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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: AdmiralViscen on January 15, 2008, 10:21:04 PM

Title: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: AdmiralViscen on January 15, 2008, 10:21:04 PM
http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8666&Itemid=2

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Schappert will be presenting the session, “A Future Wide Open: Unleashing the Creative Community” during GDC on February 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST
 in the Esplanade Room of the Moscone Center's South Hall.

A statement from event organizers CMP Group said that the session will “set the strategy for Xbox 360 this upcoming year, revealing top developers' plans for the platform in 2008.”


"The Game Developers Conference is the premiere stage for industry leaders to present their strategies for advancing the state of the art of games," said Jamil Moledina, executive director of GDC in a statement. "Given John's experience and the Microsoft game development team behind him, we are confident that our attendees will not want to miss this glimpse into the future of how games will be made."

Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: MCD on January 15, 2008, 10:26:18 PM
There won't be any new games, just old and known shit.

book it.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: y2kev on January 15, 2008, 10:27:06 PM
The buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


With just an hour, and the topic, I don't see a toooon of stuff being announced here (plus, I guess it is GDC). But maybe a surprise or two, ya? Would have to move quickly from topic to topic to cover their stated stuff (creativity?) plus talk about new games.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: AdmiralViscen on January 15, 2008, 10:28:16 PM
All it really takes is a 5 minute video reel.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Ichirou on January 15, 2008, 10:29:20 PM
360's time is over. PS3's has just begun.  360 was the Dreamcast of this gen.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: y2kev on January 15, 2008, 10:30:40 PM
All it really takes is a 5 minute video reel.


to announce new products though?

Whadda ya know, Cohen?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: demi on January 15, 2008, 10:31:09 PM
Someone get me in this  :-\

Is this the keynote, or some random session?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: drohne on January 15, 2008, 10:36:27 PM
cliffy b's sponging brother mentioned on his blog that gears 2 is coming this year

or something like that

but GEARS 2 :hyper :hyper :hyper
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: AdmiralViscen on January 15, 2008, 10:37:22 PM
cliffy b's sponging brother mentioned on his blog that gears 2 is coming this year

or something like that

but GEARS 2 :hyper :hyper :hyper


Wait what?!!
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: drohne on January 15, 2008, 10:41:09 PM
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/01/15/tyler-b-hints-at-gears-sequel-releasing-this-year/#comments

i guess he's since denied having any inside information, but I WANT TO BELIEVE

gears 2 :drool :drool :drool
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 15, 2008, 10:46:00 PM
Get me in to the after party.  I have to work like every normal asshole.  :Arr


But I'm in SF so hook me up Dumi.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on January 15, 2008, 10:47:24 PM
Daytona USA 3?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 15, 2008, 10:50:52 PM
I would love to hear something about the new Wolfenstein coming out of GDC

Also LA Noire
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Shuri on January 15, 2008, 11:31:50 PM
yeah ok the gaming section is going to shit.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: AdmiralViscen on January 15, 2008, 11:34:57 PM
 :-\
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Van Cruncheon on January 15, 2008, 11:56:30 PM
did i mention that ms has adopted nintendo's strategy of not announcing titles until they are close to ship date? did i mention that? did i?

sony tears :gloomy
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: demi on January 15, 2008, 11:57:33 PM
just wait until they reveal their waggle :shh
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Van Cruncheon on January 15, 2008, 11:58:35 PM
:shh
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: MCD on January 15, 2008, 11:59:25 PM
XENOS WAGGLE  :hyper :hyper :hyper
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Van Cruncheon on January 16, 2008, 12:00:39 AM
sony fanboysd will drown in the most bitter of tears

i cannot wait!

scotch
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: demi on January 16, 2008, 12:01:24 AM
i wish i could go to the keynoooooote, guess i'll peek through the door cracks or something
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: drew on January 16, 2008, 12:02:36 AM
yeah ok the gaming section is going to shit.


To hell in a handbasket.

