Stupid why? Because it's inconvenient for you? 10 AM PST is pretty standard for press conferences to get the most exposure and media coverage. Theres a reason Apple has all their conferences at 10 AM as well.
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Breaking News: Next Xbox Reveal Set For May 21, 10:00 A.M. PST, Livestreamed
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Stupid why? Because it's inconvenient for you? 10 AM PST is pretty standard for press conferences to get the most exposure and media coverage. Theres a reason Apple has all their conferences at 10 AM as well.
i guess people like to pay for a superior online infrastructure
uh, that's too short. Or maybe not... dunno.
So it's completely crazy for me to believe that MS will look at their competition and try to find ways to make online play free for users while at the same time still making money from them (through ads)?
Ok.
Never said I actually believe it -- just said that I could see it being a possibility.
You, just like me, know nothing about their plans for Xbox Live next gen.
Perfect length IMO. As long as its not wasted on....
There are zero chances they had the time [and balls] to go back to the drawing board after Sony 8GB GDDR5 bombshell and make any changes to the APU [which hosts the northbridge, which connects to the ram pool]. If they made one mistake, that would mean wasting 4-6 months and delaying the console. They already have good quantity of ram.
gaming_noob
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It is short. Sony's was 2 Hours IIRC.
They only need one person on stage to talk. It's more effective if want to share their vision for next generation.
ThisWreckage
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Yes, because I don't expect Sony to offer free online gaming this generation either. Microsoft completely ruined that concept for every gamer.
You want another hour of Mattrick clapping?
I don't think it's too short if they are focusing about the specs and features. They said E3 is for the games.
shinobi602
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I just realized this will be 2AM in Japan.
Microsoft doesn't give a shit about Japanese confirmed :lol
Microsoft doesn't give a shit about Japanese confirmed :lol
CassidyIzABeast
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Sounds good to me. Means they'll get straight to the point.
This has to be a joke right?? I've seen it twice now.
What are they suppose to do, have it at 3am in the US their biggest market so the very few in Japan interested can see it? lol
Timezone-wise, is it even possible to make an event which is viewable in US + Europe + Japan?
Maximilian Kolbe
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Delicious Waffles
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Definitely going to set the DVR for this.
LyleLanley
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As long as they don't waste too much time I think an hour is fine.
UberTag
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"Hey Europe! We scheduled our conference so you could tune in after work and not miss out.
Here's a bunch of media stuff that only folks in the United States get to enjoy.
Still with us? Haven't tuned out yet? Good, we can also announced that FIFA 14 will be exclusive to the new Xbox! You're happy Europe, right? I know you are. <pinch cheeks>"
It makes sense. Based off Polyon and Major Nelson, they're not focusing fully on games until E3. If you look at Sony doing a two-hour event they talked for about 40 mins before getting into the games/demos (that took over an hour). That means a 1 hr show gives them time to do their presentation and show off about 3 games, or thereabouts.
Yea I think they will wait until E3 to have developers on stage demoing games. They will pobably have montages and announce some exclusives hopefully.
infinityBCRT
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geoff keighley said:
Hmm. So this is going to be the mainstream pitch then. GAF probably won't like it as it will be Kinect/TV/Entertainment heavy. But on the other hand, I expect GAF will love the E3 presentation because it will probably be a presentation of game after game.
Microsoft do run a snappy production, e3s or otherwise. They definitely keep things moving, be it good or bad.
8PM here, it's perfect.
Zoramon089
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60 minutes is good assuming it's action packed. Sony's was WAY too long and had too much filler. We had some dude going on about tank doors and sound effects for 20 minutes, the super pretentious lead up to the new Infamous, and some car nut getting hot and bothered talking about a sim racer that'll probably be overshadowed by GT when it comes out
Dlacy13g
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Given the sales in Japan....do you really think they need to? lol
The Omega Man
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It's either accommodate Japan who hasn't been kind to MS or accommodate the rest of the world.
Hawk269
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But yet Sony did have the balls to do it? I mean, did you even watch the PS4 presentation? The guy made it such a major point to say that it is 8gb of Ram because initially is was not going to be 8gb or Ram. To think that Sony was able to switch and MS can't is pretty stupid.
djblackice
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Do you think Silver members will be able to watch on XBL?
dragonelite
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Reveal a couple of games.
Tell me the specs.
Tell me you can play offline if you own the disk.
Show Halo 2 remake the one i didn't play.
Show exclusive Destiny dlc
Then maybe i will buy it day one.
Tell me the specs.
Tell me you can play offline if you own the disk.
Show Halo 2 remake the one i didn't play.
Show exclusive Destiny dlc
Then maybe i will buy it day one.
That, and also because this will set up the Next Xbox in a better position to not lose hype during the months before it's released.
Especially if rumors are true that MS is planning a September launch for the Next Xbox.
iamvin22
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djblackice
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Not really. MS just chose to focus on their biggest markets, which makes sense. That's why that MS employee grilled MS for alienating UK/Europe.
I really think it has more to do with the positioning of marketing and their schedule for future events and stuff more than trying to play chess with Sony.
GANGSTERKILLER
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Bring it Microsoft! Surprise me!
Psycho_Mantis
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dragonelite
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Japanese xbox fans......
lol they should just forget japan and focus on europe.
iamvin22
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damn, you know your schedule that far out?
IF not, You got xbox.com
grimshawish
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infinityBCRT
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