What Will Microsoft Talk About At E3?
Microsoft’s E3 briefing is tomorrow night at 9pm Eastern and I plan to be liveblogging it here. What will we see? Well, Microsoft is giving the briefing from the Santa Monica High School Amphitheater, a large outdoor area that is expected to feature good (but not too hot) weather Tuesday night. Holding it outdoors should make for a nice presentation, especially if there is a large crowd that really gets into it.
But that’s not important. What is important are the announcements. Will Microsoft talk about the “Falcon” Xbox 360s? Since they aren’t expected till the Fall, don’t be so sure. If Microsoft is determined to counter Sony’s announced price drop, and the Falcon’s are getting one, then you’ll hear it (one analyst is predicting price drops of $50, $80 for the Elite). If the price drop isn’t for months, Microsoft will almost definitely not announce it now, since pre-announced drops hurt current sales.
It is believed that Gears of War for Windows Vista will be announced tomorrow as well. It will definitely support Games For Windows Live, as seen in gameplay video (achievements were spotted), but no word yet if it will be for XP as well.
What else could be coming? More details on GTA IV episodic content? Finally some movement on IPTV for the 360? Even the Vista Media Center update? Guess you’ll have to come back and see.
The live webcast will be available here and on G4TV. Or you could just come here for liveblogging.
