Additionally, players in Saudi Arabia also noticed the addition of Max Payne 3 to the list, as shared in multiple Twitter posts. Dead or Alive 3 is dated November 15th for availability, while all others (excluding Max Payne 3) have been dated 10th November.

With Xbox’s 20th anniversary drawing closer. speculation suggests that these games could be added to the Xbox Backward Compatibility program. Another important point worth noting is that some of these games don’t even have proper box arts right now, and none can be purchased or downloaded as of now, so it might be best to keep expectations in check. However, those interested in checking out the full list of games can look below – courtesy of Xbox Era:

• Dead or Alive
• Dead or Alive 2
• Dead or Alive 3
• Manhunt
• Max Payne
• Max Payne 2
• Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee
• Red Dead Revolver
• Star Wars: Clone Wars
• Star Wars: Episode III
• Thrillville

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During the development of DOA2 Itagaki was asked by Tecmo’s general manager of sales if he could “borrow a copy of this so [he could] play it a little?” This disc wasn’t intended for a little play, it was intended for the pressing plant – the in development disc became the released game.

Following this Itagaki turned to drinking, adding “I thought I would quit making games.” Eventually Itagaki recovered and released the revamped version of the game.

Thanks to Siliconera for the info.