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?

[via GamerscoreBlog Flickr]

Metanet Software has created a unique contest called SUBLiME!, which asks you the world to create levels for the upcoming DS, PSP and Xbox Live Arcade versions of the game. Pretty interesting because this is the first time a developer has acted and done something like this. Sorry Little Big Planet, but you're a little slow on this one. Just for entering the contest, you could win N+ shirts and stickers, but the grand prizes are that if your level is selected for the retail version of the game you will get your name in the credits and a free copy of the version of the game your level was in. This is a great opportunity for any aspiring game designers out there. After reading the instructions it seems to not be too difficult. Good luck.