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Microsoft memo reveals '08 releases
Qais Fulton01.07.08 - 5:32 PM 42 comments

Microsoft memo reveals '08 releases screenshot

An internal memo from Microsoft games chief Don Mattrick (graciously reprinted in full by Dean Takahashi) reveals some interesting (and not so interesting if you're not into number crunching) tidbits regarding Microsoft exclusive releases in '08 as well as projections for the sales performance of the system in the coming year.

While the majority of the discourse throughout the memo is simply corporate glad-handing and peptalkery, one paragraph in particular casts an interestingly speculative light:

In 2008 the hits will continue to come with exclusives including “Halo Wars,” “Too Human,” “Fable 2,” Alan Wake,” “Splinter Cell: Conviction,” and several exciting yet-to-be-announced titles.  Xbox 360 will be home to the next versions of great franchises like Grand Theft Auto and Resident Evil, and we will continue to be the leading choice for sports fans, with the next editions of Madden and FIFA looking and playing better on our platform. 

While the release of Halo Wars, Fable 2, Grand Theft Auto IV, Alan Wake, Splinter Cell: Conviction, and Too Human in 2008 were to be expected, Resident Evil 5 (which, while not specifically mentioned is likely the Resident Evil to which the memo refers) was widely thought to be coming out in 2009. Notably missing is any mention of Ninja Gaiden 2, which could mean nothing or could indicate a delayed release. 

Mattrick goes on to note that by the end of 2008 the Xbox 360 will be "the leader of this generation of consoles" (or so he believes). Mattrick appears to have reached his conclusion via the trend of previous top dogs producing the most third party revenue; an example the Xbox 360 has followed though whether that trend will continue in these heady days of (supposedly) skyrocketing Wii sales remains to be seen.

[Thanks, Jonathan]



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ScottEFresh's Avatar
ScottEFresh at 01/07/2008 17:32

How do sports games look and PLAY better on xbox? That makes no fucking sense whatsoever.
HipHop Junkie's Avatar
HipHop Junkie at 01/07/2008 17:33

Is that an exciting lineup?

lol
Steel Squirrel's Avatar
Steel Squirrel at 01/07/2008 17:33

Oh crap......
I can't believe I forgot about Fable 2, Splinter Cell Conviction, and Resident Evil 5 coming out this year.
I've been playing so many great games lately that I've forgotten about the future. That's awesome.
Rainbowblack's Avatar
Rainbowblack at 01/07/2008 17:42

nobody has looked forward to "Too Human" in nearly two years

Microsoft, shut the hell up about that game...abort it and your belief that it's going to be AWESOME!

ttoo human is going to be a steaming pile of shit. i'm sick of hearing about that game
Yumplumbum's Avatar
Yumplumbum at 01/07/2008 17:43

"Xbox 360 will be home to the next versions of great franchises like Grand Theft Auto and Resident Evil..."

I don't think he was saying that RE5 is going to come out in 2008, merely that its going to be released on the X360. I'd be ecstatic if RE5 really is coming out this year though.
KingMe's Avatar
KingMe at 01/07/2008 17:44

I'll pull an Xbot move now:

SPLINTER CELL: CONVICTION ON PS3...CONFIRMED!!!! I heard it from nocredibiltybutps3fanswillbelieveitanyway.com

Pretty much the same thing with all the MGS4 360 rumors
Def JM's Avatar
Def JM at 01/07/2008 17:49

Ninja Gaiden FTW!
loki d20's Avatar
loki d20 at 01/07/2008 17:49

@Rainbowblack: I lol'ed at your post, not in a bad way but a good way. I think I'm the only one looking forward at all to Too Human.

As far as the news article, uh... gosh, wonder if that was intended to be leaked? Oh, right, it was an internal memo *wink wink nod nod*
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AgentMOO at 01/07/2008 17:58

I loves me some GTA, can't wait for IV to come out. I know a lot of you are sick of it but I'm a gta junkie; I purchased two ps2s to play Vice City and San Andreas respectively.
Sgt Cheesecake's Avatar
Sgt Cheesecake at 01/07/2008 18:06

@ loki_d20

I must be the only other person looking forward to Too Human. We should start a club, with t-shirts and such.
MaxVest's Avatar
MaxVest at 01/07/2008 18:14

Yeah, I'll agree with Yumplumbum (even though I have no idea what a Yumplumbum is) and say that only the first sentence is necessarily stuff they have a firm 2008 release for. The second sentence is too waffly for comfort, and I'd be surprised if they had been promised that both GTA IV and RE5 will launch in 08.
Eschatos's Avatar
Eschatos at 01/07/2008 18:22

They didn't even mention Halo 4?
bottled dark's Avatar
bottled dark at 01/07/2008 18:33

im curious about alan wake.
it was the first game that i saw that made me go "wow, nex-gen"
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 01/07/2008 18:41

they forgot :



oups sry wrong console :)
Hamsizzla's Avatar
Hamsizzla at 01/07/2008 18:50

Owned workman is owned
Clockwork's Avatar
Clockwork at 01/07/2008 19:09

We still haven't seen shit from Alan Wake, but everyone seems to be hyped over the fact that they made Max Payne.
AgentMOO's Avatar
AgentMOO at 01/07/2008 19:23

There's an "Edition" subtext, there can still be MGS4:GOTP edition exclusive to each. Why would there be a sub-sub-title in there anyways?
MaxVest's Avatar
MaxVest at 01/07/2008 19:31

It seems likely that a part of any hypothetical contract Konami would make with Microsoft would include not mentioning MGS4 for 360 until after the PS3 exclusivity ends.

