What the buggery have they done to XBL?

[ih8thisname]

Installed an update earlier and now people have strange numbers next to their usernames, most have the number 1.

It's all a tad strange....

[:J:]

It is how long they have been an Xbox Live Gold Member

[dreamz]

from xbox...

download games

You can now download full Xbox 360 games over Xbox LIVE. You can buy games using Microsoft Points or credit card and download them directly to your console hard drive.* No physical disc is required to play these games.

avatar

Reflect your sense of style with the new Avatar Marketplace. Download and buy premium items, including branded clothing from fashion labels and Xbox 360 games. You can also now equip your avatar with animated items to carry around and interact with.

user ratings
Rate any game content on Xbox LIVE. Plus, sort by rating to find games, demos, trailers and more that have received top ratings.

xbox live parties

Invite your friends to an Xbox LIVE Party more easily than ever before, and automatically reconnect if you get disconnected from a party.

Xbox LIVE Gold membership required.

You'll also be able to enjoy a streamlined user interface and show off how long you've been a Gold member with a stamp on your Gamer Card. Finally, Xbox LIVE Community Games has been renamed Xbox LIVE Indie Games to better reflect the independent spirit of these games.