Xbox 360's end of 2007 exclusive lineup is compelling...

Ok, with that rather special TGS announcement out of the way, the remainder of 2007 for MS on Xbox 360 is looking especially rosy. There is something for everyone, and some true quality coming out.

Halo 3.

The obvious choice. The highest selling franchise to come from Xbox so far, this is the first title to head to Xbox 360. It closes the Halo trilogy and has already pre-sold over a million copies before it reaches retail. An open beta was available earlier this year which had most gamers fragging with glee.

Mass Effect.

The first game from Bioware in some time, this is from the same developers and writers of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Jade Empire. Looks stunning, rich in detail and has previews calling it a must own. This is a very big title for the Xbox 360, and it is only on Xbox 360.

Project Gotham Racing 4.

That "other" racing series for Xbox, PGR4 is PGR3 with so much more. Given more time to develop the game rather than rush for launch, PGR4 is bursting with new features, and in a first, motorbike racing. Add in weather effects, 10 cities rather than 4 cities, a new team based play which looks incredible, and more - and PGR 4 is destined to be big.

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation.

An exclusive flight combat title, and one which is much trumpeted by smooth and very beautiful graphics. Add in solid control and combat, and an amazing flight joystick optional pack in and this is shaping up to be the premier flight combat title.

Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action.

Seems to take the popular Buzz! formula from the PS2 and does something better with it. Comes with 4 wireless triva controllers and over 1800 questions to play. Something new for the Xbox brand, and one that should help push the console to a more mainstream audience.

Viva Pinata: Party Animals.

A new party game from Krome, who created the Ty The Tasmanian Tiger series and are currently working on a new Hellboy game. Looks like great fun, has had decent previews, and looks to be a solid title for almost any gamer to enjoy. 50 mini games, races, online play and up to 4 players at a time. Should be great fun.

Moto GP 07.

Surprised? That's right, this title is only on 360. If the motorcycle racing of PGR4 doesn't grab you, than this game should. Featuring all that's popular about the Moto Gp titles, only this one has been honed far more than you would believe. A solid title for Xbox 360 owners.

Naruto: Rise of a Ninja.

It's an action game, a platformer, and a fighting game, and the fighting game is so good it could be seperate and still sell. Naruto: Rise of a Ninja is being made byt he Splinter Cell team and they've done a fantastic job translating the game to the Xbox 360. A solid title for any gamer, and 360 exclusive.

Eternal Sonata.

Good enough for a package deal with Japan's Xbox 360, and with a demo which had a lot of gamer's playing happily, this is a surprise Xbox 360 exclusive from the people behind Namco's Tales series. Features sumptious drawn graphics and rock solid RPG gameplay. One too look out for.

Kengo: Legend of the 9.

Another interesting title which is only Xbox 360 bound this November. Looks and plays a lot like Tenchu Z, which may or may not be a good thing, depending on your tastes. Still, it looks fun, and should be something different for Xbox 360 owners to check out.

F.E.A.R Files.

Technically not a new game, as it is a compilation of F.E.A.R's Perseus Mandate and Extraction Point add on campaigns, though this compilation isn't coming to any other platform. This compilation has been specifically designed for Xbox 360, and looks like a great game for those that enjoyed F.E.A.R originally.

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That is just what is coming to Xbox 360 and only Xbox 360 by the end of the year alone. When I first looked this up, I thought only of Halo 3 and Mass Effect, which while good enough in their own right, are bolstered by a great many other titles.

The goodness continues into next year as well, with titles like Banjo Kazooie, Fable 2, the recently announced Ninja Gaiden 2 and the stunning looking Lost Odyssey.

Really, if you're a gamer, there's got to be a title on here that interests you.

Small correction: Eternal Sonata is no longer an exclusive.

http://www.totalvideogames.com/news/Eternal_Sonata_Heading_To_PS3_12117_7028_0.htm

Ok, reading that, I've seen not something stated from the developer, but from a Japanese magazine.

Gamespot are still counting it exclusive, and until Namco says otherwise, so am I.

Ok, reading that, I've seen not something stated from the developer, but from a Japanese magazine.

Gamespot are still counting it exclusive, and until Namco says otherwise, so am I.

Sagacious_Tien

Namco's website momentarily listed it as coming to PS3 yesterday, but they quickly pulled it. It was info not meant to be leaked prior to TGS.

And btw, Famitsu is by far the biggest videogame magazine in Japan.

Yeah we've known about the '07 line up for a while now. I'm excited about both Halo 3 and Mass Effect. But I really would like to hear more about 2008!!DAZZER7

we're gonna need a year too play through them. so a break next year would be welcome

Ok, reading that, I've seen not something stated from the developer, but from a Japanese magazine.

