New Xbox Experience relaunch was lies, all lies

by Dustin Burg { Sep 11th 2008 at 11:00AM }

Earlier in the week, rumor spread quickly across the internets regarding Microsoft's supposed plans to hold a five hour long New Xbox Experience relaunch event aired on G4 TV. An event that would celebrate the rollout of the Fall update, usher in free games, new game announcements and excitement galore. Well, that was total balderdash. Fake, fake, fake!

G4's own Adam Sessler confirmed the fact that the network and Microsoft have no plans for an event later this month, going as far as to dedicate his latest episode of "Sessler's Soapbox" to the topic specifically (vid after the break). Sessler not only denies the baseless (but totally awesome) rumor, but goes on to discuss politics and how irresponsible the media can be by not investigating or looking for answers. Damn the media. We always disliked those media folks.

Tags: dashboard-update, fall-update, g4, new-xbox-experience

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

DiamondXP @ Sep 11th 2008 11:15AM

I had a feeling it was way too good to be true. Maybe MS should look into at least some of what got everyone excited by this Hoax. Namely Conker.

Captain Obvious @ Sep 11th 2008 11:17AM

Sessler, please! No lefty politics.

Jedimonkey @ Sep 11th 2008 11:57AM

Leftist politics? Please point out where...he mentioned rumors about both candidates, not just one. But then again, some people only hear what they want to hear...

Captain Obvious @ Sep 11th 2008 4:43PM

Jedimonkey,

There's a slight difference between the way he address the rumors. He characterized the Obama rumor as just not true (because he is not a Muslim), but Sessler didn't go into anything about the Africa-first black church that Obama belongs to.

With Palin, he mentioned the rumor that she had a specific list of books to ban, and then pointed out that the rumor was false because she had no specific banned list, just a general desire to remove books from the library.

While it may be true the Palin generally inquired about removing books from the library, it also may be true that Obama belongs to a radical church bent on the destruction of American democracy. Mentioning one but not the other. That's the lefty politics.

Jedimonkey @ Sep 11th 2008 5:45PM

There's alot worse thing he could have said about Palin...
1.) Palin is strongly anti-choice, opposing abortion even in the case of rape or incest.

2.) She supported right-wing extremist Pat Buchanan for president in 2000.
3.) Palin thinks creationism should be taught in public schools.
4.) She's doesn't think humans are the cause of climate change.
5.) She's solidly in line with John McCain's "Big Oil first" energy policy. She's pushed hard for more oil drilling and says renewables won't be ready for years. She also sued the Bush administration for listing polar bears as a threatened species-she was worried it would interfere with more oil drilling in Alaska.

So him mentioning that she INQUIRED about how to get books banned, is not the same thing as Obama belonging to a church as you put it "bent on the destruction of democracy". For starters, the Palin book-banning inquiry happened. Have you been to the church that Obama attended? I know I haven't so I'm not goingto say what goes on behind those doors. I have however seen the emails where ignorant Republicans claim that he is Muslim because of his name. Which has been stated time and time again, even by Fox News (fair and balanced because we tell you it is), which would tell me some folks are scared of a little change.

In conclusion...you're never going to find a journalist that does not reference POLITICS (notice I didn't specify which side) at all, especially this close to an election. If you're that afraid of seeing another sides view, well my friend, you need to get out more.

Captain Obvious @ Sep 11th 2008 7:23PM

Jedi,

First, he is a Muslim, technically. His father was one, so he was one. And, according to the faith, you cannot renounce being a Muslim. So, it's accurate to call him a Muslim (although he does not practice any Muslim beliefs).

Second, Palin never tried to get books banned. She may have asked about removing them from the public library. There is a difference between removing them from the library and banning them. Borders can still sell them, and people can still own them.

Third, I like how you state that you weren't at his church, so you won't comment on what went on there. But you are fine commenting on what went on at the City Council meeting where Palin allegedly tried to ban the books, even though you weren't there, either.

Thanks.

mgsrocks1 @ Sep 12th 2008 12:07AM

Captain Obvious,

Just because his father was Muslim doesn't mean he is as well. I'm Muslim so I know what my faith is about.

As for what the Islam faith says, let me give you an example to help understand: My uncle is a Muslim that married a Christian. They had a daughter and divorced and now have joined custody. Even though he is Muslim, he told his daughter that she can choose the faith she wants.

So for the freaking last time, Obama is not Muslim! Even if he was Muslim, if that's the reason why you are not supporting him then that hurts me personally. Not just because I'm a Muslim, but also because I don't judge people by their faith but by their character. Its sad to think that in 2009 we still have people thinking like this. *sigh*

Killer @ Sep 11th 2008 11:21AM

:,(

Tony Bowman @ Sep 11th 2008 11:20AM

So G4 has no plans, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything to the rumors. Microsoft gave a "no comment" instead of a denial.

