e3 2008

[ultralisk]

Αλλά το Gamespot είναι για χοντρές μπάτσες. Μας δείξαν την πιό απομακρισμένη κάμερα που είχαν. Λίγο ακόμα και θα βλέπαμε το trailer από τη ταράτσα κανενός γειτονικού σπιτιού.

 

όλοι έτσι το έβλεπαν...ήταν κίνηση της MS για να μεγαλώσει την αγωνία

[panther_512]

Πραγματικά έχω απορία τί θα παρουσιάσει η SONY αύριο για να μετριάσει(???) το απίστευτο αυτό πλήγμα.

 

Αν δεν κάνω λάθος όμως το FF XIII για το XBOX360 θα βγεί για Αμερική και Ευρώπη. Όχι για Ιαπωνία...

[ultralisk]

Ίσως το δουν αργότερα...εδώ μετράει ότι θα το έχουμε στην ώρα μας

[privateer]

Xbox 360 Unveils Gameplay for Every Passion

 

Microsoft showcases groundbreaking approach to game shows; 'Final Fantasy XIII' to be available on Xbox 360 at launch in North America and Europe.

 

LOS ANGELES, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Music, movies and megahits. No matter what kind of game makes your heart race, today at the E3 Media and Business Summit (E3) in Los Angeles the world of Xbox 360 just got bigger, broader and more exciting than ever.

 

Microsoft Corp. today unveiled a games portfolio for all ages and interests. Included were new titles for music lovers such as "Lips" and the exclusive launch of "Rock Band 2"; family-friendly games from the B-movie maker "You're in the Movies" to next-generation game shows such as "1 vs. 100"; and even surprise announcements to make the hardest-core gamer weak in the knees, with the reveal of "Final Fantasy XIII," to be available on Xbox 360 at launch in North America and Europe.

 

 

"Xbox 360 delivers entertainment choices so broad that it now rivals what people can find on television and at movie theaters," said Shane Kim, corporate vice president of strategy and business development with Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business. "Whether it's sports, music, movies, game shows or great games you crave, Xbox 360 is home to the biggest and best out there. From those new to games and eager to jump in, to the hardcore gamer looking for the most intense games experiences, this is truly the year to own an Xbox 360 system."

 

 

The New Game Show Experience, Live From Your Living Room

 

 

Xbox LIVE Primetime is a groundbreaking channel on the new Xbox experience, a new generation of games and entertainment experiences that will be available this fall for Xbox 360. The world's biggest virtual game show stage, Xbox LIVE Primetime is a place where content is always fresh; play is global, live and massively multiplayer; and prizes are plentiful. A first-of-its-kind phenomenon, this new generation of interactive game shows lets Xbox LIVE members challenge friends and choose to compete against people from across the globe in real time. Xbox LIVE Primetime launches in the fall with the following interactive game:

 

 

-- "1 vs. 100" (Endemol). From the makers of "Deal or No Deal," Endemol, the world's largest independent production company, brings the popular television game show "1 vs. 100" to Xbox LIVE Primetime. The exclusive game pits one Xbox LIVE member against 100 others from around the world with a live host and great prizes. The goal of "the One" is to eliminate all the opposition by correctly answering questions, hoping that the opponents will answer incorrectly and be eliminated from the game. And stay tuned for "1 vs. LIVE," where one lucky winner will have a chance to compete against the entire Xbox LIVE community.

 

 

Bringing Music Games to Life

 

 

Whether you're an aspiring groupie, songbird or big-haired rocker, Xbox 360 transforms your living room into a thrilling soundstage for you and your friends. No other system connects you with all the music you love:

 

 

-- "Lips" (iNiS/Microsoft Game Studios). "Lips," an all-new music franchise exclusively from Xbox 360, is the only singing game that offers wireless motion-sensitive microphones and the ability to sing from your own music collection.* Start channeling your favorite pop star, because it's you, your friends and, most important, your music that makes "Lips" the world's ultimate party experience this holiday.

 

 

-- "Guitar Hero® World Tour" (RedOctane/Activision). When the house lights go down this fall, a new generation of axe shredders, drummers and fearless frontmen will come together and rock with "Guitar Hero World Tour." The latest installment from the No. 1 best-selling video game franchise of 2007, "Guitar Hero World Tour" will transform music gaming by marrying the exhilarating guitar gameplay of "Guitar Hero" with a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless instruments with revolutionary new online and offline gameplay modes. The game will feature a slick newly redesigned guitar, a genuine electronic drum kit and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock-and-roll anthems, along with online Band Career and eight-player "Battle of the Bands." "Guitar Hero World Tour" is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment and will be available for Xbox 360 this fall! .

