Microsoft teases new ‘Crackdown,’ ‘Halo’ collection at Electronic Entertainment Expo

By Derrik J. Lang | The Associated Press
January 08 2025 10:59 PM

CP28689947 — FILE - In this June 10, 2013 file photo, Phil Spencer of Microsoft Game Studios speaks at the Microsoft Xbox E3 media briefing in Los AngelesWith the launch of the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Wii U in the video game industry\'s rearview mirror, the spotlight at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, held June 10-12, 2014, is expected to shift back to games. From online-only titles to virtual reality experiences, about 200 exhibitors will hype their latest software in hopes of driving away from E3 with The Next Big Thing. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)

Original Publication Date: June 9, 2014 4:19AM

Publication Updated: January 8, 2025 10:59PM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – It’s all about the games for Microsoft at E3.

Microsoft focused exclusively on hyping titles coming to its Xbox One and Xbox 360 consoles during its presentation Monday ahead of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the video-game industry’s annual trade show.

The new Xbox One games showcased included a fresh installment of the open-world romp “Crackdown,” a reboot of the Xbox action game “Phantom Dust,” the original dragon adventure “Scalebound” from developer Platinum Games, a sequel to the 2013 “Tomb Raider” reboot titled “Rise of the Tomb Raider” and a “Halo” collection that will bring four prior installments of the sci-fi shooter to Microsoft’s latest console.

The announcements were made Monday morning during a 90-minute presentation at the University of Southern California’s Galen Center.

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