Un año mas, Microsoft reune a la prensa internacional en San Francisco, con motivo de la presentacion de su catalogo para el primer semestre del año, asi como algunas sorpresas para mas adelante. Este año la cita tiene lugar los dias 29 de febrero y 1 de marzo.

Este evento se viene celebrando desde hace unos cuantos años, y a raiz de la desaparicion de los recordados eventos "X", se ha convertido en la mejor ocasion para mostrar las novedades de la compañia fuera de las grandes citas del sector, aunque no es casualidad que se celebre escasas jornadas antes de la historica GDC, tambien en San Francisco,

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Halo 4 (Microsoft Studios/343 Industries)

Primer vistazo a Halo 4



Entrevista a Frank O'Connor



Trabajando en 343 Industries



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Forza Horizon (Microsoft Studios/Playground Games)



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Fable: The Journey (Microsoft Studios/Lionhead)



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Kinect Star Wars (Microsoft Studios/Terminal Reality)



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Deadlight (Microsoft Studios/Tequila Works)



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Crimson Dragon (Microsoft Studios/Grounding inc.)



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Bloodforge (Microsoft Studios/Climax Group)



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Fable Heroes (Microsoft Studios/Lionhead)



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Wreckateer (Microsoft Studios/Iron Galaxy Studios)



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Trials Evolution (Microsoft Studios/Redlynx)



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Sine Mora (Microsoft Studios/Grasshopper)



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Mark of the Ninja (Microsoft Studios/Klei Entertaiment)



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South Park (Microsoft Studios/Other Ocean)



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Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure (Microsoft Studios/Asobo)



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Minecraft (Microsoft Studios/Mojang-4J)



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Fez (Microsoft Studios/Polytron)



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Diabolical Pitch (Microsoft Studios/Grasshopper)



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Assassin's Creed 3 (Ubisoft)



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The Witcher 2 Enhanced Edition (Namco Bandai/CD Projekt Red)



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Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor (Capcom/From Software)



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XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2K Games/Firaxis)



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Medal of Honor Warfighter (Electronic Arts)



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Dragon's Dogma (Capcom)



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Dead or Alive 5 (Tecmo Koei/Team Ninja)



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Sleeping Dogs (Square Enix/United Front Games)



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Quantum Conundrum (Square Enix/Airtigh Games)



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Counter Strike: Global Offensive (Valve/Hidden Path)



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- Lista completa de todo lo presentado en este Xbox Spring Showcase:

