Xbox Portfolio Raises the Bar at E3

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Friday, May 20, 2005; 11:46 AM

Gaming industry heavyweights are still rolling out top-notch games for the Xbox® video game system. All-stars including Activision Publishing Inc., Buena Vista Games, Electronic Arts Inc., LucasArts, Microsoft Game Studios, Ubisoft Entertainment and Valve Corp. introduced premier current-generation Xbox titles today in what promises to be the most remarkable development portfolio in current generation gaming.

"It's certainly a great time to be a gamer," said Peter Moore, corporate vice president of Xbox global content and marketing at Microsoft Corp. "While there is obviously a ton of noise around the Xbox 360 (TM) system, the hardware, software and services of the current Xbox platform are still driving amazing levels of innovation that is producing some of the most exhilarating game experiences yet."

These titles demonstrate the breadth and depth of the current platform, and show what's possible when powerful hardware is combined with inventive software and top-notch online services. Microsoft is fully committed to this generation of Xbox games, and gamers can expect an amazing pipeline of titles into 2007.

Microsoft also continues to provide a growing and thriving Xbox Live (TM) community with best-in-class games, downloadable content, unique programming, and the expanded features and services found only on Xbox and Xbox Live . Xbox Live remains the only global unified online console games service to offer revolutionary experiences.