[Games] Microsoft@E3 2009

So, Microsoft's press conference has been and gone, and things are looking good for the 360 with a whole host of new games, an expanded Live service, and motion control. Even though i don't have a 360 the things that caught my eye were Final Fantasy XIII and Forza 3 as well as Project Natal.

Full rundown of announcements:

• Beatles Rock Band - Opened show and was very hyped up
• Tony Hawk Ride - New skateboard controller
• COD Modern Warfare 2
• Final Fantasy XIII - Looking good and will be released Spring 2010
• Shadow Complex - Live shooter inspired by the likes of Metroid and Castlevania
• Joy Ride - Avatar based Live kart racer
• Crackdown 2
• Left 4 Dead 2
• Splinter Cell Conviction -Looking like the best SC for ages
• Forza Motorsport 3 - A solid challenger to bring the fans of the PC racing games to the 360
• Halo 3 ODST
• Halo Reach - Prequel to the first game
• Alan Wake - nice little atmospheric horror game
• Last FM coming to Live
• Sky partnership looked at
• Relaunching the Live video service as ZuneTV
• Partnership with Facebook and Twitter
• Metal Gear Solid Rising - New MGS on 360
• Project Natal - No controllers; just pure fun!

So far I think that Microsoft won't be beaten. There's plenty of rumours going around on the Nintendo side of things, but I think that Microsoft has the best announcements so far.