Microsoft Game Studios' 2008 in Gaming: A Yearbook
by Ross Miller 
{ May 23rd 2008 at 11:00AM }
The 2008 Microsoft Game Studios Yearbook chronicles the graduates, like the soon-to-be released Ninja Gaiden II, and the titles that didn't make it to grad, like Alan Wake. Yep, he had to be held back for a semester or two. Or maybe three, we just don't know yet.
Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to introduce the 2008 Microsoft Game Studios graduating class ...
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
PojoMofo @ May 23rd 2008 11:11AM
LMAO at Alan Wake, from now on Im calling it Vaporware until I see some more info.
baby sea tuna @ May 23rd 2008 11:57AM
Seriously. It'd better be the best fucking game anyone's ever seen or it'll have been a tremendous waste of time and money.
See also: Too Human.
Phranctoast @ May 23rd 2008 12:24PM
How's Huxley doing?
Haven't heard much in a while.
NATO_Duke @ May 23rd 2008 12:46PM
I think Huxley is supposed to be in closed beta in Korea or something. Updates would be nice to see.
Tiptup300 @ May 23rd 2008 3:22PM
MMO = LONG TIME NO SEE
Vcize @ May 23rd 2008 11:12AM
List wars, commence!
PojoMofo @ May 23rd 2008 11:25AM
I hope not.. but it is inevitable.
Vcize @ May 23rd 2008 11:32AM
We both know there's no stopping it.
Pimliconite @ May 23rd 2008 11:27AM
Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Hmm
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise
Meh
Ninja Gaiden II
Ugh
Too Human
Meh
Fable 2
Ugh
Halo Wars
Hmmm
Gears of War 2
Meh
PojoMofo @ May 23rd 2008 11:31AM
idk, I am a full fledged member of the SDF, and I think some of these games look pretty good. Mostly Fable 2 and NG2. I am calling out Too Human and Banjo Threeie as complete catastrohpes though
tcc3 @ May 23rd 2008 11:31AM
Pimliconite
Meh
Contratulations. You meh-ed at basically every genre .Do you even like video gamed?
jsn @ May 23rd 2008 11:39AM
Checkers might be a good option for you... or self mutilation.... hmm...
Pimliconite @ May 23rd 2008 12:42PM
For the dim among you, Hmm indicates interest, Meh unenthusiasm, and Ugh disgust.
d-pad @ May 23rd 2008 12:56PM
Oh, okay then.
Pimliconite
ugh
tcc3 @ May 23rd 2008 12:59PM
{high fives Dpad}
xFenixKnightx @ May 23rd 2008 1:26PM
{votes up Dpad}
Pimliconite @ May 23rd 2008 1:28PM
Yeouch. I know when I'm out-sniggled.
copa @ May 23rd 2008 11:32AM
GOW2 and Fable2 both look intriguing, but I want to see more.
The only two can't-miss must-haves for me this year so far are Fallout 3 and LittleBigPlanet.
MGS4 just dropped out of the running with it's 90-minute chore revelation.
Brodie-san @ May 23rd 2008 11:44AM
You can skip the movies. Or pause them.
It's the swan-song for one of the most enigmatic characters in VG history. You're not interested in investing some time in watching this?
Each to their own I suppose!
KOBES-ACCUSER @ May 23rd 2008 11:41AM
Looks like a great year for the POOPBox....Meh!
Mr.ESC @ May 23rd 2008 12:57PM
Hey SDF HAZE SUCKED!
*Hears the SDF screaming in pain.
Sorry but you ask for it.
PojoMofo @ May 23rd 2008 1:12PM
Not Really Mr. ESC, its pretty much like saying "Hour of Victory Sucked"
Mr.ESC @ May 23rd 2008 1:03PM
The only problem with Fable 2 is that is one of those game like Oblivion that will suck every last drop of avalible time you have.I didn't manage to finish Oblivion and it was awesome but it requiered serious dedication.
I love Viva Piñata.Nothing like ESBR aproved Animal cruelty :D
Too Human Um..Pass.
Gears of war 2 well is going to be great duh.
Ninja Gay-den 2 FTW,I like games like NG,Devil May cry and God of War.
Banjo 3 sure I'll keep an eye on it.
Halo wars Nein.
KOBES-ACCUSER @ May 23rd 2008 4:22PM
You's A NOOB you cackeyed Fuc
Mr.ESC @ May 24th 2008 3:31PM
Sorry I don't speak retard.
Goity @ May 23rd 2008 3:04PM
How dire.
DamnYouKrycek @ May 23rd 2008 4:29PM
Lots of Too Human hate on this board. I, for one, am still holding excitement for that game. The Diablo style play intrigues me and the plot concept alone has me completely sold.
NG2 is also intriguing. I just played the Xbox original for the first time recently. The story is wholly laughable but the gameplay is pretty deep and rewarding. I'll say I'm excited for a mostly mindless romp through faux-world cities.
Fable 2, I think, should be great. My only complaint for the original was the surprisingly short length, so if they give me maybe another 10 hrs of story line, I think I'll be happy. My recommendation: take it for what it is and don't listen to the hype. With that in mind you'll probably enjoy it. And for god sakes don't listen to a word Peter Moleneux says.
Gears 2, I think, won't be much more impressive or different from the original. But I loved the original despite it's lame story and cookie cutter characters. Just give me another 8-12 hr experience of shooting things and cutting them up with chainsaws, and I'll be happy.
The rest of the titles however, in my opinion, are full of meh.
KOBES-ACCUSER @ May 23rd 2008 4:41PM
I just sharted at this great news! NOT!
ww3ace @ May 23rd 2008 5:23PM
hmmm, I seem to be the only person who is looking forward to every single one of these titles...
maybe I should get a girlfriend...