“Halo 4” (343 Industries) – Get an exciting first look at this year’s most anticipated blockbuster, “Halo 4,” through a behind-the-scenes video on HaloWaypoint.com. Launching worldwide this Holiday, “Halo 4” takes the iconic franchise in a bold new direction with the return of Master Chief, and the beginning of a new saga. “Forza Horizon” (Playground Games) – “Forza Horizon” is a fast-paced, pick-up-and-play racing game and the newest entry in the Forza Motorsport franchise. Available this Fall, the game is being created in partnership with acclaimed racing development studio Playground Games. “Forza Motorsport 4” (Turn 10 Studios) – Available this Spring, the Porsche Expansion Pack for “Forza Motorsport 4” will contain 30 modern and classic Porsche vehicles from the iconic German manufacturer, seven of which are new to the “Forza” franchise. “Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City” (Slant Six Games, Capcom) – Program the Nemesis and unleash devastating attacks on your opposing squad in an exclusive fifth online competitive multiplayer versus battle available only for Xbox 360. “Gears of War 3” (Epic Games) – The curb-stomping fun continues with the release of the “Forces of Nature” map pack for “Gears of War 3” on March 27. Included in the game’s Season Pass or available for 800 Microsoft Points, “Forces of Nature” will feature five maps, new characters, new weapon skins and a 250 Gamescore. Also, starting March 27, “Gears of War 3” will be available through Games on Demand. “Dragon’s Dogma” (Capcom) – Explore the woodlands surrounding a collapsed fortress and battle against its fearsome inhabitants, including a monstrous Cyclops, a vicious Chimera and a savage Drake Dragon. Additionally, purchasers of the Xbox 360 version of “Dragon’s Dogma” will be able to redeem a token and download the “Resident Evil 6” demo globally on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace 60 days earlier than on any other platform, starting July 3. “Darksiders II” (THQ/Vigil Games) – Explore non-playable character gameplay interaction with exclusive fiction reveals from the vast Makers Realm in “Darksiders II.” Fans who pre-order the game will receive a complimentary upgrade to the Limited Edition, or can pick up the Collector’s Edition. Kinect on Xbox 360 “Fable: The Journey” (Lionhead Studios) – From the creative geniuses at Lionhead, “Fable: The Journey” is a whole new way to experience the deep storyline, heart-pounding action and picturesque world of Albion. “Fable: The Journey” launches this Fall on Kinect for Xbox 360. “Mass Effect 3” (BioWare, Electronic Arts) – Step into the role of Commander Shepard and use voice controls to direct squad mates during battle and command weapon selection to quickly engage in combat. “Mass Effect 3” supports dozens of commands to interact with the world and the characters, without pausing the action. “Kinect Star Wars” (Microsoft Studios) – In “Kinect Star Wars,” available April 3, Star Wars fans can physically hone their Jedi skills, wield the power of the Force in their hands, pilot iconic ships and vehicles, rampage as a vicious rancor monster and dance with iconic Star Wars characters. “Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13” (Electronic Arts) – Featuring a more immersive Masters Tournament experience as well as Kinect for Xbox 360 integration, the world’s number one golf video game is back with “Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13.” “Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor” (Capcom) – Launching on June 19, fight side by side with your comrades and retake Manhattan Beach from the enemy. Defend your infantry and blast every VT that crosses your path! “Kinect Rush: A Disney•Pixar Adventure” (Microsoft Studios) – Pixar fans will be able to scan themselves into an avatar based on their favorite character from Disney•Pixar’s "Up" and venture into the vast interior of the Spirit of Adventure. Players will also team up with characters from “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “Cars” and “Toy Story” to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. “Dance Central 2” (Harmonix) – Experience new add-on songs from electro-pop sensations LMFAO, including their hit single “Party Rock”. “Kinect Sports: Season Two” (Rare Studios, Big Park) – Launching worldwide on April 3, the all-new basketball game add-on content puts players’ basketball skills to the test by shooting, passing, and scoring with the new activities. Xbox LIVE Arcade “Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition” (4J Studios, Mojang) – Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade in Spring 2012, “Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition” brings the global PC phenomenon to gamers for the first time on any console platform. “Wreckateer” (Iron Galaxy) – “Wreckateer” uses Kinect for Xbox 360 to put players in control of a massive castle-wrecking ballista. With the help of Wreck and Tinker, players can travel the land and destroy 60 