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Saturday, January 6, 2001 |  |
MSXBox IRC log available
Okay, we're not an Xbox site (thought we DO put the 'X' in 'BO'...). This will be the last Xbox-related item today, we promise. However, some of you might be interested in the IRC chat that MSXBox hosted today concurrently with the CES keynote speech. There were at least 4 major players from Microsoft taking part in the chat... and while much of what was said was simple verbal back-slapping, there were a few nuggets. Warning - the log is 72K. (Louis Wu 20:39:44 UTC) (permalink)
The Xbox, for all to see
For those who want a good look at the Xbox, the official site now has a Flash Tour of the console. Check it out! (Louis Wu 18:48:28 UTC) (permalink)
Know what's coming, before it comes...
Dontcha just love it when the PR folks get a little ahead of the demonstrators? As I write this, I'm watching a live webcast from the Computer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas - the Xbox will be unveiled here this morning. However, on Microsoft's web site, you can find this press release about the show... describing in detail what's going to happen, even in parts of the keynote that haven't been shown yet.
A highlight of Gates' keynote address came when he revealed what Xbox will look like when it hits stores in fall 2001. Gates unveiled the Xbox console and controller and showed demos of two games being developed exclusively for Xbox: "Malice" by United Kingdom-based Argonaut Games PLC and "Munch's Oddysee" by Oddworld Inhabitants Inc. and published by Microsoft. Gates later was joined on stage by professional wrestler The Rock to promote an Xbox wrestling game.
Well, at least this saves us the trouble of waiting to see if Halo will be demoed today... (Thanks to Christoph Schmidt for the press release heads-up.) (Louis Wu 17:53:43 UTC) (permalink)
Gamesmania interviews Nathan Bitner
Not really Halo news... but Nathan Bitner has appeared in the news here quite a bit, so we figured it was worth a mention. As noted on the Marathon's Story page, Gamesmania has an interview with Nathan up at their site, in which he discusses Island Four Software, his new company, and his philosophy of game development. Except for Gamesmania twice referring to the Marathon's Story page as 'the Marathon.org message board' (with no correction from Nathan), it's a fun read. What does Nathan want?
Oh, yeah, and most importantly, I want a cult following.
Are we helping here? (Louis Wu 01:28:16 UTC) (permalink)
Friday's news in brief:
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It goes back to 1986... Where have we seen that before? Cortana.org updated |
Thursday's news in brief:
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Symbol analysis resumes xbox.ign.com talks to Seamus Blackly Halo at CES MB? Halo clan AoD comes online Blam! now recruiting |
