Last week, Microsoft treated us with a gameplay video of Gears of War 2. Now Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) has sent word that they would be showcasing details of the Gears of War 2 gameplay at the MGS San Francisco showcase event. Besides Gears 2, they will also be revealing info on games such as Fable 2, Too Human and Ninja Gaiden II.
MGS will exhibit gameplay elements from a campaign sequence in Gears of War 2. It shows Marcus Fenix and COG forces taking on Reavers and Brumaks while being transported in two Derricks. As for the details of other games, MGS has stated that Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise will have a rich co-op experience as well as a ground-breaking new feature that makes use of the Xbox Live Vision Camera. They also spoke about Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, which is expected to have user-generated content.
Here are the details of other games that will be out in 2008 for the Xbox 360:
Fable 2: The wait is almost over for the sequel to THE biggest action role-playing game in Xbox history. Swords, guns and now the newly unveiled magical power round out the combat in this action RPG from acclaimed developer Peter Molyneux and Lionhead Studios. Players will have even more choices to continuously shape who their characters become in a world 10 times the size of the iconic Xbox game. “Fable 2” introduces a host of exciting new features for gamers, including a first-of-its-kind Xbox LIVE Arcade experience, and a genre-stretching multiplayer experience, allowing gamers easily play “Fable 2” with friends and family side-by-side from the comfort of a living room couch. Players can immerse themselves in this vibrant world that only Lionhead and Molyneux could create, beginning this holiday.
Too Human: Today, MGS and Silicon Knights will confirm that the wait is almost over – “Too Human” will be available on August 19 in North America and August 29 in Europe. “Too Human” is an epic, highly anticipated action game with integrated RPG elements and features a rich storyline with deep character development, both hallmarks of Silicon Knights’ legendary tradition of video game development. Additionally, Silicon Knights is showcasing for the first time, the title’s online cooperative play via Xbox LIVE; allowing gamers to experience “Too Human” with friends in a multiplayer setting.
Ninja Gaiden II: Team NINJA/TEMCO will reveal today that gamers can get a head start on expanding and customizing their “Ninja Gaiden II” experience with the release of Gamerpics and Themes, available as PDLC on Xbox LIVE beginning today. The Gamerpics packs include five new images each, at 100 points per pack; and the Themes, which focus on heroes and bosses, are 150 points per pack. Soon gamers everywhere will follow Ryu Hayabusa’s entire blood-drenched mission – through cities like Venice, New York and Tokyo – to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. “Ninja Gaiden II” slashes its way onto store shelves on June 3 in North America and June 6 in Europe. Additional “Ninja Gaiden II” PDLC will be available for download on May 20, with subsequent releases throughout the summer.
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One on Xbox LIVE Arcade provides a first-of-its-kind RPG-Adventure experience based on the popular Web comic. The creative collaboration between Penny Arcade creators Mike ‘Gabe’ Krahulik and Jerry ‘Tycho’ Holkins, legendary game designer Ron Gilbert and producers at Hothead Games results in a 100-percent authentic Penny Arcade experience that pushes bizarre characters, outrageous combat and adult humor to the precipice of darkness. “Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One” will be available on Xbox LIVE Arcade May 21, 2008.
2008 will be a crucial year for the Xbox 360. Sony’s PS3 is fast gaining ground and with the release of Metal Gear Solid 4 looming, Microsoft better release some great games for its next generation console.
And yes, Microsoft Game Studios also released some new screenshots of Gears of War 2, which we have included here! What do you feel about the new screenshots? Do you feel its Gears 2 or Gears 1.5?