castles infested with goblins using six magical projectiles. “Fable Heroes” (Lionhead Studios) – “Fable Heroes” delivers a fresh spin on the “Fable” franchise with an action-packed hack-and-slash adventure on Xbox LIVE Arcade. “Trials Evolution” (RedLynx/Ubisoft) – Coming soon are new “Trials Evolution” maps in the next dimension of the smash-hit, award-winning “Trials HD.” “Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD” (Robomodo, Activision) – Activision’s “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD” for Xbox LIVE Arcade takes the best elements of “Tony Hawk Pro Skater” and “Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2” and upgrades them with sharp visuals and fresh content. “South Park: Tenorman’s Revenge” (South Park Digital Studios, Other Ocean Interactive) – Scott Tenorman is back and he wants revenge! Play multiplayer with Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny to take on Tenorman and his army of Ginger robots before they destroy South Park! “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” (Hidden Path Entertainment, Valve) – The all-new “Demolition” mode in “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” delivers a fast-paced game experience made up of tight small maps to get into the action quickly. “Quantum Conundrum” (Airtight Games, Square Enix) – Enter a new dimension – the heavy dimension – in the latest environment-bending feature in the quirky, first-person puzzle game “Quantum Conundrum” from Square Enix and Airtight Games. “Bloodforge” (Climax Studios) – “Bloodforge” combines devastating melee, ranged and magical attacks to deliver a fast-paced, bloodthirsty, brutal combat experience available exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade. “Deadlight” (Tequila Works) – “Deadlight,” a brand new experience for Xbox LIVE Arcade, is a narrative-driven puzzle platformer set in the post-apocalyptic 80s devastated by a zombie epidemic. “Diabolical Pitch” (Grasshopper Manufacture) – Available beginning April 4, Kinect for Xbox 360 turns living rooms into playing fields and the “Diabolical Pitch” is the main attraction. “Joe Danger: The Movie” (Hello Games) – Race jetpacks against hoverboards and skis against skidoos in all-new multiplayer modes in “Joe Danger: The Movie.” Xbox 360 Hardware Xbox 360 Kinect Family Bundle – The Xbox 360 Kinect Family Bundle features everything a family needs to get started playing together. Available globally beginning February 28 for $299, the bundle includes a limited edition all-white Xbox 360 4GB console, white Kinect sensor, white Xbox 360 wireless controller, “Kinect Sports,” “Kinect Adventures,” and a three month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold—the complete Xbox 360 experience. Games for Windows “Microsoft Flight” (Microsoft Studios) – Available to download for free at www.MicrosoftFlight.com, “Microsoft Flight” is a new Windows PC game that lets players jump into the thrill of flight with no special hardware or past experience. This Spring, fans will be able to purchase the Journey to Alaska Pack, the second in a series of expansion packs for the game with over 1.2 million square miles of captivating scenery, additional missions and new aircraft. Windows Phone “Carcassone” (Microsoft Studios) – The award-winning tile-based board game “Carcassonne” is coming to Windows Phone! With the online multiplayer, Xbox LIVE achievements, leaderboards and more, this game never gets old. “Civilization Revolution” (2K) – Award winning Sid Meier’s “Civilization Revolution” is coming to Windows Phone! Build, Discover, Rule the world. “DODONPACHI” (CAVE) – An original shooter by Arcade veteran CAVE is arriving for Windows Phone. Can you handle EVAC Industries’ Maximum Bullet Simulator. “GeoDefense Swarm” (Microsoft Studios) – The fast-paced tower defense game “GeoDefense Swarm” for Windows Phone gives the power to obliterate a horde of vibrant, vector-styled enemies with multiple weapons of choice. “Gerbil Physics” (Microsoft Studios) – In “Gerbil Physics,” a physics-based puzzle game that blows up buildings made of gerbils for Windows Phone, it’s all about adorable destruction. “Pinball FX2” (Microsoft Studios) – “Pinball FX2” for Windows Phone features new tables and all-new features including a state-of-the-art physics model and a connection to your Xbox 360 “Pinball FX2” scores. “Pirates!” – Available now on Windows Phone, Sid Meier’s “Pirates!” is an exciting high-seas adventure overflowing with intense pirate action and a treasure chest of gameplay riches! “Pro Evolution Soccer 2012” (Konami) – This spring, the unrivalled and award-winning football simulation from Konami is entering a new season on Windows Phone! “Shoot 1UP!” (Microsoft Studios) – This Spring, an armada of ships is coming to Windows Phone in “Shoot 1UP.” “Wordament” (Microsoft Studios) – In the world of “Wordament” for Xbox LIVE, Windows Phone word searchers across the whole Internet compete on the same board, in real-time, to get the highest score.