 

 

-- "Rock Band 2" (Harmonix/MTV Games). Debuting exclusively on Xbox 360 this September, "Rock Band" is developed by Harmonix and published by MTV Games. "Rock Band 2" is the next evolution of the franchise that allows players to virtually step into the shoes of their favorite bands as singer, guitarist, bassist or drummer. This next iteration of the best-selling franchise will allow gamers to access all the great songs they purchased on Xbox LIVE for the original game and will feature new online capabilities and instrument options.

 

 

Xbox 360 Is the Life of the Party

 

 

Xbox 360 truly gets the party started with a wide-ranging portfolio of exclusive games for the whole family, including the following:

 

 

-- "You're in the Movies" (Codemasters/Microsoft). Get ready for your close-up. "You're in the Movies" brings the cool factor to kitsch as you live out your dreams of becoming a scream queen, zombie or kung fu fighter. Premiering exclusively on Xbox 360 this holiday season, "You're in the Movies" is the first and only game of its kind to literally transport players into a magical world of cinema mixed with the hilarious world of improvisation. Using the Xbox LIVE Vision camera, players' actions are captured and placed into short, riotous films. Performances never end up on the cutting-room floor, and are never the same.

 

 

-- "Scene It? Box Office Smash" (Krome Studios and Screenlife/Microsoft Game Studios). "Scene It? Box Office Smash," the revolutionary movie trivia game on Xbox 360, will ignite your game night this holiday season with totally new questions, movie puzzles and more high-definition (HD) content from real movies including some of Hollywood's latest blockbusters. Trivia night goes global as players challenge each other online over Xbox LIVE, customize their own characters, and access extra questions and localized content from films around the world.**

 

 

-- "Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts" (Rare Ltd./Microsoft Game Studios). Available exclusively on Xbox 360 in November, from the creative masterminds at Rare, "Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts" is an action-adventure game that breathes new life into a franchise that has entertained people of all ages for a decade. In a platform genre first, players create their own abilities by building vehicles for Banjo to pilot over land, sea and air in a variety of Challenges where their choice of vehicle and tactics determines the course of the adventure. Players can test their customized vehicles against other players' creations online or simply compare and share their inventions with friends. The original "Banjo-Kazooie" also debuts with "Stop 'N' Swop" on Xbox LIVE Arcade later this year.

 

 

-- "DanceDanceRevolution® UNIVERSE3" (Konami). Celebrating its 10th anniversary, "DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3" dances its way to you with fun new modes -- including DJ Mode and Quest Mode -- and settings for players of all skill levels. In addition to one of the biggest soundtracks -- more than 70 songs spanning from the '70s to some of today's hottest tracks -- "DanceDanceRevolution UNIVERSE3" brings friends together from around the world via Xbox LIVE.** Character customization features more than 400 options of clothing, faces, skin tones and hairstyles, allowing players to create the ultimate dancer.

 

 

-- "UNO RUSH" (Microsoft). "UNO RUSH" is a challenging and exciting party card game for up to four players. Developed by the same team that brought the original, best-selling "UNO®" to Xbox LIVE Arcade, "UNO RUSH" boasts a wide range of gameplay and social features -- multiple variants, house-rule options, local and Xbox LIVE multiplay, camera support, avatar support, and more -- plus fast-paced gameplay to keep the party going. "UNO RUSH" is coming exclusively to Xbox LIVE Arcade in 2008.

 

 

-- "Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise" (Rare Ltd./Microsoft Game Studios). In this sequel to the colorful sleeper hit "Viva Pinata" debuting in September, players can venture outside the boundaries of the immersive and ever-changing garden to retrieve exotic piñata species from two new lands, the Dessert Desert and the Pinarctic. Developed by Rare, "Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise" allows up to four players to work together to create the ultimate online garden via Xbox LIVE.** Players can race their favorite pinata or enter them into the P-Factor, Pinata Islands very own talent show and beauty pageant, online against friends or against other gardeners from the island. They can now use the Xbox LIVE Vision camera to drop a new piñata right into their gardens, change the weather or share their custom piñatas with others.

 

 

The Biggest Blockbusters of 2008 and Beyond

 

 

With the most blockbuster, million-selling games and the most anticipated titles of 2008 and beyond, Xbox 360 is the pre-eminent place to play all the big titles that gamers thirst for, including the following:

 

 

-- "Final Fantasy XIII" (Square Enix). "Final Fantasy XIII" is the eagerly anticipated title from Square Enix that takes full advantage of the superior power and technology in Xbox 360, providing tangible, intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics. Using the latest in cutting-edge technology, this latest addition to the "Final Fantasy" series is worthy of the title "next generation."

