Interesting read...I think or M$, they needed to make a full court press to get 3rd parties to commit to developing for the console...mission accomplished in a MAJOR way, with most selling just as strong, if not better on the 360. I think the current movies by M$ points to consolidation of 1st parties under a MGS banner. Is this the best move...maybe...maybe not, but I think we will need to see some results before issuing any proclamations of failure or success.