Xbox 360 games rated 8/10 or above: Gears of War 2006 94
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The 2006 94 (93 on PS3) Guitar Hero II 2007 93 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2006 90 Forza Motorsport 2 2007 90 Call of Duty 2 2005 90 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night 2007 90 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2006 89 Blue Dragon 2007 89 Burnout Revenge 2006 89 Project Gotham Racing 3 2005 88 Elder Scrolls IV: Shivering Isles, The 2007 86 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2005 86 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 2007 86
Fight Night Round 3 2006 86 (83 on PS3) Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine, The 2006 86
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent 2006 85 (78 on PS3) Dead or Alive 4 2005 85 Dead Rising 2006 85
F.E.A.R. 2006 85 (72 on PS3) Viva Pinata 2006 84
NBA 2K7 2006 84 (81 on PS3) Need for Speed Most Wanted 2005 83 Crackdown 2007 83 Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars 2007 82 Test Drive Unlimited 2006 82
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2006 82 (78 on PS3) Hexic HD 2005 82 Hitman: Blood Money 2006 82
Call of Duty 3 2006 82 (80 on PS3) Football Manager 2007 2006 82
College Hoops 2K7 2006 82 (81 on PS3) Condemned: Criminal Origins 2005 81
Tony Hawk's Project 8 2006 81 (76 on PS3) Football Manager 2006 2006 81 Saints Row 2006 81 LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy 2006 81 Catan 2007 81 Uno 2006 81 Table Tennis 2006 81 NBA 2K6 2005 81 Perfect Dark Zero 2005 81 WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2007 2006 81 Cloning Clyde 2006 81
NBA Street Homecourt 2007 80 (81 on PS3)
Madden NFL 07 2006 80 (76 on PS3) Peter Jackson's King Kong 2005 80 Tomb Raider: Legend 2006 80
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 2006 80 (81 on PS3) Moto GP 06 2006 80
Virtua Tennis 3 2007 80 (80 on PS3) Doom 2006 80 Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 2007 80
PS3 games rated 8/10 or above:
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The 2007 93 (94 on Xbox 360) Resistance: Fall of Man 2006 87 Virtua Fighter 5 2007 85
Fight Night Round 3 2006 83 (86 on Xbox 360) Gran Turismo HD Concept 2006 82 MotorStorm 2007 82 Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection 2007 81
NBA Street Homecourt 2007 81 (80 on Xbox 360)
College Hoops 2K7 2007 81 (82 on Xbox 360)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 2006 81 (80 on Xbox 360)
NBA 2K7 2006 81 (84 on Xbox 360)
Call of Duty 3 2006 80 (82 on Xbox 360)
Virtua Tennis 3 2007 80 (80 on Xbox 360)
(Removed #4 Motorstorm JPN Import)
Xbox 360 has 7.8 times as many 8/10 games exclusive to their console. Also, NBA Street Homecourt and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007 are the only ports that rank higher on the PS3 and are above scores of 8/10.
Does this, for now, prove that Xbox 360 has better games than PS3 at this point? Also, will the PS3 be able to catch up and then keep up in the coming years? There's a long way to go, but for now, the claims that PS3 doesn't have many good games... is true.
Ratings taken from MetaCritic.com. To be in the top scores for each console, each game had to have at least 5 ratings from seperate sites.
Three Locust Hordes, Two Race Cars and a Piñata in a Pear Tree.
From naughty to nice, Xbox 360 has something for everyone this holiday season: more than 160 high-definition games and a host of new accessories make up the best 12 days ever.
REDMOND, Wash. — Nov. 16, 2006 — It’s mid-December. Your fridge is barren — no milk, no bread, not even condiments, never mind the figgy pudding. You’ve got a holiday shopping list that rivals the most popular high-schooler’s buddy list, but have yet to set foot in a single store. You can’t put on your shoes without breaking into a cold sweat thinking of stocking stuffers. How did it get to this point? The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way. With 160 games, including the highly anticipated “Gears of War” and kid favorite “Viva Piñata™,” a smorgasbord of cool accessories, and the ultimate gift that keeps on giving — the Xbox Live® online entertainment network — the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft Corp. comes to your rescue with the perfect gift designed to meet the needs of every person’s interest, budget or age on your holiday shopping list.
