" @Damien:  And yet what happens when a title as popular as MW2 comes out?  Realistically that's where MS wants to be at some point.  XBLM as a completely viable method of distributing AAA content.  Is XBLM too fragile to withstand a 2 million copy buying frenzy? "

" I would have preferred this to be an outright replacement for the terrible XBLA interface. PSN's is an order of magnitude better. "

what, MORE god damn apps?

Almost all problems with downloading from XBLM are mitigated by simply waiting a day.  Needing to play games on their actual release date is a curious affliction. ;)

" NXE needs a total overhaul anyway, it's way too cluttered.  This is just one step :/ "

The whole dashboard needs a new UI overhaul again.

" The whole dashboard needs a new UI overhaul again. "

We're getting a new one later this year. "

Yeah....yeah I think it's better then nothing at all. There is a remarkable amount of content out there and the arcade alone is tough. You really have to know what your looking for. That said, I can't wrap my brain around any ideas to make it better. Unless you started making discount games (like they have recently started to do) I dont think its so easy to grab those on the fence gamers out there.
 
A real challenge.....

Looking forward to this addition.  Better browsing capabilities for the arcade games menus is something I've been wishing for.

Why does microsoft love to hate everybody that isn't American? Even though i'm sure this'll come out in other countries later down the road it just reminds me how screwed over we get when it comes to other features they offer.

Depending on how it works once it is released, this could be wonderful. I have always hated navigating through the XBLA games, so I welcome anything they can do to make it a better experience, and it is coming so soon!