X08 attacks Toronto, X3F strikes back!

by Xav de Matos { Aug 18th 2008 at 11:00AM }

On Thursday, August 21, Microsoft will once again host an X0 event in Toronto. A preview event, and not the big Microsoft X0 branded conference held each year, X08 Toronto will showcase upcoming titles from Microsoft, Activision, Electronic Arts and many more. Unfortunately the event is by invitation only but Xbox Canada's community figure Jade has posted details for Canadian gamers looking to score a way in. The event runs from 5PM - 8PM EST in Downtown Toronto, Canada. We'll be there and hope to see you kicking around!

Tags: microsoft-event, x08, x08-toronto

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Ten Dolla Bill @ Aug 18th 2008 11:14AM

It's sad that US companies still think Toronto is still the hub of the Canadian economy and power.

Dirty @ Aug 18th 2008 11:29AM

America's hat has money in it!?

DjDATZ @ Aug 18th 2008 2:07PM

Umm...it is...

Huey2k2 @ Aug 18th 2008 3:08PM

It's sad that anyone thinks that Toronto ISN'T the Canadian hub of economy and power. It only has 1/6ths of the population of the entire country afterall.

Give your head a shake.

Ten Dolla Bill @ Aug 18th 2008 3:49PM

Oh my head is clear as the sky is blue but I'd suggest you read up on the facts Mr. Universe.

Fact: Calgary now has a larger economy and more head offices of 5K+ companies than any other city in Canada
Fact: Toronto's economy (and Ontario's as a whole) has been in decline for 5 years now.
Fact: Toronotians believe their city is in fact the center of the known and unknown universe.
Fact: Toronotians are morons who probably can't count past 10 (the number of fingers on their hands).

Peace and Love!

Huey2k2 @ Aug 19th 2008 12:18PM

Fact: Calgarians are idiots who believe their City is the center of the known and unknown universe (as proven by you).

Fact: Making up things and writing "Fact:" infront of it doesnt actually make it true.

Fact: I am God.

flakundenga @ Aug 20th 2008 12:01AM

outside of canada no1 knows about calgary while toronto is one of the best know cities in the WORLD!!! besides toronto is WAY better!!!!!!!!!!!

Jitaroo @ Aug 21st 2008 11:03AM

Actually, im from the middle east and i know where Calgary is.

Phil J W @ Aug 18th 2008 11:25AM

ten dolla bill, then where in canada do you think is the hub of canada's economy? the gta has more people in it then the rest of canada, alone. I pass the sign everyday on my way to my office that says Mississauga is home to over 100 of the fortune 500 companies. Toronto is the center of canada. Get over it.

Ten Dolla Bill @ Aug 18th 2008 11:40AM

Actually my friend, the west, specifically Calgary has more head offices and a much larger economic footprint than Toronto. I understand you people think you live in the center of the universe but your economy is stagnant, your city is dirty and you're all really arrogant (as your message clearly indicates).
All I can say is enjoy the spotlight while it lasts because pretty soon you'll be known as Canada's ass crack, haha.

Intentless @ Aug 18th 2008 12:24PM

So would that make them Canada's New Jersey? Sorry couldn't resist...

Huey2k2 @ Aug 18th 2008 3:11PM

"Actually my friend, the west, specifically Calgary has more head offices and a much larger economic footprint than Toronto. I understand you people think you live in the center of the universe but your economy is stagnant, your city is dirty and you're all really arrogant (as your message clearly indicates).
All I can say is enjoy the spotlight while it lasts because pretty soon you'll be known as Canada's ass crack, haha."

Have you ever actually BEEN to Toronto? I love western Canada as much as the next guy, but to claim that Calgary or any other city other then perhaps Montreal has a bigger economic impact than Toronto is completely ignorant.

If you took Toronto out of the picture, the entire Canadian economy would collapse, if you don't believe me, then you clearly do not understand anything about economics.

CS @ Aug 19th 2008 1:15AM

this is why i hate calgary, guys like "ten dolla bill" dont acknowledge the fact that TORONTO is what runs canada and is the economic power of canada. I just moved to calgary last year from toronto, and all i hear is ignorant calgarians talking shit about cities that are actually better than their bulls*** city. Tell me ten dolla bill, every food and materials you purchase in calgary, where are they all made from hmmm??? Hint hint it starts with a T. Calgarians like you should stfu and go around ride your horses and "STAMPEDE" all day. Gosh i hope i move back to T.O soon.

TimmyT @ Aug 21st 2008 12:00PM

"where are they all made from hmmm??? Hint hint it starts with a T. "

uhm.... Taiwan?

emirabal @ Aug 18th 2008 11:40AM

Maybe even the bungie announcement...which i doubt but wouldn't be surprised as we are so close to Canada but to announce it in Canada and not US first seems weird, i mean no offense, but what is the market difference.

Also maybe they are saving it for PAX, who knows....

GANNONSMASH @ Aug 18th 2008 1:29PM

I think Bungie said that they won't make their announcement at PAX, but X08 would be perfect! I know it's unlikely, because Nintendo of Sony don't have any huge announcements yet, but you never know.

Momer @ Aug 18th 2008 1:53PM

I live in Toronto but I'm on vacation. Gah! Good luck sneaking in Xav:D

Knuckles Dawson @ Aug 18th 2008 3:27PM

I'll see you all there.

Xav de Matos @ Aug 18th 2008 4:36PM

This has to be the dumbest flame war in the history of this site.

Phil J W @ Aug 18th 2008 8:54PM

Yeah, im from toronto, live in the GTA and i hate it. i think this city is gross. But at the end of the day my friend, toronto is the center of the canada. Not ottawa (ive lived there aswell) but toronto. I only live about a 5 minute bike ride to Microsoft Canada.....

gaymerxbox360 @ Aug 18th 2008 4:47PM

is that the reason why there no podcast for today???

Lewis (RROD: July 16) @ Aug 18th 2008 6:51PM

Refresh the main page.

CS @ Aug 18th 2008 6:54PM

007craft @ Aug 18th 2008 8:39PM

i live 30 mins from TO. I will be heading to this for sure (if i get an invite). I went to x07. Ill be sure to bring my camera for lots of pics and videos, and ill send them x3fs way for a fee of course. (no im just kidding lol, although if your willing to pay.... :P )

Xav de Matos @ Aug 18th 2008 9:00PM

I'll be there anyway so we're covered! IN YO FACE!

007craft @ Aug 18th 2008 9:45PM

you say that now, but when you camera goes mysteriously missing at the event, you will come crawling back to me.

MyGirlHatesBox @ Aug 18th 2008 9:59PM

I went to X06 and it was a blast. Too bad they only gave us a week notice I cant get night off so I quess I'll just skip this one. Have fun guys.

Kensington @ Aug 20th 2008 2:04AM

If you don't like Toronto, don't live here. We have enough people already.

Toronto might not be 'clean', but at least there's something to do after 5pm.

What is the point of having these events closed off from the public, Microsoft? A large room full of industry and marketing goons, watching a projected powerpoint presentation, is not going to sell games or consoles. Let the people who spend their hard-earned money on the XBox platform attend the event.