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Breaking: Microsoft to host keynote at Tokyo Game Show 2008 photo

Maybe they're not anywhere near in the lead over in Japan, but that's not stopping Microsoft from hosting the keynote at this year's Tokyo Game Show 2008. 

The keynote will be hosted by Microsoft Corporate Vice President of LIVE, Software and Sales, John Schappert on Thursday, October 9 at noon. Called "A Canvas for the World," Schappert will focus "at how Xbox 360 will bring more people together than ever before to enjoy the next wave of interactive entertainment experiences."

We'll be bringing you all of the coverage from Tokyo Game Show this year, so keep your eyes here for live coverage of the Microsoft keynote this October.


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Cartman's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 11:35
Cartman
"Xbox 360 will bring more people together than ever before to enjoy the next wave of interactive entertainment experiences."

This is really pissing me off; why are they trying to appeal to non-gamers and casual gamers?
They will end up isolating the real gamers that made them who they are, and our culture will be shitted upon.
Danmartigan's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 11:43
Danmartigan
Wow, on Sony's home turf even. This should be interesting.
jonnybryce's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 11:48
jonnybryce
"They will end up isolating the real gamers that made them who they are, and our culture will be shitted upon."

They seem to realize they can do both. They're releasing You're In The Movies and Gears. They're not going all Wii on us. I think you can relax.

They just held a keynote in Tokyo, right? Where they unveiled Ninja Blade. That was pretty silly they discussed things they found Japan hated (emphasis on shooting in Lost Planet, black humor in Dead Rising) and announced GTA4 in the next breath. They don't seem to get it, still.

I hope they have something new (as in new game) to show.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 11:49
king3vbo
Console Wars time!!!
Gameboi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 11:54
Gameboi
Wise choice. The only way to remain competitive, is to keep on truckin'. It's not like MS can't afford it.
Dale North's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 12:04
Dale North
doing the TGS keynote is a big deal, microsoft is doing well to be here and show off their wares. could be a big year in japan too
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 12:05
Y0j1mb0
"A Canvas for the World," Schappert will focus "at how Xbox 360 will bring more people together than ever before to enjoy the next wave of interactive entertainment experiences."

TRANSLATION:

Buy our shit here please. It's not so bad, surely you can stop buying DS's for a few months and give us a shot. Also we love Japan!
Gott's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 12:10
Gott
Danmartigan - First off...it's Nintendo's home turf. They are the leader in Japan by far.

Cartman - I'm a hardcore gamer myself. There is plenty of room for casual games and hardcore games. MS will never go the way of nintendo, but they need to be able to compete. The more 360 owners there are the more games 360 owners get...simple logic.
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 12:17
CelicaCrazed
Bringing people together?? Yeah, they mean 360 owners with MS customer service representatives ahaha!!! RROD amirite!?

Really, it's a smart move on Microsoft's part. Maybe now they won't have to release a new JRPG every week in Japan to stay competitive.
Edge of Blade's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 12:51
Edge of Blade
No, CelicaCrazed, youarwronge. Actually, most of the RRODing has been cleared up. Now, how old those Vesparia-day 360's were kinda worries me. But then, I might have a skewed perspective on how much stock they kept and how often they sold-through it.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 13:39
Dexter345
Ten bucks says the room will only be half full.
Dan CiTi's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 14:38
Dan CiTi
Microsoft is stuuuupid.
monosylabik's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 15:06
monosylabik
@dexter no kidding.thats pretty much what I thought of when I read this post was "man so are they going to invite family to help fill out the front of the crowd?"
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 15:18
brainderailment
@Gott, they compete mostly with Sony, they aren't competition for Nintendo no matter what they do. That's why he said that.
Too Much Coffee Man's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 17:00
Too Much Coffee Man
Well, they're persistent if anything.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/05/2008 18:34
Holyetheline
I hope MS can keep WWIII away!
GohanGVO's Avatar - Comment posted on 09/06/2008 00:19
GohanGVO
Perhaps MS will back some of those new Team Ninja games ...
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