Much has been said and written about Microsoft's new dashboard update and their inclusion of avatars. At yesterday's press conference in Japan they revealed when this new update will launch.
During his speech at the Tokyo Game Show, John Schappert announced that the long awaited update will launch in 26 countries. on November 19. Schappert could also reveal that Xbox Live now has more than 14 million users, which is quite impressive.
He also named five new Xbox Live Arcade games, which will come out within the next few months and in the beginning of 2009. We will get a chance to replay Metal Slug 7 and King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match - both fro SNK. We will also get a chance to play Space Invaders Extreme and Arkanoid Live, as well as the already confirmed R-Type Dimensions.
In other words, we're looking at an exciting autumn and start of 2009.