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E3 2011: Microsoft Conference
« on: June 06, 2011, 03:55:13 PM »
[float=left][attach=1][/float]E3 is less than 10 minutes away now, with the Microsoft conference beginning at 12:30EST.  We're expecting plenty of Kinect-related news, as well as demonstrations of core titles and new reveals.  I will be updating this post periodically with all the new announcements, and we'll be linking trailers and creating in-depth news posts as more information becomes available.  Check back often, as I anticipate I will be updating this post a lot!  You can find more information by clicking "Read more."[cutoff]

Announcements (Eastern Standard Time):
12:00 - E3 officially begins.
12:03 - Ninja Gaiden 3 is shown, with plenty of blood, mechs and platforming.  Release is in Q1 2012
12:05 - Saints Row: The Third gameplay is displayed, with plenty of wanton destruction.
12:12 - Resistance 3 trailer is premiered, with gorgeous visuals and a bit of a Half-Life 2 vibe.
12:21 - Michael Pachter, industry analyst, talks about what Microsoft needs to do.  More core games, more relevance for Kinect, and hopefully an evolution of the Xbox 360 dashboard.
12:23 - Halo 4 possibly confirmed.

12:30 - Microsoft Conference begins.
12:31 - First gameplay footage of Modern Warfare 3.  Scuba-mission with a submerged tunnel.  Plenty of underwater naval warfare.  NYC is under massive attack.  Team of SEALS boards a foreign sub and launches its missiles.  Framerate is 60fps throughout.
12:41 - Don Mattrick takes the stage, talking about the future of Xbox.  Last year was the biggest year in Xbox history. 
12:43 - Crystal Dynamics takes the stage with the world premiere of Tomb Raider.  Beautiful visuals and extremely atmospheric, the demo shows Lara trapped in a cave, trying to figure out what happened.  A surprising number of quicktime events interrupt the gameplay, however.  Game has an Uncharted feel, with lots of set pieces and cinematic gameplay.
12:49 - Peter Moore from EA Sports takes the stage.  Tiger Woods 12, Madden 12, Fifa 12 and one other title will feature Kinect support.  Sims and Family Game Night 4 will feature Kinect support as well.
12:51 - Bioware arrives on stage to discuss Mass Effect 3.  Mass Effect will have voice recognition to chose dialogue options.  Gameplay demo takes place on Sur-Kesh, with Shepard rescuing a Krogan "princess."  Mordin, Garrus, Liara and Wrex are shown in-game, along with the Cerberus Atlas mech. 
12:56 - Ghost Recon Future Soldier takes the stage in a pre-rendered trailer.  The game will have an utterly massive amount of weapon customization, and Kinect support is also included.  Also includes Kinect-supported shooting mechanics.
1:02 - Xbox Live is being expanded, using Kinect to control the dashboard with your voice.  Music, Video, and Games are all still supported of course.  Youtube is coming to Xbox Live, as well as Bing search services.  Xbox Live will also bring live TV programs, including a built-in DVR.
1:08 - President of UFC, Dana White, takes the stage.  Xbox will have a devoted UFC program, with interactive features.
1:10 - Phil Spencer of Microsoft Studios takes the stage to introduce Gears of War 3 and Cliff Blezinski.  Cliff Blezinski and Ice-T take the stage to show off a level from the campaign.  A massive infected creature is attacking the city, and it's up to Marcus, Dom and Anya to figure out how to destroy it.
1:18 - New Crytek game is announced, taking place in Rome and featuring advanced Kinect support.
1:20 - Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is shown, which is a full remake of the original Halo, complete with polished visuals, gameplay and multiplayer.
1:21 - Forza 4 takes the stage, displaying Kinect support and a gameplay demo.  Visuals are ASTONISHINGLY good.
1:24 - Peter Molyneux takes the stage to announce the next iteration of Fable.  Like Ghost Recon, the Kinect support is impressive.  The game appears to be on-rails, with the movement support devoted to combat and world interaction.
1:28 - Phil Spencer takes the stage once more to announce Minecraft for the Xbox 360, as well as a remarkably detailed "game" that allows players to explore Disneyland.  It looks like crap.
1:32 - Star Wars Kinect takes the stage, and it looks surprisingly decent.  However, the gameplay has a good half-second delay between command and action, which is EXTREMELY disappointing.
1:38 - Tim Schaefer takes the stage to, surprisingly, announce a Sesame Street game.  It's...cute.
1:42 - Creator of Kinect takes the stage, and announces Kinect Labs, where users can find the latest Kinect innovations.  Finger-tracking and camera recognition is demonstrated through avatar creation, and a very cool "Sparkler" demo, where users can draw in full 3D.  New Kinect Sports is shown as well.
1:53 - Dance Central 2 is premiered, showing a continuation of the impressive mechanics they started last year, including multiplayer (finally).
1:56 - Don Mattrick takes the stage again, talks about how happy they are for the future.
1:59 - Halo 4 is premiered and closes the show.
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