For the Nice …
Who knows how they do it, but these folks make you want to be a better person. Reward them for their good behavior with these family-friendly offerings on Xbox 360, many of which can’t be played anywhere else:
Viva Piñata “Viva Piñata” (Rare Ltd.) Following the hit animated TV series “Viva Piñata” on Fox Saturday mornings, the game “Viva Piñata” makes its exclusive debut on Xbox 360. The Viva Piñata world is an evolving paradise where players of all ages create an immersive environment to attract and care for the more than 60 species of wild-roaming piñata animals for hours of challenge and fun for the whole family. MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price): $49.99 (all prices are U.S.)
Bionicle Heroes “BIONICLE Heroes” (Eidos Interactive Ltd.) takes you to the amazing island of Voya Nui, a world filled with BIONICLE heroes and villains, past and present. Take control of the heroic Toa Inika and battle the villainous Piraka in a fight for the future of the island. Explore jungles, volcanoes and mountains on the mysterious island in this epic quest. To survive you must master the unique weapons and abilities of the Toa to battle through the ultimate BIONICLE adventure and emerge victorious. MSRP: $29.99
LEGO® Star Wars® II: The Original Trilogy “LEGO® Star Wars® II: The Original Trilogy” (LucasArts) combines the fun and endless customization of LEGO play with a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek take on the epic story, characters and action from the classic “Star Wars” episodes IV, V and VI films. Available for Xbox 360, MSRP: $49; Xbox, MSRP: $39; and Games for Windows, MSRP: $29
Sonic The Hedgehog “Sonic The Hedgehog” (Sega Corp.) redefines his trademark speed for the most intense, high-velocity adventure yet! Blaze through enormous and exotic worlds with all-new custom moves and take on Dr. Eggman and his horde of robotic minions to rescue a princess in peril. MSRP: $59.95
Cars Disney-Pixar’s “Cars” (THQ Inc.). Based on the Disney-Pixar film, “Cars” is a high-performance interactive experience in the open world created in the film, challenging you to relive the excitement created by Lightning McQueen and his friends. Discover unique characters and environments inspired by the film with more than 10 playable characters and 30 races and minigames to choose from. MSRP: $39.99
Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Volume 1 “Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Volume 1” (Microsoft) provides a taste of the Xbox Live Arcade experience for gamers everywhere, with a great collection of new and original casual games, including “Geometry Wars®: Retro Evolved” (Bizarre Creations Ltd.), “Bejeweled® 2” (PopCap Games Inc.), “Wik: Fable of Souls” (Reflexive Entertainment Inc.), “Texas Hold ’Em” (TikGames LLC), “Hardwood Backgammon®” (Silver Creek Entertainment) and “Outpost Kaloki X” (NinjaBee/Wahoo Studios Inc.). Not only are these games fun, engaging, and easy to learn and pick up and play, but each purchase of this compilation includes a free one-month Xbox Live Gold subscription and several downloadable Xbox Live Arcade title demos including “UNO®,” “Marble Blast Ultra” and “Feeding Frenzy™.” MSRP: $39.99
… The Naughty
They’re bad and they know it. And yet they do nothing but make you laugh or challenge you to save them, so you can’t help wanting to lavish them with gifts this holiday season. These gritty games should be right up their alley:
Gears of War “Gears of War” (Epic Games Inc.) thrusts gamers into humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surfaces from the bowels of the planet. Blending the best of tactical action games with the best of survival horror titles, “Gears of War” features beautifully rendered interactive environments with high-definition visuals. Sign into Xbox Live Gold and enjoy the ultimate in multiplayer “Gears of War” action with friends. MSRP: $59.99
Call of Duty® 3 “Call of Duty® 3” (Activision), the follow-up to one of the best-selling next-generation titles, delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the historic campaign that made the liberation of Paris possible. Combined arms and team-based combat provide unprecedented depth and variety by allowing up to 24 players to battle it out online. “Call of Duty 3” also offers soldier classes, each with specific abilities and a ranking system, for truly diversified squad combat. MSRP: $59.95
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®: Vegas “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®: Vegas” (Ubisoft Entertainment) sees Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in “Sin City” threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights. The future of global security hangs in the balance as you battle to defend classic Vegas locations and environments such as Fremont Street, the Strip and casinos. Pair this game with the Xbox Live Vision Camera to put your face on your character as you play competitively or cooperatively on Xbox Live Gold. MSRP: $59.99
F.E.A.R.™ “F.E.A.R.™” (First Encounter Assault Recon) (Sierra Entertainment Inc.) is the award-winning first-person shooter that melds an intense combat experience with an engaging and richly atmospheric story. “F.E.A.R.” immerses you in an blend of stylized first-person combat and paranormal horror in which you are an elite soldier trained to deal with situations that are unexplainable. “F.E.A.R.” contains single-player and multiplayer campaigns as well as a unique Instant Action mode that will keep your senses on edge and your trigger finger itching. MSRP: $59.99
