Top 10 XBLA Games Worldwide

Next Generation got an stat laden email from Microsoft detailing all of the crazy number the Xbox 360 has produced (like 600 million unlocked achievements). Amongst all the chest thumping is the list for the top 10 XBLA downloads worldwide.

Thus, we can now resume our top 10 banter without the aid of Major Nelson. Take that Major!

Naw, I'm just teasing. We really do want Major to start putting them up again. Especially since his Tokyo trip is no excuse anymore.

But back to the list. The #1 game? Nope, not UNO. Try Aegis Wing.

Fill your mind with my bitter cynicism (and the rest of the list) after the break.

[via Next Generation]

The top 10 Xbox LIVE Arcade downloads worldwide:

1. Aegis Wing
2. Uno
3. Texas Hold 'em
4. Geometry Wars Retro Evolved
5. Bankshot Billiards 2
6. Street Fighter 'II Hyper Fighting
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 Classic Arcade
8. Worms
9. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
10. Contra

So, let's break it down a bit here. First, note they say "downloads" not "purchases" which would be a much more interesting chart. I mean Aegis Wing? Really? Not to knock the game but I just don't think it has the same clout as Geo Wars. Here's how the list has been translated by my cynical side.

1. Aegis Wing D'uh it's free!
2. Uno Only 400MSP and the chance to see boobies for the first time is a large motivation.
3. Texas Hold 'em D'uh it was free!
4. Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 400MSP for one of the best games on the service. Now, it's even a pack-in on the memory unit.
5. Bankshot Billiards 2 Pack-in!! Who bought this at 1200MSP?
6. Street Fighter 'II Hyper Fighting Never underestimate a Street Fighter fan's tolerance for purchasing the same game over and over and over.
7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1989 Classic Arcade Never underestimate nostalgia and the promise of unlimited quarters. Also just 400MSP.
8. Worms Never underestimate a nerd's willingness to calculate trajectory against wind speed velocity. In his head.
9. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night The reason for the new XBLA size limit. Classic.
10. Contra Konami Code. Spreadshot. 'Nuff Said. Well, also it's only 400MSP.

I'm not bitter, I swear.