Then there's the Mother Teresa's that occupy the OT...but that's a different conversation.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Himu on January 16, 2008, 12:14:54 AM
welp time to get a ps3 lol
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 16, 2008, 12:19:32 AM
someone hacked my account...
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: MCD on January 16, 2008, 12:22:03 AM
FancyFeast

make that image a link and spoilertag it, it's a work safe board.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Eel O'Brian on January 16, 2008, 12:23:32 AM
someone help that poor giant bird
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 16, 2008, 12:26:54 AM
FancyFeast

make that image a link and spoilertag it, it's a work safe board.

You know you want more.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: MCD on January 16, 2008, 12:28:54 AM
well yeah  :-[

i am serious though, i don't mind it myself but some folks here browse at work. (like Ichirou)

edit: that's good enough.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: AdmiralViscen on January 16, 2008, 12:33:44 AM
combination of some stuff
the theft of a couple of rival developers
and a few exclusivity announcements

and i can tell you now... even the largest towel you can imagine won't be enough for the fanboy tears.

this will not be helped by sony's big "announcement" ... the LOL will circle the earth.

omg wtf
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 16, 2008, 12:36:44 AM
combination of some stuff
the theft of a couple of rival developers
and a few exclusivity announcements

and i can tell you now... even the largest towel you can imagine won't be enough for the fanboy tears.

this will not be helped by sony's big "announcement" ... the LOL will circle the earth.

omg wtf

And to top it off he is signed off MSN....    :maf :maf :maf :maf
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: MCD on January 16, 2008, 12:40:04 AM
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It’s been six months since Microsoft Game Studios officially opened in Europe – what’s progress been like?

We’ve built a team here now. Key for us is finding great European talent to help us both understand the development community here better, and more importantly understand the gamers in the European community. Our portfolio now, and the games coming over the 12 months, is very well targeted towards different groups – but I think we can do better at that. So helping us have a base of publishing here, filled with people who are from here will help us achieve that. And clearly for us the basis of our success is building good relationships with creative talent – that’s our number one focus overall.

http://www.developmag.com/interviews/96/Game-On-Part-1

i wonder if they got any new euro developers.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 16, 2008, 12:42:46 AM
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It’s been six months since Microsoft Game Studios officially opened in Europe – what’s progress been like?

We’ve built a team here now. Key for us is finding great European talent to help us both understand the development community here better, and more importantly understand the gamers in the European community. Our portfolio now, and the games coming over the 12 months, is very well targeted towards different groups – but I think we can do better at that. So helping us have a base of publishing here, filled with people who are from here will help us achieve that. And clearly for us the basis of our success is building good relationships with creative talent – that’s our number one focus overall.

http://www.developmag.com/interviews/96/Game-On-Part-1

i wonder if they got any new euro developers.

They lost LBP because of the lack of a base in Europe.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: MCD on January 16, 2008, 01:18:08 AM
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It’s been six months since Microsoft Game Studios officially opened in Europe – what’s progress been like?

We’ve built a team here now. Key for us is finding great European talent to help us both understand the development community here better, and more importantly understand the gamers in the European community. Our portfolio now, and the games coming over the 12 months, is very well targeted towards different groups – but I think we can do better at that. So helping us have a base of publishing here, filled with people who are from here will help us achieve that. And clearly for us the basis of our success is building good relationships with creative talent – that’s our number one focus overall.

http://www.developmag.com/interviews/96/Game-On-Part-1

i wonder if they got any new euro developers.

They lost LBP because of the lack of a base in Europe.

:O news to me.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on January 16, 2008, 01:39:02 AM
Yes, the lynchpin of Microsoft's '08 strategy is a sequel to a racing game from Sega.  Most of the hour is devoted to it.
I would seriously do anything for it...  :-*
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: y2kev on January 16, 2008, 01:50:40 AM
I'm kind of confused because this meme is everywhere now, but, like, we do know their lineup, right? I mean, all the big games-- NG2, Alan Wake, Banjo, Fable, Infinite Undiscovery, Too Bomba, with likely appearances by Gears 2 and maybe PD2...we do know.

