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Microsoft's Big Week: What Does It Mean For E3?

Zach of B-TEN discusses Microsoft's big recent announcements, such as Halo 5 and the $399 Xbox One, and their potential implications for E3.

HyperBear4381d ago

It means in 24 days on Monday, June 9th... All Hell Breaks Loose!

I thought I was excited for last year's E3, but so far I'm more amp'd up about this year's.

christocolus4380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

Its going to be games galore/games banquet. MS will go super nuclear on the 9th..lol. Honestly I can't wait to see what they have planned especially the new partners Phil said they would announce at the show, in a way I think i should thank sony for this, they've made MS realise their mistakes and in the end xbox fans now have much more to look forward to from here on out. Also thankful to sadiya and Phil.doing a great job guys.really great job.

Belasco4380d ago

Yeah, thank god Mattrick is gone as well.

Lightning Mr Bubbles4381d ago (Edited 4381d ago )

I hope not much, since I'm a PS4 fan.

$399 XBOX One probably means more sales though.

ats19924381d ago

You hope Microsoft has a bad e3 just because you're a ps4 fan? You are not a gamer.

ZodTheRipper4380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

I could easily spin that around. You're gamer but you're a Microsoft fan? A company that abandoned their last console a few years after launch because sales were stagnating? A company that tried to sell you an always-online console with an always online camera and always-online DRM? A company that is spending lots of money on timed exclusive deals just to gain a marketing advantage (this money could be spent on actual game development instead) on the competition? A company that is known for it's bad treating of independant developers? A company known for it's spinning of facts (e. g. sales) and now for breaking the promises they made before launch?

Maybe people have valid reasons for disliking Microsoft? How does having an opinion make him not a gamer?! I would much more like to see Nintendo, Steam or even Occulus Rift thrive this generation than Microsoft. For me, as a gamer, they never were a good gaming company so I don't see what the problem in his comment is.

The 10th Rider4380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

@ZodTheRipper,

Even by that logic, wouldn't someone WANT Microsoft to turn themselves around, clean out their bad reputation, and have a good E3? I agree Microsoft has done some ridiculous things, but they DO seem to be doing much better recently. It would be great to see their E3 continue that trend.

ZodTheRipper4380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

Yes they seem to get better but still - the trend with exclusive deals doesn't seem to vanish. For example the local multiplayer mode in Plants Vs. Zombies ...the game itself seems to be a timed exclusive already but they announced that the local mp will be only available on XB1.

I am far from convinced that MS is changing for the good and Forza microtransactions or Halo TV shows aren't exactly helping this either.

gameon19854381d ago

people like you are what is wrong with gaming today, it's just sad the way some of you Sony fan boys act.

Aussiebeachbabe4380d ago

Yes, you kick sony in the butt the fanboys get a headache.

truefan14381d ago (Edited 4381d ago )

Thank you for your honesty, you highlight a select group of fans perfectly. Nothing matters unless it benefits your console of choice.

ON TOPIC: All these announcements mean that MSFT is going NUCLEAR at E3. I honestly feel the next 3 years of XB1 gaming will be the best in it's history.

mrpsychoticstalker4380d ago

Microsoft is bringing an entire battalion plus nuclear announcements to June 9th. Why would they announce all these news this past week???

ThanatosDMC4380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

I'm just hoping that they dont secure Evolve as an exclusive game since im really looking forward for that co-op game. If MS is smart, they should really get exclusivity right for it.

Also, curious which franchise Capcom will kill this time.

djplonker4380d ago

"Thank you for your honesty, you highlight a select group of fans perfectly. Nothing matters unless it benefits your console of choice."

Says the biggest xbone troll on this website.....smh.

Tedakin4380d ago

Xbone improving and doing well isn't a detriment to PS4. Everything you're going to get out of it you still will, gaming wise and other.

djplonker4380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

@lightning

Lol guess your not allowed an opinion...

I hate the xbox because it tried to kill gaming... pc , ps4 and wii u is fine for me!

christocolus4380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

What a load of crap.So why even bother commenting here then since you hate it so much.dude stop giving excuses for your attitude and accept you are a troll. There are others here who don't like the console either but they don't keep spilling the same old BS across every positive xbox article..

goldwyncq4380d ago

"I hope not much, since I'm a PS4 fanboy."

Fixed that for you.

Max-Zorin4380d ago

*I hope not much, since I'm a Chad Warden stunt dummy.
Fixed.

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Lawboy24381d ago

Big week you mean big month or did ppl forget that sunset overdrive was annonpunced last week

Tedakin4380d ago

Actually it was announced last E3. It was REVEALED last week.

mochachino4381d ago (Edited 4381d ago )

First E3 in about 5 years where MS isn't focusing on Kinect and non-gaming related functions. So should be good. I loved my Xbox...and 360 for a brief time in the ME exclusive days.

Buuuut given is thundering success, Sony is massacring the competition right now and walking out on stage like a boss.

http://static.gamespot.com/...

Grap4380d ago

Last year their E3 was gaming focused, dunno what are you talking about.

pompombrum4380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

Game focused but completely overshadowed by all their crap to the point where games didn't matter.

I was around within the first 12 months of the Xbox 360 and those early years were amazing before Microsoft focused on kinect and desperately tried to grab a slice of that Wii pie.

This year really does seem like Microsoft are attempting to right their wrongs and I also am very excited to see Microsoft's plans for moving forward. With the Japanese release on the horizon, I'm also hoping for a few Japanese developer related announcements.. Lost Odyssey 2 maybe or even a Chromehounds 2.

christocolus4380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

@ aibreeze

But they still didn't focus on kinect last year and that proves mochachinos comment wrong.

