Microsoft has announced that the first high definition episode of South Park, entitled "Good Times With Weapons", will be available in all European countries via the Xbox Lie Marketplace. The download is around 1GB in size.

"Well, you made your voice heard and we've listened - the South park episode will now be available in ALL European countries with Live! We want to send our apologies for the disappointment the original announcement caused amongst the European community but hope that making the episode available helps to ease that disappointment," announced Microsoft.

The usual reasons of legality and language were cited as to why it wasn't available outside the US sooner, but also provided an opportunity for Microsoft to pat themselves on the back for listening to consumer demand.

“From my point of view, I think it's great that the community made its voice heard on this through Major Nelson and forums across the internet. I know it's not the best way to show it (I'd rather the content was just available to all of Europe in the first place), but this is proof that we can and do act on the wishes of the community. I know Major Nelson in particular has been instrumental in helping this decision being made, as well as a load of people doing lots of work behind the scenes. So, basically, keep telling us what you think

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