Its that time again where all us console kids get excited! the launch of the "next generation" (technically the next generation has been here since November last year, remember that Wii U thing X P ) consoles is soon fast approaching. Tomorow at 5am New Zealand time (yes I will be the single person from my country watching) Microsoft will unveil what there calling the "new generation" (what that actually means is anybodies guess) therefore I ragingoldgamer have pulled together my immeasurable knowledge and a bit of basic sleuthing (Google search : "what is new xbox having") to give you all the inside scoop, enjoy!
Reveal/Gameplay of Call of Duty: Ghosts
Well Im kinda pissed that this one already leaked (thanks a
lot infinity ward!) but we all knew this was coming. This was a no brainer as
for the past few years Activision have used Microsoft conferences to parade the
latest installment in the COD machine which we all know is the greatest thing
since quick scoping.
Also I'm sorry to go off topic here but the catch phrase for COD:Ghosts is so fucken stupid "the ghosts are real" who the FUCK thought that one up! It sounds like a catchphrase that a small retarded chilld gang would make, either that or one the tunnel snakes X P
Halo 5 in some shape/form
Halo is Xbox quite frankly.Without Bungies console defining
shooter way back in the day the Xbox would have probably just been a bad taste in everyone's mouth, similar to that Wii U thing : P (jokes I lovez ma wii U I just want some
GOD DAMN GAMES!!!) So when Microsoft plan to unveil there new shinny expensive box there's no way that they wouldn't parade there star diva, whether it be a horrible out of context screen shot or just some guy name dropping, it will be there.
Social Networking/Streaming Services
Sony spent quite a significant time on the whole sharing and
streaming back in February's PS4 reveal for good reasons. Over the last few streaming services like twitch TV
have exploded with its profound ability to turn the average gamer into a celebrity
overnight (granted most of the time it’s just fucken twats showing us there
bullshit DOTA, COD, BF or obscure JRPGs with “engaging commentary”) the
platform that has these services readily accessable will no doubt take the lead early, as the internet will be swarmed with even more "lets play" BS.
(Remember that Microsoft have been making deals with twitch
TV over the last few months, hell the stream for the DAMN conference is on
twitch tv! So yeah you do the math : P )
Bullshit Kinect 2 Thingy
Trust me Kinect much like herpes doesn't die, it just festers and pops out every few months to say "Hi" and forever stain the general reputation of gaming as a credible and enjoyable medium. Well get all the same promises as we did when the original Kinect was unveiled, however I for one am hoping for some more coins this time!!
Its a Media Hub DERP!
Copy and paste E3s 2010, 2011, and 2012s speech DERP. ALSO A FUCKEN BLURAY PLAYER WOULD BE NICE!!!! Its 2013 there's no fucken excuse!
Forza, Gears of War
Forza and Gears of War complete Microsoft’s triforce of exclusives (as fucken sad as that
sounds) if Xbox wants to really stand out from the competition it’s going to
show; at the very least discuss how these franchises are going to make the next
gen jump. Probably like halo we will get some CG trailer or some bald man will come and discuss why there important.
Third Party Support* (like the Wii U did)
Back in the old days of gaming third party exclusives were an important part of any consoles arsenal. Today the impact third parties have on consoles is slightly different with third parties typically having timed DLCs or extra wankery skin packs for your stupid virtual gun! No matter how stupid it actually appears the numbers dont lie, and expect Microsoft to fully parade as much support from developers like Activision, Ubisoft, EA etc.
However we all want me to come up with specifics right? So I'm going to guess the following.
Madden (wank with your friends)
EAs UFC thingy/game (wank with strangers)
Assassins Creed/Watch Dogs (wank with yourself)
Call of Duty DLC (timed exclusive)
* Note the Wii U didn't actually get any third party support : (
Graphixxxxxx!!!
Trust me Microsoft will be doing all it can to treat you to
some visual pornography, textures and anti-aliasing as far as the eye can see! Its going to be fucken BONERIFIC!
Fun!
In all seriousness this is a happy time for all gamers, so as much as Ive come across as a cynical asshole I will bright eyed in PJs from 4:30am waiting for all the festivitves to kick off!
Thats it for now. (Il probably make a few more just before the conference got to do something to keep me awake at 4:50am : P)
ENJOY GAMING!!!!!