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Blockbuster Xbox 360 hits at GAMES 2008

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 16 - 2008 at 10:38
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Microsoft Xbox 360 will be revealing the latest news on upcoming block buster games to be available in the Middle East at GAMES 2008 (Games Alliance Middle East Show).

With the show running from September 17 to 18, gaming fans will have the chance to get hands on experiences on 2008's most wanted games.

Visitors can make their way to the Microsoft Xbox 360 stand, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Dubai.

"This event that we have organized in collaboration with the gaming giants from the industry aims to showcase & unveil all we have to offer to the gaming world, thus providing both the trade and Xbox gaming fans a unique opportunity to get their hands on the latest in the world of gaming and even a peek into the future including upcoming titles,"


said Aman Sangar, Product Marketing Manger Middle East Interactive Entertainment Division, Microsoft.

Taking into consideration the Holy Month of Ramadan, the consumer show will run to 11pm giving time for people to come and enjoy the evening after they break their fast.

Microsoft Xbox 360 will have a gaming area for all visitors to enjoy, running review samples of some of the major gaming titles that are expected by industry experts to be the biggest hits of the year; Gears of War 2, Fable 2 and Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolt.

'Gears of War 2' (Epic Games/Microsoft Game Studios). Epic Games' design director Cliff Bleszinski gave a stunning new look at the 'Gears of War 2' campaign, and confirmed the ability to ride the fearsome Brumak. 'Gears of War 2' is the most anticipated Xbox 360 exclusive title this holiday season and will be released worldwide Nov. 7.

'Fable II' (Lionhead Studios/Microsoft Game Studios).

This Xbox 360 exclusive action role-playing game offers players an epic storyline and an unprecedented level of freedom and choice.

Every decision defines who the player becomes and influences the evolving world around them.

'Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts' (Rare Ltd./Microsoft Game Studios).

Available exclusively on Xbox 360 in November, from the creative masterminds at Rare, 'Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts' is an action-adventure game that breathes new life into a franchise that has entertained people of all ages for a decade.

In a platform genre first, players create their own abilities by building vehicles for Banjo to pilot over land, sea and air in a variety of Challenges where their choice of vehicle and tactics determines the course of the adventure.

Sangar added, "We believe that Ramadan is the time for family and family entertainment, and the Xbox 360 is the ultimate entertainment console. It boasts the best gaming library, with graphics to match, and it is also a full-fledged digital entertainment center which is capable of delivering unique digital entertainment experience that revolves around us all."

Xbox 360 is the perfect centerpiece for the living-room where you can watch your DVD movies in glorious 1080p from the get go.

As a music entertainment device, you can rip your favorite music CDs to your Xbox 360 hard drive to create your own in-game soundtrack, or ultimately use your console as a jukebox as the virtual DJ at your next party.

You can also connect other digital devices, including digital cameras, portable hard drives, portable storage devices, and MP3 players (including the iPod) to Xbox 360 and access content from those devices.

Use the wireless Xbox 360 controller to navigate the onscreen menus, or use the Media Center Remote (sold separately) for point-and-click simplicity.
 
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