As the mmm-tsss-mmm-tss of the obligatory pre-keynote music dies down, I'm preparing to find proper/reliable internets to liveblog Microsoft's Keynote here at the 2008 Game Developers Conference.
Bear with us while we fight for a decent connection.
Hit the jump to get the minute-by-minute lowdown on Microsoft's keynote.
[Ed's Note: More coming in seperate posts soon.]
10:34 -John Schappert CVP of MS is speaking of his gaming experience, begining with his roots at Tiburon. Says Desert Strike for SNES was his first first job; pronounces SNES as "sehnezzz."
Also, Madden '94.
10:36 - JS speaks on how 2007 was a record year for games, pointing out that the games business has exceed the music buisness. Says that more Xbox 360s are in the pipeline to meet demands.
10:38 - Microsoft bragfest: JS cites million-sellers like Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Gears of War, Oblivion, BioShock, Orange Box, and Halo 3 for their successes. Also says that they have the most 90-plus rated titles on Metacritic - 11 titles versus PS3's 4 titles.
JS says that over $250 million has been spent online - Live.
Also, Achievements are big!
10:40: A video is running now, letting Xbox 360 developers talk about why they love Xbox 360 and Live.
10:45 - Poker Smash made by three guys with scraped together cash? wow.
10:47 - Chris Satchell comes on stage to talk about XNA. Now showing a video starring James Silva and his game The Dishwasher. Funny video co-stars Major Nelson. Now we're seeing footage of some co-op multiplayer. Looks fun as hell.
10:54 - Xbox Live Community Games will be launched this year.
10:58 - now we're discussing
Contest:
2:01 PM on 02.20.2008
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GO DALE GO!
they're making another one?
That's awesome
/sarcasm
I do want it though :)
Also, woo hoo Gears2!
Also, of Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Gears of War, Oblivion, BioShock, Orange Box, and Halo 3, only one of those is an MS exclusive. It's not exactly good bragging material.
Chainsawing through the screen, says Reaprar!
dang