everything ok now?
A-OK!
So far so good!
OK well I know it's late for you Mauricio - so we'll start the interview.
It's actually 6AM for Craig right now - he might be asleep still. ;)
No problem!
Alright - we're joined now by Xbox MVP Mauricio Alegretti from Brazil. Mauricio runs the hugely popular PortalXbox.com.br.
Thanks for joining us! - Mauricio, what is your gamertag by the way?
Oh thanks for the hugely :) My gamertag is malegrettipxb
Awesome - well E3 is starting in just a few short hours. There are a number of gaming conventions held each year.
There is Leipzig, the Tokyo Game Show, Game Developer's Conference, and of course, E3.
Which convention are Brazilian gamers most excited for?
E3, for sure. We pay very close attention to the US gaming market...
There's a great number of brazilian journalists that go to E3 each year
Is there any in particular that Brazilian gamers look for in E3 coverage?
You mean, any website or media?
Any type of media.
Well, most brazilians follow the conferences by streaming from places like Gametrailers, Gamespot or IGN. And there's a number of brazilian websites that are very important here, like UOL games
I'm sure you've heard the rumors swirling around Xbox's E3 offerings. What rumors do you hope are true?
And there's the community websites, like ours, that tend to focus on particular platforms or interests. We hope that many people read our Xbox specific coverage this year!
Well, I would be personally glad if we really see the new motion-based controller, and possibly a new MGS
MGS meaning Metal Gear Solid?
The announcements that are US-specific, like Sky TV, really don't catch our attention that much. Like Netflix, last year
Which rumors do you hope are NOT true?
Yep, Metal Gear
Haha, good question, you caught me on that! :) Well, I'd really like to see a totally different design for the PSP Go, the one that is being shown is very... weird!
I totally agree with that! A lack of analog sticks is disappointing.
What are the top wishes of Brazilian Xbox gamers for E3 this year? What MEGATON announcement are Brazilian gamers hoping for?c
I don't know, seems to me that the analog on this one is even more unconfortable that on the previous offering... really doesn't make sense
Well, I think very little games could have that "megaton" effect attached to them. Anyway, here in Brazil we really like the Gears of War and Forza series, so I think any new title on both of them would be great for us. And of course, if Microsoft announces an expansion on Xbox Live countries, and that includes all... it would be a Megaton Plus!
LOL@Vitor
I definitely would love to see Xbox Live come to Brazil. There are so many passionate gamers there!
I agree, bring Xbox Live to Brazil NOW!!!
Couldn't agree more, @brad
Will you be watching the MS Press conference live, and if so, how will you be watching it?
Unfortunately, I couldn't make to E3 to see the conference in person, but other Portalxbox administrator (DocAraxa) will be there, twitting every move. So I'll be right here, following his comments and watching a video stream. Hope they don't get too crowded this year...
@DeathAngel yes, I think MS needs a new franchise... and not one that is only for casual gamers, but for us hardcores
@Death Angel: New titles always bring excitement and fun to a system. I think we'll see some huge new franchises announced by Xbox this year, maybe even TWO new franchises. Gonna be an interesting E3.
The Xbox Press Conference is held at the Galen Center at USC this year. It's a HUGE venue, a place where college basketball games are played. It seems MS is planning something really big.
@ace and there is all that talk from Major and E about the importance of the tickets and announcements...
How would you like to see Avatars used in expanded ways?
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