E3 - Microsoft, EA Go Live, Halo 2 Dated, Xbox Videophoned

Thanks to Yahoo! for reprinting a Microsoft press release revealing its major videogame-related announcements ahead of this year's E3 Expo in Los Angeles. Major among them is Electronic Arts' official support of the online Xbox Live service, long-awaited and previously rumored, so that "by the end of the year, 15 of EA's online-enabled console titles will be playable on Xbox Live." In addition, Bungie's much-anticipated Halo 2 is confirmed for Xbox release on November 9th, just as new hands-on multiplayer previews are appearing online, plus alleged Xbox Gran Turismo-beater, Forza Motorsport is announced, and a multi-person videophone service for Xbox Live is showcased, as well as an Xbox Live Arcade service featuring "casual games people love to play with their families... [including] 'Bejeweled'... and arcade favorites such as Namco's 'Dig Dug' and 'Galaxian'." Update: 05/11 06:26 GMT by S : There are also new Halo 2 screenshots via Bungie.net.

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E3 Press release says Morgan Webb to be in Maxim!

[Roger Keith Barrett]

Lookie what I found. Here is a press release about X-play at E3... and look what it says about Morgan:

Morgan Webb is well known as one of the true gamer girls in the industry. Objective and passionate, fans look to Morgan for a no-nonsense approach to all the latest and greatest titles. Morgan who will be featured in the July issue of Maxim has also appeared on "ESPN Cold Pizza" and was one of five TechTV talent in Playboy.com's "Women of TechTV" online poll.

horray! I can't wait for some Morgan Webb skin!!

Forza Motorsports..

[ohdawg]

from the article:

The announcement for Forza Motorsport does promise a number of ways that players will be able to make their car their own. First, they will be able to choose from more than 60 real-world brands, including Mazda, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Chevrolet, Ferrari, Porsche, BMW, and Dodge. After they select a chassis, players can go inside the guts of their car by adding nonstandard engines, suspensions, superchargers, and brakes. True gearheads can go one step further and tinker with their engines' gear ratios, fuel-mapping, forced induction pressure, and ignition timing.

being a car guy, I can appreciate the details they're trying to include in this game.. however, I think most people are going to think forced induction pressure is something only guys in jail talk about..

Families?

[Anonymous Coward]

"casual games people love to play with their families... [including] 'Bejeweled'

Don't they mean "casual games people love to play instead of doing their job?"

Re:Halo 2, taking to long

[Anonymous Coward]

Will you clean up the damn basement like I keep asking.

Sincerely,
Your Mom

Good Gravy!

[jvmatthe]

Microsoft had former Playboy Playmate, Jenny McCarthy show off the new voice capabilities with a new videophone. The new videophone not only allows gamers to talk, but also allows them to see each other while they communicate. Microsoft promises that the videophone will not only be part of the Xbox Live experience, but also revolutionize social entertainment.

Hot woman known for taking off her clothes. A video phone. And revolutionary social entertainment. I have an inkling I know where Microsoft is headed with this one.

On the other hand, considering what the hardcore, never-goes-out-in-the-sunlight Xbox Live user probably looks like gives me real fear for what prank calls of the future will be like. :^)