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Microsoft Details New Xbox 360 Push in Japan

Platform holder confirms the release of 31 games at Japanese press conference.

With Xbox 360 having recently passed one million sales in Japan, Microsoft has announced plans to further push the console by confirming the release of a slew of titles in the country.

Among other Xbox 360 games lined up for release in Japan this year, Xbox Japan boss Takashi Sensui confirmed the launches of Namco Bandai’s Magna Carta 2 and Tekken 6, Samurai Spirits Shin, plus a host of Xbox Live Arcade games due this summer, reports Destructoid.

High-profile western titles including Gears of War 2, Halo: ODST, H.A.W.X. and Elder Scrolls: Shivering Isles were also confirmed for release in Japan, while new trailers were shown for Lost Planet 2, Dead Rising 2 and Bayonetta.

Microsoft also announced a "Thank You" campaign that will see it give away one million MS Points for purchasing content via Xbox Live, in addition to a free dashboard theme.