Microsoft Press Conference
11:30 - New Scene it! and You're in the Movies also appear to be casual oriented. You're in the Movies allows players to create their own movie clips.
11:38 - Kai Huang talks about the upcoming Guitar Hero products. The wireless drums look sweet. Players will be able to mix and post their own music via GH Tunes.
11:42 - Shane Kim introduces Lips via Keiichi Yano. The new music title allows players to stream their own music via their "Zune" or iPod (presumably any MP3 player) and sing along to it. Look out SingStar! Featured artist Duffy comes on stage and belts out a fine performance.
11:48 - Alex Rigopoulus of Harmonix shows off Rock Band 2. It will premiere on 360. The set list includes 84 songs (all master tracks). AC/DC, Guns 'n Roses, and Bob Dylan are coming. 500+ songs by holiday '08.
11:53 - Yoichi Wada from Square Enix talks about the RPGs they are releasing for 360 and how they've greatly expanded their relationship. The games discussed include Infinite Undiscovery, Star Ocean: The Last Hope, and The Last Remnant. Not much new there.
11:58 - Wada comes back on stage and says he forgot to announce something. Final Fantasy XIII is coming to Xbox 360. It will launch in North America and Europe at the same time as it will on other platforms.
12:05 - That's the end!
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