May 9, 2006 2:59 PM PDT

GTA IV, Halo 3, HD-DVD, and a little Bill Gates

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Microsoft wasn't supposed to have much to say today. So, it went ahead and pulled out the big guns at its E3 press conference. First, the newly tattooed (and surprisingly muscled) arm of entertainment boss Peter Moore--emblazoned with the shocking words, "Grand Theft Auto IV," which will now be available on Xbox 360, with exclusive online content for Xbox Live. Ouch, Sony. Upon his big reveal, Moore took a verbal swipe, too: "Some guys do rubber ducks. We do tattoos," and it looked like it hurt.

In other news, a slew of new games, mostly franchise sequels, and the widely expected ~~Halo 2~~ Halo 3 trailer appeared at the end of the conference, tagged only "2007."

Microsoft also announced a stand-alone HD-DVD player accessory, in Xbox white, available "this holiday," plus a wireless steering wheel, a wireless headset, and a Webcam.

Then, after a lot of talk about Windows Vista, Bill Gates made an unexpected appearance--his first at E3--to announce Live Anywhere, an extension of both Xbox Live and Windows Live. The cross-platform initiative will let gamers be connected across Xbox, Windows (via MSN Messenger), and Windows Mobile phones, viewing their stats, customizing cars for later play, and inviting friends to cut out of work. Clever way to sell all Microsoft products? Yes. Cool anyway? Heck yes.

--posted from Hooters on Hollywood Blvd. via Tom Merritt. :)

Editors' note -- Tom Merritt messed up the Halo number, not Molly. He has been sorely beaten.

Originally posted at ComingSoon

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Halo 3 - all or nothing

Anyone with a xBox 360 and a beating heart in the chest would tell you that the most import reason for buying xBox 360 is not the Media Center Extender, Not the wireless accessories, not even HD-DVD but rather the fact that when Halo 3 comes out you might get blessed and a chance to play Master Chief once again. I hope Microsoft does not delays Halo 3
Cheers,
Omer Qureshi

by omeromy (See profile) - July 17, 2006 2:15 PM PDT

Hooters???

Tom? At Hooters? And he types the number 2 instead of 3?

Can someone at CNet send me an employment application?

by RichGarner (See profile) - May 12, 2006 7:43 AM PDT

Really uneasy about my Xbox-360

The company announced the launch of a HD-DVD player for the system that will be available during the holiday season. It sounds great and all, but I think there's one critical flaw that I haven't seen many forums discuss. I would assume that by the end of 2007 the majority of Xbox-360 games will only be available in HD-DVD format because in order to remain competetive with the PS3 the future games will have higher attention to detail (graphics), more intense gameplay, more elaborate story lines, and more intuitive special features...all meaning more required storage than found on regular DVD's. So does this mean we'll all have to buy the HD-DVD drive accessory in order play games that we can't with our current Xbox-360? I think so...and I'm not too enthusiastic about having to spend a hypothetical $100-$200 on the drive plus a higher costing games...Yet another hidden cost.

by DCuerpoJr (See profile) - May 11, 2006 8:36 PM PDT

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Yes it was Halo 3

Yes it was Halo 3 that was announced and you can only download that video on the XBOX 360 currently. Ive seen it. Halo 1 will go down in history as one of the best games ever. Halo 2 should find its way to a landfill for as much as it stunk. Halo 3, so far is looking nice. We shall see....

by Deathbringer (See profile) - May 10, 2006 3:04 AM PDT

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Halo 3, I suppose???

I think you mean Halo 3....

We know what you mean anyways...

by element4life333 (See profile) - May 9, 2006 8:37 PM PDT

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Umm.............

I'm assuming you meant a Halo 3 Trailer?

by mardilpdx (See profile) - May 9, 2006 3:25 PM PDT

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