Saints Row “Saints Row” (THQ) gets started in Stilwater — an open-world city with attitude, a city controlled by rival gangs, a city YOU are about to take over. As a low-level thug in the 3rd St. Saints, you’ll do what it takes to get the money and build the respect to power your way past rival gangs standing in your way. And when you’re ready to Protect Tha Pimp, collect Big A$$ Chains, cruise your Blinged Out Ride and have an old fashioned Gansta Brawl, visit Xbox Live Gold for expansive online play. MSRP: $59.99
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent® “Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent®” (Ubisoft) brings Sam Fisher back, but he’s never faced an enemy like this before. This time he must infiltrate and destroy a terrorist cell from within. For the first time ever, experience the relentless tension and gut-wrenching dilemmas of life as a double agent. Lie, sabotage, kill, betray. How far will you go to complete your mission? Available for Xbox 360, MSRP: $59.99; and Games for Windows, MSRP: $49.99
… And Everyone in Between
Maybe they forgot to take out the trash a few times because they were obsessed with the “big game” on TV, or didn’t return a couple of phone calls. No big deal. Show them you love them anyway with these stellar titles:
Madden NFL 07 “Madden NFL 07” (EA Sports) is the exclusive video game license of the NFL and PLAYERS INC. “Madden NFL 07” continues to be the No. 1 football franchise in history. Now you can step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, and then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. With the game’s increased focus this year on running backs, you’ll experience a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks and the skills to emulate distinct running styles of your favorite backs. New Xbox 360 exclusive features include Mini-Camp to get players in shape, the Replay Challenge to throw the red flag and Madden Gamer Level to track your standings while playing in Franchise mode. MSRP: $59.99
Need for Speed™ Carbon “Need for Speed™ Carbon” (Electronic Arts Inc.) delivers the next generation of adrenaline-filled street racing. “Need for Speed Carbon” will challenge you to face the ultimate driving test on treacherous canyon roads. “Need for Speed Carbon” also delivers the next generation of customization, giving you the power to design and tweak your crew’s cars in every way, using the groundbreaking new Autosculpt™ technology. Represent your car class, your crew and your turf in “Need for Speed Carbon,” a revolution in racing games. As the police turn up the heat, the battle ultimately shifts to Carbon Canyon, where territories and reputations can be lost on every perilous curve, so you’ll want to pair this title with the Xbox 360 Wireless Wheel to gain every edge you can get. MSRP: $59.95
NBA 2K7 “NBA 2K7” (2K Sports) is the latest installment of the No. 1-rated NBA 2K series and features breathtaking graphics, tight controls and a revolutionary shooting game. “NBA 2K7” delivers a new benchmark in high-level player detail with Signature Style player animations that add a new level of gameplay strategies as gamers adjust to the different shooting styles of each NBA player. ESPN The Magazine called “NBA 2K7” “Arguably, the best basketball game ever made.” MSRP: $59.99
Tiger Woods PGA® Tour 07 “Tiger Woods PGA® Tour 07” (EA Sports) features the thrills of championship Sunday on 12 championship courses and the most realistic looking golfers in a video game. By using revolutionary Universal Facial Capture or UCAP technology, world-class golfers such as Tiger Woods, Chris DiMarco, Mike Weir, Colin Montgomerie and Luke Donald have the same reactions, emotions and characteristics in the game as they do out on the PGA Tour MSRP: $59.99
WWE® Smackdown vs. Raw® 2007 “WWE® Smackdown vs. Raw® 2007” (THQ) cranks up the intensity of being a World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Superstar with new, unparalleled levels of choice and control. The No. 1 wrestling franchise in the world delivers the next generation of WWE video games with key new features, incredible graphics and engaging, highly realistic WWE action in and out of the ring. MSRP: $59.95
Tony Hawk’s Project 8 “Tony Hawk’s Project 8” (Activision). Re-engineered from the ground up for Xbox 360, “Tony Hawk’s Project 8” immerses you in the definitive skateboarding experience, using ultra-realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate the feeling of skating with every trick and bail. The game challenges you to experience the intensity and pressure of skating against some of the world’s top amateurs in true-to-life competitions as you aim to become the No. 1 skater. MSRP: $59.95
Jeff Bell, corporate vice president of global marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft, understands your holiday gift-giving plight: “This year, give friends and family the freedom to personalize their entertainment experiences on Xbox 360. With award-winning titles like ‘Gears of War’ and ‘Viva Piñata’ and a console that lets them play games in high definition, connect to friends on Xbox Live, and enjoy downloadable games, movies, music and photos, you will find the very best in interactive entertainment to satisfy every wish list.”
