Just as they've done in the past, Microsoft will be "Bringing it Home" once again for those who check the XBLM during GDC. Specifically, the show will run from Feb 18 to Feb 22, but the Marketplace will begin to see content from it on the the 20th. Theoretically the content flow will stop after the show ends two days later, though there may be some final additions after the official end date. The only content that's an absolute at this point is the keynote address highlights from Microsoft's Corporate Vice President, John Schappert, which is entitled "A Future Wide Open: Unleashing the Creative Community." With all the rumors swirling and the dwindling of E3, we'll likely see see some juicy nuggets come out of GDC, and (with any luck) onto the Marketplace.The full announcement after the break.
Xbox LIVE Members Get a Virtual Front Seat at GDC
Milano, 13th February, 2008 - Xbox 360 enthusiasts everywhere can get VIP access to this year's Game Developers Conference (GDC) from the comfort of their living room starting 20th February.
Microsoft is bringing GDC home to the more than 10 million Xbox LIVE members across the globe by allowing them to download breaking Xbox 360 news directly from the event to their TV. The free high-definition content will also include footage from the keynote address by John Schappert, Corporate Vice President LIVE, Software and Services for the Interactive Entertainment Business.
Schappert's keynote address, "A Future Wide Open: Unleashing the Creative Community," will provide an exciting view into this year's plans for Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business. His keynote address is scheduled from 6.30pm (UK) to 7.30pm (UK) and 7.30pm to 8.30pm (Europe) on 20th February. Highlights of the keynote will be available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Additionally, footage will include never-before-seen gameplay, demos, screenshots, game trailers and interviews from the GDC show floor. These additions will enhance Xbox LIVE Marketplace's growing library of premium entertainment, which already equals more than 3,600 hours of total downloadable content (HD and SD). Xbox LIVE Marketplace is the leading destination for downloadable HD movies and television content.
Don't miss any of the surprises Microsoft has in store for its Xbox 360 fans by gathering everyone together in the living room to enjoy the GDC experience with GDC: Bringing It Home. To download GDC content, go to Xbox LIVE Marketplace or see the latest news at www.xbox.com/LIVE.
GDC will be held at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco from February 18-22, 2008.
