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Xbox 360 and Windows Platforms Lead E3 Game Critics Award Nominations
Company: Microsoft Software
Date: 26 May 2006
As the dust settles after the 12th annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the winners have already emerged: Windows and Xbox gamers.
Yesterday, the E3 Game Critics announced their nominees for the Best of E3 awards, and games on Microsoft’s platforms led this year’s nominations, garnering 52 nominations, more than half of those given. Specifically, Xbox 360 amassed more nominations than Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Nintendo’s Wii combined with a total of 21, while the Windows platform led all platforms with 29 nominations.
Additionally, leading the way with the most accolades of any title on the show floor, Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) and Epic Games’ Xbox 360 exclusive title “Gears of War†snagged a total of five nominations including Best of Show, Best Original Game, Best Action Game, Best Online Multiplayer Game and Best Console Game. “Gears of War,†the third-person tactical action/horror game, will be available for Xbox 360 gamers on Emergence Day 2006.
“The E3 Game Critics' nominations highlight the incredible innovation that’s emerged on the Xbox 360 and Windows platforms,†said Peter Moore, Corporate Vice President, Interactive Entertainment Business, Entertainment and Devices Division, Microsoft. “This is really just a taste of what’s to come for gamers on Windows Vista and Xbox 360, and these nominations underscore the investment the developers have made in creating incredible experiences for Microsoft’s platforms.â€
Additionally, the momentum continues to build for Windows Vista, as well. Specifically, Windows Vista showcase titles, “Hellgate: London†from Flagship Studios and Namco Bandai games and “Crysis†from Crytek and Electronic Arts garnered two nominations apiece, while “Company of Heroes†from Relic and THQ and “Flight Simulator X†from MGS snagged one nomination. Windows Vista makes it easier and faster to access games, delivers new levels of detail and depth for gaming graphics, and offers exciting new ways to experience games through online gaming and native support for a wide range of first-class gaming controllers.
Additional E3 Game Critics Awards highlights included:
° “Bioshock†from Irrational Games and 2K Games, on Xbox 360 and exclusive to the Windows platforms, and “Spore†from Electronic Arts, an exclusive to Windows, each garnered four nominations apiece.
° “Enemy Territory: Quake Wars†from Splash Damage, id and Activision, an exclusive to Windows, garnered three nominations.
° Platform exclusives “Supreme Commander†from Gas Powered Games and THQ and “Mass Effect,†from MGS and BioWare, garnered two nominations each.
° On the accessories side, the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset collected a nomination for Best Hardware.
° Xbox 360 exclusives “Lost Planet: Extreme Condition†from Capcom and “MotoGP 06†from Climax and THQ were both honored with one nomination apiece.
For more information on this year’s nominees, please visit: http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/nom.html. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 31.
About Xbox and Xbox 360
Microsoft revolutionized the gaming industry with the November 2001 launch of Xbox (http://www.xbox.com), its first-generation video game and entertainment system, now sold in 26 countries. Microsoft introduced its next-generation system, Xbox 360, in the 2005 holiday season in Europe, Japan and North America, and has launched the system in Colombia, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, Singapore and Taiwan in 2006. The system will be launched in Australia and New Zealand March 23, 2006. Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com/xbox360) is the most powerful video game and entertainment system, delivering the best games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live online gaming service, and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around gamers.
About Games for Windows
Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system in the world for games, delivering the widest range of titles, the most gaming hardware choices, and advanced gaming technology for players of all types. With Windows® as the cornerstone, the Games for Windows platform offers publishers and gamers the most enjoyable and innovative gaming experiences available on a PC.
Yesterday, the E3 Game Critics announced their nominees for the Best of E3 awards, and games on Microsoft’s platforms led this year’s nominations, garnering 52 nominations, more than half of those given. Specifically, Xbox 360 amassed more nominations than Sony’s PlayStation 3 and Nintendo’s Wii combined with a total of 21, while the Windows platform led all platforms with 29 nominations.
Additionally, leading the way with the most accolades of any title on the show floor, Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) and Epic Games’ Xbox 360 exclusive title “Gears of War†snagged a total of five nominations including Best of Show, Best Original Game, Best Action Game, Best Online Multiplayer Game and Best Console Game. “Gears of War,†the third-person tactical action/horror game, will be available for Xbox 360 gamers on Emergence Day 2006.
“The E3 Game Critics' nominations highlight the incredible innovation that’s emerged on the Xbox 360 and Windows platforms,†said Peter Moore, Corporate Vice President, Interactive Entertainment Business, Entertainment and Devices Division, Microsoft. “This is really just a taste of what’s to come for gamers on Windows Vista and Xbox 360, and these nominations underscore the investment the developers have made in creating incredible experiences for Microsoft’s platforms.â€
Additionally, the momentum continues to build for Windows Vista, as well. Specifically, Windows Vista showcase titles, “Hellgate: London†from Flagship Studios and Namco Bandai games and “Crysis†from Crytek and Electronic Arts garnered two nominations apiece, while “Company of Heroes†from Relic and THQ and “Flight Simulator X†from MGS snagged one nomination. Windows Vista makes it easier and faster to access games, delivers new levels of detail and depth for gaming graphics, and offers exciting new ways to experience games through online gaming and native support for a wide range of first-class gaming controllers.
Additional E3 Game Critics Awards highlights included:
° “Bioshock†from Irrational Games and 2K Games, on Xbox 360 and exclusive to the Windows platforms, and “Spore†from Electronic Arts, an exclusive to Windows, each garnered four nominations apiece.
° “Enemy Territory: Quake Wars†from Splash Damage, id and Activision, an exclusive to Windows, garnered three nominations.
° Platform exclusives “Supreme Commander†from Gas Powered Games and THQ and “Mass Effect,†from MGS and BioWare, garnered two nominations each.
° On the accessories side, the Xbox 360 Wireless Headset collected a nomination for Best Hardware.
° Xbox 360 exclusives “Lost Planet: Extreme Condition†from Capcom and “MotoGP 06†from Climax and THQ were both honored with one nomination apiece.
For more information on this year’s nominees, please visit: http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/nom.html. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 31.
About Xbox and Xbox 360
Microsoft revolutionized the gaming industry with the November 2001 launch of Xbox (http://www.xbox.com), its first-generation video game and entertainment system, now sold in 26 countries. Microsoft introduced its next-generation system, Xbox 360, in the 2005 holiday season in Europe, Japan and North America, and has launched the system in Colombia, Hong Kong, Korea, Mexico, Singapore and Taiwan in 2006. The system will be launched in Australia and New Zealand March 23, 2006. Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.com/xbox360) is the most powerful video game and entertainment system, delivering the best games, the next generation of the premier Xbox Live online gaming service, and unique digital entertainment experiences that revolve around gamers.
About Games for Windows
Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system in the world for games, delivering the widest range of titles, the most gaming hardware choices, and advanced gaming technology for players of all types. With Windows® as the cornerstone, the Games for Windows platform offers publishers and gamers the most enjoyable and innovative gaming experiences available on a PC.
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