Halo 3 Recon, Tekken 6 lead new 360 software push

Microsoft has revealed a batch of new software titles for the Xbox 360 during its keynote session at the Tokyo Game Show today, naming the Halo project recently revealed by Bungie.

Halo 3 Recon is dated for autumn 2009, and sees the return of Microsoft's number one franchise to the Xbox 360 system with new single and multiplayer content.

The latest big name franchise to make the leap to Microsoft's console is Tekken 6 from Namco Bandai, also due next autumn.

Tekken follows Final Fantasy as a franchise previously associated with Sony's PlayStation brand and highlights the recent trend for Japanese developers to go multiformat with releases.

A sequel to the Q Entertainment title Ninety Nine Nights is also due for the system, along with a handful of new Xbox Live titles including Metal Slug 7 and King of Fighters 98 Ultimate Match from SNK Playmore.

[MS Bribing]

Ah yes, Tekken 6 Bloodline, another game MS bribed for.

[original seed]

There's no reason to be mad. If you love your PS3 so much just get it for that system. I wont be getting it for either system.

[Fox01]

Kazuya here I come!
I'm so happy I won't have to buy a PS3 for this game. I've been a Fan since Tekken 3 on PS1! Microsoft keeps surprising me (in a very pleasant way!).

[Mc Fadge]

D-pad :<

[Fox01]

Oh I forgot. Damn it.
Well, I'll either buy that special USB adapter that enables you to plug PS2 controllers to your 360, or I'll just buy the limited edition controller with a perfected D-pad.

Problem solved.

[xhi4]

Halo 3 Recon (which will be awesomee) great, that's a great software push. But why do they try to push their console with multiplatform games like Fall Out 3, Tekken 6, Call of Duty, Assasains Creed when everyone knows.........but I can get that on any other console...PC or even PS3.

obviously because they don't have the first party base like Killzone 2, God of War etc., that's why I think it's really important for Microsoft if they really want to be a big player in the long term for them to invest in good reliable AAA studios instead of throwing millions at downloadable content when for the same ammount of money Sony is producing Wipeout HD and SOCOM, two whole games.

just my thoughts.

[SuicidalTendencies]

Because most intelligent people would rather spend $200 on a 360 to buy those games instead of $400 on a PS3.

Am I the only person happy about an N3 sequel? I thought the first game was good and hopefully they improve some things for the sequel.

[Pika-pie]

Because 3rd party multi games is all the system has outside Halo & Gears of war. Sony have 15-20 1st part studios working on games right now, all their money is going on development whears MS money is going on buying original Sony franchises (which are still coming to the PS3 either way) and DLC for 3rd party games (even though they contradict themselves by pushing the hard-driveless arcade model).

This is just the way its gonna be this gen, but if your not a fan of Halo or GOW just go with Sony as you will get all the 3rd party games that MS have plus free online, a bluray player and wide range of first party games coming this year and next.

[SkyGamer]

I agree, I am most excited about N3 sequel. I will most certainly pick this one up as I was impressed with the first one.

[Firstkn1ghT]

N3 sequel was a surprise and a blessing. Definitely a winner in my book.

[jahcure]

So N3 gets 5.6 on ign and you're all excited for a sequel, yet you bash Killzone 2 because its first iteration got a 7.5 on ign. Be consistent.

[AAACE5]

The fact is... alot of people buy a console for names they recognize!

With alot of the high profile titles going multiplat, it levels the playing field, and reduces the consumers list of comparisons! Basically leaving the consumer to decide... "Do I want to buy a $400 Ps3 or do I buy a $200 360?"

They will both have some of the games that people buy a console for, so I guess MS are getting the developers to bite on this by telling them, "We have the cheapest priced console, and people will buy your games more if you just make them multiplat!"

Reguardless of how you feel about either console... Price is very important, especially in times like these!

@Suicidal... Yep, N3 was an underrated game, and I am glad they are coming out with another one! Maybe this time it can get its due credit!

[PS3n360]

After playing Resistance FOM for the first time in almost a year last night I came to a couple of realizations: a) RFOM is better than I thought its just the first chapter that was slow. b)RFOM multiplayer is the most under rated MP game ever (it rocks as good as halo mp any day of the week)the graphics are really good and the enviros are huge. c) the controller is actually good for shooters
I recently moved and had my consoles packed away for a while so when I pulled them out I decided to play with my PS3 for a change. I am now stoked on the titles coming out for it and have to say the only thing on 360 I am looking forward to is Gears. I love both my consoles but its all about the games for me.

