Xbox
video game console from Microsoft that was designed to compete with Sony's PlayStation and Nintendo's GameCube. Introduced in 2001 with a 733 MHz Pentium III CPU, 5x DVD drive and custom-designed graphics processor, the Xbox also includes four game controller ports, Ethernet networking and Internet connectivity.
Xbox broadens the definition of digital entertainment with exciting new products presented in the exhibition E3
The first of Rare Xbox games, new games defining the kind of action to blockbusters and a brand of sports games on the cutting edge of technology - XSN Sports - brighten the future of Xbox
The first of Rare Xbox games, new games defining the kind of action to blockbusters and a brand of sports games on the cutting edge of technology - XSN Sports - brighten the future of Xbox
LOS ANGELES - May 13 2003 - Microsoft Corporation yesterday introduced its range of exciting new games for the video game console Xbox under a media briefing prior exposure Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The auditorium was packed Grand Olympic participants impressed with the games presented redefining innovation and plunge an ever increasing number of players in the digital entertainment.
Games exciting and sensational such as "Halo 2" video game one of the most ambitious ever created the first three games of Rare Xbox Ltd., Are "Conker: Live and Uncut," "Kameo: Elements of Power" and " Grabbed by the Ghoulies ", as well as the long awaited follow" Project Gotham Racing 2 "all reflect the breadth and quality of the range of Xbox games.
Apart from its stunning games, Microsoft announced a new range of products aimed at redefining the game and competition in the world of video games. XSN Sports, the new brand bringing together the sports games published by Microsoft, allows players to face other players in real leagues through XSNsports.com, a Web service that enhances the experience Xbox Live. By connecting the players to a variety of wireless devices and PCs, XSN Sports Xbox experience extends beyond the console.
"Excellent games are at the heart of our vision of digital entertainment, said Ed Fries, vice president - content to Microsoft games. And the Xbox developers have committed to expanding the largest ever seen in video games. '. "
More than 50 Xbox Live games are to be launched by the holidays, and it is expected that other games enlevants Xbox Live will be offered in 2004, including the highly anticipated "Halo 2". In addition, more games will download content, a feature through which players can continue to expand their gaming experience several months after the launch of a game
Among the games coming stars of Microsoft Game Studios for Xbox include "Project Gotham Racing 2", the first game developed by Rare, "Grabbed by the Ghoulies", "Counter-Strike," "Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge" " and "Fable".
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"Halo 2" (Microsoft Game Studios, Bungie) is following the Thursday shooting, action and science fiction award-winning "Halo: Combat Evolved." In "Halo 2", the saga continues. Master Chief, the genetically enhanced supersoldat, is the only formidable obstacle between the Covenant and the destruction of all mankind. Integrating the functions of Xbox Live, "Halo 2" will be launched during the first quarter of 2004.
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"Conker: Live and Uncut" (Microsoft Game Studios, Rare) Conker place in the heart of a whole new set of firing between teams ready for Xbox Live. Conker, the evil engueulé rodent with a penchant for alcohol, beautiful women and obscene behavior, may adopt in September modes, each with its own history. "Conker: Live and Uncut" will be available in 2004.
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"Grabbed by the Ghoulies" (Microsoft Game Studios, Rare) is an adventure game with humorous and dynamic backdrop of haunted house full of vampires and monsters crazy to bind. Players play the role of Cooper, a young boy with a mission to save his girlfriend who was "kidnapped by the vampires." Players venture into mazes and haunted face and threatening a variety of monsters while trying to avoid the many pitfalls that await on the way. "Grabbed by the Ghoulies" will be available for Christmas 2003.
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"Kameo: Elements of Power" (Microsoft Game Studios, Rare) is a game of adventure and action that takes place in a fantasy realm which combines monsters and magic. Players become Kameo, a princess whose mission is to save his three prisoners elementals ancestors of the king of darkness who plans dominate the fauna of the fictional planet. "Kameo" will be offered from 2004.
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"Project Gotham Racing 2 (Microsoft Game Studios, Bizarre Creations Ltd.). Is the ultimate test to test his skills, his style and bravery at the wheel. It rewards drivers for not only the speed at which they are driving, but also for the way they drive. The drivers accumulate points (Kudos) and will be recognized for having turned on two wheels around the turn Sears Tower in Chicago, opened taxied to the tomb in the ancient streets of Florence in Italy, or maneuver tight on the slippery streets of Edinburgh in Scotland, all in measuring some of the high-performance vehicles the most exotic of all. Players can also challenge friends and other players via the game online with Xbox Live or a link multiplayer. "Project Gotham Racing 2" will be offered for the 2003 holiday season.
