We heard about a possible XBLA turn for N+ about a year ago. Actually, a little more than a year ago to be exact. Klei Entertainment was also onboard to help MetaNet bring the title to XBLA. It is possible that N+ was even delayed a bit because Klei had their own game to deliver to the service. Then again, maybe the simultaneous development of DS, PSP, and XBLA versions slowed them down.

Whatever the reason, we hadn't heard a peep from them for a long while. Then, in June, a contest popped up that would allow regular people like us to get our own level designs into the game. Winners were decided and we got a list of all these levels that would be included in the XBLA version. But still no word on a release.

By now, many of you may have lost the faith. I understand. And that is why I bring this picture to you. This shot was taken at PAX and shows N+ and a 360 controller. Could the game be closer than we think? Or is this just the PC version taunting us even more?

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