Xbox 360 and Games for Windows Accessories: More Ways to Play
The roster of cross-platform accessories continues to give gamers more ways to experience their favorite games and movies and stay connected with friends. Gamers will be able to take the thrill of wireless gaming one step further on the Xbox 360 console and Windows®-based PC, with the following accessories this holiday:
Xbox 360 Live Vision Camera "Xbox 360 Live Vision Camera" will change the face of your gaming experience — literally. Face-in-game technology lets you try your best poker face on opponents, and get a read on theirs, while you play “World Series of Poker”; classic “UNO” gets a “facelift” with video chat, putting even the best bluffers to the test. It’s the first next-generation video camera that integrates with Xbox 360 and Xbox Live to bring interactive gaming to life and true video chat to the Xbox Live community. And that’s a great way to connect with relatives who couldn’t be home for the holidays. Vision, MSRP: $39.99; Vision Gold, MSRP: $79.99
Xbox 360 Wireless Headset "Xbox 360 Wireless Headset" heightens the Xbox Live experience by letting gamers strategize with teammates or trash-talk opponents while playing games. Its stylish design and premium voice quality provide for a great interactive gaming experience — no strings attached. MSRP: $59.99
· Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel places you in the professional driver’s seat. With the latest technology in wireless and force feedback, form and function are placed into high-speed, gaming motion. MSRP: $149.99
If the gamers in your household also received a high-definition TV, they’ll want the gear that helps them get the most out of it. The Xbox 360 HD DVD Player lets gamers get the ultimate HD experience a DVD can offer:
Xbox 360 HD DVD Player "Xbox 360 HD DVD Player" gives Xbox 360 fans the ultimate choice in creating their own high-definition entertainment experiences. Want to outfit your system with the power to play back the latest in high-definition DVD movies? Just connect the Xbox 360 HD DVD Player to your Xbox 360 and be blown away by HD DVD movies at six times the resolution of DVD. With the Xbox 360 HD DVD player, Microsoft makes it easy by offering the most affordable way for Xbox users to jump into the next generation of DVD technology. MSRP: $199.99
About Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox and Xbox 360 video game systems, the Windows operating system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/games), including such franchises as “Age of Empires®,” “Flight Simulator” and “Zoo Tycoon®”; Xbox® and Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com), including such games as “Gears of War” and franchises such as “Halo®,” “Fable®,” “Project Gotham Racing®” and “Forza Motorsport™”; and MSN® Games (http://www.games.msn.com), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as “Bejeweled” and “Hexic®.”
About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is the most powerful video game and entertainment system, delivering the best games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live online gaming network, and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around gamers. Xbox 360 is expected to have a catalog of 160 high-definition games and to be available in 37 countries by the end of 2006. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/xbox360.
