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What It Would Take for Microsoft to Win E3 2009

From the PlanetXbox360.com feature article:

"E3 2009 is only a few days and the anticipation for this event is building up to make for one thrilling year for video games. Last week we spoke about the logical and confirmed games for Microsoft's E3 line-up. It wasn't a list that had a large quantity of games, so today we are going to be discussing the line-up of titles that would be perfect to round out the rest of Microsoft's E3 catalogue. If you missed out on last week's article that detailed Alan Wake, Ninety-Nine Nights II, Blue Dragon 2, Forza Motorsport 3, Halo 3: ODST, South Park XBLA, Perfect Dark 2 and Conker 2, then feel free to check it out to get caught up on Microsoft's latest happenings for E3. This is not a bash article on Sony, it's just describing what games Microsoft needs to bring to the table to impress the hardcore Xbox 360 owners. What would it take for Microsoft to crush the competition this year at E3 (software only), check out what we think below:"

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Forrest Gump6228d ago

Probably the next Zelda as an exclusive.

KKanjiAnkh6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

No that constitutes the biggest gaming lawsuit ever.

On topic, what do they win, as long as they show up I'm good.
I know a lot don't like MS, but at least there's competition, I never want another E.T moment in gaming again.

Smacktard6228d ago

Or perhaps any exclusive at all!

Hah! Fat chance.

gamesR4fun6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

Games!

just give us more glorious virtual mayhem to enjoy.

Narutone666228d ago

What is the prize if one wins at E3 contest?
I thought E3 stands for Electronic Entertainment Expo. Expo meaning exhibition: a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display.

Ilikegames766228d ago

They disagrees with the meaning.

RememberThe3576228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

They didn't do much last year, and everyone said they won. I don't see that changing.

@below: There is no need for damage control. Nothing is damaged. The fact is that the only big thing they announced was FF13, everything else was either already known or didn't really matter.

You seem quick to defend today, and I'm the one on damage control?

In the end the individual decides who did better at E3 because we all have different tastes. Last year MS and Nintendo didn't appeal to my taste as much as Sony did. That may change today, but we'll have to wait and see.

really duh6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

I thought MS announced 2008's holiday lineup?

I think you will find only hardcore PS3 fans will share your point of view. What you are saying is the damage control talking points spread around PS3land. If you can't see that MS could possibly blow all other E3's out of the water this generation then you are living in denial.

But please we don't care what you say its about as useful as listening to Ann Coulter talk about her feeling towards Democrats/Liberals

coolfool6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

I was going to say the exact same thing until I saw your comment. The whole concept of "winning" is ludicrous. I understand the competitive nature but turning it into a competition has never been the spirit of e3.

I always felt that it was meant to be a celebration of games; devs coming together to show off what they have done. This is almost regardless of console so that, for example, Naughty Dog might have a little bit of friendly rivalry with Insomniac to see which could get the most out of the PS3.

It was never so much about the consoles, it was about the games!!

ShabzS6228d ago

they just need to show up ... they have enough games on their plate ... with mass effect 2, alan wake, odst, forza 3 and apb...

to add in more punch they just need to have rare announce a game ... we already know pdz is coming to xbla and lionhead is already showing up with a new ip ... they are pretty much set.... crackdown 2 would be sweet edition

all that + whatever other surprise they have .. .but i would not expect too much of it ... just keep ur hype to the announced and expected games

ShabzS6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

forgot to add splinter cell conviction to the list ... see so many games despite what others would have you believe here..

Edit : ballad of gay tony

ShabzS6228d ago

well apparantly epic games are also announcing something big at ms conference... add a game from them aswell

http://n4g.com/events_e3200...

SL1M DADDY6228d ago

The only one I want to see win is ME! I want to win the games and the gear. I want the excitement to be lived in my living room. I could care less if somebody claims that one of the big three wins, if I don't win then nobody wins... PERIOD.

boodybandit6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

Driven by the fanatics and fueled by the media.

