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Major Nelson on X360 NY Press day
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Kung Fu Jedi
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There's your launch line-up! 
Beer Monkey
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Damn, this console must be hard to use. Is Microsoft going to send somebody to my house to teach me the fundamentals?
Outdoor Miner
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Anybody know what TV they're using there?
There is a nation wide tour for the 360 begining Thursday on Spain.
I'll be on the first day, and the truth is that I really hope that we get a sample of all those games, including King Kong.
I wonder if they will let me hook my PSP as an external music device and take a couple of photos...
I'll be on the first day, and the truth is that I really hope that we get a sample of all those games, including King Kong.
I wonder if they will let me hook my PSP as an external music device and take a couple of photos...
Kung Fu Jedi
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Sal Paradise Jr said:
I'd say it is one of these. Closest thing I can find to it on the Samsung website. Looks like it has a different stand in this pic though.
Kung Fu Jedi
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SuperPac said:
I actually figured it might be the game, paused, and the dashboard brought up for customization. Never thought that it might be a skin.
Spider_Jerusalem
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IndeedPhatSaqs said:Sex!
Kung Fu Jedi
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Stinkles said:
Cool! So you can customize the dashboard with skins that I assume come on the game disc?
Apharmd Battler
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beermonkey@tehbias said:
No most people are just too lazy to read the manual. I remember seeing people taking back Dreamcast to EB because they found the dashboard too confusing. These same people probably still have al the VCRs in their house set to '12:00am'. :lol
Anything new for some reaosn scares the hell out of some people. I still know of people who don't know how to naviagatethe PS2, GC and XBox dashboards.
Mr. Lemming
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I'm pretty sure that the 360 comes with several different skins from the different publishers showcasing their games. Games can come with their own skin like say the Perfect Dark LE.
scarybore
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Kung Fu Jedi said:
There was a really good XBox Live video posted a few days ago and they showed a Halo 2 skin aswell, I think they said you got 8 or 10 free with the hard drive and you can get others from the marketplace later on. Wouldnt surprise me if you got some free with games either.
Spider_Jerusalem
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There will be "skin packs" distributed with games and downloadable too. PDZ has its skin in the second disk of the LE edition, for example. I think the HD will come preloaded with some skins, too...Dr_Cogent said:
http://gamingsteve.com/
So here I was, just playing some new games when I was unexpectingly invited to a private Xbox 360 preview event right here in New York City. So I hopped on the subway, showed up to Xbox-themed loft, and played lots of Xbox 360 games for several hours (yeah, I know, I suck).
Before I get "into it" I have to say that I've been to a fair number of these things over the years but this one was by far one of the best. The space was small, quiet, comfortable, and I got tons of quality time playing Xbox 360 games.
The event started out with an hour demo of Kameo: Elements of Power (looked fantastic), Project Gotham Racing 3 (pretty good), and the Xbox Live Dashboard (beyond words cool) and then we were able to play games for a couple of hours. I have to say, I was a bit concerned about the Xbox 360 launch lineup, but after today I am starting to think that the PS3 might be in some serious trouble. I was extremely impressed with what I saw and a couple of the launch titles look downright legendary.
I will do a detailed podcast about my experiences at the event later in the week but here is a quick rundown of my thoughts:
"The Hardware": The Xbox 360 controller is "like butter" and handles better than the PS2 controller (yes, even I was surprised by that one). The system design itself is "iPod Nano slick", compact, and the little "trap doors" which protect the various plug-in elements (like the memory unit and controller slots) are a nice touch.
Xbox Live Dashboard: I have to admit I was quite skeptical about how well the Xbox Live features would integrate into the overall gameplaying experience. But after playing with the Dashboard firsthand I have to say that it is seamlessly integrated with the overall experience and Xbox Live will definitely enhance the overall gaming experience, even with games which have no multiplayer options (more on this in the podcast). Really impressive stuff.
Kameo: Elements of Power: Considering that this game was supposed to be a launch title for the GameCube, and then was supposed to come out for the Xbox, and then was "retooled" as a launch title for the Xbox 360, I had a lot concerns about this game. But after playing it I have to say that the graphics are most definitely "next gen", the gameplay was lots of fun, and the music fantastic. I think Kameo will herald in the triumphant return of great Rare games.
Perfect Dark Zero: I played two levels of this game and while it was definitely fun I am going to hold judgment. There were a lot of cool innovations in the game (the safecracking "locktopus" being the coolest), and the weapon variety quite nice, but the gameplay seemed pretty standard.
Call of Duty 2: Played a lot like the first Call of Duty but with refined controls and updated gameplay. If you liked the first one I'm sure you'll like this one.
