Website Ars Technica has an interesting interview with Msoft's Matt Lee. He works in the Game Technology Group, which encompasses developer support and education regarding Windows, Xbox 360 and XNA. Okay, so he's not Peter Moore (few are), but Lee's candid and does have knowledgeable insights. He talks 360 system architecture, games and programming. Here's what he has to say about the Land of the Rising Sun:

One thing to note, however, is that Japan is not necessarily the most important market for gaming these days. It is also not quite as large as the US and European markets. The Japanese market is very important to the Xbox 360 and we've got a whole bunch of great Japanese titles on the way form major Japanese developers.

Both the Japanese and US markets are reaching saturation at this point. The big battleground for us (and for everyone) is going to be Europe.

Does that mean companies will stop releasing consoles and software years months after they've hit American and Japan? Heh. Brian Ashcraft

Full Interview Here [Ars Technica]