Xbox & Kinect News: The Future of Gaming and Entertainment: Xbox at E3


E3 Blog Posts

June 13, 2014

Watch the Xbox Media Briefing brought to life and take a journey with some very lucky fans who were able to attend not only the briefing, but also participated in Xbox’s first ever post-briefing live Q&A with the likes of Phil Spencer, Ted Price from Insomniac Games and Bonnie Ross from 343 Industries.

June 12, 2014

“Some people have asked who ‘won’ this week and the answer is simple – the gamers. It’s wonderful to see our industry healthy and delivering what we all want – great games.”

June 12, 2014

The zombie virus from “Dead Island” has spread all the way from the South Pacific to California in “Dead Island 2,” and four new heroes must bash, slash, and crash their way through the hordes.

June 12, 2014

A magical mash-up of art, ambition, and a mischievous sorcerer’s apprentice, Harmonix’s “Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved” aims to reinvent the rhythm-game genre.

June 12, 2014

Back again with the winning combination of loot, first-person shooting action, loot, irreverent humor, loot, cel-shaded graphics, loot, co-op gameplay, and loot, “Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!” follows the journey of Handsome Jack, villain from “Borderlands 2,” as he descends into evil from being just kinda misguided.

June 12, 2014

Naming your game “Evolve” is a bold move, especially when you’re claiming that you’re changing a well-loved game formula so significantly that your new release becomes “the next stage of gaming.” But man, “Evolve” may do exactly that, and it’s going to be awesome.

June 12, 2014

“Homefront: The Revolution” – the Crytek UK-developed sequel – aims to evolve on its predecessor’s intriguing concept, while also elevating its mechanics and gameplay to next-gen standards.

June 12, 2014

Here are a few ways that Ubisoft’s Swedish studio Massive Entertainment (now Ubisoft Massive) will make “The Division” a decidedly future-forward experience.

June 11, 2014

“Far Cry 4” gives players the same immersive, open-world, first-person shooter experience as previous entries in the series. But this time, the power of the Xbox One allows for more stunning graphics and a bigger, more vibrant world than ever before.

June 11, 2014

The E3 2014 demo has shown Sledgehammer Games to be extremely adept at giving “Call of Duty” fans everything they’re going to want in a killer first-person shooter.

June 11, 2014

As you take off from the starting line in “Forza Horizon 2,” the first thing that really stands out is how soon you abandon the track and tear off into a vineyard. Because, hey, you can do that now!

June 11, 2014

The sense of urgency in “Hardline” is palpable, and even without squad members yelling in your ear, you can feel the weight of each battle.

June 11, 2014

Working together is at the core of this colorful, easy-to-love, and at turns infuriatingly difficult and tremendously rewarding co-op arcade shooter.

June 11, 2014

The premise of this ID@Xbox project is interesting: As a citizen of a world of forgotten technology, the Drifter has access to long-lost tools, giving him powers beyond the scope of the normal inhabitants.

June 11, 2014

There’s a war going on between Mages and Templars in “Dragon Age: Inquisition,” and you, an Inquisitor, are caught in the middle of it. It’s up to you to bring it to an end, to bring order out of chaos, but just how you do that can take a lot of forms.

June 11, 2014

We were expecting some figures, maybe a play set, but “Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition)” brings the entire world of Marvel to Xbox.

June 11, 2014

The demo starts in 1793, during what is known as the Reign of Terror. Thieves and murderers ran the streets,  people were executed publicly every day, and Paris was one of the most dangerous cities in the world. It’s the perfect place for an Assassin.

June 10, 2014

You’ll be able to play dozens of amazing Xbox One games this year, from AAA first-party titles like “Sunset Overdrive” and “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” to blockbuster third-party games like “Dragon Age: Inquisition” and “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.”

June 10, 2014

Set hundreds of years before the events of the original “Fable,” Lionhead Studios’ upcoming “Fable Legends” combines co-operative multiplayer and storytelling in a fantasy world.

June 10, 2014

Developer Iron Galaxy Games told Xbox Wire during an exclusive preview at E3 2014 that “Killer Instinct: Season 2” has been designed specifically to let new players feel powerful right away.

June 10, 2014

“D4,” short for “Dark Dreams Don’t Die,” is an adventure game from Hidetaka Suehiro (aka SWERY), the director of “Deadly Premonition” among other titles.

June 10, 2014

“Dead Rising 3” has some new downloadable content, and boy is it something else. Styled “Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha,” it’s an expansion of the “Dead Rising 3” universe, starring characters Nick, Annie, Chuck, and Frank… sort of.

