Xbox 360 Primes Every Passion With Games That Rock, Race and Sizzle

Microsoft unveils 'Forza Motorsport 3,' 'Halo: Reach,' 'Crackdown 2,' 'Shadow
Complex' and 'Alan Wake' on Xbox 360.

LOS ANGELES, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rock out. Duck and cover. Shift
into overdrive. On the eve of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3),
Microsoft Corp. today made it perfectly clear: No matter who you are or what
games you crave, Xbox 360 is the only gaming and entertainment console for
you.

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At a time when, according to NPD Group Inc., nearly seven in 10 consumers plan
to spend the same or more on video games compared with last year, Xbox 360
today unveiled a lineup that is sure to tip the scales in favor of more - more
fun, more entertainment value and more games available only on Xbox 360.

A "who's who" of hot games, the list of Xbox exclusives includes "Forza
Motorsport 3," "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction(TM)," "Left 4 Dead 2,"
"Alan Wake," "Shadow Complex," "Crackdown 2," blockbuster "Halo 3: ODST" and
the surprise announce of "Halo" trilogy prequel "Halo: Reach." Sharing the
stage were blockbusters Infinity Ward's "Modern Warfare 2" and "The Beatles:
Rock Band."

"We know that your fun and our success boil down to one thing: our ability to
make games that are creative, diverse and entertaining. Period. And this year,
we deliver in spades with the biggest and best lineup in our history," said
Phil Spencer, general manager of the global Microsoft Game Studios business.
"From the core first-person-shooter fans who've enjoyed Xbox since the first
'Halo' to new audiences who are discovering us today with genre-defining games
like '1 vs 100,' we have something for everyone with our best and broadest
lineup ever."

Xbox 360 has the most celebrated, most played, most coveted and most E-rated
games in the industry - and with 1,000-plus titles to date, there's more than
one for you.

Heart-Thumping Entertainment, Exclusively on Xbox 360
Get behind the wheel of an Audi R8 V10 in "Forza Motorsport 3," jump into the
immersive movie-like action of "Alan Wake," and download "Shadow Complex," the
newest Xbox LIVE Arcade game from the minds behind the blockbuster "Gears of
War" franchise. Some of the most exciting games in 2009 and beyond are only on
Xbox 360, including the following:

