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As an Apple user I have a mistrust of Bill Gates in my genes. His ongoing attempts at world domination with average software has been enough to turn him into the spawn of Beelzebub in many people's eyes.
So, when he took the stage at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) last week I really wanted him to fail in his attempts to win over the partisan Japanese crowd.
One thing that had been conspicuous in its absence so far had been support for the X-box from the major Japanese software houses. The likes of Namco, Capcom et al are considered vital to the success of a console in Japan and worldwide.
The financial muscle of Microsoft is well documented so it was likely that they had something special up their sleeves.
So despite Bill Gates' nerdy image and ever-so-slightly whiny voice I was interested in what surprises may be in store...
As I had feared I ended up kicking myself as he announced revelation after revelation that dispelled nearly all my doubts about the X-box in one fell swoop. Sega, newly self-appointed hardware agnostics are officially on-board with at least 11 games including the long awaited next instalment of the Panzer Dragoon saga and a new Jet Set Radio game. (the thought of a Daytona game or Sonic on this undoubtedly powerful hardware has me salivating). Gates then surprised everyone at the TGS by announcing that Dead or Alive 3 would not be coming to the PS2 as originally thought, but to the X-box in an exclusive deal. To prove this a stunning real-time demo of DOA3 was shown with jaw-dropping environments including a breathtaking beach flypast. These announcments were backed up with news that Microsoft's Japanese arm had poached someone from Sony Computer Entertainment to head up their Japanese software division.
Microsoft seemed anxious to prove that they were serious about courting Japanese support with big names, easy-to-develop-for hardware and a dedicated team - something which you may remember Sony doing with the original Playstation back in 1994.
I , for one, had all my preconceptions about X-box blown out of the water and as a Dead or Alive fan my opinions have changed overnight. If I'm honest I couldn't have given a toss about X-box prior to the TGS. Now, though, I want one - it's as simple as that. The PS2 and Gamecube had better watch out
So, when he took the stage at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) last week I really wanted him to fail in his attempts to win over the partisan Japanese crowd.
One thing that had been conspicuous in its absence so far had been support for the X-box from the major Japanese software houses. The likes of Namco, Capcom et al are considered vital to the success of a console in Japan and worldwide.
The financial muscle of Microsoft is well documented so it was likely that they had something special up their sleeves.
So despite Bill Gates' nerdy image and ever-so-slightly whiny voice I was interested in what surprises may be in store...
As I had feared I ended up kicking myself as he announced revelation after revelation that dispelled nearly all my doubts about the X-box in one fell swoop. Sega, newly self-appointed hardware agnostics are officially on-board with at least 11 games including the long awaited next instalment of the Panzer Dragoon saga and a new Jet Set Radio game. (the thought of a Daytona game or Sonic on this undoubtedly powerful hardware has me salivating). Gates then surprised everyone at the TGS by announcing that Dead or Alive 3 would not be coming to the PS2 as originally thought, but to the X-box in an exclusive deal. To prove this a stunning real-time demo of DOA3 was shown with jaw-dropping environments including a breathtaking beach flypast. These announcments were backed up with news that Microsoft's Japanese arm had poached someone from Sony Computer Entertainment to head up their Japanese software division.
Microsoft seemed anxious to prove that they were serious about courting Japanese support with big names, easy-to-develop-for hardware and a dedicated team - something which you may remember Sony doing with the original Playstation back in 1994.
I , for one, had all my preconceptions about X-box blown out of the water and as a Dead or Alive fan my opinions have changed overnight. If I'm honest I couldn't have given a toss about X-box prior to the TGS. Now, though, I want one - it's as simple as that. The PS2 and Gamecube had better watch out
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Grix Thraves wrote:
Speaking of Sega, that announcement about X-Box IS NOT
> their biggest announcement. Expect big and glorious details in the
> coming weeks.
Speculation here, how about this announcement:
Hello! My name is Bill Gates. I've just seen a Sega manufacturing plant up for sale. I liked the company so much I bought it....
Speaking of Sega, that announcement about X-Box IS NOT
> their biggest announcement. Expect big and glorious details in the
> coming weeks.
Speculation here, how about this announcement:
Hello! My name is Bill Gates. I've just seen a Sega manufacturing plant up for sale. I liked the company so much I bought it....
Yes, perhaps the X-Box could do well...
But the price worries me, and always has. The graphics chip used in the X-Box is over the top, stupid, and above all, very expensive. Microsoft should have used a specifically built one, instead of making themselves out to be unprofessional.
(As if those Amped pictures weren't proof enough.)
In the meantime, X-Box will have little, well, not as much support as Nintendo and PS2 from Japan. This is another major loss to them, unless more follow Sega's example, which is unlikely.
Speaking of Sega, that announcement about X-Box IS NOT their biggest announcement. Expect big and glorious details in the coming weeks.
But the price worries me, and always has. The graphics chip used in the X-Box is over the top, stupid, and above all, very expensive. Microsoft should have used a specifically built one, instead of making themselves out to be unprofessional.
