Verge Rumor: Next Xbox launch titles include Ryse, Forza, Zombie Game, & Family Game

[Loose]

microsoft is working on a number of launch titles for its new Xbox console. One of the first games to launch on the next Xbox will be Ryse, according to multiple sources familiar with Microsoft's Xbox plans. Microsoft originally unveiled Ryse at E3 2011, promising an exclusive Xbox 360 release with Kinect functionality. A release has never materialized for Xbox 360 and the company has remained fairly silent about the title's progress, noting that it was still in development in mid-2012 and again earlier this year. The Verge understands that Crytek, along with Microsoft Studios, has been rewriting the game to take advantage of its next-generation console, due later this year.



'RYSE' WILL BE THE MEGA LAUNCH TITLE'

We're told Ryse is designed to be Microsoft's new Gears of War / Halo mega launch title. It's set in the Roman Empire period and uses deep Kinect integration to allow players to slash and kick at enemies. We understand that Ryse will take advantage of the new body tracking improvements in the next Kinect sensor. Ryse is part of four major launch titles for the next-generation Xbox. Sources tell us that a new Forza title with "super life-like" graphics will also be made available at launch, alongside a zombie game and a family game set on an island with Pixar movie-style graphics. We're told that the family game will utilize Kinect to scan a body and generate a virtual character in the game.

We understand that these four titles are a small selection of the launch titles for the next-generation Xbox. Third-party support is said to be strong in the first-person-shooter genre. Microsoft is also working on some improvements to Xbox Live, including a switch to currency over the Microsoft Points system. Microsoft is expected to hold a special Xbox event in May, ahead of a full unveiling at E3 in June.

sounds dope, i just hope ryse is better with kinect and not full blown kinect like phil spencer said. it's suppose to have a multiplayer as well.

can't wait to see fable 4, alan wake and whatever rare working on.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

Yeah Ryse looks cool, but I couldn't see myself flailing around the living room through an entire game no matter how much of an "hardcore" experience it's supposed to be.

Looking forward to Forza. But between these two titles and the two announced for ps4, launch exclusives are looking for both consoles

 

[Ill-Mind]

I'm glad they're switching Xbox Live points to currency, that's a good move

 

[Loose]

I'm glad they're switching Xbox Live points to currency, that's a good move

IMO terrible move, xbl rewards and bing rewards paid for them at a huge discount(sometimes free) over real money that is taxed.

but not everyone into that so it's a good move i guess.

 

[Mr. Somebody]

Gambling on a new IP as a Kinect title.

Microsoft, ............................................Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[Loose]

Gambling on a new IP as a Kinect title.

Microsoft, ............................................Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I don't think it's no longer a full blown kinect game, it switched studios from crytek Istanbul to Crytek Frankfurt because MS didn't like the games kinect direction. spencer also alluded to it being a better with kinect title(ME,Forza Skyrim etc)

ruffian Games(crackdown) did work on the multiplayer

 

[Mr. Somebody]

I don't think it's no longer a full blown kinect game, it switched studios from crytek Istanbul to Crytek Frankfurt because MS didn't like the games kinect direction. spencer also alluded to it being a better with kinect title(ME,Forza Skyrim etc)

ruffian Games(crackdown) did work on the multiplayer

A new crackdown would be good.

 

[Ill-Mind]

IMO terrible move, xbl rewards and bing rewards paid for them at a huge discount(sometimes free) over real money that is taxed.

but not everyone into that so it's a good move i guess.

Yea I never fukked with those rewards programs, didn't even know they offered them at one point. I just hated having to buy more points then I really needed to download something from the store

 

[lamont614]

Yea I just hated having to buy more points then I really needed to download something from the store

that was part of the plan

 

[MightyHealthy]

IMO terrible move, xbl rewards and bing rewards paid for them at a huge discount(sometimes free) over real money that is taxed.

but not everyone into that so it's a good move i guess.

This.

I've got over 40 bucks in MSP from Xbox Rewards, 20 bucks from Bing Rewards, I've received thousands of free Microsoft Points from contests and offers...

...and don't forget about all the sales through retail.

Do not like.

 

[Mr. Somebody]

The new xbox is goign to be an FPS world. They arent taking risks with games that arent First person shooters. What a limited system.

 

[Stress Welker]

Kinect

 

[The_Sheff]

This.

I've got over 40 bucks in MSP from Xbox Rewards, 20 bucks from Bing Rewards, I've received thousands of free Microsoft Points from contests and offers...

...and don't forget about all the sales through retail.

Do not like.

That's what I'm saying. Pretty much everything on XBLA is always on sale because there are so many ways to get free points.

 

[Ayo]

Ryse looks like a workout

I'm an XBOT but I'm still undecided which next gen system I'm going to cop.

It's going to come down to

1) E3
2) Release Dates

My biggest beefs with the PS3 initially was the controller and the online service and the lack of Halo. They fixed the controller, they fixed the online service and Halo is

Microsoft needs to show me something

 

[Mr. Somebody]

No one wants to say it but this launch lineup from MS looks lackluster. This thread is not popping friends.