E3 2010: How Microsoft Failed To Cater To Casual Gamers

Leading up to E3 2012, many of the big game announcements were unveiled early, from Star Wars 1313 to Gears of War: Judgment . Still, there were a few pleasant surprises during the five major press conferences -- Watch Dogs and Beyond: Two Souls to name just two -- in a year that focused heavily on software as the current console generation approaches the end of its life cy


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There was one new IP shown that got our attention as gamers for a brief moment, Codename: KINGDOMS , with no game-play or true promotion. This was quickly watered down for those of us at home who saw those covering the event immediately drawing comparisons between discover this info here and the God of War franchise. Eventually they revealed the Xbox 360 S (a.k.a. Slim) which did little to entice owners of functioning Xbox 360s. Another thing that worked against MS was the decision to demo Call of Duty: Black Ops , a multi-platform game for a longer period of time than most of their other showcases. Yes, there was talk of some timed exclusivity for the DLC (wouldn't be MS without some) but this too was little to parade over since this deal has already been standard with bestseller Modern Warfare 2 . All things considered, the Microsoft Press Conference was almost hard to watch. I had thought ahead of time that MS could show many strong new IPs and win E3 2010, but boy was I wr


It looks like there's a lot more to look forward to this month, with more releases on the PS4 and Xbox One. Although it won't be until March that the next-gen titles start pouring in, February should have many releases to keep gamers occupied. Ranters, what are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments section below! As for me, I'll be counting the days until Thief releases on St


Frankly, any chance I can get to see the Rock Band Pro Guitar in action is fine by me. As a guitarist, I'm extremely interested to see the peripheral. Also, as a huge fan of Red Faction: Guerrilla , I can't wait to see what they do with the sequel, and get a glimpse at the insane amounts of destruction that will be possi


For those who had a hard time getting the original game and its expansion pack Fable: The Lost Chapters to run on the 360, it's a real shame that the re-worked effort is also set to become immediately outdated. Developing the game as an Xbox 360/ Xbox One downloadable might have made more sense, given the timing of the anniversary as slap bang in the middle of the second wave of Xbox One tit


On Friday, the focus will be on Twisted Metal , Dead Space 2 , Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 , Fable 3 , Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and Gears Of War 3 . Showing some of the most anticipated games on the gaming horizon, there will be tons to


Saturday there will be panels for Rock Band 3 , Dance Central , Red Faction: Armageddon , Epic Mickey and Guild Wars 2 . While these panels may not be as big as the ones taking place on Friday, there should still be lots to keep your eyes


Beginning on Thursday, the event opens up with panels for Dead Rising 2 , Halo: Reach , Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 , Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood , and a panel detailing Capcom's plans for the rest of the year. Hopefully we'll find out about Capcom Vs. Nam

According to Molyneux, this Albion will still be reeling (or rejoicing) from the player’s previous actions in Fable 3 . The developer even added that Fable: The Journey will actually take specific data from your Fable 3 save file and implement it in the world of The Journ


Winter's still going on strong - for most of us, anyway - but the gaming release lull is slowly coming to an end! While most February releases are still geared towards the previous generation, there are a few next-gen games that should start the ball rolling for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Let's take a look at what February has to of


Opening up the month is the anticipated Fable Anniversary , a re-imagining of the hit RPG originally released on the Xbox nearly ten years ago. It arrives February 4th for the Xbox 360. On the 5th, internet "let's play" sensation Outlast will be available on the PS4. Later in the month, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII makes its way to the PS3 and Xbox 360 on February 11th. Rayman Legends jumps into the next-gen fray on the 18th, giving some much-needed platformer action to the PS4 and Xbox One. The Wii U gets its own taste of more platformer goodness on the 21st, when Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze swings into action. Finally, the long-awaited Thief reboot finds its way to all major platforms after nearly a decade of abse


Demonstrated by Molyneux -- a gamer who loves to sit back and relax on the couch -- players will eventually be able to say something like, "Move you old hag," and their horse will begin trotting off. It’s a simple concept, but one that adds to the immersion of the experie