US list.

Sonic is on the Canadian list but not on the US?
 
P

Parham

Banned
UraMallas said:
Achievements-wise, these games don't make a separate list then the disc game if you have played them both, right?
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Nope. The digital copy is pretty much the same as having the game installed. In fact, the digital copy can also read any save files made by the disc version.
 
Liberty4all

Liberty4all

Banned
Fearless. said:
wait, are they saying we finally get netflix?
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Read the very last part of what I quoted in the OP

*Please note that Netflix is only available to U.S. residents.
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It sucks that Canada always gets shafted on some of the really interesting DLC features. It could be worse though, we could be in Australia.
 
DCharlie

DCharlie

And even i am moderately surprised
i look forward to being able to see all the UK games available but then being told "sorry, not available in your location" when i try and snaffle any of them...

... actually, that's a lie. There isn't a single game on the list i don't have. So i don't really care at the moment - when this becomes standard though ... oh jesus. Wish MS would follow sony on regioning :(
 
B

B-Rad Lascelle

Banned
The missing titles are...

Dance Dance Revolution Universe
Kameo: Elements of Power
Karaoke Evolution American Idol Encore
Perfect Dark Zero

Likelihood that these were accidentally omitted in the press release and that Canada and the U.S. will be in sync = Quite High
 
F

Fearless.

Banned
Bamelin said:
Read the very last part of what I quoted in the OP



It sucks that Canada always gets shafted on some of the really interesting DLC features. It could be worse though, we could be in Australia.
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My bad. I just saw the movie night part, and thought since it was in an email from ms Canada we would finally be getting it. We always get the shaft.
 
C

Community Forum

Member
B-Rad Lascelle said:
The missing titles are...

Dance Dance Revolution Universe
Kameo: Elements of Power
Karaoke Evolution American Idol Encore
Perfect Dark Zero

Likelihood that these were accidentally omitted in the press release and that Canada and the U.S. will be in sync = Quite High
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Dance Dance Revolution Universe is an awesome one to put up for download. The new one is coming out this fall, and people that are buying it for the first time (pad and all) will have the chance to download the older one, and hopefully the other two Universe games as well. Beauty is all three of those games also have DLC, increasing the sales potential.
 
M

mujun

Member
legend166 said:
Australia will be screwed. I am as sure of this as I am of the sun rising tomorrow.
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Not as screwed as Japan will be!

I can't see Mass Effect hitting for a low price for example seeing as it released here not long ago.
 
S

Sonos

Banned
Fearless. said:
wait, are they saying we finally get netflix?
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I dont see how people dont get that if you cant get a regular subscription of Netflix in your crappy country then you wont get the option on your console.

It will never be completely free and the USPS has a parge part to do with it being affordable here. Business plans and what-not.
 
Upsidedown Fuji

Upsidedown Fuji

Member
I'm also a Japan gaffer and I'm worried I won't be able to use this feature either. We're already locked out of all video content, certain live arcade titles/download content, and Netflix.

It sucks being an American gaffer living in Japan when it comes to region lockouts. You just can't win. (But I am very happy with the cheap classic games/collectables I can pick up anywhere I go)
 
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mujun

Member
Upsidedown Fuji said:
I'm also a Japan gaffer and I'm worried I won't be able to use this feature either. We're already locked out of all video content, certain live arcade titles/download content, and Netflix.

It sucks being an American gaffer living in Japan when it comes to region lockouts. You just can't win. (But I am very happy with the cheap classic games/collectables I can pick up anywhere I go)
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I'm sure we'll get the service, it just won't have as good a range as the U.S one and might be more expensive..
 
K

Kritz

Banned
legend166 said:
Australia will be screwed. I am as sure of this as I am of the sun rising tomorrow.
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I always see those things as one in the same. "Oh, great. A new day for the world to fuck us!"

Or ignore us...
 
V

VOOK

We don't know why he keeps buying PAL, either.
He's the list for Australia, yep we're screwed.

BioShock
Call of Duty 2
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Kameo: Elements of Power
Mass Effect
Perfect Dark Zero
Prey
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis
Viva Piñata
Viva Piñata 2: Trouble in Paradise
 
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pilonv1

Member
VOOK said:
He's the list for Australia, yep we're screwed.

BioShock
Call of Duty 2
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Kameo: Elements of Power
Mass Effect
Perfect Dark Zero
Prey
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis
Viva Piñata
Viva Piñata 2: Trouble in Paradise
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Bioshock is already up and is $50
 
MMaRsu

MMaRsu

Member
Why are you asking a question with the answer right there in your op?

Yes it is and fuck MS for that. Bullshit.
 
Haunted

Haunted

Member
I'd be game for a downloadable version of Blue Dragon. The only worthwhile 360 exclusive I missed out on so far.
 
MMaRsu

MMaRsu

Member
Haunted said:
I'd be game for a downloadable version of Blue Dragon. The only worthwhile 360 exclusive I missed out on so far.
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Really? You can buy it for like $20.. and it's 3 dvd's, have fun downloading that. Lol
 
Haunted

Haunted

Member
MMaRsu said:
Really? You can buy it for like $20.. and it's 3 dvd's, have fun downloading that. Lol
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Still 30€ @ amazon.de. And Amazon UK doesn't even sell it (only via marketplace, which adds additional shipping costs).

If you know of a cheap alternative, I'm all for it. :D

edit: bought!
 
R

Ramenman

Member
I hope it'll be like the XBLA and DLC where I can buy things from my US gamertag and play them with my Euro gamertag.

But I smell shit about this.
 
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Agyar

Member
pilonv1 said:
Bioshock is already up and is $50
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Someone, somewhere made a decision regarding that price. Why do they even bother? Nobody is going to purchase a digital copy that they have to download up to 7GB of data for when it costs more than a retail copy. How is this not apparent to the overpaid ape making setting this price?
 
M

mujun

Member
Jonnyram said:
Japan's fantastic launch selection:
Idolmaster
Idolmaster Live 4 U
Atsumare! Viva Pinata (the party one)
NFS Most Wanted
Perfect Dark Zero
Bullet Witch
Fight Night Round 3
Rainbow Six Vegas

2940 yen / 2000 Gates each
One big fat lol.
http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/gamesondemand/
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That's more expensive than the Platinum line, fuck that. And where is friggin Kameo?

Edit: Let's Madballs and TMNT Microsoft!
 
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