X06 quick recap

Based on word from the press (this means this is official folks), we’ve compiled together this list of “stuff” we’ve got so far from Microsoft‘s X06. Curious? Okay, here we go!

Halo, Peter Jackson, and the folks at Bungie – A partnership has been announced between Peter Jackson (as well as his crew) and Microsoft Game Studios. Apparently, they’re set to create two new interactive entertainment series for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live.

The first will be a a collaborative effort between Jackson’s crew and Bungie to create the next great chapter in the Halo Universe. This could be the reported movie, or it could be another Halo game that will be based on the upcoming movie.

The second will be original Jackson property targeted at bringing new audiences into what they call, “the world of interactive entertainment.” In addition to those two, Microsoft Game Studios will team up with Jackson and crew to establish Wingnut Interactive. Bungie on the other hand, announced Halo Wars, an RTS based on the Halo universe. The game is reportedly designed  by Ensemble Studios, the guys responsible for Age of Empires.

The Arcades – The phenomenal shooter DOOM, Contra, Heavy Weapon, TotemBall, and the classic Sensible World of Soccer will be available at the Xbox Live Arcade.

More stuff from Ubisoft, and some news on an MMO for the Xbox 360 after the jump.

Based on word from the press (this means this is official folks), we’ve compiled together this list of “stuff” we’ve got so far from Microsoft‘s X06. Curious? Okay, here we go!

Halo, Peter Jackson, and The folks at Bungie – A partnership has been announced between Peter Jackson (as well as his crew) and Microsoft Game Studios. Apparently, they’re set to create two new interactive entertainment series for Xbox 360 and Xbox Live.

The first will be a a collaborative effort between Jackson’s crew and Bungie to create the next great chapter in the Halo Universe. This could be the reported movie, or it could be another Halo game that will be based on the upcoming movie.

The second will be original Jackson property targeted at bringing new audiences into what they call, “the world of interactive entertainment.” In addition to those two, Microsoft Game Studios will team up with Jackson and crew to establish Wingnut Interactive. Bungie on the other hand, announced Halo Wars, an RTS based on the Halo universe. The game is reportedly designed  by Ensemble Studios, the guys responsible for Age of Empires.

Rockstar, Take-Two, and Xbox Live – The makers of games that irk Jack Thompson announced that they’ll provide downloadable “epic episodes” of Grand Theft Auto IV via Xbox Live. Each episode will feature hours of new gameplay and will be made available months after the release of the title.

From the makers of Prince of Persia – Ubisoft confirmed the next Splinter Cell title (the one that comes after Splinter Cell: Double Agent), and according to them it will be exclusive to Microsoft’s next-gen console. Also, a lot of cool Assassin’s Creed stuff were shown.

From those sports guys – 2K Games confirmed that they’ll be coming out with their FPS entitled BioShock.

You can drift here – Project Gotham Racing 4 was announced by Bizarre Creations to be exclusive to the 360.

MMO on your console – Microsoft Game studios announced that Cryptic Studios, the guys who made City of Heroes, will be releasing Marvel Universe Online for Xbox 360 and Windows Vista.

The Arcades – The phenomenal shooter DOOM, Contra, Heavy Weapon, TotemBall, and the classic Sensible World of Soccer will be available at the Xbox Live Arcade.

For the media minded – THe HD-DVD player is priced at 199 euros/£129 and will have up to 50 titles available by Christmas.

Not so lost – Lost Odyssey confirmed for release in Europe and North America ”next year”.

And that’s a warp, folks. If we missed anything please do mention it in the comments. We’ll be glad to update this post for you.