The Big E3 Thread - Page 2

Laerazi · 07-09-2007, 07:00 PM

Anyone know if Bethesda will be at this year's E3? I looked at the list of big companies coming and it seems like only the mega-corporations will be the main attractions this time around. I'm was hoping we'd get more info. regarding Fallout 3.

Wildstone · 07-09-2007, 07:52 PM

Supposedly the price for a booth is insanely high now, so only the "big" developers are gonna be there.

In any case, I consider the Penny Arcade Expo to be a worthy successor to E3. Public AND most of the "Majors" have a presence there.

RiskyChris · 07-09-2007, 10:46 PM

Okay, here we go. We know for sure that tomorrow night, MS's conference will be streamed by these folks:

1up
IGN (requires Insider)
Gamespot
G4TV
XBox.com

I'm not sure in entirety that G4 will be doing a webcast, however.

Remember, both MS and Sony are "Bringing E3 Home" this year, so expect a bit of delayed coverage from those two. We'll likely get demos, also.

Disregard that for Nintendo, they suck cocks.

I think there will be an AC6 demo this week, to be honest...

Sean · 07-10-2007, 02:09 AM

Possible X360 price-cut announcement on Tuesday night at E3? Some analysts think so:

Analyst: Xbox 360 Price Cut Imminent : Next Generation - Interactive Entertainment Today, Video Game and Industry News

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UPDATE - Analysts have weighed in on the PlayStation 3 price cut today, with one saying that Microsoft will be cutting the price of all Xbox 360 models this week.

Update: Added Microsoft comments.

Digg this story here.

ImageWedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter stated in a note to investors today that Microsoft will announce an Xbox 360 price cut tomorrow at the start of the revamped E3 Media & Business Summit, which takes place all week.

Microsoft is holding its E3 press conference Tuesday evening.

He said that the price cut will affect all three Xbox 360 models. The $299 Core pack will drop to $249; the $399 Premium pack will drop to $349; and the recently released $479 Elite model will drop to $399.

Such a price cut would be a likely move for Microsoft following the PS3 pricing announcement today. Sony dropped the price of the 60GB PS3 from $599 to $499 and announced an 80GB PS3 with MotorStorm bundled for $599. The price drop appears to be in response to lower-than-expected sales of the console.

The drop in PS3 price puts the standard 60-gigger precariously close in price to the top-end Xbox 360 Elite, which is currently priced at $479.

Pachter stated, “…The value proposition for the PS3 is increased at the new lower price point, putting increased pressure on Microsoft to cut the price of its Xbox 360. The 80GB and 60GB PS3 models compare favorably to the 120GB and 20GB Xbox 360 models.”

He added, “Last week, Microsoft announced a slight Xbox 360 shipment shortfall (11.6 million units versus prior guidance of 12 million units through June 30), and we do not believe that the company is prepared to allow Sony to erode its pricing advantage.”

Pachter said that he expects the Xbox 360 to lose some share to the PS3 next year, mainly due to the PS3’s secondary ability to act as a high-def movie player. He expects $250 Nintendo Wii to outpace sales of Xbox 360 and PS3 until the latter consoles come down further in price.

Lazard Capital Markets’ Colin Sebastian said in his own investor note today that such a price cut for the PS3 is likely to generate more consumer interest, but the new $499 price point “still firmly occupies the high end of the current lineup of next-generation video game consoles.”

He added, “…We are encouraged by Sony’s willingness to cut the PS3 retail price less than a year following launch as component and production costs have decreased somewhat.”

Microsoft is still keeping its plans under wraps. "Microsoft has not made any announcements regarding a price cut on Xbox 360," a rep told Next-Gen in an e-mail today.

RiskyChris · 07-10-2007, 01:11 PM

AC6 demo confirmed for 360 this week:

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NAMCO BANDAI Games Brings Ace Combat® 6: Fires Of LiberationTM Home For E3

The Upcoming Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation Will Debut its First Free Downloadable Demo on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace During Microsoft's "E3: Bringing it Home" Experience This Week

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - July 10, 2007 - Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced today that they will be releasing a free playable demo of Ace Combat® 6: Fires of LiberationTM this week on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360TM video game and entertainment system from Microsoft as part of Microsoft's "E3: Bringing it Home" Experience. Ace Combat fans will now be able to feel the excitement of E3 and the intensity of Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation from their own living room, as the first demo in the flight-action series launches this week. For those gamers lucky enough to be at the E3 Media and Business Summit this year, Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation will also be on full display, as it's being shown at both Microsoft's and Namco Bandai's booths on the E3 show floor.