Throw in a few surprises, and that's the first party lineup for the year....and that's a damn good first party lineup. I think the meme itself is framing the conversation and I just don't get it.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 16, 2008, 01:51:50 AM
I'm kind of confused because this meme is everywhere now, but, like, we do know their lineup, right? I mean, all the big games-- NG2, Alan Wake, Banjo, Fable, Infinite Undiscovery, Too Bomba, with likely appearances by Gears 2 and maybe PD2...we do know.

Throw in a few surprises, and that's the first party lineup for the year....and that's a damn good first party lineup. I think the meme itself is framing the conversation and I just don't get it.


What the fuck is meme?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: y2kev on January 16, 2008, 01:54:31 AM
I'm kind of confused because this meme is everywhere now, but, like, we do know their lineup, right? I mean, all the big games-- NG2, Alan Wake, Banjo, Fable, Infinite Undiscovery, Too Bomba, with likely appearances by Gears 2 and maybe PD2...we do know.

Throw in a few surprises, and that's the first party lineup for the year....and that's a damn good first party lineup. I think the meme itself is framing the conversation and I just don't get it.


What the fuck is meme?

For the purpose of this conversation, consider it a bad joke that spreads like vd.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: bluemax on January 16, 2008, 02:09:45 AM
Is this keynote open to all attending GDC or just certain people?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: y2kev on January 16, 2008, 02:16:48 AM
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I'm kind of confused because this meme is everywhere now, but, like, we do know their lineup, right?

no. I don't think we do.
we also don't know a few finer details regarding further exclusive 3rd party support and some time exclusivity deals.



and you think we'll know this after this conference?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: y2kev on January 16, 2008, 02:28:18 AM
well, i think you are right that they don't need to announce to sony's schedule. it doesn't make any sense to.

but i think that sony hasn't announced all their stuff either, so i think the entire GAFtivity of list-making is sooo weird.

i do think they will end up publishing more this year than ms did last year (kind of like how MS outpublished them last year), but it isn't any badge of honor or anything, just the logical extension of the idea that their japanese studios are finally producing next-gen games. whether or not any of it is good is of course what we will see. with this in mind, it's silly to make any kind of judgement at all...i think ms probably has more surefire hits in their announced catalog anyway.

except too human.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 16, 2008, 03:34:00 AM
Dcharlie, you seem to be backpedalling a touch...   :'(
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: evilol on January 16, 2008, 04:00:06 AM
lol @ dcharlie acting like he's got some insider info. first you say ms has some big news and sony's news is lol. now its sony that will have the big news, and ms wont say much. seriously dcharlie make your mind up :lol
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: drohne on January 16, 2008, 04:32:14 AM
is gdc really the place for BIG SWEEPING LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENTS? you expect publishers to announce or highlight a couple interesting projects, as sony did with lbp, but i don't know where these 'megaton' expectations are coming from. it's...a developers' conference
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: MCD on January 16, 2008, 04:38:06 AM
There are rumors about MS acquiring Yahoo and Logitech.

may this will be it and some already known games.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: calcifer on January 16, 2008, 07:26:45 AM
i expect xna stuff, new footage of some of the big 2008 titles and maybe a surprise or two
i think anything major (like gears 2) will be saved for e3 or a x08 event

There are rumors about MS acquiring Yahoo and Logitech.

may this will be it and some already known games.

why on earth would the announce that at gdc?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: MCD on January 16, 2008, 07:33:33 AM
i dunno lol
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: tiesto on January 16, 2008, 08:56:14 AM
I'm hoping we see some stuff on Star Ocean 4, Infinite Undiscovery, Tales of Vesperia, Cry On and an announcement for Blue Dragon 2, but I hear that these games would probably be revealed more fully at TGS if anything.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: bud on January 16, 2008, 10:37:52 AM
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lol @ dcharlie acting like he's got some insider info. first you say ms has some big news and sony's news is lol. now its sony that will have the big news, and ms wont say much. seriously dcharlie make your mind up

MS does have big news, whether they use it on an event like GDC? I doubt they will - they'll announce what they need to announce on their own - why have the message diluted?