The only person that truly wins E3 is the gamer. It's a shame more people don't share that sentiment. Well more people on the internet. Let's be honest here. The only people that tag console gaming as wars, shows as competitions, sales as quality, are the minority (fanatics) of the gaming world. The majority of gamers barely pay attention to shows like this or care about sales and reviews.

They just want games, games and more GAMES!

That, as a gamer (although hardcore), is why I am watching the E3 coverage. I just want to see how much money I am going to have the budget for the remainder of 09 ;) I have a feeling this year is going to cost me more than any other this generation.

I just hope MS also talks about future plans for next year(s). They usually only focus on the now. I like looking forward (getting pumped/hyped) and knowing what the future has in store for us.

I am anticipating that this E3 will be the best in years! I hope I am right.

I am even interested in what Nintendo has to offer (other than pie charts about how the conquered the "casual" gamer market) for the now and future. I have yet to pick up a Wii and I am hoping they will give me a reason too. Although I have my doubts.

Sitdown6228d ago

that E3 is not necessarily a show....I do disagree with those who say forget the companies...its about me winning. Well, exactly how are dreamcast fans doing right now? The reality is....the company "winning" enables the gamer to win.

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qface646228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

they won't win e3 at all
all these e3 rumors are coming true and if most of them are true if you ask me no ones gonna win e3 they are all going to show all new stuff so all 3 of em are gonna be winners

no the fans are gonna be the winners here no matter what system you have
can't wait till nintendos conference myself sort of knowing cammie will be there bums me out

Xi6228d ago

ff13 was a major announcement, so major they didn't even need to show halo:odst.

qface646228d ago

i get disagrees for that wut o.O

also wow didn't this article just get approved i look away for a sec an the comments seem to be pilling in xD

knowledge4lfe6228d ago

so Xi , you're going to tell me 1 game, i repeat 1 game going MULTI-PLATFORM, is winning a show???? if that is what a xbot constitutes as a win, wow i feel really bad for you. you got some really, really low standards.

Omegasyde6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

How does getting a multiplatform game mean the best show at E3?
Would anyone really want metal gear solid 4 to come to the 360?

Game has been out a year already, buy a PS3. Same goes for people wanting mass effect on the PS3. Buy a Xbox.

Let exclusives separate the consoles. I know I don't want every game on every console, then what would be the incentive to buying more than one console? Price? Blu-ray? Multiplayer service? Motion Controls?

Let each console have its own flavor.

Game13a13y6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

if you call stealing other platform exclusive is winning, then yeah, MS is really a "winner."

*clapping hands slowly..............*

ShabzS6228d ago

stealing taking or bringing .... final fantasy going multi plat was a shocking announcement... no one expected that ... microsoft is doing exactly what its supposed to be doing ... bring more games to its 360 owners ... get over it ...

@xi

no body wins e3 .. its just a show for the big 3 to showcase what they have ... depending on what games u are a fan of u would support that publisher and consider them winner ... like for me i really dont care for final fantasy that much never have never will... but i know a hell lot of peopl who do and are happy its coming to 360...

badz1496228d ago

and that very game is still not released even with the E3 this year is already ON! nice try though! I thought for a gamer, announcement of more new games will be the decider on who's winning and Sony did announced a lot of exclusives last year and all of them already released! They don't even have to do multiplats announcement and focus on their exclusives! for me, that's winning! but that was last year! this year will be more exciting with both sides having lots of exclusives to showcase!

lowcarb6228d ago

"Sony did announced a lot of exclusives last year and all of them already released!"

I didn't know that Mag and Gow3 already released lol. Please stop making stuff up if you want anybody to take you serious. Sony has not and I will repeat has not released everything since last e3.

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UltimaEnder6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

This is not a bash article on Sony, it's just describing what games Microsoft needs to bring to the table to impress the hardcore Xbox 360 owners. That is what articles are for, opinions.....

People that are hating probably just need to check out the article and stop being such a biased fanboy....

odisho686228d ago

ur exactly right i just hope they do bring something HUGE AND EPIC to the table after seeing what sony has to offer in their announced E3 lineup

-MD-6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

Show up.

