As the release of the Xbox 360 draws closer and closer I contemplate accusations being thrown around by numerous people. Does the Australian public get screwed over by corporations in the entertainment industry? Well the simple answer is yes! I think Microsoft has learned alot of lessons over the past 6 months regarding where their loyal user bases exist. Asia is a tough market to crack as they are only interested in their own technology. Once that market is cracked however it means big business and lots of money. Sony has cracked this market and will most probably never release their power over the area. They continue to thrive in Asia and because of it, dominate the console sales. Australia may be a small market when compared to places like Asia, but believe it or not, we are one of the most loyal fan bases around. It is imperative to treat all continents equally or otherwise there will always be an outcry of unfair treatment. Given the fact that the 360 sold poorly in Asia it makes it harder for Australians to stomach the fact that we could have had our 360s long ago. Dreams of winning over the asian public for the launch were in vain. The asian public will only be cracked after releasing many of the traditional games associated with the area. RPG's are a very important part of the launch lineup and so are fighters. DOA4 did not make launch and as such paralyzed the launch. I think Microsoft officials in Japan must have really been pissed off with Team Ninja as they must have known it was an important title. THe heads obviously rolled as the operations manager of Asia for Microsoft stepped down only a few weeks after the disappointing launch. The launch in Australia will be very different to the one in Japan and will be very similar to that of America. Preorders will be essential! Yesterday I went to my local games store and they have told me that DOA4 might be delayed untill the middle of April. Why? I wasnt given a solid answer they just said "there is no official reason". I am happy in a way about the delay of the launch as it means that when it does finally launch we will have alot more games to choose from then our American counterparts. The American public are indeed spoilt with games and other forms of entertainment such as movies as they get everything so much earlier. THis also has a downside as reflected by alot of American xbox 360 buyers. There was no games to buy after the launch period ended. As Australians we have plenty to look forward to on launch and over the coming months. Untill launch day comes I will be waiting patiently with my sweaty palms ready to tear it up. I just hope next time around the Australian public gets treated with a little respect. Just because they sent a piece of crap ute with plasma screens that arnt even high def around Australia they think everything is forgiven. NO. Next time sort your business out Microsoft, I have alot of faith in you, and your products and the road you walking in the console industry. From now untill launch i think i will just take some sleeping pills and make the days go quicker as I have never been a patient man. Untill that day.................Xbox 360