Two other sections of S.1712 create worrisome loopholes: Section 204 allows the re-export of any product if the controlled U.S. content amounts to 25% or less of the value (not the strategic significance) of the product.
The Audit Commission's report warned the Labour-controlled council it must improve in its compliance with contract procedure rules, demonstrating good value for money, reporting to elected members and dealing with whistleblowers.
Developers could feasibly develop one game across both Windows and Xbox platforms, and it could offer a tasty value proposition if consumers buy one release to play across multiple Microsoft-controlled platforms.