 

 

-- "Galaga Legions" (NAMCO BANDAI Games). The arcade shooter "Galaga" has captivated players all over the world, and now the legend lives on with "Galaga Legions." Featuring table-turning game dynamics, updated graphics and vast waves of ferocious enemies, "Galaga Legions" was created by the same team that developed the best-selling "PAC-MAN Championship Edition" for Xbox LIVE Arcade. "Galaga Legions" will debut exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade in 2008.

 

 

-- "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2" (Bizarre Creations Ltd./Activision). The latest version of the frenetic retro shooter, "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2" debuts exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade in 2008. Newcomers and pros alike will be blown away by the screen-melting intensity and insane new features, including six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, scoring strategies and a diverse list of exciting Achievements. "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2" also supports multiplayer mayhem for up to four players, with versus or co-op modes, and features razor-sharp 1080p graphics and new, pulse- pounding music.

 

 

-- "Portal: Still Alive" (Valve/Microsoft). "Portal: Still Alive" features the full award-winning "Portal" single-player game from Valve plus a new challenge mode. Designed to change the way players approach, manipulate and surmise the possibilities in any given environment, "Portal" has earned more than 70 industry honors for its innovative gameplay, with more than 30 Game of the Year Awards. Solve physical puzzles and challenges by opening portals to maneuvering objects, and yourself, through space. The game is debuting on Xbox LIVE Arcade in 2008.

 

 

-- "South Park" (South Park Digital Studios/Doublesix/Microsoft). Based on the Emmy- and Peabody-award winning show, a "South Park" game (title TBA) is coming exclusively to Xbox LIVE Arcade in 2009.

 

 

-- "Fable II" (Lionhead Studios/Microsoft Game Studios). This Xbox 360 exclusive action role-playing game offers players an epic storyline and an unprecedented level of freedom and choice. Every decision defines who the player becomes and influences the evolving world around them. "Fable II" is the next great step for the genre, with an innovative dynamic cooperative mode, where players can choose to invite a friend on the same couch or over Xbox LIVE to experience the world together.** The journey begins in August with a first-of-its-kind exclusive Xbox LIVE Arcade title, which allows players to get a head start on earning gold that will transfer to the rich world of "Fable II" when it arrives at stores in October.

 

 

-- "Gears of War 2" (Epic Games/Microsoft Game Studios). Epic Games' design director Cliff Bleszinski gave a stunning new look at the "Gears of War 2" campaign, and confirmed the ability to ride the fearsome Brumak. Also detailed was the all-new five-player cooperative mode "Horde," where players unite to battle a seemingly endless onslaught of Locust Horde forces.** "Gears of War 2" is the most anticipated Xbox 360 exclusive title this holiday season and will be released worldwide Nov. 7.

 

 

-- "Grand Theft Auto IV" (Rockstar North/Rockstar Games). Continuing its blistering pace on the Xbox 360 platform, the first of the Xbox 360 exclusive downloadable episodes for this record-breaking game will be available this fall - the only console with new "Grand Theft Auto IV" content available this holiday season.

 

 

-- "Halo Wars" (Ensemble Studios/Microsoft Game Studios). Microsoft is further expanding the "Halo" universe with "Halo Wars," the blockbuster strategy game designed exclusively for the Xbox 360. A piece of the "Halo Wars" story is revealed through "Five Long Years," a trailer from Ensemble Studios and Microsoft, which showcases the brutal struggle for control of Harvest early in the Human-Covenant wars. "Halo Wars" will put gamers in command of the entire battlefield, leading both UNSC and Covenant forces.

 

 

-- "Infinite Undiscovery" (Square Enix). "Infinite Undiscovery" is the newest fantasy role-playing console game from Square Enix, drawing gamers into a real-time world woven of countless threads where player choices spin untold discoveries -- only on Xbox 360. Players will be confronted with a variety of dramatic situational battles, such as executing a daring escape while a gigantic ogre follows in hot pursuit, or waging battle amid towering tidal waves. Dynamic environments change and respond in real time, creating an entirely new experience never before seen in the genre. The title is scheduled to release exclusively on Xbox 360 in North America on Sept. 2, 2008.

