Undertow free on XBLA next week

Microsoft has announced that all Xbox Live members worldwide will be able to download Undertow free of charge on January 23.

Following a period of Xbox Live connectivity problems during the holidays, the company announced that all Live members would soon be receiving a free game - not as compensation for the problems, but as a "thank you" for their loyalty.

At the time, it was uncertain whether members would be able to pick a game of their own choosing or if Microsoft would choose the game for them. The choice has now been made.

Undertow, an aquatic shooter, is rated E10+ and is normally sold for 800 Microsoft points.

There was no word if Microsoft intends to refund points to those Xbox Live members who have already purchased the game.