iceberg187
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Microsoft is showing off three new games at their conference next week
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C'mon Killer Instinct...
I really just hope that they're announcing stuff that will be coming this year.
Heh... with fighting game sales the way they're at (SSBB not withstanding) I'd be very surprised to see a niche fighting game from the genre's peak popularity make a reappearance.
And yes, I'd like to see more '08 news from MS. I'm confident the library will be very strong this year again following the amazing 2007 (NG next month, TH rumoured shortly after, etc), but I'd just like to know exactly what (and when!) these games are going to be. And please don't choke the Xmas pipeline
We do play games in other months of the year, too.I honestly don't mind having "not awesome" games released throughout the year, actually. The Darkness was a good example of a high production, imperfect quality game that sat in a great spot on the release schedule last year. Possibly the new Riddick game can fill that hole this year?
Wishful thinking, I know.
I wonder if it will be a new IP or if it will be a sequel to Kameo or PDZ. Rare has a pretty large development team.And yes, I'd like to see more '08 news from MS. I'm confident the library will be very strong this year again following the amazing 2007 (NG next month, TH rumoured shortly after, etc), but I'd just like to know exactly what (and when!) these games are going to be. And please don't choke the Xmas pipeline
Definitely... Ninja Gaiden 2, Too Human, Fable, Gears 2... Halo Wars. There's the Peter Jackson Project, but apparently that has only recently started production. Are there any other known exclusives ?
heh, that game has been off the radar for some time.... it seems most other big titles are targeting the holiday season.
iceberg187
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I want Alan Wake to show up
Banjo 3 has been confirmed for release this year.
Splinter Cell Conviction was delayed into "fiscal 2008", which could theoretically mean as late as March 2009, but we can probably assume a 2008 release.
Project Offset is expected to release in TBA 2008.
Can't think of any others.
Edit - APB was confirmed for 2008 at GDC.
Edit2 - can't believe I forgot: Left 4 Dead, Q3 2008, from the "not PS3 developers".
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I've heard rumors the other Rare game is a Kart Racer.
BTW, for any Xbox fans that dont know it, the most exciting recent rumor (few weeks old) for me, is that there is a new Halo game from Bungie slated for Fall 2009. It will be a third person prequel, etc, but it's a true Halo game. I'm certain this is true, though you wont be hearing about it officially for months.
It appears MS idea of alternating Gears of War and Halo titles is going to hold. This gives them system selling power through at least 2009 imo.
I would like the "unannounced" game to be the rumored secret "MGS4 killer", but that seems unlikely, if that title even exists.
BTW, for any Xbox fans that dont know it, the most exciting recent rumor (few weeks old) for me, is that there is a new Halo game from Bungie slated for Fall 2009. It will be a third person prequel, etc, but it's a true Halo game. I'm certain this is true, though you wont be hearing about it officially for months.
It appears MS idea of alternating Gears of War and Halo titles is going to hold. This gives them system selling power through at least 2009 imo.
I would like the "unannounced" game to be the rumored secret "MGS4 killer", but that seems unlikely, if that title even exists.
Inquisitive_Idiot
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I cannot wait to see Gears 2 tomorrow! I fully expect it to be the most impressive looking console game this generation. As for Banjo Kazooie, I remain cautiously optimistic based on Rare's recent releases. If the Rare of old does return, and deliver an excellent platformer I would be shocked.
Wishful thinking, I know.
I'm always surprised to hear this... their overall output is very low for such a big house. Rare really seems to have great potential, but after MS's second console with them as first party, I'm still wondering when they'll pop out multiple top-tier titles as they did in the N64 days. Kameo was good, VP was great, but otherwise it's been pretty poor. I even tried VP
A after winning it in a competition!My real frustration as a 360 gamer at the moment is not "where are the games??" but "when are the games??" Seeing release lists with "TBA 2008" is getting very old given we're in the 2nd third of the year. As mentioned earlier, I don't doubt there will be a great library of games this year, I just feel my excitement levels dropping due to the low levels of news. In fact, I'll probably bite the bullet and pick up a PS3 or a Wii if they don't change their tune before too long, since my biggest excuse for sticking with one console has always been that I've had no time for a new gaming machine thanks to the 360. I'd hazard a guess and say I'm not the only one in this boat as the two competitors are starting to puff out a decent library of experiences I can't get on the 360 - Wii especially with SSBB, Sports of course and I'd love to try Okami and RE4, PS3 with Uncharted specifically of what's out now, along with "in the future" titles like a true next-gen Wipeout. Give me a reason to keep my 360, please, since the alternative is getting tastier.
I've also just bought my first new video card in four years or so too (a lowly 9600GT, but still) and have been slowly picking up all the ARPG/MMO trials I can stand. I'd love to try some of the recentish FPS's too, such as Stalker, given I'm a bit of a single player FPS fan... but I've had a friend lend me her WoW account and am partially back in the habit
Too Human can't come soon enough.Back to MS.. VP2 would be a fantastic surprise. The first game is still (and I know I say it whenever I mention the game) 2006's GOTY for me, even though I still haven't got the Dragon pinata.
iceberg187
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I'm always surprised to hear this... their overall output is very low for such a big house. Rare really seems to have great potential, but after MS's second console with them as first party, I'm still wondering when they'll pop out multiple top-tier titles as they did in the N64 days. Kameo was good, VP was great, but otherwise it's been pretty poor. I even tried VP
My real frustration as a 360 gamer at the moment is not "where are the games??" but "when are the games??" Seeing release lists with "TBA 2008" is getting very old given we're in the 2nd third of the year. As mentioned earlier, I don't doubt there will be a great library of games this year, I just feel my excitement levels dropping due to the low levels of news. In fact, I'll probably bite the bullet and pick up a PS3 or a Wii if they don't change their tune before too long, since my biggest excuse for sticking with one console has always been that I've had no time for a new gaming machine thanks to the 360. I'd hazard a guess and say I'm not the only one in this boat as the two competitors are starting to puff out a decent library of experiences I can't get on the 360 - Wii especially with SSBB, Sports of course and I'd love to try Okami and RE4, PS3 with Uncharted specifically of what's out now, along with "in the future" titles like a true next-gen Wipeout. Give me a reason to keep my 360, please, since the alternative is getting tastier.
I've also just bought my first new video card in four years or so too (a lowly 9600GT, but still) and have been slowly picking up all the ARPG/MMO trials I can stand. I'd love to try some of the recentish FPS's too, such as Stalker, given I'm a bit of a single player FPS fan... but I've had a friend lend me her WoW account and am partially back in the habit
Back to MS.. VP2 would be a fantastic surprise. The first game is still (and I know I say it whenever I mention the game) 2006's GOTY for me, even though I still haven't got the Dragon pinata.
Don Mattrick forces them to shut up it seems. They have been quiet about their games, but it looks like they have a nice amount to show next Tuesday.
silhouette
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The game is absent for too long. Last time we heard about it was E3-2006.. It has been almost two years. Even back that time, it was looking exceptional. I am wondering what this game may become it the last two years. Fingers crossed!
This is exactly my feeling. However, GTA4 stops any sensible company to release anything. Give it a month or two, everyone will start releasing their games. I guess Ninja Gaiden 2 is the first inline, than Too Human (July-August time frame).. Expecting Fable 2 around November (1-2 month later than Fallout 3). Halo Wars maybe around September. And of course, Gears 2 is coming at November, and a few Rare games also.. Looks like 6-8 games in pipe line throughout the end of year which is not bad!
Btw, maybe they will also give some details about spring update!
I'd have thought Kameo was the more likely IP to receive a sequel considering its sales