Microsoft Scores Big at E3 ‘09 Press Conference

Yes, it is that time of year again when geeks and nerds alike salivate at the mouth in anticipation for the amazing announcements delivered at the annual E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) show. Usually there are a few stand-outs that grab our attention and although this is just day one of E3 ‘09, this year already is proving no different. Microsoft had their press conference today, and they came out swinging. At it they announced an assortment of Xbox 360/Live news that had something in it for everyone. Below is some of their biggest news:

1. Microsoft announced that two former PS3 exclusives are hitting the 360, “Final Fantasy XIII” and the “Metal Gear Solid” series.
2. Old favorites are becoming new again, including: “Crackdown 2″, “Forza Motorsport 3″, “Tony Hawk Ride”, “Splinter Cell Conviction”,”Modern Warfare 2″, “Left4Dead 2″, “Halo: ODST” and the biggest surprise “Halo Reach”, coming in 2010.
3. Xbox Live is getting a revamp, and will now be offering Twitter and Facebook, not to mention will now have 1080p HD TV shows and Movies broadcast on demand with no download required.
4. Motion sensing is coming!!!! Codenamed “Project Natal”, Microsoft is taking a stab at the Wii. An external camera peripheral attached to the 360 will detect human motion and transfer it into an assortment of functions on your screen and will also include voice recognition functionality.

To watch the whole conference yourself, G4TV has graciously provided us internet geeks the archived footage of it on their website. Check it out right here and please try to not drool on yourself.

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