Gamespot are still counting it exclusive, and until Namco says otherwise, so am I.

Sagacious_Tien

same ;)

all i have seen is a mag, and some forum posts...nothing correct :P

First 4 on their own makes me wanna buy a console.. its a good thing i already have one or I would be a broke ass lol

actually the game is only set for a mid 2008 release in JAPAN no release for america yet:lol::lol::lol:

for 2007 eternal sonata IS exclusive. ps3 owners dont get it till 2008 :lol:MikeB_74

UT3 comes to mind.

[QUOTE="MikeB_74"]for 2007 eternal sonata IS exclusive. ps3 owners dont get it till 2008 :lol:ball_of_air

UT3 comes to mind.

which is a shooter of which the 360 is not in dire need of unlike the ps3 REALLY needs an rpg. also ut3 is better on pc which is what ill be getting it so u FAIL!!

I do realize that you are only talking exclusives, but some of the multiplats that are very interesting to me:

COD4- of course this game looks sick and I have heard nothing but good things from people playing the 360 beta, should be best on 360.

Assassins Creed- was originally supposed to be a PS3 exclusive, if this was exclusive it would be huge hype but I will get it on whichever console it is best on.

Conan- everything I have seen on this screams Diablo II/God of War compilation. This is very exciting to me because I logged countless hours in Diablo II and love the Conan universe.

Just my opinion on the multiplats that look really good as well.

[QUOTE="ball_of_air"]

[QUOTE="MikeB_74"]for 2007 eternal sonata IS exclusive. ps3 owners dont get it till 2008 :lol:MikeB_74

UT3 comes to mind.

which is a shooter of which the 360 is not in dire need of unlike the ps3 REALLY needs an rpg. also ut3 is better on pc which is what ill be getting it so u FAIL!!

FAILAGE denied, I don't recall saying "PS3 NEEDS an RPG" or "UT3 is better on PS3". You = Utter FAIL!! ;)

I do realize that you are only talking exclusives, but some of the multiplats that are very interesting to me:

COD4- of course this game looks sick and I have heard nothing but good things from people playing the 360 beta, should be best on 360.

Assassins Creed- was originally supposed to be a PS3 exclusive, if this was exclusive it would be huge hype but I will get it on whichever console it is best on.

Conan- everything I have seen on this screams Diablo II/God of War compilation. This is very exciting to me because I logged countless hours in Diablo II and love the Conan universe.

Just my opinion on the multiplats that look really good as well.

T_0_D

mm no brother in arms???

The Eternal Sonata debate is still up in the air, but until Namco officially states that the game is coming to other platforms, than I think I'm well within my rights to say it's only on Xbox 360. Especially when just weeks ago the developers stated that they weren't even aware of any other versions planned.

For those thinking that the trail of games just suddenly ends this year, well obviously, it wont.

Exclusives coming next year:

Banjo Kazooie.

The return of a legend, and a genuine platformer. Rare are back in form, and this is the game fans have been asking for for a long time. It will definitely be one to look out for.

Fable 2.

It hardly needs to be said - it looks stunning, will play fantastic, and will build upon the excellent foundation the original set. So much creative ideas are going into this game.

Ninja Gaiden 2.

If the first screens are anything to go by, not only will it look amazing, Jack Thompson might have another game to hae a go at. That said, this is a AAA series (except for the PS3 title), so expect no less with this title - will be good.

Too Human.

Long in development, but coming from a highly respected developer and one which has been working very very hard on what they're crafting. It's a action/RPG, and the first of a planned trilogy. Been on the cards since '99.

Halo Wars.

The first video walkthrough of the game has been shown, and damn if it isn't anything but impressive. Setting a RTS in the Halo universe makes a lot of sense, but then getting Ensemble Studios (Age of Empires) to do it - and you've got yourself a game to be reckoned with.

Lost Odyssey.

Looks stunning, will play well, comes from some of the best RPG makers in the business and has a lot of people on edge. Be one to look out for.

APB.

From the makers of Crackdown, this ones an MMO set in a GTA like universe. Its very cops and robbers and tongue in cheek, and concept footage is looking exciting, to say the least.

Marvel Universe Online.

Step 1 - get the developers of City of Heroes. Step 2 - give them the licence to Marvel Comics. Step 3 - sell a million copies.

Thats just the known titles so far.

And then there are the multi-plats to consider, Rock Band, Call of Duty 4, Grand Theft Auto 4 (which is using the Xbox 360 as lead platform and will have additional content), Assassin's Creed, Resident Evil 5...

Surely, the Xbox 360 has proven it's not just Halo. It's got a lot to offer.