Creo que estaremos casi todos de acuerdo en que este ha sido uno de los mejores Showcase que se recuerdan.

Lo que un dia fue una reunion de una docena de desarrolladores para intercambiar opiniones y experiencias sobre los juegos en los que habian participado, hoy es el evento mas veterano de la industria, y en cierta manera, sigue manteniendo algo (no mucho) del espiritu de aquellos dias, puesto que aqui los protagonistas son los creadores, dejando en un segundo plano a los "tiburones" y los siempre tediosos responsables de marketing.

Por el recinto del Moscone Center desfilaran del 5 al 9 de marzo "la flor y nata" de la industria de desarrolladores de todo el mundo. Para esta edicion, los platos fuertes anunciados son el legendario Sid Meier, padre de -entre otros- Civilization, Pirates! y claro, X-Com. Con toda seguridad nos hablara del desarrollo de ese autentico "revival" de este ultimo que viene firmado por el mismo y su equipo, Firaxis.



El otro actor destacado este año es uno de los desarrolladores nipones mas influyentes de los ultimos tiempos, Kenji Inafune. El creador de Megaman, Onimusha, Dead Rising y un largo etc. de titulos para Capcom, estara presente para hablarnos de su nueva andadura lejos de la nipona con su nuevo estudio Intercept.



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Aunque lo logico seria pensar que Microsoft no montaria stand en este evento, al celebrar el suyo propio apenas un par de dias antes, lo cierto es que no solo asiste a la GDC, sino que se reserva el stand mas grande del recinto. Eso si, dificilmente veremos algo alli que no haya sido presentado previamente en el Xbox Showcase. Pero bueno, vale la pena destacarlo.

Aqui tenemos el plano del Moscone Center y todas las compañias asistentes con presencia fisica:





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Por ultimo, y aunque no esta relacionado con los eventos de San Francisco, destacar que poco antes de que den comienzo estos, el dia 26 de febrero Microsoft Japon y Capcom celebran un evento en akihabara donde se mostrara nuevo material de titulos como Dragon's Dogma, Diabolical Pitch y, por primera vez, Crimson Dragon estara jugable alli, adelantandose unos dias al propio Xbox Showcase.



Estaremos muy atentos por aqui tambien a ese Capcom x Microsoft.

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Un año mas, agradecer efusivamente a Sergio1808 que me haya prestado una milesima parte de su talento con las cabeceras que adornan este hilo. Gracias puto crack!

Y nada, ya iremos actualizando con lo mas interesante, como siempre.

Salu2

Ya me parecìa a mi que no tendríamos PO del evento   pero bueno, mano Kutoki, que bueno que se animò a hacerlo, un poquito de minihype debemos tener. Y veo que por partida doble, GDC&Showcase xD

Por cierto, de Class 3 se sabe (de la página oficial del juego) que sabremos bastante del juego en primavera, no se si será en este showcase o hasta la PAX, espero sea este 29 de febrero.

EDIT: Fijo que en la GDC presentan el nuevo estudio llamado KALE.

Secreto: (Pincha para leerlo)

Que día es el Xbox Spring Showcase 2012?

Ya me iré pasando para ver las novedades.  

Al parecer lo que está desarrollando MGS Vancouver es un shooter (o uno de los juegos), al menos eso deja entrever un puesto de trabajo que solicitan:

Creative Director - MGS Vancouver Facebook Share This Job Email to Friend Job Category: Software Engineering: Creative Location: Canada, Vancouver Job ID: 753480 Division: Interactive Entertainment Business Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) is looking for an experienced Creative Director to lead groundbreaking entertainment experiences on the Xbox platform. This is a phenomenal and rare opportunity to impact the future of interactive entertainment through your creative, innovative, and technical skills. The Creative Director will be part of the core team to help define and drive the vision while providing a source of inspiration, leadership, creative focus, and most importantly, is a guiding light for the project team. Boundless imagination is balanced with a deep understanding of the game development process; the ability to ideate is combined with the communication skills to concisely direct the creative efforts for the team. As Creative Director of Core gaming, you will work with the Executive Producer and other studio leads to define the game vision and execute on that vision with excellence. Responsibilities: - Deliver AAA experiences that showcase the unique values of Xbox 360, Xbox Live, Kinect, and future gaming platforms. - Direct the tone and timber of the project with an eye towards compelling character development, visionary narrative progression, and magnetizing gameplay. - Lead game designers, developers, testers, artists, and external partners to deliver a unique and compelling entertainment experience. - Set clear creative goals and deliverables; lead and focus efforts across the team to ensure a cohesive experience on all platforms and services. - Anticipate threats to quality and innovation and work effectively with the team leads to mitigate. - Build and maintain a collaborative relationship with Art, Dev, Design, Audio, and Production that ensures a best-in-industry production process. Requirements: - 5+ years working on internal development teams as Design or Creative Director. - Multiple shipped console titles from concept to shelf. - Deep knowledge in the action/shooter genre. - Proven record of quality and innovation, ideally with experience of one or more 80%+ Metacritic titles. - Excellent story & narrative experience and a strong gameplay mechanics understand. - Successful experience of IP creation and / or existing mega IP (3m+ sales). - Ability to shepherd non-creative people through the creative process. - Ability to hold a strong creative vision while also keeping that vision agile. - Capable of providing focused and inspiring creative leadership.

