Microsoft shows off their latter half 2008 games line-up

The second half of 2008 is about to start soon, and what games are in store for us then? What would be the games in store for us this holiday season? We may have some inkling of the gaming line-up coming our way, but Microsoft want to remind Xbox 360 gamers that yes, there will be some awesome titles coming around real soon. More in the full article.

In an effort to remind Xbox 360 users that – yes – they have some great games coming their way, Microsoft issued a press release outlining some of the games included in their line-up for the second half of 2008.

The games mentioned in the press release include Gears of War 2, which will be released sometime on November, next month’s Ninja Gaiden 2, and Too Human, which will be released on August 29.

Microsoft also showcased the new things thrown into Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise, which include a hundred new species of Pinata, the ability to take and post screenshots of the game into the web, as well as make use of the Xbox Live Vision Camera to scan accompanying trading cards for pinata, tools, and even buildings.

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts was also mentioned as one of the front-runners in the latter half of 2007 by mentioning one of its foremost features, which is the ability to build vehicles. Finally, Lionhead Studio’s much-awaited Fable 2 and Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness were tagged as the games for those who want a twist on their RPG games.

Will this gaming line-up hold up to most fan’s expectations? Only time will tell.