Yeah this is how it is for me. I am assuming they will focus on their 'innovative' technology though, and save games for E3, since it's only going to be like three weeks after this event anyways, they don't really need to show much. It's most likely just about everything Sony showed save for its internal studios is multiplat, so maybe they will just show some different footage from some games or something.
Next Xbox Reveal Set For May 21, 10:00 A.M. PST, Livestreamed
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Yeah this is how it is for me. I am assuming they will focus on their 'innovative' technology though, and save games for E3, since it's only going to be like three weeks after this event anyways, they don't really need to show much. It's most likely just about everything Sony showed save for its internal studios is multiplat, so maybe they will just show some different footage from some games or something.
crazy buttocks basically confirmed in this thread that:
a) They have a big EA exclusive
b) The "always online" and "system to block used games" rumors are true and the EA exclusive is a direct result of that
I guess that's that.
a) They have a big EA exclusive
b) The "always online" and "system to block used games" rumors are true and the EA exclusive is a direct result of that
I guess that's that.
Der Flatulator
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Don't like "Xbox Infinity" as it makes it difficult to name a successor.
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Gemüsepizza
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Sony's reaction to the news:
I think they somehow anticipated a new Xbox console from Microsoft.
biosnake20
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polyh3dron
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FixedSony's reaction to the news:
CrunchinJelly
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shinobi602
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I see what you're saying, but I didn't glean that from his post. It just sounds like we're going to get a taste of the console as a whole, and a glimpse of the games. Then E3 is when everything is let loose.
I think a guess of 2 games there is...conservative. I would say between 3 and 4.
OdysseusVA
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Arrive in style, MS.
We will probably be seeing some Windows 8 functionality demonstrated at the conference + Kinect 2.0.
Most likely. Paul Thurrott is one of the only sources you can trust.
shinobi602
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Right, but Microsoft said this event will mostly be to showcase the "philosophy" behind the new Xbox. Meaning they'll probably delve into the operating system, UI, apps, Windows functionality, new Xbox Live experience, etc and probably only leave a small amount of room for any games.
Since he said they're utilizing E3 to showcase their "blockbuster titles", I'm going on a limb here and assuming they most likely mean 1st party games. I think we'll see a next gen COD gameplay demo at the event and 1 or 2 Kinect games.
Fair enough, I think we're going to see more than that so we'll just have to agree to disagree. Guess we'll find out soon enough though.
Hawk269
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Not sure what this all means to people here on Gaf since there is so much anti-ms going on, but just checked my yahoo for email and what is the top story on their news feed, the next xbox unveiling date.
Checked my email and had 3-4 emails from people that I know asking about the new xbox and what I know about it.
I think this is getting some exposure big time.
Checked my email and had 3-4 emails from people that I know asking about the new xbox and what I know about it.
I think this is getting some exposure big time.
Best gif so far for the Xbox event.
Pretty much my expectations for 50 % of the event.
subtle... all his hand actions speak of the necessity of Kinect 2.0
James Sawyer Ford
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I'm nonplussed about this announcement. If people were let down by Sony's announcement, they're probably going to hate the Xbox announcement if the little blurb is accurate - (entertainment, TV focused, an hour long only, with brief mention of games).
I would have been more excited had this occurred a few months ago, but by now we pretty much know what to expect and there's very little that seems to be positive about the new system.
I doubt it's one of EA's biggest staple franchises if true (Madden, FIFA, BF)
I could see Mass Effect or Respawn being an exclusive, since the former always did much better on the Xbox, and the latter is an unproven IP.
I would have been more excited had this occurred a few months ago, but by now we pretty much know what to expect and there's very little that seems to be positive about the new system.
I doubt it's one of EA's biggest staple franchises if true (Madden, FIFA, BF)
I could see Mass Effect or Respawn being an exclusive, since the former always did much better on the Xbox, and the latter is an unproven IP.
CrunchinJelly
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In that thread he said it wasn't ME.
Only big game I can think of would be a sports game.
A lot of aspirational speak which gamers don't really have the patience for and will only make fun of. I don't think they really considered their audience in that regard to be perfectly honest. Gamers wanna see shit now they don't wanna hear about things that will be great in the future which is why there was so much crying over them not showing the console.
So much crying...
James Sawyer Ford
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Hmm. You're right, he did say it wasn't ME.
I can't see it being a sports game, as that audience is too large on Playstation systems.
But Respawn's new game? I could see that.
grimshawish
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...what if...
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what if...ITS ALWAYS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET!?
DRM isn't new either.
Syphon Filter
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wait so people are saying EA gave MS an exclusive to have durango required online?
...what if...
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what if...ITS ALWAYS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET!?
Guys I got it!
What if we wait till May 21st and see what Microsoft says?
James Sawyer Ford
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It may have nothing to do with "required online". They may have just entered into a business agreement, publishing or marketing dollars.
I have a hard time believing that two companies would collude together in order to force anti-consumer business practices, but maybe that's because I'm an optimist and feel that it would be suicide for both companies to engage in that sort of behavior with such a large competitor on the market.
CrunchinJelly
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Well what about the ex-Infinity Ward guys? What company did they go off and make?
Rogue_Ledr
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If the rumor are true, then I'm passing on this!
ShroudOfFate
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When does the Balmerfication/Matrickization of GAF begin?
I'm totally down to help shop some avatars like I did for the PS Event.
I'm totally down to help shop some avatars like I did for the PS Event.
We will probably be seeing some Windows 8 functionality demonstrated at the conference + Kinect 2.0.
Is this a megaton or am I reading too much into this?
Agent Ironside
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When MS has our attention.
Doesn't feel the same as super kazifiyication animation.
Incendiary
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Interesting move by Microsoft. Having their reveal so close to to E3 is essentially going to insure a majority of the mindshare and discussion going into the event is going to be about the NextBox.
Let's hope for their sake it's good mindshare.
Let's hope for their sake it's good mindshare.
We dont kno yet. I honestly cant see Respawn allowing there first game since the fallout be next gen single platform title. Thats insane on all fronts
TryHardShounen
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Why? Fanboy rage or something bannable?
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