Xi6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

Everything else from everyone has either been already leaked, known about, or not a major announcement.

art:
people said that last E3, then MS announced ff13, didn't even have to bother announcing halo odst. Same thing will happen this year.

artgamer6228d ago

Keep telling yourself that, you might believe it one day. Hell, even with all the leaks it'll still be near impossible for MS to steal the spotlight away from the games Sony is bringing.

KKanjiAnkh6228d ago

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

Why o why6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

¬_¬ Some of you guys are really happy with multiplat announcements and dlc. Ps3 fans always used to hear things like 'waitstation' 'this is waiting' But seems you guys dont mind waiting judging by your continued support in 09 and the fact that FF wont even be released this year....the irony. You cant win a gaming expo with 1 game. Its like declaring the winner as the guy who was quickest of the line totally ignoring the rest of the race *sigh* Anyhow It would be hard for anybody to win an e3 outright. Ill be more impressed if MS showcases new ip's as apposed to 1 megaton 'me too' announcement because thats all last years e3 really consisted of. I mean ninja blade looked ok back then but in reality it wasnt up to the high standards you guys set for ps3 fans back in 07-8 was it. Lips and ur in the movies are NOT up to those high standards either. Just my opinion

skatezero2466228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

lol your funny and muderdolls suck get some better taste in music Lamb of god and DevilDriver say hello .. but what ever floats your boat

On topic: do you really think the Psp was leaked? I sure don't i thnk Sony Knew about it and have bigger suprises in store for us. and since you wanna bring Final Fantasy 13 into this

and yea your getting FF 13, but take a look at Versus 13, either way I'm getting both The funny thing is Alot of you xbox fans can't even tell the difference between the two FF13's Don't believe me take a look at youtube and watch a video about FFVersus13 and look at all the xbox trolls claiming it's coming to the 360 ...nope just FF13 is ....

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Microsoft Xbox 3606228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

...................a miracle

Nobody can stop the Sony exclusive juggernaut now.

-MD-6228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

You're trying way too hard. It's also obvious you're scared to go to bed in fear of waking up to Microsoft's presser.

Sinless6228d ago

your in bed also, worried about sony's conference...

odisho686228d ago (Edited 6228d ago )

relax the 360 is a good console at best...it's not generation defining like the ps2 was...and the PS3 has done better than the 360 in it's timeframe...btw i hope MS does bring somethin big to the table because sony is lookin to steal the show from just the announced E3 lineup and the more competition the better for us as gamers

Nintendo brings super mario galaxy 2, donkey kong wii, a new zelda, kid icarus

Microsoft brings out the big guns with motion controls, duke nukem exclusive, a new unexpected halo, a new perfect dark, a new conker, killer instinct (obviously rare has to make a huge play this E3 or MS is seriously powerless if the PS3 brings out it's price cut and huge PS2 style lineup)

Sony brings out everything we expect from sony and more (PS2 style)...Metal Gear Raiden or Metal Gear 5 whatever you wanna call it exclusive, motion controls, ps3 price cut, ps3 slim, psp go, the addition of a whole crap load of playstation classics on PSN, backwards compatibility through an update, blockbuster or itunes deal (ITUNES INTEGRATION INTO PSN WOULD BE EPIC), twisted metal, final fantasy 7 remake, jak and daxter, team ico's unveil, GTA exclusivity and Mass effect 2 being a timed exclusive after all and mass effect 1 being included in the ps3 version and finally kingdom hearts 3 exclusive to the ps3

(okay sorry my sony prediction is more like a wish lol)

-MD-6228d ago

Yeah I'm in bed typing on my computer while watching Family Guy...that's exactly what I'm doing how did you know?

I own a PS3 too so why exactly should I be worried about Sony's presser? Oh that's right I shouldn't be. Idiot.

Aggesan6228d ago

@Murderdolls

What's up with the "idiot"-remarks? Why can't people have a normal discussion here without starting insulting eachother? Ok, this is the Open Zone, but that doesn't mean people should act like 12-year olds, does it?

theKiller6228d ago

sell their soul to the devil, and even yet they wont win it!! LOL

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-Foxtrot52d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

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solideagle52d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7752d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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