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"Fable" (Microsoft Game Studios, Lionhead Studios), renowned developer Peter Molyneux, gives full authority to players: Are they good, bad or somewhere in between? In "Fable," players choose their identity, determine appearance and abilities, are feeling the effects of a reputation and create their own interactive experience. "Fable" will be available for Christmas 2003.
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"Counter-Strike" (Microsoft Game Studios, Valve / Ritual) made its debut exclusively on Xbox console and Xbox Live. The shooter game for PC's most popular world of this mission for a single player taking place across the planet. Players can challenge other players within parties contested by teams on Xbox Live or through a link system. "Counter-Strike" on Xbox will be the most advanced so far on the graph the entire series. "Counter-Strike" will be available for Christmas 2003.
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XSN Sports (Microsoft Game Studios, XSN Sports) is the first line of Xbox games in which sports fans compete beyond Thursday for the first time, players will challenge others to create their own leagues and create their own rivalries. XSNsports.com will offer a Web service that connects players closely XSN Sports to the new concept of integrated digital entertainment to wireless devices and PCs so they can take advantage of the Xbox experience beyond the console.
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"Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge" (Microsoft Game Studios) combines thrilling aerial combat and style tape-to-l'oil a Hollywood action movie. "Crimson Skies," whose action takes place in the 30's where diplomacy at close range and sinister intrigue dominate, allows players to fly aircraft into powerful fighter of the hijackers ruthless and avoiding zeppelins. "Crimson Skies" will be available for Christmas 2003.
Among the exciting games published by the partners Xbox include "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Island Thunder" from Ubi Soft Entertainment, "Ninja Gaiden" from Tecmo Inc. "Deus Ex: Invisible War" of Eidos Interactive Ltd. "Full Spectrum Warrior "from THQ Inc.." StarCraft Ghost "Vivendi Universal Games, and" True Crime: Streets of LA "from Activision.
Xbox is the video game console of Microsoft's next-generation offering the most powerful gaming experience ever offered before. Xbox gives full powers to game creators, by providing the technology needed to realize their creative visions in a way unmatched and make games in which blurred the line between fiction and reality. The Xbox is now available in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The Xbox Live service has been launched in North America on November 15 2002. This service allows you to play Xbox games in multiplayer mode with other people around the world through a broadband connection. Xbox console, which incorporates a hard drive and an Ethernet port, is the only video game console was designed from the outset to allow you to play online. The Xbox Live service gives players exclusive opportunities, the ability to easily find their friends, talk to other players during a game with the helmet of the issuer Xbox Communicator, download on the hard drive of their console Xbox updated statistics, new levels and characters and game play online.
Founded in 1985, Microsoft Canada Co. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT"), the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies in the areas of personal computing and information technology management. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide service sales, marketing, consulting and support services in both French and English. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, has 10 regional offices across the country whose mission is to give full powers to people through great software, anywhere, anytime and on any computer.
Microsoft, Xbox, Halo, Kameo, Project Gotham Racing, Xbox Live, and Crimson Skies High Road to Revenge are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Games exciting and sensational such as "Halo 2" video game one of the most ambitious ever created the first three games of Rare Xbox Ltd., Are "Conker: Live and Uncut," "Kameo: Elements of Power" and " Grabbed by the Ghoulies ", as well as the long awaited follow" Project Gotham Racing 2 "all reflect the breadth and quality of the range of Xbox games.
Apart from its stunning games, Microsoft announced a new range of products aimed at redefining the game and competition in the world of video games. XSN Sports, the new brand bringing together the sports games published by Microsoft, allows players to face other players in real leagues through XSNsports.com, a Web service that enhances the experience Xbox Live. By connecting the players to a variety of wireless devices and PCs, XSN Sports Xbox experience extends beyond the console.
"Excellent games are at the heart of our vision of digital entertainment, said Ed Fries, vice president - content to Microsoft games. And the Xbox developers have committed to expanding the largest ever seen in video games. '. "
More than 50 Xbox Live games are to be launched by the holidays, and it is expected that other games enlevants Xbox Live will be offered in 2004, including the highly anticipated "Halo 2". In addition, more games will download content, a feature through which players can continue to expand their gaming experience several months after the launch of a game
Among the games coming stars of Microsoft Game Studios for Xbox include "Project Gotham Racing 2", the first game developed by Rare, "Grabbed by the Ghoulies", "Counter-Strike," "Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge" " and "Fable".
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"Halo 2" (Microsoft Game Studios, Bungie) is following the Thursday shooting, action and science fiction award-winning "Halo: Combat Evolved." In "Halo 2", the saga continues. Master Chief, the genetically enhanced supersoldat, is the only formidable obstacle between the Covenant and the destruction of all mankind. Integrating the functions of Xbox Live, "Halo 2" will be launched during the first quarter of 2004.
