From the article, "Another piece of the E3 2013 puzzle has fallen into place. Microsoft E3 press conference invitations have just gone out. On June 10, 2013, at 8:45am, we’ll get to see what Microsoft and other developers and publishers have planned for both the Xbox and the next Xbox."
A new survey from Microsoft has further hinted at the possibility of an Xbox handheld being in development.
This is definitely happening, I just hope they have 2 versions one with a much bigger screen.
i have that logitech g-cloud. Its a sweet little piece of kit. I like that it can also install games from the play store unlike the other android based handheld.
I wonder if Microsoft will perform better in Japan if they do actually make a handheld since everyone says handheld and mobile are king over there.
This looks like the future of the game industry... all three platforms with a handheld option.
I wonder if the Playstation Portal is a technology test-bed/prototype for a future Playstation handheld?
- Xbox Wire - Mark your calendars! The Xbox Games Showcase followed by [REDACTED] Direct airs June 9. More info inside.
For a brief moment I thought we might get a whole Direct for Gears 6 - seems like it's COD though!
Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $61.9 billion in revenue and a net income of $21.9 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 20 percent.
Xbox content + services up 62% while hardware down 31%... seems about right with the way they tout you don't need the hardware to play. People can play on their phones or smart tv or other means. I don't hardly play on my consoles directly since getting devices like the logitech g-cloud and ps portal. Which is to also say I have been playing more digital than physical because of these devices.
Too expensive hardware when others offer the same or more for less? Good work, Green Team.
"Despite some early successes for Xbox games on rival platforms, Xbox hardware is down by a massive 31 percent this quarter."
"Without Activision Blizzard, Microsoft’s overall gaming revenue would have actually declined this quarter."
"Xbox content and services would have only been up a single percent without Activision Blizzard..."
"It looks like next quarter is going to be a similar story for gaming at Microsoft, too."
That is crazy... so A/B/K is carrying the whole Xbox gaming.
Oh and Microsoft will be fine. Windows, Office and Cloud are growing with each pc purchase.
"I was hit by something unexpected when I signed up to attend. When I registered for Microsoft E3 press conference, it asked for an emergency contact. That’s new. I wonder if they’re expecting joyous riots when new games are announced. Perhaps they’re worried people can’t handle the excitement. Oh well, I’m sure it’s nothing"
Lol ooook.
Anyway MS making all the rights moves at the moment. First thing MS should do at their first event is address all the rumors. Confirm or deny the "Always On", Blocking used games etc. Then get to the juicy stuff.
EDIT: @Minato let me rephrase that. According to recent "happenings" MS is teaming with Activision and EA
Respawn entertainment new game could be exclusive. Activision is once again teaming with MS with COD.
MS's holding its first event in several weeks and 19 days later E3 to show off more. And brand new games.
And MS giving us early details on its E3 presser. I'd say those are right moves.
@Witwicky Yeah 11:45 central I live in that time Zone as well. Be sure to be up about an hour before the conference starts so you can watch Gametrailers Pre-E3 coverage and their predictions.
Are we talking 11:45 EST, cause time zones confuse me .
Is that 4:00pm GMT? I don't finish work until 5.
wait thats a monday right? damnit i have work then im going to miss sonys on june 11 going on my vacation FML
I believe this is pre e3 presser as e3 site states starting 11th.