The demo will give gamers their first glimpse at the next generation of the popular flight-action franchise, as players will be able to take to the skies in their favorite licensed aircraft in photorealistic detail while experiencing some of the thrilling new features of the game, including the Allied Support System. In the demo, players will be able to call in immediate support of both aerial and naval allies with the Allied Support System, which allows players better control over the battlefield. This will be sure to become a favorite feature in Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.

Fuck. Yes.

I'm heading off for a few hours to get a hair cut (it's been like a year and a half...) and fix my fucking car's AC. Also, drive back to Purdue and stuff.

I hope to see everyone at IRC tonight -- 8 or so hours to go!

Blank · 07-10-2007, 01:26 PM

awesome, can't wait.

Going to need a flight stick ASAP

(EDIT) Danger Zone.mp3 has been downloaded and sent to my 360.

Soygen · 07-10-2007, 01:34 PM

Nice! More demos please!

Sean · 07-10-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Blank

awesome, can't wait.

Going to need a flight stick ASAP

(EDIT) Danger Zone.mp3 has been downloaded and sent to my 360.

You should get the entire Top Gun Soundtrack (Special Expanded Edition) in perfect cd rips or .flac if possible, sir.

kcxiv · 07-10-2007, 05:46 PM

NCAA demo hit the xbox at 2am pst this morning. Wonder what other ones will drop next.

Aegdaien · 07-10-2007, 06:25 PM

Would love to see the AC6 demo when it gets posted. Really looking forward to that game.

Delenar · 07-10-2007, 06:40 PM

What a time to be moving, wont have internet for 3 weeks and all these demos coming out.

Kill me please...

wait that's a bit dramatic... maybe just punch me a little...

Sithro · 07-10-2007, 07:31 PM

I'm crossing my fingers for that supposed price drop.

Please please please...

Ninajrr · 07-10-2007, 07:53 PM

So what's the deal with the high school?

Laerazi · 07-10-2007, 08:06 PM

Damn you time zones!

Akileese · 07-10-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sithro

I'm crossing my fingers for that supposed price drop.

Please please please...

Rumor is there is a supposed mystery FOURTH SKU for the 360. It comes from a picture of 4 xbox's being setup. 1 Elite, 1 Core, 1 Premium, and 1 unknown (looked silver).

edit: http://kotaku.com/assets/resources/2...y_360_e307.jpg

There's the pic. All of them have HDDs and honestly, maybe it's just a lighting illusion? IDK.

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Blank Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,133 +19 Internets	awesome, can't wait. Going to need a flight stick ASAP (EDIT) Danger Zone.mp3 has been downloaded and sent to my 360. Last edited by Blank; 07-10-2007 at 01:34 PM..

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kcxiv Sim Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Valley, Cali Posts: 4,149 +0 Internets	NCAA demo hit the xbox at 2am pst this morning. Wonder what other ones will drop next. __________________ Kcxiv

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07-09-2007, 07:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Laerazi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,288 -2 Internets	Anyone know if Bethesda will be at this year's E3? I looked at the list of big companies coming and it seems like only the mega-corporations will be the main attractions this time around. I'm was hoping we'd get more info. regarding Fallout 3.

07-09-2007, 07:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Wildstone Meh Join Date: May 2006 Location: Langley AFB Posts: 551	Supposedly the price for a booth is insanely high now, so only the "big" developers are gonna be there. In any case, I consider the Penny Arcade Expo to be a worthy successor to E3. Public AND most of the "Majors" have a presence there.

07-09-2007, 10:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
RiskyChris Safety Dance Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Lafayette Posts: 5,702 +0 Internets	Okay, here we go. We know for sure that tomorrow night, MS's conference will be streamed by these folks: 1up IGN (requires Insider) Gamespot G4TV XBox.com I'm not sure in entirety that G4 will be doing a webcast, however. Remember, both MS and Sony are "Bringing E3 Home" this year, so expect a bit of delayed coverage from those two. We'll likely get demos, also. Disregard that for Nintendo, they suck cocks. I think there will be an AC6 demo this week, to be honest...

07-10-2007, 01:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
Soygen 100% Pure Soy Monk Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 7,447 +107 Internets	Nice! More demos please!

07-10-2007, 06:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
Aegdaien Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,311 -17 Internets	Would love to see the AC6 demo when it gets posted. Really looking forward to that game.

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Delenar This was a triumph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 566	What a time to be moving, wont have internet for 3 weeks and all these demos coming out. Kill me please... wait that's a bit dramatic... maybe just punch me a little...

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Ninajrr meant to type ninjarr Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,714 -11 Internets	So what's the deal with the high school?

07-10-2007, 08:06 PM	#29 (permalink)
Laerazi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,288 -2 Internets	Damn you time zones!