June 10, 2014

CD Projekt RED showed “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” at an exclusive, behind-closed-doors demo at E3 2014, and we were lucky enough to get our eyes on this astonishingly beautiful action-RPG as it gets closer to its final form.

June 10, 2014

The focus of “Dance Central Spotlight” – the fourth entry in Harmonix’s Kinect-enabled franchise – is right in its title. For the series’ Xbox One debut, the developer is shining the figurative spotlight on the core dancing experience.

June 10, 2014

Inspired by the slow-burn scares of Ridley Scott’s 1979 film, rather than the body-count-ratcheting antics of James Cameron’s sequel, “Alien: Isolation” isn’t a shooter, but a first-person survival horror game.

June 10, 2014

“Sunset Overdrive” is already one of the highlights of E3, and that’s just from seeing the single-player portion. But we got a chance to sit down with the eight-way multiplayer, Chaos Squad, as well, and it really solidifies the game as one of the most bombastic, wacky, and hilarious titles at the show.

June 10, 2014

Tom Clancy’s enduring tactical shooter franchise returns after a six-year hiatus with “Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege,” scheduled for release in 2015. Based on the pre-alpha footage screened at Ubisoft’s E3 press conference on Monday, it looks like the wait has been more than worth it.

June 09, 2014

Today, on the eve of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft unveiled the future of gaming on Xbox One through a spectacular lineup of games from the world’s most visionary creators.

June 09, 2014

Making good on Chief Operating Officer Peter Moore’s promise that Electronic Arts would have plenty of new titles to show at its press conference, the publisher brought its game face – and lots of games – to its E3 presentation.

June 09, 2014

On Monday, Ubisoft rolled out its full slate of games coming up this year and beyond. At its press conference preceding the official opening of E3, Ubisoft announced new entries for many of its most popular and enduring series, as well as a few entirely new properties.

June 09, 2014

Landing just in time to celebrate “Halo 2’s” 10-year anniversary on November 11 of this year, this fan-pleasing package contains “Halo: Combat Evolved,” “Halo 2,” “Halo 3” and “Halo 4” on a single disc for $59.99.

June 09, 2014

It’s an exciting E3 for Xbox and gamers, as today we showed an amazing lineup of exclusives, blockbusters and a vibrant catalog of games from independent developers. ID@Xbox announced that hundreds of studios are developing innovative games for Xbox One and unveiled incredible games on the horizon.

June 09, 2014

“Forza Horizon 2” is taking racing fans some places the series has never gone before: off the track, through the rain, and around the diverse landscapes of Southern Europe.

June 09, 2014

Starting today, you can play the legendary Nürburgring in “Forza Motorsport 5” for free. That’s right, the third add-on track for Forza 5 has arrived and is now available as a free download to all “Forza Motorsport 5” players.

June 09, 2014

The coming of age story is a timeless, universal narrative that we’ve seen in many different forms over the years. With the release of “Ori and the Blind Forest” this Fall, developer Moon Studios is taking the coming of age tale in a beautiful new direction.

June 09, 2014

Your passionate feedback has been a key factor in many of our decisions over the course of the last year. That’s why today we’re rolling out a new fan feedback portal: Xbox Feedback. It’s a place where Xbox fans from around the world can submit their ideas for Xbox – any idea – and have people vote on it.

June 08, 2014

This year is unique. This year, Xbox One fans will be getting a look at something truly special: a bus.

E3 Press Releases

June 10, 2013

Microsoft announces launch details, pricing, reserve program, a special commemorative bundle and accessories for one of the most anticipated consumer products of the year.

June 10, 2013

Microsoft Studios and the world’s biggest and most renowned publishers unveil blockbuster games lineup for Xbox One, with more exclusive titles coming than any time in the history of Xbox.

June 10, 2013

Sleek and stylish new Xbox 360 unveiled alongside spectacular lineup of games, reaffirming Microsoft’s commitment to the celebrated console that has already sold 76 million units worldwide.

June 04, 2012

“Nike+ Kinect Training” brings a world-class Nike experience into your home.

June 04, 2012

Xbox 360 is home to this year’s most-anticipated games, including “Halo 4,” “Gears of War: Judgment,” “Forza Horizon,” “Madden NFL 2013,” “Resident Evil® 6,” “Dance Central 3,” “Ascend: New Gods” and “Call of Duty®: Black Ops II.”

June 04, 2012

Xbox SmartGlass will deliver new ways to enjoy entertainment in the home and on the go.


E3 Features

June 04, 2012

At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, Microsoft announced a robust lineup of new Xbox 360 games, including a new installment of the blockbuster Halo franchise. The company also unveiled new content and entertainment experiences for Xbox LIVE and smart devices.