-- "1 vs 100" (Microsoft Game Studios). Are you ready to win big?
The "1 vs 100" U.S. and Canadian beta launches today, June 1,
at 7:30 p.m. PDT. For the first time, "1 vs 100" on Xbox LIVE
combines the best of TV gameshow experiences with social gaming to
create the largest interactive game show in the world. Based on the
hit
TV game show of the same name, "1 vs 100 Live" is regularly
scheduled and features a live studio host who provides comedic
commentary throughout the show and fresh content from a team of trivia
writers and experts. Players can play as "the one," "the
mob" or "the crowd," for the chance to win real prizes.
Check your local Xbox LIVE listings to join "1 vs 100
Live."(1)
-- "Alan Wake" (Remedy/Microsoft Game Studios). "Alan
Wake" is the all-new psychological action thriller from the
renowned creators of the "Max Payne" franchise. Coming in
spring 2010 and exclusive to Xbox 360, "Alan Wake" will
immerse players in an intense cinematic thrill ride of dreams and
reality, where light is the only ally.
-- "Crackdown 2" (Ruffian Games/Microsoft Game Studios). The
sequel to the award-winning "Crackdown," "Crackdown
2" is the premier open-ended action experience that lets you be
judge, jury and executioner for a vast city. Coming exclusively to
Xbox
360 in 2010, "Crackdown 2" will take multiplayer(2) gaming to
unprecedented levels for the ultimate cooperative and competitive
multiplayer experience, providing you and your friends with the
complete
freedom to explore, destroy and play as you return to restore justice
and peace to Pacific City - by any means necessary.
-- "Forza Motorsport 3" (Turn 10/Microsoft Game Studios).
Launching this October, "Forza Motorsport 3" is the definitive
racing game for everyone from hardcore tuners to anyone who's ever
dreamed of driving at full-throttle. Backed by breathtaking HD
graphics
and bone-jarring physics, you'll take the wheel of more than 400 of
the most-beloved cars on over 100 renowned real-world tracks and
exotic
road courses from around the globe. "Forza Motorsport 3"
includes driving assists and adjustable skill levels to make the game
a
gripping pick-up-and-play experience for audiences of all ages and
skill
levels, while new customization and sharing tools will further fuel
the
imaginations of the thriving "Forza Motorsport" community on
Xbox LIVE.
-- "Gears of War 2: Dark Corners" (Epic Games Inc.). The
"Gears of War 2: Dark Corners" Game Add-on includes seven
brand new multiplayer maps and a new campaign chapter, "Road to
Ruin." "Dark Corners" launches on Xbox LIVE Marketplace
on July 28. The entertainment blockbuster of 2008, "Gears of War
2" has now surpassed 5 million copies sold worldwide.
-- "Halo 3: ODST" (Bungie). Launching Sept. 22, "Halo 3:
ODST" is a new game in the landmark "Halo" saga that lets
players experience the events leading up to the epic story told in
"Halo 3" through the eyes of a special forces ODST (Orbital
Drop Shock Trooper). In addition to an all-new campaign,
"ODST" includes three new "Halo 3" multiplayer maps
and the complete, stand-alone "Halo 3" multiplayer
experience.(2) The game also introduces Firefight, an exciting new
cooperative multiplayer mode that pits up to four players against
increasingly challenging waves of enemies. As a special bonus,
"Halo 3: ODST" also includes an invitation to the "Halo:
Reach" multiplayer beta on Xbox LIVE. Also, launching on the same
date with "Halo 3: ODST" is the "Halo 3: ODST
Collector's Pack," which offers "Halo" fans a new
and exclusive wireless controller and the game title in one package at
a
great price.
-- "Joy Ride" (Big Park/Microsoft Game Studios). Avatars, start
your engines! Full of wild driving fun, "Joy Ride" will get
your adrenaline pumping as you tear up the track with your friends, or
jump, flip and trick your way through the Stunt Park as you work with
the whole community to unlock rewards. "Joy Ride" is
completely free to download and gives you all new ways to play,
whether
you're looking for a quick game or a deep, custom social
experience, all on Xbox LIVE.(2) Design your dream car or purchase new
tracks, game modes and avatar items. You can share the racetracks and
game modes with your friends so no one is ever left out.
-- "Left 4 Dead 2" (Valve). "Left 4 Dead 2" is the
sequel to the best-selling and critically acclaimed cooperative
multiplayer smash from Valve, creators of "Half-Life,"
"Portal," "Team Fortress" and
"Counter-Strike." Introducing melee weapons and new enemies to
the original's award-winning gameplay, "L4D2" casts
players as one of four new "Survivors" battling zombie hordes
as they travel from Savannah, Ga., through New Orleans' French
Quarter.
-- "Shadow Complex" (Epic Games Inc. and Chair Entertainment
Group/Microsoft Game Studios). New from Epic Games and Chair
Entertainment, "Shadow Complex" combines the best of
old-school side-scroller design with modern, cutting-edge gameplay and
incredible high-definition graphics. Collect power-ups, discover new
abilities and evolve your character into a force of destruction as you
explore an original story set in the world of Orson Scott Card's
best-selling novel, "Empire." "Shadow Complex"
marries the quality and depth of a full retail title with the
accessibility you love, exclusively on Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE Arcade.

-- "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction(TM)" (Ubisoft).
Coming exclusively to Xbox 360 this fall, unleash the ferocious skills
of renegade agent Sam Fisher and uncover a deadly terrorist plot in
"Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Conviction(TM)." Completely
reinvented and revolutionized, "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Conviction(TM)" ushers in a new breed of action gameplay leaving
players fully immersed in the life of the world's most dangerous
spy. Take full advantage of the 20 million member Xbox LIVE community
in
this latest installment of the award-winning "Splinter Cell"
franchise.

Blockbusters Here, There, Everywhere on Xbox 360
It's a simple truth: third-party games play better on Xbox 360. Why? Because
only Xbox 360 can pair must-have titles like this year's blockbuster from
Infinity Ward, "Modern Warfare 2"; "The Beatles: Rock Band"; and "Tony
Hawk(R): RIDE(TM)" with Xbox LIVE, the world's largest social network on your
TV. The result? As the world's largest online gaming network, Xbox LIVE gives
you more friends to play with and its exclusive collection of Game Add-ons
ensures the fun never ends. It leaves only one question: Why would you play
these blockbusters anywhere else?

