Geek Thread: XBOX 360
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CES 2008: Bill Gates Breaks Hearts of Xbox Fans
Announces nothing of consequence to gamers hoping for the "Ultimate" 360.
by Hilary Goldstein
January 6, 2008 - Over the past week, rumors have circulated suggesting that at his final CES keynote address, Microsoft founder Bill Gates would announce major Xbox 360 news. Two popular theories emerged: one suggested the revealing of the Ultimate Xbox 360 (a device with features that likely would put its price tag above $1000), the other was more plausible, suspecting that Microsoft would license 360 technology to manufacturers so that any hardware device could include the ability to play Xbox games. Neither became reality Sunday night.
Gates announced nothing that would excite 360 gamers. Robbie Bach, President of Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division, gave 360 geeks one small cheer, announcing that MGM and Disney have agreed to release content on Xbox Live Marketplace.
CES has long been a platform for Microsoft to reveal new and exciting things for the future. This year, at least for gamers, that was not the case. It's possible that February's GDC will be home to Microsoft's unveiling of new hardware or services for Xbox 360.
Announces nothing of consequence to gamers hoping for the "Ultimate" 360.
by Hilary Goldstein
January 6, 2008 - Over the past week, rumors have circulated suggesting that at his final CES keynote address, Microsoft founder Bill Gates would announce major Xbox 360 news. Two popular theories emerged: one suggested the revealing of the Ultimate Xbox 360 (a device with features that likely would put its price tag above $1000), the other was more plausible, suspecting that Microsoft would license 360 technology to manufacturers so that any hardware device could include the ability to play Xbox games. Neither became reality Sunday night.
Gates announced nothing that would excite 360 gamers. Robbie Bach, President of Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division, gave 360 geeks one small cheer, announcing that MGM and Disney have agreed to release content on Xbox Live Marketplace.
CES has long been a platform for Microsoft to reveal new and exciting things for the future. This year, at least for gamers, that was not the case. It's possible that February's GDC will be home to Microsoft's unveiling of new hardware or services for Xbox 360.
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MLG 2008 Tournament!
http://dpad.gotfrag.com/halo3/story/41102/
I competed in this in 2005 for Halo 2. Me and 3 other people were on a team (Team FNG) and traveled to DC for the big tournament. You play individual matches and then team matches. Ranks 1-8 for Individual (4v4 teams but you just play with random people), my Team FNG teammates all got rank 8, I got rank 7
On actual Team play, we got bombed. I think we won against the first team and then got bombed by the second team.
http://dpad.gotfrag.com/halo3/story/41102/
I competed in this in 2005 for Halo 2. Me and 3 other people were on a team (Team FNG) and traveled to DC for the big tournament. You play individual matches and then team matches. Ranks 1-8 for Individual (4v4 teams but you just play with random people), my Team FNG teammates all got rank 8, I got rank 7
On actual Team play, we got bombed. I think we won against the first team and then got bombed by the second team.
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Originally Posted by gfacter,Jan 7 2008, 11:19 AM
I have some Best buy dollars to spend, should I get R6?
Your call. It's an awesome tactical game though. A little more skill oriented than COD4..
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Originally Posted by TepEvan,Jan 7 2008, 12:08 PM
the other was more plausible, suspecting that Microsoft would license 360 technology to manufacturers so that any hardware device could include the ability to play Xbox games.
THAT was more plausible??
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Originally Posted by O-turn,Jan 7 2008, 11:50 AM
R6 2 coming soon. I think COD is more fun then R6. I have Graw 2, played for like 5 minutes and was not into it at all.
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Originally Posted by O-turn,Jan 7 2008, 10:50 AM
I have Graw 2, played for like 5 minutes and was not into it at all.