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"Conker: Live and Uncut" (Microsoft Game Studios, Rare) Conker place in the heart of a whole new set of firing between teams ready for Xbox Live. Conker, the evil engueulé rodent with a penchant for alcohol, beautiful women and obscene behavior, may adopt in September modes, each with its own history. "Conker: Live and Uncut" will be available in 2004.
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"Grabbed by the Ghoulies" (Microsoft Game Studios, Rare) is an adventure game with humorous and dynamic backdrop of haunted house full of vampires and monsters crazy to bind. Players play the role of Cooper, a young boy with a mission to save his girlfriend who was "kidnapped by the vampires." Players venture into mazes and haunted face and threatening a variety of monsters while trying to avoid the many pitfalls that await on the way. "Grabbed by the Ghoulies" will be available for Christmas 2003.
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"Kameo: Elements of Power" (Microsoft Game Studios, Rare) is a game of adventure and action that takes place in a fantasy realm which combines monsters and magic. Players become Kameo, a princess whose mission is to save his three prisoners elementals ancestors of the king of darkness who plans dominate the fauna of the fictional planet. "Kameo" will be offered from 2004.
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"Project Gotham Racing 2 (Microsoft Game Studios, Bizarre Creations Ltd.). Is the ultimate test to test his skills, his style and bravery at the wheel. It rewards drivers for not only the speed at which they are driving, but also for the way they drive. The drivers accumulate points (Kudos) and will be recognized for having turned on two wheels around the turn Sears Tower in Chicago, opened taxied to the tomb in the ancient streets of Florence in Italy, or maneuver tight on the slippery streets of Edinburgh in Scotland, all in measuring some of the high-performance vehicles the most exotic of all. Players can also challenge friends and other players via the game online with Xbox Live or a link multiplayer. "Project Gotham Racing 2" will be offered for the 2003 holiday season.
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"Fable" (Microsoft Game Studios, Lionhead Studios), renowned developer Peter Molyneux, gives full authority to players: Are they good, bad or somewhere in between? In "Fable," players choose their identity, determine appearance and abilities, are feeling the effects of a reputation and create their own interactive experience. "Fable" will be available for Christmas 2003.
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"Counter-Strike" (Microsoft Game Studios, Valve / Ritual) made its debut exclusively on Xbox console and Xbox Live. The shooter game for PC's most popular world of this mission for a single player taking place across the planet. Players can challenge other players within parties contested by teams on Xbox Live or through a link system. "Counter-Strike" on Xbox will be the most advanced so far on the graph the entire series. "Counter-Strike" will be available for Christmas 2003.
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XSN Sports (Microsoft Game Studios, XSN Sports) is the first line of Xbox games in which sports fans compete beyond Thursday for the first time, players will challenge others to create their own leagues and create their own rivalries. XSNsports.com will offer a Web service that connects players closely XSN Sports to the new concept of integrated digital entertainment to wireless devices and PCs so they can take advantage of the Xbox experience beyond the console.
•
"Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge" (Microsoft Game Studios) combines thrilling aerial combat and style tape-to-l'oil a Hollywood action movie. "Crimson Skies," whose action takes place in the 30's where diplomacy at close range and sinister intrigue dominate, allows players to fly aircraft into powerful fighter of the hijackers ruthless and avoiding zeppelins. "Crimson Skies" will be available for Christmas 2003.
Among the exciting games published by the partners Xbox include "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Island Thunder" from Ubi Soft Entertainment, "Ninja Gaiden" from Tecmo Inc. "Deus Ex: Invisible War" of Eidos Interactive Ltd. "Full Spectrum Warrior "from THQ Inc.." StarCraft Ghost "Vivendi Universal Games, and" True Crime: Streets of LA "from Activision.
Xbox is the video game console of Microsoft's next-generation offering the most powerful gaming experience ever offered before. Xbox gives full powers to game creators, by providing the technology needed to realize their creative visions in a way unmatched and make games in which blurred the line between fiction and reality. The Xbox is now available in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The Xbox Live service has been launched in North America on November 15 2002. This service allows you to play Xbox games in multiplayer mode with other people around the world through a broadband connection. Xbox console, which incorporates a hard drive and an Ethernet port, is the only video game console was designed from the outset to allow you to play online. The Xbox Live service gives players exclusive opportunities, the ability to easily find their friends, talk to other players during a game with the helmet of the issuer Xbox Communicator, download on the hard drive of their console Xbox updated statistics, new levels and characters and game play online.
Founded in 1985, Microsoft Canada Co. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT"), the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies in the areas of personal computing and information technology management. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide service sales, marketing, consulting and support services in both French and English. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, has 10 regional offices across the country whose mission is to give full powers to people through great software, anywhere, anytime and on any computer.
Microsoft, Xbox, Halo, Kameo, Project Gotham Racing, Xbox Live, and Crimson Skies High Road to Revenge are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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