It looks like another XBLA title is being limited by Microsoft’s restrictive 150MB file size for games. According to Bionic Commando: Rearmed producer, Ben Judd, the 360 version of the remake will have lower res textures than the PC and PS3 versions.

Judd mentioned the issue to 1Up.com during an interview recently. "That's surprising to hear," says John Schappert, Corporate VP at Microsoft. "Last I checked it was Capcom that had an exception to our file size with Street Fighter II [Hyper Fighting].... We raised our limit to 150 megs, which seems pretty darn great.... I don't think it has limited our games in any way. Look at Rez HD. Look at Poker Smash. Look at Undertow. These are very, very, very good games."

Schappert went on to say that there people at Microsoft willing to help Capcom out. ”I'm kind of new, but [Capcom] knows someone's number at Xbox Live. I'm certainly willing to help them out," he said.

While what Microsoft says is true, they should still consider upping the current file size limit on XBLA titles. Perhaps Capcom is having trouble with programming lately, and they could use Microsoft’s assistance. But the memory cards are 512MB, there’s room to up the file size to 250MB on Arcade titles.

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