Microsoft Performs with Windows and Xbox 360 Titles during GC

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Microsoft's booth at the Games Convention, that takes place in Leipzig, was set to deliver gamers access to more than 130 playable game stations spanning more than 40 titles for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and Xbox Live. Visitors had a chance to try out upcoming releases that are poised to top the Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Arcade charts, such as "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent", "Viva Pinata", and "Texas Hold 'em", as well as playing some Microsoft Windows games, such as "Flight Simulator X", "Hellgate: London" and "Crysis".

Microsoft's show floor also provided playable action for numerous other titles from first- and third-party publishers:
* Games for Windows:
- "Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs" (Microsoft Game Studios)
- "Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures" (Eidos Interactive)
- "Broken Sword: The Angel of Death" (THQ)
- "Company of Heroes" (THQ)
- "Crysis" (developed by Crytek; published by EA)
- "Flight Simulator X" (Microsoft Game Studios)
- "Halo 2 for Windows Vista" (Microsoft Game Studios)
- "Hellgate: London" (Namco Hometek)
- "LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" (LucasArts)
- "Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar" (Turbine)
- "Rail Simulator" (Electronic Arts)
- "Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania" (Microsoft Game Studios)

* Microsoft Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Arcade titles:
- "Bomberman Act: Zero" (Konami Digital Entertainment)
- "Crackdown" (Microsoft Game Studios)
- "F.E.A.R." (Sierra Entertainment)
- "Fuzion Frenzy 2" (Microsoft)
- "Just Cause" (Eidos Interactive)
- "LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" (LucasArts)
- "Lost Planet" (Capcom)
- "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance" (Activision)
- "Moto GP '06" (THQ)
- "NBA 2K7" (Take 2)
- "Need for Speed: Carbon" (EA)
- "NHL 07" (EA)
- "Ninety-Nine Nights" (Microsoft)
- "Oblivion" (2K Games/Take 2)
- "Phantasy Star" (Sega)
- "Pro Evolution Soccer 6" (Konami)
- "Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis" (Rockstar Games)
- "Rumble Roses XX" (Konami)
- "Saints Row" (THQ)
- "Scramble " (Konami)
- "Sonic the Hedgehog" (Sega)
- "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent" (Ubisoft Entertainment)
- "Test Drive Unlimited" (Atari)
- "Texas Hold 'em" (Xbox Live Arcade, Microsoft)
- "Time Pilot " (Konami)
- "TimeShift" (Sierra Entertainment)
- "Tony Hawk's Project 8" (Activision)
- "UNO " (Xbox Live Arcade for Xbox Live Vision camera, Microsoft)
- "Virtua Tennis 3" (Sega)
- "Viva Pinata" (Microsoft Game Studios)

By the time Microsoft Windows Vista is launched in early 2007, a great lineup of gaming titles will be available for gamers looking to get next-generation features, including quicker installations and increased platform stability. Microsoft Windows Vista will feature DirectX 10, which, combined with hardware provided by graphics processor creators, will result in the most graphically intense games experiences ever seen in a computer or video game. DirectX 10 games and video hardware will be available with the launch of Windows Vista. Adding to what is one of the largest game libraries available for any gaming system, Microsoft unveils two additional family-friendly titles optimized for Windows Vista, from first- and third-party publishers:
- "LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy" (LucasArts) is the sequel to "LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game", combining the fun and endless customization ability of the LEGO play pattern with the epic story, characters and action from the revolutionary "Star Wars."
- "Zoo Tycoon 2: Marine Mania" (Microsoft Game Studios), the latest expansion pack for "Zoo Tycoon 2" franchise, allows gamers to turn their dream zoo into an aquatic extravaganza with 20 new marine animals and the ability to create extraordinary aquatic shows.

The titles for Microsoft Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Arcade continue to drive momentum and excitement worldwide for the next-gen gaming and entertainment system and add to the growing library of next-generation titles of approximately 160 titles by this holiday season. Xbox 360 will be the only place players can experience the next generation of soccer games this holiday. "FIFA 07" from Electronic Arts will take you to the pitch with an all-new soccer engine and online technology allowing you to play with and follow your favorite teams from around the world. Also, Konami will bring "Pro Evolution Soccer 6" to Xbox 360, which will have gamers controlling their favorite teams in matches spanning the globe. Xbox 360 is the premier place to experience the best football games this holiday. Xbox Live Arcade is also set to introduce the electronic versions of three of the top board games from Germany:
- "Settlers of Catan". This take on one of the best-known board games around the globe will offer the whole family a chance to establish settlements on the island of Catan.
- "Carcassonne". Designed for two to five players, "Carcassonne" is set in a medieval landscape made up of 72 tiles. Players start from a single tile and then draw from a pool of remaining tiles to create a growing landscape and gain points for ultimate victory.
- "Alhambra". Expanded from the popular stock-market-themed game "Stimmt So.", "Alhambra" provides an Arabian theme to the card-based game where players score points by drawing currency cards and building tiles to place next to their Alhambra.

Xbox Live Arcade is also set to continue to deliver amazing classics as well as original game titles. With more than 65% of all connected consoles already downloading and playing Xbox Live Arcade titles, gamers can access a regular schedule of new titles with the Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays program. New and upcoming game titles set to debut on "Xbox Live Arcade Wednesdays" include these:
- "Texas Hold 'em" (Aug. 23). "Texas Hold 'em" offers multiplayer support for up to eight gamers, and three modes of gameplay: Standard Games, Scenarios and Tournaments. Gamers can enjoy poker night every night with friends, family and gamers around the world. Note: This title may not be available in some countries. Can be downloaded for 800 Microsoft Points.
- "Time Pilot" (Aug. 30). This futuristic fighter-pilot classic from Konami lets gamers fight through different eras as never before. High-definition graphics and enhanced gameplay designed specifically for Xbox Live Arcade make this version even better than the original from 1982. Can be downloaded for 400 Microsoft Points.
- "Scramble" (Sept. 6). The classic side-scrolling shoot-'em-up coin-op title from Konami takes off on Xbox Live Arcade. The 1981 classic is widely considered the first multilevel shooter. Can be downloaded for 400 Microsoft Points.

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