Muffin_man @ Sep 11th 2008 11:46AM

They always give a no comment response to any rumour.

Mythor @ Sep 11th 2008 11:54AM

Microsoft doesn't comment on rumours and speculation.
Sessler says as much in the video.
It's been their practice for a while. I believe Major Nelson has gone into the specifics of why they don't.
I believe a summary of why they don't would be, "Because then they'd get nothing done because they'd be spending all their time denying idiotic rumours all day."

Regardless, given that one of the main premises of this rumour was that it was going to be on G4, the fact that G4 have flat out denied it ought to tell you something very important about this rumour... If you still believe then there's no hope for you.

brytdavis @ Sep 11th 2008 11:26AM

First of all, it's "balderdash", not "boulderdash".

Also, there's a word or two missing from the first line of the second paragraph. "... confirmed fact their network and Microsoft have ..." just doesn't make any sense.

Love your site and posts, but you guys REALLY need an editor!

Dirty @ Sep 11th 2008 12:00PM

Grammar and spelling have no place on the interwebs. Get over it.

petrov @ Sep 11th 2008 10:55PM

i agree completely with the OP. grammar and spelling are crucial on the internets when involved in "journalism" which is what these guys rightfully claim they are.

StingerVI @ Sep 11th 2008 11:26AM

Well no shit its fake. I can't believe everybody got so hyped up over a random post on a forum by some unknown random guy.

PS3 is re-launching: 200gb blue disc for every PS3 game in 2009, 12 new original PS1 classics remade for PS3, 3 PS1+3 PS2 games for free, a PS2 backwards compatibility update for non BC PS3's, and a partnership with itunes.

You see how easy it is to make up such bullshit?

I never got hyped being a former PS3 only owner, i've learned to over hype nothing until I play it or its 100% confirmed.

bedlight @ Sep 11th 2008 2:13PM

You had me until you mentioned the iTunes partnership.

D dogg @ Sep 11th 2008 11:27AM

Had a "feeling"... a sad Panda face...

C'mon KIDS... come down to reality and realize that shit doesn't pop out of thin air. I called BS on this day one, TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE.

But you kids... you don't realize what actual hard work is yet and your imaginations get the best of you.

Neon Jebus @ Sep 11th 2008 11:35AM

I wasn't buying it when a release of a fall Xbox related update was to happen before the middle of November.

My gut keeps telling me the first week of December but would LOVE to be wrong. I look forward to the change as my dashboard has been really slow lately.

Xian @ Sep 11th 2008 9:36PM

Clear your cache (search on Youtube if you don't know how) it speeds things up remarkably

Kizzle @ Sep 11th 2008 11:40AM

Not a fan of Sessler but he's right...the gaming media does zero research. They'd rather be "first." Lame.

E.J. @ Sep 11th 2008 12:00PM

Just because Sessler denies it doesn't mean it's not going to happen. He's just a company monkey, not really a 'reporter'.

This probably just serves as some hype control. The New Xbox Experience hype is getting a little wild considering it's only a firmware/software refresh.

muffinmanlan @ Sep 11th 2008 12:06PM

I was just watching the tetris game in the background haha.

Mr. Nosuch @ Sep 11th 2008 12:07PM

Heard a rumor that the editorial staff at Xbox 360 Fanboy is actually a room full of monkeys bashing away on keyboards.

You heard it here first!

They'll have to get more Castle Crashers advertiser money to get a fact checker/researcher. And don't even get started about a copy editor.

Morph @ Sep 11th 2008 12:13PM

Surely Microsoft remembers last christmas. They need this in before December 1st to let it bake and get the kinks out before the Christmas rush.

Big Bird @ Sep 11th 2008 1:17PM

would it be possible for them to get more hype money from castle crashers? first demo I have downloaded and not finished, horrible game imo.

todd @ Sep 11th 2008 12:34PM

Sessler is a moron... can't stand the way he talks and his voice. Such bad acting.

Tony @ Sep 11th 2008 12:58PM

Oh well, it did seem too good to be true. I'm hoping they do something soon though because it can be good to build up some hype for next year ahead of time.

Doug @ Sep 11th 2008 1:04PM

Sessler was right and reasonable.

Passing along a (bogus) news story with "I'm just sayin'!" doesn't give X3F cred. Joystiq did it too. Did you call GTV?

And why you readers are piling on Sessler-when he went out of his way not to slam sites like this one-makes no sense.

Doug @ Sep 11th 2008 1:09PM

typo... G4 TV...

JerkfacedFed @ Sep 11th 2008 7:12PM

what kind of faggot comes off making up all this shit. he should be beaten to death with a shoe

Sharp @ Sep 11th 2008 8:25PM

I called this the moment I read it. I know that MS isn't that smart or that motivated to actually make it anything more than turn on your 360 and download the update. MS does very little for free for it's customers I wouldn't expect them to change now.

I'm more curious to see how much more "pay for" services are going to be added after this update.