-- "Final Fantasy(R) XIII" (Square Enix). The world-renowned
"Final Fantasy" will continue making its home on Xbox 360 with
the upcoming release of "Final Fantasy XIII," the eagerly
anticipated title from Square Enix. "Final Fantasy XIII" uses
the power and cutting-edge technology of Xbox 360 to deliver seamless
transitions between real-time gameplay and in-game cinematics as
gamers
summon the courage to execute powerful attacks with an evolved Active
Time Battle system and ultimately fulfill their destiny. Scheduled to
be
released only in North America and Europe.
-- "Metal Gear Solid: Rising" (Konami Digital Entertainment).
"Metal Gear Solid: Rising" is the highly anticipated debut of
Hideo Kojima's critically acclaimed "Metal Gear Solid"
franchise on Xbox 360. "Metal Gear Solid: Rising" will star
Raiden, one of the most popular characters in the "Metal Gear
Solid" universe, in a new, thrilling adventure on Xbox 360.
-- "Modern Warfare 2" (Infinity Ward/Activision). On Nov. 10,
2009, Infinity Ward will make its return with the release of
"Modern Warfare 2" on Xbox 360, the most-anticipated game of
the year and the sequel to the best-selling first-person action game
of
all time, "Call of Duty(R) 4: Modern Warfare(TM)."
"Modern Warfare 2" continues the gripping and heart-racing
saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against
a
new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.
Xbox LIVE gamers will also be the first to get their hands on two
"Modern Warfare 2" map packs coming first to Xbox 360.
-- "The Beatles: Rock Band" (Harmonix/MTV Games). On 09.09.09,
"The Beatles: Rock Band" will allow fans all over the world to
pick up the guitar, bass, mic or drums and experience The Beatles'
extraordinary catalogue of music through gameplay that takes players
on
a journey through the legacy and evolution of the band's legendary
career. In addition, "The Beatles: Rock Band" offers Beatles
fans the opportunity to rock out with new hardware replica controllers
modeled after instruments used by John Lennon, Paul McCartney and
Ringo
Starr throughout their careers. And, for the first time, players will
be
able to download music and make a change: Available only on Xbox 360,
all Apple Corps, MTV Games and Microsoft proceeds from downloads of
"All You Need Is Love" will benefit Doctors Without Borders.

-- "Tony Hawk: RIDE" (Activision). "Tony Hawk: RIDE"
redefines the sports genre by offering a dynamic hands-free gaming
experience featuring an innovative skateboard controller. Using full
motion sensing technology, players physically control the action by
performing various movements and gestures on the board that directly
translate into amazing tricks in the game. The skateboard controller
provides an accessible and social gaming experience on Xbox 360 that
allows players of all skill levels to battle for skateboard supremacy
by
challenging gamers worldwide over Xbox LIVE, the largest social gaming
network.

About Xbox 360
Xbox 360 is a premier video game and entertainment system. It is home to the
best and broadest games as well as the largest on-demand library of standard-
and high-definition movies and TV shows connected to the television -- with
music coming this fall. The digital center of the living room, Xbox 360 blends
unbeatable content with the largest online social network of 20 million
members on Xbox LIVE to create a limitless entertainment experience that can
be shared at home or across the globe. With the addition of currently
code-named "Project Natal," Xbox 360 will forever transform social gaming and
entertainment with a whole new way to play -- no controller required. More
information about "Project Natal" and Xbox 360 can be found online at
http://www.xbox.com/projectnatal and http://www.xbox.com.

About Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE is the largest gaming and entertainment network and delivers more
entertainment than any device connected to the television, including movies,
TV, music and games. Xbox LIVE is also the only entertainment service to
provide instant on 1080p streaming HD video from Zune video. With an active
community of more than 20 million people across 26 countries, Xbox LIVE lets
you play the best games, enjoy the largest on-demand library and, coming soon,
listen to millions of songs - all while connecting to friends anytime. An Xbox
LIVE Gold membership provides you with exclusive benefits and premium access
to entertainment from the top studios and services, all in one place. More
information about Xbox LIVE can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/live.

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software,
services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full
potential.

(1) Full details, including prize rules, are available at
http://www.xbox.com/1vs100.

(2) Xbox LIVE Gold Membership required for online multiplayer. "Halo Reach"
beta will require a hard drive and Gold membership.

SOURCE Microsoft Corp.

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