About Xbox Live
Xbox Live is the first and only unified online entertainment network seamlessly integrated throughout the entire console experience, making it easy for people to find the friends, games and entertainment they want from the moment they power on their Xbox 360 system. Xbox Live connects millions of members across 24 countries to enjoy hundreds of multiplayer games, downloadable games via Xbox Live Arcade, free and premium playable game demos, music videos, and movie trailers, as well as new game levels, characters and vehicles for all their favorite retail games. More information can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/en-us/live.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Microsoft’s X06 Xbox 360 and Games for Windows lineup showcases award-winning, exclusive next-generation titles, blockbuster franchises and the most anticipated games.
BARCELONA, Spain — Sept. 28, 2006 — In the city that helped influence the works of artists including Gaudi, Miró and Picasso, Microsoft Corp. delivered the fine art of gaming at X06 showcasing an extensive, groundbreaking collection of games for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, Games for Windows® and Xbox Live® Arcade for Xbox 360. For the holiday season and beyond, Microsoft offers amazing experiences for all types of gamers — ranging from the hard-core gamer with the award-winning “Gears of War®” to the gamer interested in a variety of genres with the broad reach title “Viva Piñata™.”
Xbox 360 games arriving for the holidays include these:
· “Gears of War” (Epic Games Inc.). 2006 E3 Best Console Game winner “Gears of War” thrusts gamers into humankind’s horrifying epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde. This third-person tactical action/horror title lets gamers play in several modes (single, cooperative and customizable Xbox Live multiplayer gameplay) that unite next-generation technology and graphics with classic storytelling and a revolutionary tactical combat system.
· “Viva Piñata” (Rare Ltd.). The “Viva Piñata” world is an evolving paradise where players of all ages create a fantastical island to attract and care for the more than 60 species of wild-roaming Piñata animals. In the United States, the animated TV series “Viva Piñata” debuted Sept. 9 on 4Kids TV and licensed merchandise will be available in 2007.
· “Call of Duty® 3” (Activision). The follow up to the No. 1 next-generation title delivers gamers right to the frontlines, closer than ever to the fury of combat. “Call of Duty 3” also offers intense multiplayer action for up to 24 players to team up online.
2K Sports, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTWO), proudly announced today the return of Miami Heat center and 2006 NBA World Champion, Shaquille O'Neal as cover athlete and official spokesperson for NBA 2K7.
The next chapter of the #1 rated* NBA 2K series, NBA 2K7 elevates the standard for all sports games, offering fans the most comprehensive and exciting basketball experience to date. NBA 2K7 presents cutting-edge visual realism, while offering the most intense and exhilarating gameplay controls in any basketball game, thanks in part to new post play mechanics inspired by Shaquille O'Neal.
"Shaquille O'Neal remains one of the most dominant, exciting, and charismatic athletes in the world," stated Erik Whiteford, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. "Shaq is well-known for his fun-loving nature, great work ethic, and incredible athletic skills. His dominating game and winning attitude make him the central figure on every team he is a part of, including 2K Sports. We're very pleased to be working with Shaq again with NBA 2K7."
"You only get to represent the best by playing with the best," said Shaq. "NBA 2K7 is the game for champions and I'm proud to be a part of the best basketball game anywhere."
Here's the LIVE coverage of the Microsoft Pre-E3 Press Conference (see next paragraph).
Summary: 10 million unit headstart by time PS3/Wii released, more than 160 new games by this holiday, HD-DVD addon shown and planned for this holiday season aswell but no price yet, 6 million Xbox Live members by E3 2007, Live Anywhere unites all gamers, old arcade titles from Konami, Midway, Namco and Sega coming to LIVE arcade, Halo 3 (coming in 2007) preview trailer (streaming/download/youtube), Grand Theft Auto 4 same day on Xbox 360 (with exclusive episodic content) as PS3.
You can now also download the full video of the Microsoft Pre-E3 Keynote for free (in low-res) at gamespot.com (free reg. req.) or you can download just the audio here.
You can find the official press release of the Pre-E3 Conference titled "Bill Gates Declares 10 Million-Unit Head Start for Xbox 360 and Outlines Future of Interactive Entertainment" here[microsoft.com]
* 11:40pm: Looks like they are starting early. CliffyB on stage giving a demo of Gears of Wars now. Looks really good, no launch date given.
