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Thursday, April 06, 2006 - Posts

Pacman! Zegapain! Sylph! Boring?

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 12:50 PM by Bastelyon
To follow up on John's post about the recent press conference we held in Japan, I noticed in reading Kotaku's recap of the event that they refered to it as boring.  For those that maybe glanced over our announcement too quickly, here are Read More
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Photos from Toronto Event

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 10:47 AM by cesarmenendez
  Gift bag all attendees got  Sam from Toronto working the front desk  Club and Jake playing Table Tennis  game stations Read More
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Greetings from Canada, (eh)

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 10:25 AM by cesarmenendez
And the hits just keep comin'. Greetings from Canada. Happy to say that despite John's post, it's 60 degrees here - no snow, no igloos, no 'great white north,' Porcaro ;). I'm here at the last in the series of Spring Showcase Events. As some of our Read More
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Project Gotham Racing 3 Global Tournament Announced

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 10:09 AM by johnporcaro
Consider yourself among the best of the best? Microsoft and Bizarre Creations team with Lamborghini to present the first-ever Xbox Live “PGR 3” Global Tournament.  There will be an automatic update allowing gamers worldwide the opportunity to compete Read More
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New Content on Zoo Tycoon Website

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 10:06 AM by johnporcaro
Zoo Tycoon just updated their site. Visit http://www.ZooTycoon.com for the latest zoo news, downloadable wallpapers, coloring book pages, ring tones and more. The Web site also introduces new community features with frequent postings. “Ask the Read More
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New Kameo Downloads

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 10:02 AM by johnporcaro
The new downloadable packs include: Kameo Co-Op Pack – Free to Xbox Live Gold members. Two-player cooperative gameplay in action levels over Xbox Live and System Link. Kameo Masquerade Pack – 200 Points. 10 new costumes for Kameo, including recognizable Read More
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Microsoft Announces New Xbox 360 Titles and Multimedia Content Through Xbox Live for Japanese Gamers

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 10:00 AM by johnporcaro
Xbox Japan General Manager Takashi Sensui outlines vision for Xbox 360 success in Japan and unveils exciting titles from prestigious developers Read More
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Project Gotham Racing 3 Goes Full-Throttle with First-Ever Global Tournament on Xbox Live

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
“Project Gotham Racing 3,” the award-winning racing title for Xbox 360, is looking to send the ultimate next-gen racers to the Lamborghini factory in Italy with the “PGR 3” Global Tournament Read More
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New “Zoo Tycoon” Web Site Roars to Life

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
Amazing new animal content and features available at ZooTycoon.com! Read More
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Kameo: Elements of Power Expanded with Downloadable Packs that Add Flair and New Online Play Options

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 9:00 AM by johnporcaro
New Content Adds All New Online Co-Op Ability, Outrageous Outfits and Costume Changes on the Fly Read More
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K4rn4ge offers tips on GeoWars

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 8:35 AM by johnporcaro
K1lla's Xbox Domain interviews K4rn4ge about his Geometry Wars score of 33 million.  So what does it take to hold the top of the leaderboard?  Here's a tip K4rn4ge shares: First of all, if you haven't already done so, I advise you to Read More
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Japan Press Conference Report

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 7:25 AM by johnporcaro
On Thursday (in Japan), our Japan team held the Xbox 360 Media Briefing at Tokyo International Forum. There were about 250 members of the media and analysts attended. We wanted to introduce Takashi Sensui to the media while updating everyone about our Read More
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Best Buy and Microsoft to Promote Video Games Safety, Ratings

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 7:00 AM by johnporcaro
Proceeds from Xbox 360 wristbands, sold in all U.S. Best Buy stores, to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Club Tech Program Read More
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Microsoft Game Studios Acquires Lionhead Studios

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 3:01 AM by johnporcaro
There's been lots of speculation lately about the fate of the studio that created Fable (the franchise has sold over 2 million units!).  Speculate no more!  Microsoft has reached an agreement to acquire Lionhead Studios, effective today. Read More
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Microsoft Game Studios Acquires Video Game Luminary Peter Molyneux’s Lionhead Studios

posted Thursday, April 06, 2006 3:00 AM by johnporcaro
Lionhead’s hit franchise “Fable” surpasses 2 million unit sales milestone. Read More
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