I predict that the gaming scene is bound to get a bit more stick in the coming weeks...

Microsoft's Gamed on Demand service is finally about to launch and it's just another reason for us gamers not to interact with one another. I don't even have to don a coat and wander down the street to my favourite games store any more... downloadable games are here and I know I'm going to become a recluse.

The initial lineup isn't particularly exceptional but it should quickly populate with some more recent titles soon. Nevertheless, at first glance there does appear to be something for everyone...

First up we've got the big hitters such as Assassin's Creed, BioShock, Mass Effect and the epic Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion...all worthy titles in anyone's collection.

Other highlights include a couple of shooters (Rainbow Six Vegas and Call of Duty 2), the classic Fight Night Round 3 and Rockstar's Table Tennis.

But it's driving games that seem to dominate, with Need for Speed Carbon and Most Wanted, Test Drive: Unlimited, MX vs ATV Untamed and Burnout Paradise all on offer.

Among the others on the list, Sonic the Hedgehog, LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga and Viva Pinata appear the most family friendly.

A few older titles are thrown in for good measure too - namely Perfect Dark Zero and Prey (good for a few easy achievements, apparently).

More good news is that it sounds as though prices will be a little lower than the boxed versions in the High Street, check this out for details.

But I'm not entirely convinced it's a good idea - I still prefer physically buying a box containing a disc and manual, my hard disk is paltry...and I don't think I'd ever leave the house again!!!

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