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The latest batch of Game Room content has also been delayed until further notice. Although we have been unable to get any word from Krome Studios or Microsoft Game Studio, sources have told us that they are aware of the problem and are working on a solution to bring you this week’s update.

Earlier today we broke the news that the new Game Room content had been delayed on both our official Twitter account @XBLAGameRoom and on our Facebook Page. The same places that we originally stated that the update wouldn’t be coming out until Thursday before we received the official press release from Microsoft stating it would be Wednesday.

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Australian developer Krome Studios, Australia’s largest developer, has confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that it has been forced to axe more staff due to economic pressure. The studio is one of the largest independents in the world, employing more than 400 staff across three locations in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne.

"We regret to confirm an unspecified number of positions have been eliminated today at Krome," said a spokesperson for the company. "The industry worldwide is facing new challenges and Krome is not immune to the effects of this. Beyond that, we cannot make a comment."

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Hot off the heels of Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party and launch of capstone title Game Room, Xbox LIVE delivers seven more original arcade and console classics to add to your retro arcade starting April 28. From Pitfall! (Activision) to Night Stalker (Intellivision), next week’s line-up marks the start of a steady stream of arcade hits releasing every Wednesday, exclusively for Game Room on Xbox LIVE. Check out the titles below and invite your friends to your growing line-up:

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Exclusively revealed HERE by the XBLAGameRoom.com staff and straight from the mouth of Intellivision themselves, comes the news that Night Stalker will be one of the seven games released for Game Room in the first game pack. We originally picked up this news a few days ago and released the info on both our Facebook Page and Twitter @XBLAGameRoom account. If you want to be the first to find out upcoming Game Room news and previews, we suggest you sign up for both! Now onto the game…

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