TheGameReviews.com: Jeff Bell Interview, 6 Bold Statements

The Game Reviews had an opportunity to have a hour of casual conversation with Mr. Jeff Bell of Microsoft. We talked about everything ranging from how he loves the microphone on Rock Band to how he thanks Nintendo for doing what they do. Read on for more.

[LightningPS3]

Make bold statements.

[BLaZiN PRopHeT]

didnt the year just start?

[green]

what is your problem?

[LightningPS3]

And already we got plenty quotes from Microsoft

[power of Green]

He's foaming at the mouth.

1.3, What is it to you?, you're a rabid PS3 fan.

Obviously MSFT feels they got something to show.

Don't read them!, you don't see me trolling every PS3 thread complaining about Sony's claims I ignor them unless they boast PS3 at the 360's expense.

[green]

the ps3 dosent bother me,so i dont post in PS3 threads or comment about their exclusives.

But the reason why your so hurt and bothered about the 360 is beyond me.

Last time i checked,it hasnt taken away any of your games,it has not diminished your gaming experience with the PS3.So please,if you have nothing constructive to add here,then please dont comment.

[kewlkat007]

anyone one else..

Delusion can cause amnesia..can't you just feel the hate, as if this guy stole his lunch money or something.

Not a bad Interview... He didn't crap in Nintendo either..

[Grasty]

very nice

[ThaToNeKiiDKaBaW]

@Lorenzferus - "That's all Microsoft representatives have done this year
Make bold statements." : Says the person with a PS3 logo.. Explain to me why you read something that has to do with MS if you don't like or own a 360, please.. You know, you and every other fanboy fight more than the actual companies do.. To them it's just 'friendly' competition.

[thegamereviews]

Anyone actually reading the interview?

[InYourMom]

Great job on the interview. I hope to see a lot more from MS at GDC.

[wageslave]

I read it. I found some of his responses a little too "high level", but I understand his position is to be direction, not production.

What comes off as aloof is actually high-level thinking.

Very insightful, thank you very much.

One thing I find very promising is his saying "download to own" at the very end.

If you get a chance again, please ask:
What is the acquisition of Danger Inc's relationship going to be with Xbox?
When can we expect to see Zune.net integrate with Xbox 360? And / Or, how/when is MS going to bring the Zune music sales to XBLM and
vice-versa?

And, please explore what he meant by this:
"Again, let the games be the escape, let that be the fantasy part. So, we will see. Now, Web 2.0 we’ve talked about. **Live 2.0 is coming. So, it will not be like the first generation. We are very proud of the blades, we think that worked (**notice this is past tense**). It **was** very innovative at the time. But you will see us evolve to make an even more assessable approachable user interface,"

This is a bombshell IMHO. It sounds like they are well on their way to replacing the Blade Interface. And... what does all that photos and photosynth talk have to do with it if anything?

If you'd have explored that part, I think you would have had a real bombshell exclusive.

[power of Green]

The next few days are going to be intresting.

Looks like theres going to be some Project Offset activity on their website in the next few days I wonder if that has to do with GDC, comming out of the closet so to speak.

[InYourMom]

I've been watching Project Offset for so long now and gave up once the forums went down. But yes, looks like over the next few days the website is getting a makeover. The time is right for this title to be announced officially and who the publisher is(MGS!!). They have been working hard on their toolset so GDC seems like the perfect place to announce the game, show off the graphics/gameplay and pimp out their engine to other developers.

[wageslave]

Project Offset is a Engine Project as much as a game. I wouldnt be surprised to see some information about it at GDevelopmentC

[Ru]

Unless you can follow the guidelines set forth dont post in the GamerZone.
No Excuses.
Members will be banned from posting in the GamerZone.
And when it becomes a continuous problem members will be banned permanently.

[HarryEtTubMan]

lol They are going to lose

[360_Rules]

Like Krazy Ken! LOL

[wageslave]

More information on Microsoft's Photosynth here;

http://labs.live.com/photos...

Here's a video that shows it in action:
http://labs.live.com/photos...

pretty staggeringly cool technology

[InYourMom]

Harry still spewing his anti-MS mumbo-jumbo. You would think that the 1 bubble would give you a hint(hands him his hat and shows him the door). I'm sure you have another account made, but it's funny I always see your name in 360 threads but never read your comments because I know what you are saying.. Gave it another try and sure enough still being a nerd.