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The New Japan 360 Plan

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the not-taking-it-lying-down dept.

Gamespot lays out Microsoft's new plan for the 360 in Japan. They're not taking the initial cool reception for their console lying down. Initiatives include new games, an emphasis on the Live system, and updates on ongoing projects that appeal to Japanese gamers. From the article: "Taking time out from development work on a clutch of Xbox 360-exclusive RPGs, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi gave a progress report on a number of projects underway at his Mistwalker development company. His first game, Blue Dragon, is on track for a 2006 release. Sakaguchi says the game is playable and his team is currently focused on game balance and presentation. Sakaguchi's second game, Lost Odyssey, is slated for a 2007 launch."

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  1. The New Japan 360 Plan by vertinox · · Score: 4, Funny

    I saw the headlines and clicked the link.

    "Nothing for you to see here. Please move along."

    "Nice plan!" I thought and then I spontaneously got the joke (albeit unintended) and burst out laughing in a rather crowded office.

    Somehow this twist of fate with the server made my day... And got a few odd stares from coworkers.

    --
    "I am the king of the Romans, and am superior to rules of grammar!"
    -Sigismund, Holy Roman Emperor (1368-1437)
  2. The Leaked Memo by shadowmatter · · Score: 4, Funny

    From: Bill Gates
    To: employee-list@microsoft.com
    Re: New Japan 360 Plan

    1. ???
    2. Profit!

    1. Re:The Leaked Memo by identity0 · · Score: 2, Funny

      New Ad for Xbox 360:

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      Failure to do so relieves the distributor, Happy Fun Products of Japan, and its parent company MicroSoft Corporation, of any and all liabilities.

      Do not handle Happy Fun Box 360 before preparing uncooked food such as sushi or salad.

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      Do not taunt Happy Fun Box 360.

      Happy Fun Box 360 comes with a lifetime gurantee.

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  3. Re:consumer nationalism by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    "just like Sony's mp3 player doesn't sell."

    Be nice. It's called a PSP.