Condemned: Criminal Origins: Of all the games I played today this one surprised me the most and I felt the "winner" of the show. Created by Monolith, the game is a bit hard to explain as it does of lot of things I have never seen before. It plays like Resident Evil crossed with an FPS crossed with an psychological thriller. The game looks amazing (when I was watching someone play the game I thought I was watching a movie) and pulls you into the story within the first five seconds. Expect this to be a huge surprise hit.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: For those of you who can't wait to get this game (you know who you are) make sure to pre-order your Xbox 360 now. Look forward to another 250+ hours of "Elder Scrolls gameplay" but with next gen graphics.
For pictures of the event make sure to check out Xbox Live's Major Nelson blog and photo album. On a side note I have to say meeting Major Nelson for the first time was great. Not only is he "the nicest guy ever" but he and I got a chance to talk "podcast shop". Very cool.
So here I was, just playing some new games when I was unexpectingly invited to a private Xbox 360 preview event right here in New York City. So I hopped on the subway, showed up to Xbox-themed loft, and played lots of Xbox 360 games for several hours (yeah, I know, I suck).
Before I get "into it" I have to say that I've been to a fair number of these things over the years but this one was by far one of the best. The space was small, quiet, comfortable, and I got tons of quality time playing Xbox 360 games.
The event started out with an hour demo of Kameo: Elements of Power (looked fantastic), Project Gotham Racing 3 (pretty good), and the Xbox Live Dashboard (beyond words cool) and then we were able to play games for a couple of hours. I have to say, I was a bit concerned about the Xbox 360 launch lineup, but after today I am starting to think that the PS3 might be in some serious trouble. I was extremely impressed with what I saw and a couple of the launch titles look downright legendary.
I will do a detailed podcast about my experiences at the event later in the week but here is a quick rundown of my thoughts:
"The Hardware": The Xbox 360 controller is "like butter" and handles better than the PS2 controller (yes, even I was surprised by that one). The system design itself is "iPod Nano slick", compact, and the little "trap doors" which protect the various plug-in elements (like the memory unit and controller slots) are a nice touch.
Xbox Live Dashboard: I have to admit I was quite skeptical about how well the Xbox Live features would integrate into the overall gameplaying experience. But after playing with the Dashboard firsthand I have to say that it is seamlessly integrated with the overall experience and Xbox Live will definitely enhance the overall gaming experience, even with games which have no multiplayer options (more on this in the podcast). Really impressive stuff.
Kameo: Elements of Power: Considering that this game was supposed to be a launch title for the GameCube, and then was supposed to come out for the Xbox, and then was "retooled" as a launch title for the Xbox 360, I had a lot concerns about this game. But after playing it I have to say that the graphics are most definitely "next gen", the gameplay was lots of fun, and the music fantastic. I think Kameo will herald in the triumphant return of great Rare games.
Perfect Dark Zero: I played two levels of this game and while it was definitely fun I am going to hold judgment. There were a lot of cool innovations in the game (the safecracking "locktopus" being the coolest), and the weapon variety quite nice, but the gameplay seemed pretty standard.
Call of Duty 2: Played a lot like the first Call of Duty but with refined controls and updated gameplay. If you liked the first one I'm sure you'll like this one.
Condemned: Criminal Origins: Of all the games I played today this one surprised me the most and I felt the "winner" of the show. Created by Monolith, the game is a bit hard to explain as it does of lot of things I have never seen before. It plays like Resident Evil crossed with an FPS crossed with an psychological thriller. The game looks amazing (when I was watching someone play the game I thought I was watching a movie) and pulls you into the story within the first five seconds. Expect this to be a huge surprise hit.
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: For those of you who can't wait to get this game (you know who you are) make sure to pre-order your Xbox 360 now. Look forward to another 250+ hours of "Elder Scrolls gameplay" but with next gen graphics.
For pictures of the event make sure to check out Xbox Live's Major Nelson blog and photo album. On a side note I have to say meeting Major Nelson for the first time was great. Not only is he "the nicest guy ever" but he and I got a chance to talk "podcast shop". Very cool.
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I had written that game off too, It's going to find it's way home with me on launch day
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Does anyone know if Microsoft will have Xbox 360 "Unleashed" events in major cities like they did for the original Xbox? (well, they had it in NYC and LA at least). Those events (a week or two before launch) are nice hype builders because the press and customers get a chance to try final-build games.
That's where the original Halo actually got it's first real praise as a "killer app".
That's where the original Halo actually got it's first real praise as a "killer app".
Shogmaster
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Kung Fu Jedi said:
No, that's not a Plasma. It's one of their very large 1280x720 LCD panels. Meant for PCs primarily IIRC.
Outdoor Miner
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I vote we rename this thread "MS shows Sony how it's done! (by actually letting reporters PLAY games)"
Willy Wanka
my god this avatar owns
BojTrek said:
That's me. Can't wait
Kung Fu Jedi
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Shogmaster said:
Ahh... I couldn't see that model anywhere on the Samsung website. The one I posted looks a lot like it, but with a different base.
And with you Willy, Oblivion is probably the game I want the most at launch.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
God. The 360 is so tiny. Look at it compared to the controller. TINY!
gollumsluvslave
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WTF? EA Moneyhats? :lol