I did some shopping for games yesterday. After heading to a Game Works and having an absolute blast playing House of the Dead with some friends, I thought I’d check to see if I could find that title for the Xbox 360.
I wasn’t lucky enough to find the 360 version, since it’s not out yet, and the old Xbox version wasn’t available. Despite the purchase failure, I was struck by the number of other titles available at a small Wal-Mart in my neighborhood. An entire case was filled to the brim with 360 and current-gen games just waiting to be emulated on my 360. (I did note, however, there were no 360 consoles available although there were plenty of current-gen machines.)
So, it doesn’t come as much surprise that Microsoft is reporting its Xbox 360 will soon have more than 80 titles available to give gamers more than a lot of choice when it comes to checking out what the next-gen has to offer. The recent number announcement is set for a timeframe of the end of June when the 80-plus mark will be breached, and with some big titles on the way, Microsoft might be able to enjoy its only next-gen console on the block status for a little while.
Upcoming titles include Tomb Raider: Legend, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat and Final Fantasy XI.
Making the announcement Peter Moore, Corporate Vice President of Interactive Entertainment Business in the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft commented, "With 80 games available worldwide by June, and new content and experiences coming to Xbox Live all the time, there has never been a better time to own an Xbox 360."
In addition, Microsoft confirmed that over 10 million digital downloads have been completed via the Xbox 360's Marketplace since the console launched at the end of November 2005. Highlights on the service in the coming weeks include new cars and achievements for Bizarre Creations' Project Gotham Racing 3, new maps for Perfect Dark Zero, and an update to Rare's Kameo: Elements of Power that includes co-operative play. Demos from EA's Burnout Revenge and Battlefield 2: Modern Combat will also be making an appearance on Xbox Live Marketplace shortly. Microsoft also reiterated that new Xbox Live Arcade titles coming soon will include Capcom's classic beat-em-up Street Fighter II, and the free game Texas Hold 'Em Poker from Riverbelle.
TVG
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