E3 Diary: Globe Technology live coverage
Chad Sapieha tweets live from the number one video game expo's show floor
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E3. We meet again at last. I come with floor maps, 26 appointments and lots of note pads. Nothing will stop me from uncovering your secrets.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 2:17:45 PM -
Arrived at Microsoft's presser. Took five minutes just to walk three blocks to the back of the line. Welcome to E3!by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 3:54:04 PM
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I'm seated, have a strong Wi-Fi signal, and ready to deliver play-by-play of Microsoft's E3 press conference. Show starting soon...by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:14:56 PM
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T-minus 5 minutes for Microsft's E3 briefing... instagr.am
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It's on! Looks like we're starting with a live-action Halo 4 trailer...by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:31:31 PM
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Now into gameplay. Master Chief is investigating a jungle/mountain planet, heading to a crash site...by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:34:06 PM
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Classic Halo shooting, but with some pretty groovy visual effects (monster just disintegrated into floaty particles of light).by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:34:59 PM
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Aliens are mysterious, but Cortana just identified a cool looking rifle as Forerunner design.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:36:22 PM
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Kudoes to 343 Industries. Halo 4 retains classic vibe, introduces loads of new and mysterious elements.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:37:54 PM
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And now Don Mattrick's on stage. Yes, we know Xbox 360 is now the number one console worldwide.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:38:43 PM
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Splinter Cell Blacklist trailer up now. Some really violent slow-motion headshots happening here.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:41:51 PM
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Looks pretty action-packed. Sam's already killed a dozen dudes. Still pretty sneaky, though. Sam seems more agile than ever.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:43:36 PM
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It looks fun. Great climbing sequences, lots of gunplay. Alas, it sounds like Michael Ironside may have been replaced. :(by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:46:15 PM
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Spy vs. Mercs returns! Splinter Cell Blacklist shipping in 2013.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:47:03 PM
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On to EA, talking Kinect. FIFA 13 and next Tiger Woods will deliver new Kinect features.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:47:38 PM
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FIFA 13 is all about Kinect voice recognition, apparently.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:49:09 PM
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Joe Montana is in the house, talking Kinect voice command for Madden NFL.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:49:58 PM
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Fable: The Journey. This should be interesting. Maybe we'll finally learn how this thing works with now controller...by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:52:44 PM
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Phil Spencer, head of MS Studios, on stage. Talking about how this will year will be the biggest ever for Xbox games.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:54:01 PM
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New Gears of War game. Whoddathunk?by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:54:49 PM
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Gears of War Judgement. Big guns, bigger guys, and even bigger monsters.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:55:40 PM
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Joe Montana on stage at E3 playing Madden NFL...with his voice. instagr.am
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Forza Horizon trailer. Loads of off-road and country racing. Releasing October 23rd, this year.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:57:24 PM
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by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:58:15 PM
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(That was Joe Montana on stage playing Madden NFL 13 with his voice.)by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:58:48 PM
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We've moved on to Kinect voice search features. Multiple language support for different regions.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 4:59:53 PM
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Lots of chatter about video and sports features, including NHL Game Center.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:02:21 PM
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We'll have to wait to talk to an Xbox Canada rep to find out Canadian availability.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:02:32 PM
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Xbox Music, coming to Xbox 360, tablets, and phones. More than 30M songs, apparently. Music service MS "has always dreamt of building."by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:05:33 PM
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A look to the future...!by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:06:04 PM
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What will it be?by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:06:12 PM
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Ah. Just the future of fitness. Sneak peak at a Xbox Fit (or whatever it might be called.)by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:06:52 PM
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Nike dude on stage talking Nike+ Kinect Training. It will be an "advanced personal digital training experience," apparently.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:10:03 PM
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Marc Whitten on stage talking Xbox Live, and a new product called Xbox SmartGlass. Connects all of your devices, including phone and tablet.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:13:02 PM
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Send a movie from your tablet to your Xbox and pick up where you left off watching.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:13:47 PM
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We're now well into the traditional mid-conference hump. Fellow journos, let's start a chant: More games! More games!by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:15:20 PM
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SmartGlass has some neat interactive features for games, but they're too complex to get into here. I'll dig into it later..by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:17:59 PM
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Internet Explorer finally coming to Xbox 360. About darned time, if you ask me.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:18:24 PM
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IE for Xbox will feature voice search via Kinect/Bing.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:18:58 PM
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If you can use SmartGlass to interact with IE on Xbox via a touch screen. Neat trick.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:21:14 PM
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Crystal Dynamics guys are on stage. Tomb Raider time, methinks.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:22:23 PM
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This isn't your dad's Tomb Raider. Looks like Uncharted, starring a young Lara Croft. Sign me up.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:23:25 PM
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Lara trips a guy up with an arrow to the knee, then finishes him up with a bolt to the head. Sweet.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:24:37 PM
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From gunfight to river rapids to parachute to second parachute. Check Tomb Raider out on YouTube once Crystal Dynamics puts it up. Worth it.by chadsapieha via twitter 6/4/2012 5:27:23 PM
