Microsoft is very confident in the fact that having a large library of games is a key selling point for a console. It might have taken a few years, but the Xbox 360 will be the first next-generation console to hit the 1000 game plateau this summer. Now you might be wondering, what exactly does this have to do with the Xbox Live Arcade? Well, it's quite simple. The Xbox Live Arcade has provided a significant hand in reaching the 1000 game mark, and the Arcade will only be increasing as we go forward.

The good word on the plateau comes from Xbox VP in Europe Chris Lewis, who believes that the large library is only a plus to consumers when shopping for a next-generation console. Obviously, the more games you have, the better the variety and selection. No question that the Xbox 360 boasts an impressive variety of titles, and the Xbox Live Arcade only adds to the gaming experience. Lewis went on to comment about the growth of Xbox Live and how the future looks very bright for the Arcade and Marketplace. As the months go by and the library continues to grow, it'll be interesting to see what game is officially labelled as the 1000th in the Xbox 360 library.