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E3 Predictions: The Big Three

Posted on Tuesday, May 24 @ 12:19:26 Eastern by Anthony Severino

Microsoft has been rather quiet this year. They've got Gears of War 3 in the pipeline, but not much else. Sure there's plenty of third-party interest in Kinect, but in-house Microsoft have a lot of catching up to do.

A New Xbox

There's been some rumors floating around, but we think that's just some douche passing wind. We'd be more surprised if Microsoft wasn't working on a new console, but we doubt they're ready to show their hand. Not when Xbox 360 is hitting a second stride thanks to Kinect, which has plenty of untapped potential itself.

Xbox 360

There's going to be a new Halo announced. Or maybe an old Halo. That's right, we're betting that a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved will be announced. We wouldn't be surprised to see two games from the Halo universe take the stage. I've got this sneaking suspicion that with the resurgence of the fighting genre, Rare is going to show a new Killer Instinct. Other than that, there's a big question mark over Microsoft's conference. They're certainly keeping details close to the chest. But anticipate possible sequels for Banjo Kazooie, Forza Motorsport, and Too Human.

Kinect

Like last year, we're expecting the focus to be on Kinect. It's ~~single-handedly~~ no-handedly reinvigorated Xbox 360 sales, and there's plenty of potential there. Microsoft is making it clear that they want Kinects in every household, be it on your 360, your PC, or any other device, really. The acquisition of Skype means that there should be some integration with Kinect; it's a perfect fit.

We're sure to see new IPs announced, including a new Rare Kinect game and a new Kinect-focused game from Peter Molyneux. Some sequels to already released Kinect titles we make their expected debut.

Xbox LIVE

Now that the PlayStation Network has become successful--minus the recent fiasco--we sorta expect Microsoft to enable basic online gaming on Xbox LIVE Silver accounts. Then again, this is Microsoft we're talking about. "Free" isn't in their vocabulary. New XBLA titles like the new Alan Wake, and a variety of new services will be announced.

Windows 7 Phone

Microsoft is up against some stiff competition with Google's Android and Apple's iPhone. They'll be using Xbox LIVE as a bargaining chip to add allure to their mobile OS.

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Comments

Klandathu
Joined: Apr 2008

Posted: May 24th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
If they announce a new Killer Instinct my life will be pretty well complete. The only thing that could make it better is a new Primal Rage to go along with it. Or Clayfighter. Clayfighter is always good times.

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danielrbischoff
Joined: Nov 2009

Posted: May 24th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Eh, I'll just stick with KI. That'd be nice.

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--Henry--
Joined: Jan 2010

Posted: May 25th, 2011 at 1:50 am
The vibrator joke had me rolling cannabis and your articles mix well haha

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