(As if those Amped pictures weren't proof enough.)
In the meantime, X-Box will have little, well, not as much support as Nintendo and PS2 from Japan. This is another major loss to them, unless more follow Sega's example, which is unlikely.
Speaking of Sega, that announcement about X-Box IS NOT their biggest announcement. Expect big and glorious details in the coming weeks.
Hurrah!! Join the ranks of the expectant X-Box gamer(s).
I'm first in line. Gimmee my X-Box!!
Unlike the original author of this post, I've always been positive about the X-Box, mainly because to me it has all the hallmarks of doing to the console market what Sony achieved 6 years ago with the PSX.
It won't dominate, because gamers are kinda rooted to their console, but new gamers will flock to it, not just in Europe but also in the US, and although Japan will be a hard market for the X-Box to get a grip in, Microsoft as you rightly say have the financial clout to get it off to a great start.
I can't wait. DOA3......
I'm first in line. Gimmee my X-Box!!
Unlike the original author of this post, I've always been positive about the X-Box, mainly because to me it has all the hallmarks of doing to the console market what Sony achieved 6 years ago with the PSX.
It won't dominate, because gamers are kinda rooted to their console, but new gamers will flock to it, not just in Europe but also in the US, and although Japan will be a hard market for the X-Box to get a grip in, Microsoft as you rightly say have the financial clout to get it off to a great start.
I can't wait. DOA3......
As an Apple user I have a mistrust of Bill Gates in my genes. His ongoing attempts at world domination with average software has been enough to turn him into the spawn of Beelzebub in many people's eyes.
So, when he took the stage at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) last week I really wanted him to fail in his attempts to win over the partisan Japanese crowd.
One thing that had been conspicuous in its absence so far had been support for the X-box from the major Japanese software houses. The likes of Namco, Capcom et al are considered vital to the success of a console in Japan and worldwide.
The financial muscle of Microsoft is well documented so it was likely that they had something special up their sleeves.
So despite Bill Gates' nerdy image and ever-so-slightly whiny voice I was interested in what surprises may be in store...
As I had feared I ended up kicking myself as he announced revelation after revelation that dispelled nearly all my doubts about the X-box in one fell swoop. Sega, newly self-appointed hardware agnostics are officially on-board with at least 11 games including the long awaited next instalment of the Panzer Dragoon saga and a new Jet Set Radio game. (the thought of a Daytona game or Sonic on this undoubtedly powerful hardware has me salivating). Gates then surprised everyone at the TGS by announcing that Dead or Alive 3 would not be coming to the PS2 as originally thought, but to the X-box in an exclusive deal. To prove this a stunning real-time demo of DOA3 was shown with jaw-dropping environments including a breathtaking beach flypast. These announcments were backed up with news that Microsoft's Japanese arm had poached someone from Sony Computer Entertainment to head up their Japanese software division.
Microsoft seemed anxious to prove that they were serious about courting Japanese support with big names, easy-to-develop-for hardware and a dedicated team - something which you may remember Sony doing with the original Playstation back in 1994.
I , for one, had all my preconceptions about X-box blown out of the water and as a Dead or Alive fan my opinions have changed overnight. If I'm honest I couldn't have given a toss about X-box prior to the TGS. Now, though, I want one - it's as simple as that. The PS2 and Gamecube had better watch out
So, when he took the stage at the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) last week I really wanted him to fail in his attempts to win over the partisan Japanese crowd.
One thing that had been conspicuous in its absence so far had been support for the X-box from the major Japanese software houses. The likes of Namco, Capcom et al are considered vital to the success of a console in Japan and worldwide.
The financial muscle of Microsoft is well documented so it was likely that they had something special up their sleeves.
So despite Bill Gates' nerdy image and ever-so-slightly whiny voice I was interested in what surprises may be in store...
As I had feared I ended up kicking myself as he announced revelation after revelation that dispelled nearly all my doubts about the X-box in one fell swoop. Sega, newly self-appointed hardware agnostics are officially on-board with at least 11 games including the long awaited next instalment of the Panzer Dragoon saga and a new Jet Set Radio game. (the thought of a Daytona game or Sonic on this undoubtedly powerful hardware has me salivating). Gates then surprised everyone at the TGS by announcing that Dead or Alive 3 would not be coming to the PS2 as originally thought, but to the X-box in an exclusive deal. To prove this a stunning real-time demo of DOA3 was shown with jaw-dropping environments including a breathtaking beach flypast. These announcments were backed up with news that Microsoft's Japanese arm had poached someone from Sony Computer Entertainment to head up their Japanese software division.
Microsoft seemed anxious to prove that they were serious about courting Japanese support with big names, easy-to-develop-for hardware and a dedicated team - something which you may remember Sony doing with the original Playstation back in 1994.
I , for one, had all my preconceptions about X-box blown out of the water and as a Dead or Alive fan my opinions have changed overnight. If I'm honest I couldn't have given a toss about X-box prior to the TGS. Now, though, I want one - it's as simple as that. The PS2 and Gamecube had better watch out
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