Every year (or at least i think its yearly) Microsoft/XBOX hold a game preview event in Toronto will all the upcoming titles set for a fall/holiday launch. Last year X07 was held in Liberty Village and this year X08 was held at Circa nightclub.

There were a number of games that I want to test drive but couldn’t because of the number of people wanting to play them. Although I did get to play two of the most anticipated games of the year. Gears Of War 2 & Rock Band 2. I’m not the best at playing multiplayer because I stink but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play Gears 2. This game is going to kick ass when it comes in November of this year. I was a huge fan of the first Gears and am planning on pre-ordering Gears 2.

Rock Band 2 was the other game that I was able to play and it rocked! I’ve purchased the past two Guitar Hero’s and was satisfied. However, seeing the track listing that Rock Band 2 will have is incredible. I don’t even want the instruments (since I don’t have anymore room in my basement for a third guitar or a set of drums). I just want to be able to rock out to tunes that I grew up listening to! This will also probably be on my pre-order list along with Gears 2.

I didn’t get a chance to play FIFA 09 or NHL 09 but did get to watch others play it and they look amazing. The graphics were so crisp (I guess a HDTV/Plasma screen will have that effect) and from what I’ve read the game play has also been improved.

Anyways I’ve written a more in depth blog about X08 for work with contributions from my co-workers. Check it out here.

Enjoy!