* 11:49pm: Moore talking about gaming division: all of their gaming and entertainment resources are under a single division now. 5 million Xbox 360 will be sold in 8 months time, better than other consoles or even iPod. 6 million Xbox LIVE users by E3 2007. On average 4.5 games and 3 accessoires sold per Xbox 360 console.
* 11:54pm: upcoming Xbox Live Arcade games: Pac-Man, Contra, Frogger, Galaga, Sonic the Hedgehog, Defender, Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting, Time Pilot, Ultra Mortal Kombat 3 and Scramble ... and more old arcade content from Konami, Midway (Ultimate Mortal Kombat), Namco (pacman, digdug, ...) and Sega (old Sonic games!) ... ofcourse all updated in High Def.
* 11:56pm: Agreement with over 100 independant developers for IND XBox LIVE Arcade games.
* 11:57pm: Luminus Live coming to Live Arcade.
* 11:57pm: Partnership with Warner Music Group means exclusive music content. Example: Madonna music in Luminus Live.
* 11:58pm: Live Arcade is just appetizer for 'real' Xbox 360 games. The next wave of 360 games will be "truly next generation games".
* 11:59pm: Some video demos running: Lost Planet, Table Tennis, Brothers In Arms, Mass Effect, NHL 2K7, F.E.A.R., Too Human, Viva Pinata, MotoGP '06, Battle for Middle-earth II, Sonic the Hedgehog, Madden, World Series of Poker, Saint's Row, WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2007, Stranglehold, Enchanted Arms, Test Drive Unlimited, NCAA Football 07, Dead Rising, DDR Universe, Prey, Superman Returns, NBA 2K7, Crackdown, Ninety-Nine Nights and Gears of War.
* 12:01pm: Over 160 Xbox 360 games by holiday season 2006, with several exclusive titles.
* 12:03pm: Software still coming out for the original Xbox too ... but only from 3rd parties.
* 12:04pm: Announcement of new Lionhead game: Fable2. (video GC demo running - "Every choice leads to a different destiny")
* 12:05pm: Another new game from MS Game Studios: Forza Motorsport 2. Showing video demo of game - realism is high, no idea how real-time this is. Will have over 300 cars (that you can tune and skin), upto 11 opponents on Xbox LIVE. To be released this holiday season.
* 12:08pm: For forza MS will release an Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel announced, with force feedback. Also a wireless headset (that look less crap than the normal Xbox 360 headset) and Xbox Live Vision Camera (that will be used by many future titles). All 3 HW addons to be released this holiday season.
* 12:10pm: Talking about Japan now ... how they are still committed to this country. Working on inspired and innovative content for Japan
* 12:11pm: In meantime I get tons of people msg'ing me many trailers have been added on Xbox LIVE right now, including a 104.42MB Halo 3 trailer - heh.
* 12:12pm: Sakaguchi talking about and showing us Blue Dragon. Blue Dragon is due this holiday in Japan. Lost Odyssey, "one of the most original title in years", is also coming soon in Japan.
* 12:13pm: Moore says Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 from Tecmo is also coming on Xbox 360. Trailer coming later this week on LIVE.
* 12:13pm: Trailer of Splinter Cell: Double Agent. Due in september 2006 on the 360.
* 12:15pm: MGS(Rare) comes talk about Viva Pinata. Video demo running. "It's about letting your imagination go and transforming a small piece of land into a perfect paradise where pinatas want to come". You will be able to buy and trade items, accessoires and pinatas over Xbox Live Marketplace.
* 12:17pm: Viva Pinata coming this holiday season as well. Viva Pinata clearly shows MS plans to attract more than just the hardcore gamers, also the less experienced gamers. Also for a broader public: "next-gen Sonic" and "Lego Star Wars" also coming to Xbox 360.
* 12:20pm: Some numbers ... over 18 million downloads from Xbox Live MarketPlace, over 1000 downloadable content pieces available. All Xbox 360 games have some kinda downloads available on Marketplace. Game demos work - after release of "Fight Night" demo, pre-order went x5. Marketplace will also be used for true episodic content.
* 12:21pm: Marketplace will get music videos, movie trailers, and exclusive content from Paramount, Touchstone, Walt-Disney, Epic Records, Lionsgate and 20th Century Fox.