[red_ring_of_death]

Tekken 6 lead new 360 software push haha
Tekken is outdated

[alexM]

http://www.slashgamer.com/2...

hHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAA

[Shadow Man]

You two are hurting right now.

[games4fun]

i would call it a couple of software titles and even that is stretching.

the only thing you announced was an exapansion for halo, and a multiplatform game thats nothing in terms of a push, just one game that is multiplatform really.

[Internet Trolling Ex]

Poor Namco Bandai,they must be going broke like microsoft

[alexM]

. http://www.slashgamer.com/2...

.HAAAAAAAA

.MS lost 200B in marketshare

.Hope it goes bankrupt soon

[Gitaroo]

not necessary help pushing the system, since they are multi platform, but it will keep the user base happy.

[Guitarded]

Grab another box of tissues little boys and girls and start your crying about how much Namco and this game suck. Then you can start with the first/second party crap, when the biggest games on your system are third party. Then we can hear about LBP and KZ2. Ready, GO!

[badkolo]

they are laying down the path, ms is doing the right thing,
devs see that games clearly seel on the 360, and since thats the case they will go multiplat with their games, its logical.

this helps ms in the long run, the more games sell, the more devs will make games for the 360, and coupled with the success of live and marketplace surely guarantee that when A NEW XBOX IS INTRODUCED that they dont have to do this all over again, all the work and bribes ms does now is paying off and its showing, causing more exclusives to go multiplat and helps for the net gen.

When the new xbox is ready there will be more of a variety in games becuase more devs will be working on it, more games will be on it becuase of all the hard work ms did in getting these games on its system.

[Shadow Man]

Its unbelievable what money can do. Tekken 6 now on Xbox 360. Phuck it Im so happy right now *pop open the chanpane* man I just Love this Company!

MICROSOFT FTW!!

[jspc1989]

"I wonder how much microsoft paid for that" (besides the one at the top lol).

Its kinda sad really that the only people who say that are the only people who really dont know how the company works. The xbox gaming division doesn't have unlimited funds u know, far from it - in fact with everything going on with the new advertising surge etc... i would say they are pretty stretched as of right now (the gaming division not msoft as a whole).

[deeznuts]

I don't care either way, first, I own both systems, second, I don't play fighting games, but everytime there's been discussion of MS getting something, they've bought it. They've never denied it, and sometimes have admitted it.

[Guitarded]

Wii owns the casuals and PS3 is left with a bowl of granola, nothing but fruits, nuts and flakes!

[kg7310]

OMGWTF sony!!! u just seem to give away your exclusives... maybe because u know 360 is not enough to take down the ps3 even with stolen exclusives lol...

[Blu Ray3]

dies this gen,
does that mean N4G will disappear also?

It's so obvious Sony runs the show here.
The hardcore Sonyfans have the most bubbles.

I'm also hardcore Sony,but not hardcore N4G.

Tekken going 360 is an OUTRAGE.
But what can we do?

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

Looks like 360 just snatched 09 away from Sony, it's ok Droids you can try for another chance in 2010.

This was Sony last gen
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This is Sony this gen
(((chirp chirp, sounds of crickets))).... well we do have....(((more sounds of crickets)))wait we do have one it's... (((stop with the crickets)))... well we do have the 60hr mini series we call MGS4 to watch (for now)

[DoctorXpro]

360 have Tekken, wats next KZ2 or LBP ------> MS MONEY CHOICE

[Firstkn1ghT]

Halo 3 Recon??? Oh yes please! Looks like the 360 officially took 2009. :)

[DeZimatoR]

360 'took' 2009 because M$ announced a Halo 3 expansion or whatever?

Haha!

[HairyBrownSack]

LMFAO. didnt I read from some dumbass droid that this game would never be on 360? lmfao. just like FFXIII and movie gray solid?!?!?! LMFAO\

POOOOOOOOOR DROIDS!!!!!!!!

[hfaze]

After the way it kept getting pushed back (even though Namco is basically using a PS3 in their arcade cabinets), I knew Namco was up to something like this.

Here's a case of the 360 causing delays of a PS3 game... If it was still exclusive, Namco would be pretty much done once they had the arcade version completed.

[Rob0g0rilla]

I would of been way more excited for that to come then all of this. That would of been so sweet.