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[Monty Mole]

I have to give it to microsoft. There has been NO leaks so far?!?

It depends if all the specs rumours are true. If they are (and it's likely), then there have been a shit ton of leaks. If they aren't, then I have to hand it to Microsoft's ninjas.

That said, we don't know much else.

 

[doniewhalberg]

Looking forward to this, but given its an hour, and it seems to be confirmed that they'll be showing ufc, cod, fifa, nba and a racing game, and the main orientation of this isn't just going to be games, I fear there will be little for me here. E3, hurry please.

 

[p3tran]

It depends if all the specs rumours are true. If they are (and it's likely), then there have been a shit ton of leaks. If they aren't, then I have to hand it to Microsoft's ninjas.

i agree! its either best kept secret ever, or exactly the opposite.

 

[Seance]

I assume that Avatars will still be a thing

Wow, that's a good point. Where did the rumor of MS ditching avatars start anyways?

 

[Into]

I hope its not called Infinity or Loop, one sounds too nerdy (says someone posting on a gaming board) and the other rhymes with poop.

If it was called Xbox Infinity, nobody would actually call it that, people would just call it "Xbox" anyway. I cannot imagine people saying "Yo Kev', lets game on Infinity!".

So may as well call it Xbox, unless they have a brand new name, but i doubt that, Xbox is a good strong brand, especially in the states

 

[Alx]

It depends if all the specs rumours are true. If they are (and it's likely), then there have been a shit ton of leaks. If they aren't, then I have to hand it to Microsoft's ninjas.

That said, we don't know much else.

We will know for sure after the show how tight they were... maybe everything is already in the rumors, and maybe there will be surprises coming out of nowhere. The fact that we're still not sure about what is true and what isn't is still a sign of good information control, compared to previous years anyway.

 

[Ninja]

Yesterday friend of that MS guy told me

There only <15 peoples know new Xbox's name,so...that's insane level lock down if it's true

That's not true. It can't be, they'd need a name that they know is marketable and so it would have to have been focus tested and all sorts. It can't have only gone past 15 people. Impossible,

 

[Hanmik]

so do you guys think MS will spill the beans on the tech side of the console..? what is MS´s history with this, did they tell tech stuff at the other to reveals..?
Or will it just be the console shown, and some games and feautures..?

 

[ekim]

It depends if all the specs rumours are true. If they are (and it's likely), then there have been a shit ton of leaks. If they aren't, then I have to hand it to Microsoft's ninjas.

That said, we don't know much else.

And all of these are based on ONE documentation from early 2012 - after that MS shut everything down.

http://www.geekwire.com/2012/microsofts-boosts-security-xbox-hq-advance-hardware/

The company notified employees this week that it will be implementing new physical security measures &#8212; limiting employee access at four key Xbox and Interactive Entertainment Business buildings to ensure confidentiality of upcoming products.

It&#8217;s the first time Microsoft has taken this step on such a broad scale. The move represents a cultural shift, giving Microsoft&#8217;s key consumer products a level of security more along the lines of those implemented by Apple.

Microsoft hasn&#8217;t said when its next console is launching, and executives didn&#8217;t reference any specific product plans in their communications with employees this week. However, if the company were aiming for a fall 2013 launch of a new console, it would make sense for preliminary systems to start arriving soon for internal use and testing.

The changes will affect Microsoft Studios A, B, C, and D, on the west side of state Route 520, starting early next month with Studio A and rolling out to the other buildings by the end of the month.

Under the new policy, only employees and vendors in Microsoft&#8217;s Interactive Entertainment Business or assigned to the buildings will have open access. Other employees and vendors who need to enter the buildings for business reasons will need to go through an online registration process or register at the buildings as visitors, escorted by another employee with access to the buildings. The changes don&#8217;t impact the Commons area in the middle of the Xbox campus.

 

[Hindle]

Dam still no leaks. I've found I'm working at the same time this starts, which really does take the piss.

 

[PuppetMaster]

Did PGR4 sell well?

Sold so well it developer went bankrupt

 

[Seance]

Can gaf handle it?

No, GAF can't handle any event sadly.

Evilore, we need moar GDDR5!

 

[Feindflug]

so, goodmorning guys from me.
it must be around ~6hrs or less before the pre-show stuff begins, right?

Yep, the GT pre-show starts at 7:00 p.m. (here in Athens).

Also still no leaks? Nice!

 

[ekim]

so do you guys think MS will spill the beans on the tech side of the console..? what is MS´s history with this, did they tell tech stuff at the other to reveals..?
Or will it just be the console shown, and some games and feautures..?

Well they talked specs at the Surface announcements afaik.

 

[Alx]

That's not true. It can't be, they'd need a name that they know is marketable and so it would have to have been focus tested and all sorts. It can't have only gone past 15 people. Impossible,

They can have tested many names to focus groups, without the groups knowing which one they chose in the end.

 

[Pistolero]

also specs ..pseye2 specs..os functons like the share thing ..and all the other things

sony ninja r more like supermarket guards

Not to shit on your parade, but only once the conference is over will we look back and judge if there had been leaks or not...

And all of these are based on ONE documentation from early 2012 - after that MS shut everything down.

Not all of them. Both Edge and DF had their own sources.

 

[Leflus]

Sold so well it developer went bankrupt

You're thinking about Blur.

 

[Phonomezer]

here you go

What is Sonic doing to the sign D:

 

[Impeccable]

Today is the day where it will get so bad one way or another that I probably won't be seen much because of all the console wars. Onward to E3

Just wanted to let everyone know it's been a fun ride.

 

[stryke]

No, GAF can't handle any event sadly.

Is there a GAF IRC channel for this?