En respuesta a LordDagak (réplica 4).


Hay muchas ganas de ver el primer juego de MS Vancouver, pero ni me he molestado en nombrar ese u otros en este hilo. Ya sabemos que hasta el E3 no van a soltar prenda de nada de eso.

Por otra parte me parece logico, porque ahora Halo 4 va a acaparar por completo toda la atencion.

Lo de MGSV lo pongo porque básicamente no hay donde ponerlo (y no creo que merezca un post solo para eso xD), no veremos nada de ellos en el showcase, pero yo creo que para el E3 si.

De los que si hay mas posibilidades son de Undead Labs.

En respuesta a XtremeXpider (réplica 7).


Mas cosas interesantes:

Robot Entertaiment confirma en su web que estan trabajando actualmente en varios proyectos. Recalcan lo de varios, asi que habra que ver en que andan metidos los hamijos ex-Ensemble.

Por otro lado, mucho mas inminente es el asunto de Iron Galaxy Studios, de los cuales abri un post hace unas semanas comentando que tenian un par de titulos en desarrollo, uno de ellos junto a Twisted Pixel.

Pues bien, segun afirma el CEO del estudio, la semana que viene se presentara uno de ellos. Muy probablemente se trate de ese misterioso Wreckateer para XBLA que Microsoft registro a primeros de año. A ver que pinta tiene.

Salu2

Interesante, ojalá que lo de Iron Galaxy Studios sea el proyecto junto con Twisted Pixel  



 

Para ir amenizando un poco, un video que ya se había visto, pero no está mal recordarlo:






Trailer:

Bien bieen! Ya veo que ha cobrado vida el post      

La verdad es que tengo ganas de que llegue el 26, porque a partir de ahí arranca un par de semanas que pueden ser bastante buenas  

Pero bueno, iremos todos con pies de plomo, como se dice, hasta que no lo vea, no lo creo  

El evento de akihabara es de MS y capcom nada más?  Medió gustaría q me sorprendieran con algo pero de MS no me espero nada en Japón y capcom ya ha presentado todas sus cartas fuertes para este año. Un LO2 seria un sueño pero me conformo con un port de algún jrpg anunciado para PS3.

Espero que el creador del post no sea maese Kutoki, que por su gafaduria estamos calvos ya de tanto estiramiento capilar.

Dicho eso, bien, era hora de tener algo para el Show.

ale, saludos y vicio!

dp: Thanks Kuto, mañana sol y buen tiempo!

Secreto: (Pincha para leerlo)

Uno de los mejores "clones" de Mario Kart estara de vuelta este año:

Start Your Engines for a Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Sequel Publisher Sega will release a sequel to Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing this holiday season, Kotaku has learned. Toys associated with the franchise were displayed in a booth at the Toy Fair in New York this Sunday, where an attendant confirmed that Sega is making a sequel to the franchise-crossing kart racing game. There will be new characters and vehicles revealed later this year.

Buena noticia para los fans de este tipo de arcades de conduccion desenfadados, entre los que me cuento.

Por supuesto, contara con nuevos personajes y vehiculos del entrañable mundo de Sega. A ver si hay suerte y volvemos a tener algun personaje invitado "de la casa"...



Salu2