Microsoft is offering a free copy of action shooter Undertow to Xbox Live subscribers to compensate for network issues over the festive period.

Xbox Live hit the 10 million subscriber milestone over the holiday period.

But the increase in online activity caused connection problems for gamers around the world.

Marc Whitten, general manager of Xbox Live, apologised for the problems and promised a free Xbox Live Arcade Game to all members for their "loyalty during this holiday period".

Despite the apology, three Texans filed a class action suit against Microsoft alleging breach of contract.

Microsoft has now honoured its promise with "a fast-paced action-shooter that sends you underwater as you battle up to 16 players for control of the oceans".

The game will be available as a free download to all Silver and Gold Live members from today until 27 January.

Hey that is like one of the best live arcade games out guys... It's fuckign sweet. Good reviews around the board and I've played it for a good hour.

For free this game is a fucking steal

I would have preferred to choose my game as I don't really like Undertow's controls, I hate the move w/ one stick and shoot with the other stick scheme.

I really wanted to get Bomberman for free. Oh well.

awww darn i always miss there free stuff man, was about to switch my 360 on and download it.


and yeah manny i really really want bomberman too