 

[Reiko]

Today is the day where it will get so bad one way or another that I probably won't be seen much because of all the console wars. Onward to E3

Just wanted to let everyone know it's been a fun ride.

The Durango story has been an entertaining ride. Going all the way back to the SuperDae shenanigans.

 

[the androgyne]

Stopped by the supermarket on the way home from work... For milk for the wife. Walked out prepared, and both on sale too!

 

[SpaceHobo]

We have had lots of leaks....

I fear the meltdown when/if we get 1.23tf and only a few games / E3 teases.

So many setting themself up for disappointment.

 

[Beetleking11]

Are we going to see Usher?? Or this time Justin bieber?

 

[Phonomezer]

We have had lots of leaks....

I fear the meltdown when/if we get 1.23tf and only a few games / E3 teases.

So many setting themself up for disappointment.

E3 teasers are fine. Would rather they get all the hardware and services announcements out of the way and just flood us with games in 3 weeks time.

Are we going to see User?? Or this time Justin bieber?

That was a cute attempt.

 

[Into]

Today is the day where it will get so bad one way or another that I probably won't be seen much because of all the console wars. Onward to E3

Just wanted to let everyone know it's been a fun ride.

Dont let negativity ruin this for you, its a big event, we do not have these reveals often. Next time we get another console reveal from MS or Sony will likely be in 4-5+ years.

Enjoy it, the fun ride is just starting!

 

[BADNED]

WHAT YOU TALKING BOUT, MASCOT ?



From forzacentral,

BADNED: #XboxReveal - 4 Weeks to go!

FAULTIER: and lets hope for Forza 5 as well

BADNED: Will not happen.Apr 26, 2013

WHAT IS GOING ON ?

I can understand your confusion but that was a thing between me and Fauli.

 

[SpaceHobo]

E3 teasers are fine. Would rather they get all the hardware and services announcements out of the way and just flood us with games in 3 weeks time.

I'm fine with it as well. You know some people are going to use it as a stick to beat MS with , though.

 

[ekim]

I can understand your confusion but that was a thing between me and Fauli.

So only Faultier won't see FM5 today but the public will? :lol

 

[cripterion]

Also interested in a new controller, I mean they must have made some changes for it, right?

 

[celebi23]

I just noticed that the German Xbox page already uses new logos for Xbox and Xbox Live on some subpages:
Old:

New:

Here are the url's for the new logos:

http://www.xbox.com/shell/images/xboxlive.png

http://www.xbox.com/shell/images/logo.png

And here's a larger new logo from product pages (like
Resident Evil Revelations)

http://static.xbox.com/Assets/latest/Content/Images/xbox_live_240x35.jpg

If you change "shell" to "Shell" in the first 2 urls, you get these images instead:

http://www.xbox.com/Shell/images/xboxlive.png

http://www.xbox.com/Shell/images/logo.png

 

[Neko Mimi Mode]

E3 teasers are fine. Would rather they get all the hardware and services announcements out of the way and just flood us with games in 3 weeks time.

Same, I think most here have their expectations tempered.

Are we going to see User?? Or this time Justin bieber?

Babby's first NeoGAF post.

 

[ekim]

Also interested in a new controller, I mean they must have made some changes for it, right?

Yes. It's a little smaller, better DPad and Back/start are renamed to View/Menu.

 

[MasLegio]

what MS guy?

sneaky guy on far right

 

[CrunchinJelly]

I'm back.

I heard about the fucking NFS thing.

It sounds like EA will be there with a lot of shit to show.

Makes me wonder if they are saving first party til E3.

 

[Woo-Fu]

I'm more excited about these events than I am about the games themselves. Welcome to the meta.

 

[Reiko]

i...don't...understand...

omg...

i..don't...even...

All i know is i should have stayed away from neogaf until the reveal, like i said i would.
I don't want to be spoiled now, or build anticipation for things that might not be shown.

I...I AM SO WEAK

Congrats: You earned this song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_y-jlW0fGY

 

[PBY]

Guys, is there a link that I can bookmark to watch this after work?

 

[BADNED]

So only Faultier won't see FM5 today but the public will? :lol

He is among those lucky ones who receive a special treatment from me. Sometimes one way or the other!

 

[twisteddeeds]

Also interested in a new controller, I mean they must have made some changes for it, right?

better dpad, return of black and white buttons, adjustable thumbsticks (resistance), headphone socket.. (things off the top of my head that I would add to the redesigned pad)

 

[Majanew]

I can understand your confusion but that was a thing between me and Fauli.

So what's the TFLOPS of the next Xbox? 1.2? 2? 3? 4? 5?

You can tell us here at NeoGAF. No one will ever know.

 

[Into]

Guys, is there a link that I can bookmark to watch this after work?

http://www.gametrailers.com/next-xbox

Stream will appear there, will likely go live before the actual reveal with some interviews and predictions.

 

[Hanmik]

Well they talked specs at the Surface announcements afaik.

how long was that show.?

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Yesterday friend of that MS guy told me

There only <15 peoples know new Xbox's name,so...that's insane level lock down if it's true

Did I get it right?

Spoiler

Xbox

 

[bjaelke]

Guys, is there a link that I can bookmark to watch this after work?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=559896

Spoiler free Xbox reveal thread

 

[Phonomezer]

Babby's first NeoGAF post.

 

[MasLegio]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=559896

Spoiler free Xbox reveal thread

missing actual links

 

[bjaelke]

missing actual links

"Links will be provided in OP when they are available."

 

[Phonomezer]

sneaky guy on far right

Is he taking a dump?

hmm..

 

[Acheteedo]

Hey, what's wrong with Sweden?!

Nothing's wrong with Sweden! It's just relatively small