 

 

-- "The Last Remnant" (Square Enix). "The Last Remnant" is a new role-playing game crafted using the finest artistry and technology Square Enix has to offer. Set in a fantasy world, war-torn and scarred by years of conflict, gameplay revolves around mysterious artifacts -- Remnants -- that possess magic powers. Groundbreaking graphics possible only on Xbox 360 bring the intensity to a whole new level. "The Last Remnant" is launching worldwide on November 20 and will be available only on Xbox 360.

 

 

-- "Resident Evil 5" (Capcom). Destined to bring new fans to the series, "Resident Evil 5" is the sequel to one of the highest-rated video games in history (according to Metacritic.com and Gamerankings.com). Promising to revolutionize the series by delivering an unbelievable level of detail, realism and control, "Resident Evil 5" unleashes an unprecedented level of fear for the next generation. New technology developed specifically for the game, as well as incredible changes to both the gameplay and the "Resident Evil" world, will make this a must-have game for gamers across the globe.

 

 

-- "STAR OCEAN®: The Last Hope" (Square Enix). "STAR OCEAN: The Last Hope" is the long-awaited continuation of the celebrated science fiction and fantasy role-playing game series. Slated for release on Xbox 360 in spring 2009 and published by Square Enix, this prequel set during the aftermath of World War III combines science fiction and fantasy elements spanning multiple planets and the vastness of space itself to recount the origins of the STAR OCEAN universe. Exhilarating combat expands upon the franchise's famous real- time battle system, introducing the amazing graphics and visual effects possible only on Xbox 360.

 

 

-- "Too Human" (Silicon Knights/Microsoft Game Studios). "Too Human" is an epic action game with integrated role-playing game elements, and will be available in North America on Aug. 19 and in Europe on Aug. 29. The game features a rich storyline with deep character development, both hallmarks of Silicon Knights' legendary tradition of video game development.

[nikolasz]

Πραγματικά έχω απορία τί θα παρουσιάσει η SONY αύριο για να μετριάσει(???) το απίστευτο αυτό πλήγμα.

 

Μετα απο αυτο τιποτα δεν θα ειναι το ιδιο για την sony.Το χαος ηδη ξεκινησε.Τωρα καταλαβαμε γιατι δεν κανα ανακοινωσεις για το ff xiii τοσο καιρο...

[privateer]

Some of the features in the new Xbox experience (8 person chat, VGA support and more)

 

 

Xbox LIVE GM Marc Whitten (Notwen) has sent me the following letter to share with the Xbox LIVE Community. I goes into a little more detail about some of the new features that are coming as part of the new Xbox Experience this Fall. I'll work on getting Marc on a future show to discuss further.

 

Dear Xbox LIVE Member,

 

 

When we launched Xbox 360 in November 2005, Xbox LIVE was integrated directly into the console. Back then, Xbox 360 was the first system to deliver access to experiences beyond just the disc in the tray. With the Xbox guide and dashboard you had access to everything on your console as well as your community.

 

We also imagined that Xbox experience would continuously improve over time, through the power of software.

 

Since launch, youʼve always pushed us to continuously innovate. It is because you spoke with one loud voice that we added new features like background downloading, 1080p support, movies and TV shows, video chat, a Marketplace blade and instant messaging.

 

Over time, as weʼve delivered more and more content into the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, weʼve heard from many of you that it has become increasingly difficult to find the games and content you want.

 

And that brings us to today.

 

Because of your feedback, we started rethinking the entire Xbox experience. What we discovered was that we could not only provide a better experience for you, but also something that reaches out to new audiences.

 

What John Schappert unveiled for the world on stage at E3 was just a sneak preview, so I wanted to share some deeper details on some of the new features in the new Xbox experience.

 

Here is a look at some additional features you will find interesting:

 

· Play from hard drive. Copy your games from the game disc and play directly from the hard drive. Not only will the drive not spin, but load times are quicker, as well. Of course, you will still need the disc in the tray to prove you own the game.

 

· Access Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Web. Browse and purchase Marketplace content whenever you want from Xbox.com and it downloads automatically to your console. Purchase that new map, television episode, the latest Xbox LIVE Arcade game or set up a movie to watch when you get home from work.

 

· Dashboard built into the new Xbox Guide. For everyone who loves the blades interface, itʼs not going away; they are now built directly in to the new Xbox guide. Every feature and option is available right from the guide. You can even access your full games library at all times. No matter where you are (in dash or in game), immediately call up your games played list and directly launch a game.

