Xbox Dashboard update improves Indie presence

The latest Xbox 360
dashboard update contains several changes that ought to please indie
fans. The update, which went live this weekend, adds a tab to US
dashboards placing Xbox Live Indie Games on the front splash-page,
alongside Games on Demand and Xbox Live Arcade. Inside the tab, users
will find alphabetical search options, rankings by popularity and
release date, and other highlight sections.

Late last year, XBLIG fans
and developers lamented the lack of attention given to their content
by the new dashboard update – so it’s nice to see the feature
returning to prominence, at least in the US (it’s unclear whether other territories will see similar revision). “This update is
something we are extremely excited about as it really brings Xbox
Live Indie Games to a higher level of visibility in the dashboard,”
Microsoft told Eurogamer. “We believe these changes will help even
more gamers find and experience the great offerings you’ve all
developed for Xbox Live Indie Games.”