Hypothetically. In theory. Did you really think it would be listed here?
AfroJoel's Avatar
AfroJoel at 01/07/2008 19:33

I'm genuinly excited for Too Human.
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 01/07/2008 20:05

MaxVest says:
01/07/2008 19:31
It seems likely that a part of any hypothetical contract Konami would make with Microsoft would include not mentioning MGS4 for 360 until after the PS3 exclusivity ends.

Hypothetically. In theory. Did you really think it would be listed here?


hehehe fuuny :))))
skullivan's Avatar
skullivan at 01/07/2008 20:07

Since when was RE5 expected in '09? It's always been an '08 title to my knowledge. At worst I could see it be an early January '09 title just like RE4 was in 2005.

@AgentMOO: That's not a sub-sub title, it says "Tactical Espionage Action" like previous MGS games.
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 01/07/2008 21:28

Full of MGS4.
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CCGames Mike at 01/07/2008 23:11

i am also excited for too human, holding that torch in my heart ever since the early psx announcements. and after playing some circle of doom (vistit my blog for details!) i'm definitely excited at the prospect of another sweet action rpg with 4 player co-op
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 01/07/2008 23:21

Do not feed the trolls. Seriously, if anyone wants to trumpet Sony or MS or Nintendo, take a knife and shove it into your skull. Or shut the fuck up. I am getting extremely fed up with you assholes.

That's a good line-up. I look forward to Fable, Splinter Cell, and Halo Wars. I'm also interested in seeing if Too Human is as good as its developers have been boasting. And we aren't likely to be seeing MGS until at least 2009. I would think that'd be obvious to those who've been paying attention.
JJ Rage's Avatar
JJ Rage at 01/08/2008 00:11

Fanboys are not welcome on Dtoid. Shoo, flies.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 01/08/2008 03:30

I totally forgot Alan Wake even existed. I wonder what they've been up to lately?
happyorangeman's Avatar
happyorangeman at 01/08/2008 08:12

It's nice to see Alan Wake on an '08 release list. It's probably going to be pushed back along with Too Human until the Xbox 720 in 2012.
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 01/08/2008 08:25

JJ Rage says:
01/08/2008 00:11
Fanboys are not welcome on Dtoid. Shoo, flies.

JJ Rage said: Hey remember when Sony used to make video game ...


agree with you for the fanboy ...so when are you leaving Dtoid ? ;))))


So
Higgz78's Avatar
Higgz78 at 01/08/2008 13:08

Alan Wake is so long in coming that I felt is was going the way of Sadness...It's about time!!!! No if only nibris could get the message.
cynicalllama's Avatar
cynicalllama at 01/08/2008 13:20

Hey I think everyone is missing the point. Fable 2? Too Human? Alan Wake? Yeah M$ bring on the extended play time RRoD's! Srsly though not a bad batch of already announced games. As always Dtoid brings the news?!?
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 01/08/2008 15:46

@Quest
Critiquing a company does not make someone a fanboy for the competition. Don't be daft.
happyorangeman's Avatar
happyorangeman at 01/08/2008 21:29

I do really want to play Alan Wake...I just hope it does come out this year.
Quest's Avatar
Quest at 01/09/2008 07:04

@Sharpless

a M$ fanboy defending another one .... hehehe cute :)
Flakor's Avatar
Flakor at 01/09/2008 08:06

Oh come now, Ninja Gaiden II better not be delayed...that would be depressing.

2008 looks like a good year for the 360 indeed
ThelolDranger's Avatar
ThelolDranger at 01/09/2008 08:32

Anyone who says M$ is a PS3 Fanboy. You don't have one? Oh it doesn't matter lol u r a fanboi neway.

Let's just let everyone have their own systems and games and see which one fails first. Then you can start up the fanboy crap.
Jetrockite's Avatar
Jetrockite at 01/09/2008 12:48

Looks like a good year for Microsoft. I don't own one myself (I have a Wii myself, I should try to get one sometime) but I've played the predecessors of most of these games (well, the ones with predecessors) and I was fairly intrested in them, especially GTA. GTA IV, is going to be tough competition for other games to get Game of the Year.
vp360's Avatar
vp360 at 01/09/2008 16:14

why is xbox360 so fkn good
m3ds's Avatar
m3ds at 01/09/2008 23:20

Alan Wake and Splinter Cell V are the two main titles that catch my eye. Although I do want to try Too Human.

Also, MADDEN! NO WAY!
Fading_Star's Avatar
Fading_Star at 01/17/2008 01:38

Fable 2!

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