* 12:21pm: Tonight for first time you can download HDTV content. "Gears of War: Road to E3" a docu-drama starting on Xbox LIVE and later on MTV.
* 12:22pm: MS shows HD-DVD addon. Looks like like a smaller Xbox 360. Addon is also due this holiday. No price given yet but Moore says it'll be a "bargain". 150 movie titles expected by this holiday.
* 12:24pm: Grand Theft Auto IV coming to Xbox 360 on October 16th 2007 (USA/CAN) and October 19th 2007 (Europe) ... "the first date it's available" ... "available on our platform from day one". Last quote means it's not exclusive for Xbox 360 - the official website confirms it'll come out for PS3 aswell. And yes it's 2007 not 2006. The Xbox 360 will get exclusive episodic content for GTA4 from RockStar via Xbox Live though.
* 12:25pm: Now talking about Windows Vista ... the "most game-friendly OS in Windows history" using DirectX 10.
* 12:27pm: They show a video of 'Crysis' on Vista.
* 12:31pm: More Vista DirectX 10 games: Age of Conan, Flight Sim X. Vista is "The single biggest launch in the history of Microsoft, and also a great day for gamers". Vista built to run games.
* 12:33pm: Oblivion sold 1.7 million copies in 3 weeks on Xbox 360 and PC. More Xbox360/PC releases coming - video game of "Shadawrun" ... coming january 2007.
* 12:37pm: Video demo of Remedy's Alan Wake now. Some great facial expressions there. Exclusively on Windows and Xbox 360
* 12:38pm: w00t - Bill Gates coming on stage now. He says he is PGR3-addicted and his family likes Live Arcade (Zuma, ...).
* 12:40pm: Gates repeats again how important the software (dev tools, environments, interfaces) are for the success of a console.
* 12:41pm: MSN, Hotmail will be connected with LIVE. They want to attract people of all age. They are also adding 8 new countries (total to 40): South Africa, Chile, India, Brazil, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia.
* 12:42pm: Biggest Xbox 360 problem was keeping it in stock ... but that's now solved, Xbox360 should be widely available. Plan to sell 5 to 5.5 million units by end of June 2006. Gatest says they have set goal internally to sell 10 million units before the PS3 and Wii launch, and they now think they'll be able to reach this goal.
* 12:43pm: 3 million LIVE subscribers, 6 million planned by next year. Next level of Xbox LIVE is connecting it with PC and the Windows Mobile world. Connecting it with 230 million MSN Messenger users, 150 million Windows gamers and +1 billion game-ready cellphone. "LIVE keeps expanding"
* 12:45pm: "We're going from Live to Live Anywhere". Live Anywhere will roll out this yeat and it will be part of Windows Vista. 1 online community no matter what device you are on: 1 interface, 1 identity, 1 friendslist, 1 message centre, 1 marketplace. You could for example start game on Xbox and continu it on the phone.
* 12:48pm: Scott Henson on stage to demo Live Anywhere. Shows "Shadowrun", you can call up friends list and see what they are doing nomatter what platform they are on. (in demo Major Nelson is on list and showing as working on his Windows Vista PC, Scott sent Major Nelson a cross platform invite on his Vista PC). Vista will have integrated friendlist on desktop.
* 12:50pm: One gamertag and gamerscore no matter what the platform is. You can even do achievement comparisons across different platforms. On shadowrun demo PC can play online against Xbox 360. All transparent to end-user ... no need for setting IP stuff and so.
* 12:53pm: Mobile stuff now. They use a Motorola Q running Windows Mobile. Showing custom made Marketplace on Windows Mobile and how you can download and play Zuma with your gamertag on your mobile. Also download music and video possible on mobile. Gamercard, friendlist also on mobile phone.
* 12:55pm: Other example is how you can skin your car on Vista with Paint Shop and race with it on Xbox 360.
* 12:57pm: No date when all this "Live Anywhere" will come, but it shouldn't take too long.
* 12:59pm: Conference ending with ... guess what ... a Halo 3 trailer of course that will be coming in 2007 on Xbox 360.
You can download the Halo 3 trailer via Xbox LIVE (which is going extremely slow atm), or on your PC here (streaming) or here (download).
"This is the way the world ends. Halo 3. Finish the fight. 2007."
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