Achievement junkies rejoice — the XBLA point cap has been doubled

If you’re one of those people who love achievements, get ready – Microsoft announced this morning that the cap for Xbox Live Arcade games will be doubling next month.

“Starting next month (April 2012) all new Xbox LIVE Arcade games will have the option to increase from 200 to 400 Gamerscore points, with the addition of up to 30 Achievements,” Xbox Live’s Major Nelson wrote on his blog. Even better, this Gamerscore increase will be required in all new Xbox LIVE Arcade games starting in June 2012.”

The announcement comes on the heels of a report this morning on Xbox360Achievements.org