Kevlar0094380d ago (Edited 4380d ago )

Everyone is throwing down the gauntlet. We get to see more concrete details on confirmed games (I'd name them, but it might get messy), rumors we're 99% sure of, and of course secrets (wow I just described E3). Every console maker has something at stake. Nintendo needs to get back in the minds of gamers and the general consumer, Xbox needs to regain gamers they lost to PS4, and PS4 needs to hold its lead while increasing its presence.

I'm expecting a lot of heavy hitters now that the generation has fully started. No more excuses for the change-over, I don't want to hear the phrase "but ____ has no games" anymore.

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Rumour: Halo Remake Is Coming to PS5, Will Feature 'Modern Gameplay Mechanics'

Halo will make its PS5 debut with a massively modernised remake of the original Xbox game, Combat Evolved.

That’s according to the Halo Leaks account on X (or Twitter), which has accurately outed information about the franchise in the past.

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Goodguy01211d ago

I expect this to be announced pretty soon. Can't wait, this game was awesome. I wonder how of a remake it'll be though, hopefully not a remaster because we already have that lol.

S2Killinit210d ago

It needs to be a complete redo of graphics or else its not my cup of tea.

hennessey86210d ago

it will be running on unreal engine 5, so it will look good. The question is will it run as good as it looks

GenoPurpel210d ago

I think they teased it a few months back when they announced Halo studios. It does look quite incredible graphically but as Hennessy says above, how it runs is gonna be a different story given UE5 track record.

darthv72210d ago

it would probably be like the gears of war reloaded. Which was a remake of the remaster of the original.

...this gen is getting confusing with so many re-whatevers.

1Victor209d ago

@S2K: “ It needs to be a complete redo of graphics or else it’s not my cup of tea.”
I completely agree with you and would add a VR mode as well🥺

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gold_drake210d ago (Edited 210d ago )

oh yeh, theres like a showcase soon, maybe they'll announce it there.

or at the game awards

but ue5 only looks pretty. the games run ..
abit weird.

Notellin210d ago

It's being shown at the Halo World Championships which they had already announced a few weeks ago.

RaidenBlack210d ago (Edited 210d ago )

Better reboot than another re-touch (remake after an already remaster) .... but 343/Halo is incompetent now, so .... guess this is best they can do with help of Coalition

pwnmaster3000210d ago

So much memories with halo.
The original Xbox was my first console (actually 64 but barely played) and the first game was halo. Me and my brother use to play coop almost everyday.
We eventually traded in for a PS2 because of kingdom hearts lol

maximusprime_210d ago

I played the first 2 Halo games. That's Bungie's Halo.. I do not know whether 343's Halo is as good as Bungie's.

Either ways Halo is one of Microsoft's big franchises. So many rumours so it's becoming more likely it'll come to PS5

darthv72210d ago

Halo 3 is Bungie's game... so is Reach and ODST. 4, 5 & 6 (Infinite) are 343's. They aren't bad... just different. The original trilogy story ended and should have finished there. But MS wanted to 'Star Wars' this franchise and came up with new stories that sort of just sit there.

TheColbertinator209d ago

You haven't missed out much since Bungie left.

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Halo art director leaves studio after 17 years with ominous message alluding to discontent

Glenn Israel writes: "As of today and after seventeen long years, I am officially no longer contributing to the Halo universe. There is little more I can say for the moment, though I intend to share this particular story in its entirety when it is absolutely safe to do so next year. In the meantime, I have a message for anyone and everyone who needs to hear it.

I know that the state of our industry seems dire, but never forget that you are *free to choose*. No illusion of security nor promise of wealth or fame or power is worth trading away your health, your dignity, your ethics or values - and no one can force you to. Stay strong, take evidence when necessary, and find where you belong."

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Bathyj215d ago

My god.
There's a story for next year.

VenomUK215d ago

I’m really disappointed to learn there are still people/morale problems. I thought the whole point of rebranding 343i to Halo Studios was to signal that real changes had been made - not to cynically rebrand to paper over the problems.

I really hope the Halo CE remake is great and gets people hyped for the future of the series.

DarXyde214d ago

It's inevitable with the modern landscape. Even if some issues have been assuaged, new ones crop up all the time.

I'm willing to bet AI and the lack of regulation is causing substantial upset.

shinXseijuro215d ago (Edited 215d ago )

He said something very marking . We tend to complain a lot about the industry but deep down I realize that we never have we been offered this crazy amount of games all available for you to play now . You can literally play any sorts of games in 2025 . Nobody is forcing you to buy the latest COD or the latest BF . You’re more of a 8 bit cozy gaming guy there’s a whole niche of modern games for that . You like micromanaging there’s games for that . I feel like we have been spoiled so much we just stopped being realistic and thinking for ourselves . We follow trends cry about stuff online when you are the buyer you have the power .

Notellin214d ago

I'm not buying any games until another Immersive sim is made.

PhillyDonJawn215d ago

....wth happened over there?
Does this confirm a new Halo by next year?
What did they want him to do that made him feel it was morally wrong or a insult to his integrity?

-Foxtrot215d ago

Well how about that, a name change doesn’t fix internal issues

Who would have thought

jznrpg215d ago

MS was throwing money around for a long time but now it’s time to pay the Piper.

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Road to HaloWC 2025 – September

Tashi writes: Back in June we let the community know that we’d be continuing the conversation from last year’s HaloWC and the “A New Dawn” video and sharing more about what we’ve been working on. Like last year we’ll be on the Main Stage to talk about it but this year we’ve also got a “deep dive” panel planned for the Community Stage that you won’t want to miss.

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