Microsoft is trying to cater to core gamers with the Xbox One as they leave behind the focus on Kinect and entertainment media. This June, Microsoft will try and push their exclusive lineup, advanced accessories, and still provide surprises that will try to get a lock on the US market once again, according to independent analyst Billy Pidgeon. Here's a breakdown of what we know about Microsoft's E3 presentation so far.
- There will be live coverage by Major Nelson, Graeme Boyd / Xbox Live's Acey Bongos, with guest stars from various developers collaborating with Microsoft.
- Microsoft's E3 presentation will take place June 15th at 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET, and will last 90 minutes.
- There will be a big focus on exclusive IPs, and first party properties. "I’m trying to make this E3 more about 1st party than past E3s." said Phil Spencer, head of the Xbox division and Microsoft Studios.
- Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Battleborn, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Destiny Expansions, Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition, Doom 3, Forza 6, Guitar Hero Live, Magic Duels: Origins, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Rock Band 4, and Star Wars: Battlefront are all games for Xbox One that are confirmed by IGN to be at E3 in some form.
- There are rumors that Microsoft will launch a hard core controller, going after hard core FPS and driving game fans.
- HoloLens will be at E3 in some form, although it won't be a huge focus.
- There will be "a lot of surprises," according to head of US Xbox Marketing Aaron Greenberg. The holiday lineup will be detailed, including Halo 5, Tomb Raider, Forza Motorsport 6, Fable Legends, all Xbox One exclusives.
- You can watch the Microsoft E3 keynote presentation on xbox.com live.
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