Microsoft constructing event space for next Xbox reveal
Microsoft has begun construction of the temporary building that will house their Xbox reveal on May 21st.
Microsoft has begun construction of the temporary building that will house their Xbox reveal on May 21st.
This year’s E3 is bound to be the biggest one yet with both Sony and Microsoft preparing for a full out console war. Microsoft recently revealed that they would be holding a May 21st conference for their next Xbox reveal followed by another conference at this year’s E3. Sony will be following it, with both conferences happening the same exact days. So far the following times have been confirmed: Microsoft Monday June 10th @ 9:30AM PT Ubisoft Monday, June 10th @ 1PM PT EA Monday, June 10th @ 3PM PT Sony Monday June 10th @ 6PM PT If you’re wondering where Nintendo is, sadly they won’t be appearing at this year’s E3 with a big conference as many had hoped for.
The world has been waiting and it’s finally happening. Microsoft revealed yesterday that the future of Xbox will all be revealed next month. On Tuesday May 21st, we’ll mark the beginning of a new generation of games, TV and entertainment. On that day, we’ll be holding a special press event on the Xbox campus and we invite you to join us via the live global stream that will be available on Xbox.com, Xbox LIVE and broadcast on Spike TV if you are in the US or Canada. On that day, we’ll share our vision for Xbox, and give you a real taste of the future. Then, 19-days later at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, we’ll continue the conversation and showcase our full lineup of blockbuster games. We are thrilled to pull back the curtain and reveal what we’ve been working on. A New Generation Revealed Xbox Campus, Redmond WA Tuesday, May 21st @ 1p ET/10a PT/17:00 GMT Let the speculations begin.
Microsoft’s next Xbox, codenamed Durango, has had more details leaked. While Microsoft has not acknowledged the existence of the Durango yet, details of the project have been plenty.
According to a report, the next Xbox will NOT have a disc drive.
This article stems from an argument with a friend that took place over Xbox Live. Without giving too much thought about his argument, my friend blindly defended the notion that used games and companies like GameStop are hurting developer’s profits. As a gamer who buys used games occasionally, I felt disappointed that a fellow gamer would be so quick to denounce the used game industry before looking at all the facts.
What’s in store for Xbox and what, in this journalist’s humble opinion, needs to be done to ensure that they stay on top of the hardcore heap?