 

· LIVE Party system. Create a party of up to eight friends, and stay with them from one game to another, or watch a Netflix movie together, or share a slideshow of your personal photos. It works with all Xbox 360 titles, not just upcoming games. LIVE Party allows up to eight people to chat in the dashboard, so you can meet up before playing.

 

· Xbox LIVE Primetime. This whole new category of games is going to give you more reasons to get online with your friends. Games will support everything youʼd expect, like Achievements and leader boards, but many of these games will include real prizes. You can invite your friends, and even set a reminder for an upcoming show. Each game is broadcast simultaneously, so everyone is answering the same questions. Many events will have a live host, calling the shots as they happen.

 

· Avatars. Your online identity started as a Gamertag - it then grew into a personalized Gamercard. Now, it has evolved even further into avatars. You can express your style, check out new outfits and share this with the community. Avatars will also be integrated into Xbox LIVE Arcade games, LIVE Party, as well as retail games.

 

· New display support. Because you asked for it, we are adding 16X10 over VGA or HDMI, and support for 1440x900 or 1680x1050.

 

This is only the beginning. Over the next few months, we will share more details on the upcoming changes.

 

 

1680x1050+party chat+install όλο το παιχνίδι στο hdd φοβερά features

[Pytzamarama]

Να σκασει και ενα MGS4 για 360 τα Χριστουγεννα και τετελεσται.

[Ogami Itto]

Πραγματικά έχω απορία τί θα παρουσιάσει η SONY αύριο για να μετριάσει(???) το απίστευτο αυτό πλήγμα.

 

Win XP για PS3?

[Apokleiros]

Win XP για PS3?

 

Εχει τον πανισχυρο CELL! Δεν εχει αναγκη απο παρουσιασεις και παιχνιδια!:lol:

[Toufas]

[Apokleiros]

Καποια βιντεακια δεν εχουν μπει κομη στο live, Gears 2 και final fantasy 13 ....

[The_Sheep]

παντως εμενα με εντυπωσιασε το νεο 'λειτουργικο',εχει τοσες νεες και απλες μεν αλλα απιστευτα χρησιμες λειτουργιες που νομιζω οτι ξεφευγει πολυ απο τον ανταγωνισμο.ειδικα το οτι μπορεις να μιλας με το παρτυ και αμεσως να ξεκινας ενα παιχνιδι και ολοι να ειναι μαζι και να μιλανε 'ιδιωτικα' ειναι απιστευτα χρησιμο.

το αλλο με 'κουφανε' που μπορεις πχ να εισαι private chat και να κανεις 'share' ταινια και να την δεις με ολους !!!

[The_Sheep]

[gt]36332[/gt]

οσο παει και καλυτερο φαινεται αυτο το παιχνιδι

[MiltoZ]

παντως εμενα με εντυπωσιασε το νεο 'λειτουργικο',εχει τοσες νεες και απλες μεν αλλα απιστευτα χρησιμες λειτουργιες που νομιζω οτι ξεφευγει πολυ απο τον ανταγωνισμο.ειδικα το οτι μπορεις να μιλας με το παρτυ και αμεσως να ξεκινας ενα παιχνιδι και ολοι να ειναι μαζι και να μιλανε 'ιδιωτικα' ειναι απιστευτα χρησιμο.

το αλλο με 'κουφανε' που μπορεις πχ να εισαι private chat και να κανεις 'share' ταινια και να την δεις με ολους !!!

 

Συμφωνώ

 

-Το party system είναι φοβερή προσθήκη και μου αρέσει εκτός των άλλων που μπορεί ο party leader να bootαρει ένα παιχνίδι για όλους! Όπως και το να κάνεις share τις ταινίες σου και να τις βλέπεις μαζί με όλο το party.

-Το sing φαίνεται ότι μπορέι να πιάσει τρελά γιατί βάζεις τα δικά σου κομμάτια και τα παίζεις κατευθείαν!!! (+ Rock band 2 Exclusive)

-Ιnstall για όποιο παιχνίδι θες ακόμα και για τα παιχνίδια που έχουν περάσει!!!!

-Από παιχνίδια με έχει εντυπωσιάσει το banjo!

-Bioware Lionhead Mistwalker Tri-Ace Square Enix - To 360 οριστικά και αμετάκλητα βασιλιάς των rpgs.

 

Γενικότερα αν και η παρουσίαση είχε μερικά κακόγουστα και αστεία, η Microsoft ήταν οδοστρωτήρας!

[polakis21]

Ανέβηκε πουθενά η ms press conference σε hd να την κατεβάσουμε ολόκληρη? Γιατί φέτος αργούν τόσο?