There you go!



this is, like, the complete opposite of this

Quote
combination of some stuff
the theft of a couple of rival developers
and a few exclusivity announcements

and i can tell you now... even the largest towel you can imagine won't be enough for the fanboy tears.

this will not be helped by sony's big "announcement" ... the LOL will circle the earth.

anway, i'm hoping they'll show off more of alan wake. i'm so gay for that game.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 16, 2008, 12:35:16 PM
Wait for GDC?     :o
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: AdmiralViscen on January 16, 2008, 12:48:23 PM
I'm kind of confused because this meme is everywhere now, but, like, we do know their lineup, right? I mean, all the big games-- NG2, Alan Wake, Banjo, Fable, Infinite Undiscovery, Too Bomba, with likely appearances by Gears 2 and maybe PD2...we do know.

Throw in a few surprises, and that's the first party lineup for the year....and that's a damn good first party lineup. I think the meme itself is framing the conversation and I just don't get it.

Could have come from my mouth, but I think there'll be a nice chunk of surprises. And as the definitive Western third party console, I'm sure there'll be some third party coups.

My favorite part of the meme, I think, is that the first big budget next-gen exclusive for 2008 is Lost Odyssey.

I really don't understand how the meme was able to frame the conversation, but it can only be the Sony-loving GAF of 2004 or so finally getting a foothold to swing the site back away from 360. All it took was a hint of viability from PS3.


edit: Why do I always miss the page count on this site?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 16, 2008, 01:11:07 PM
I really don't understand how the meme was able to frame the conversation, but it can only be the Sony-loving GAF of 2004 or so finally getting a foothold to swing the site back away from 360. All it took was a hint of viability from PS3.

And an influx of dozens of 'new school regulars' who bump PS3 threads like nobodies business.

What shocks me is the admins let that happen without a peep.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Mupepe on January 16, 2008, 01:44:08 PM
no more gaf talk :(
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Himu on January 16, 2008, 03:24:12 PM
close this thread.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: calcifer on January 16, 2008, 11:00:52 PM
since i cant make threads anymore...

it seems that ready at dawn is making a 360 game
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: MCD on January 16, 2008, 11:05:57 PM
since i cant make threads anymore...

it seems that ready at dawn is making a 360 game
GOW psp team?

really?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: calcifer on January 16, 2008, 11:08:30 PM
since i cant make threads anymore...

it seems that ready at dawn is making a 360 game
GOW psp team?

really?

seems so
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: y2kev on January 17, 2008, 12:06:52 AM
I've heard that Sony pissed them off big time.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: Himu on January 17, 2008, 12:11:51 AM
Ready At Dawn is a really good developer. Daxter owns.
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: LJ11 on January 17, 2008, 12:20:35 AM
Yeah RAD has been pretty solid so far, GoW PSP is awesome.  I remember reading about the Sony fallout on GAF, Ravidrath (sp?) talked about it around the time Okami Wii was announced.  Would be nice if they were doing another action game. 
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on January 17, 2008, 01:21:57 PM
This thread delivered.

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Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on April 07, 2008, 06:27:04 PM
FancyFeast

make that image a link and spoilertag it, it's a work safe board.

my account was hacked
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on April 07, 2008, 06:29:06 PM
someone is hacking my acountm how do i change my password?
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: FancyFeast on April 07, 2008, 06:33:12 PM
nevermind, it wasnt hacked.  otherwise my recent posts would show those nasty ones.

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As you can see' this thread delivered' isnt on my recent posts.

so an admin is fucking with my account.....

oh well.

Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: demi on April 07, 2008, 06:34:26 PM
fuck you talking about

lock this thread, Viscen
Title: Re: Microsoft to announce cancellation of XBOX line on February 20th
Post by: AdmiralViscen on April 07, 2008, 06:34:31 PM
what