Hey Microsoft,

It’s me, Indie Games, and I think we need to have a little talk about our relationship. This new Dashboard Update has really put a strain on things, you know?

I mean, sure. Now you can search for specific titles in Netflix, and I’m sure it’s great that ESPN3 is on there now (except for those people who are with providers who don’t carry that, or providers who do but demand a cable subscription before those users can use it). And it’s awesome how the new update has actually made the system run much more smoothly. Old consoles that were having long waits when booting up a game or even when powering on are doing much better now! I’m sure people who are getting onboard with Kinect are really happy with those features, too.

But what about me, Microsoft? It was bad enough before, where I had almost no exposure to begin with. But now you’ve got me buried inside a brand new “Specialty Shops” sub-menu? It’s just doesn’t sit right. How about a nice tab in the Game Marketplace, just for me? Can’t I at least hang out with my big XBLA siblings? That wouldn’t be so difficult. A nice “Top Indie Games” panel, kind of like the tab Kinect has? Kinect is probably a cool person too, but I’ve been with you a lot longer than he has. There are tons of talented people working to make new indie titles all the time, and they’re paying for the opportunity to do so.

I’m not trying to be mean here Microsoft, but in order for any relationship to work there has to be communication and it kind of feels like you’re shutting me out.

I’m not asking for much. Just a little love for me, Indie Games.