Post by TTR Dr Payne on Jun 1, 2009 17:59:42 GMT -4
Thread for all the info coming out of E3 2009.
News so far for the 360:
Rock Band: Beatles edition
Tony Hawk: Ride, new skate boarding game where people use a Wii Balance Board type device instead of a normal controller.
Final Fantasy XIII targeted for Spring 2010 release
Left 4 Dead 2 announced
Crackdown 2 announced
Forza 3, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Joy Ride shown off
Halo 3: ODST expected to release September 22
New Halo game announced, Halo: Reach. Halo 3 ODST owners will get an exclusive invite to the new title which is expected to release sometime in 2010.
New partnership with Last.fm which will bring FREE music to all Gold members, no word on Silver membership access/fee.
"Schappert also says Microsoft has updated the way Xbox Live members will be able to access movies and TV shows. To begin with, he says U.K. residents will now be able to access movies and TV shows through a partnership with Sky TV, all with no additional hardware.
Here in the U.S., meanwhile, Xbox Live members will now be able to watch their TV shows and movies with no downloads and no delays. In other words, they will be available instantly, and in full 1080p high definition. And that's why Microsoft is calling this part of Xbox Live "InstantOn 1080p HD."
Finally, Xbox Live members will now be able to interact with both Facebook and Twitter through their consoles. They'll be able to share photos with Facebook friends via Xbox Live, and be able to see their lists of Xbox Live and Facebook friends simultaneously.
As for Twitter functionality, Xbox Live users will be able to post tweets directly from their consoles, without a PC."
Project Natal(code name) is unveiled. Full body motion sensitive controller. "allows Xbox users to control their games, movies, and other Xbox media without touching any hardware. "
Biggest news I've seen so far:
Metal Gear Solid is coming to the XBOX 360 in the new title Metal Gear Solid Rising.
News so far for the 360:
Rock Band: Beatles edition
Tony Hawk: Ride, new skate boarding game where people use a Wii Balance Board type device instead of a normal controller.
Final Fantasy XIII targeted for Spring 2010 release
Left 4 Dead 2 announced
Crackdown 2 announced
Forza 3, Splinter Cell: Conviction, Joy Ride shown off
Halo 3: ODST expected to release September 22
New Halo game announced, Halo: Reach. Halo 3 ODST owners will get an exclusive invite to the new title which is expected to release sometime in 2010.
New partnership with Last.fm which will bring FREE music to all Gold members, no word on Silver membership access/fee.
"Schappert also says Microsoft has updated the way Xbox Live members will be able to access movies and TV shows. To begin with, he says U.K. residents will now be able to access movies and TV shows through a partnership with Sky TV, all with no additional hardware.
Here in the U.S., meanwhile, Xbox Live members will now be able to watch their TV shows and movies with no downloads and no delays. In other words, they will be available instantly, and in full 1080p high definition. And that's why Microsoft is calling this part of Xbox Live "InstantOn 1080p HD."
Finally, Xbox Live members will now be able to interact with both Facebook and Twitter through their consoles. They'll be able to share photos with Facebook friends via Xbox Live, and be able to see their lists of Xbox Live and Facebook friends simultaneously.
As for Twitter functionality, Xbox Live users will be able to post tweets directly from their consoles, without a PC."
Project Natal(code name) is unveiled. Full body motion sensitive controller. "allows Xbox users to control their games, movies, and other Xbox media without touching any hardware. "
Biggest news I've seen so far:
Metal Gear Solid is coming to the XBOX 360 in the new title Metal Gear Solid Rising.
