Hatchetforce 0 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Microsoft is gearing up for E3, as well as bolstering its Xbox Live services for good measure. Today, following some extended downtime of Xbox Live for maintenance, Xbox.com has relaunched with greater functionality for Xbox Live gamers. Now, Gold and Silver members can read messages through Xbox.com, and Gold members can send them as well. Even if you don't pay for Xbox Live Gold, you'll have access to it next week, as Microsoft is reprising its Verizon-sponsored Xbox Live Free Gold Weekend event to cover all of E3 week. During this promotional event, Microsoft will also be serving up Xbox 360 content from E3 straight over Xbox Live in the form of downloadable demos and trailers. So far, nine games have been announced to have either a demo or trailers released next week: - Crackdown - Dead or Alive Xtreme 2 - The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth II - Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (expected to be a demo) - Moto GP '06 - Sonic the Hedgehog - Splinter Cell Double Agent - Test Drive Unlimited - Viva Pinata But that's not all: Xbox Live Arcade will see the release of immortal card game UNO, and there will be a variety of other downloads and promotions going on throughout the week. European gamers will also be able to participate in the Adidas-sponsored Xbox Live Football Free-For-All, consisting of various soccer-themed online events. See Xbox.com for more details on all of Microsoft's E3 week activities. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadpreacher 2 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 I was kind of hopen Over G would make it in there as a Demo since it's out in Japan already! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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