Microsoft release list unveiled

Microsoft is bracing itself for the busiest year end in its history with a gigantic schedule of first party Xbox software, along with some tasty PC morsels too.

Out of the list, laid out in full for you below, the titles we've listed in bold are the ones we're particularly looking forward to, but the general standard reveals a line up with something for everyone. Its Christmas line up is certainly pretty solid, with the likes of Project Gotham Racing, Counter-Strike, Ninja Gaiden and Fable all likely to be worthy of your attention.

And what better way to kick off 2004 with Halo 2? If you haven't seen the trailer yet, then we advise you check it out as soon as possible. Anyway, here's what the Redmond crowd is preparing for you...

Xbox Games

• Brute Force - 20th June 2003
• Midtown Madness 3 - 27th June 2003
• Sudeki - Autumn '03
• Voodoo Vince - Autumn '03
• Amped 2 - Autumn '03
• Top Spin Tennis - Autumn '03
• NFL Fever 2004 - Autumn '03
• Links 2004 - Autumn '03
• NBA Inside Drive 2004 - Autumn '03
• NHL Rivals 2004 - Autumn '03
• Grabbed By The Ghoulies - Autumn '03
• Crimson Skies - Autumn '03
• Project Gotham Racing 2 - Xmas '03
• Counter-Strike - Xmas '03
• Ninja Gaiden - Xmas '03
• Fable - Xmas '03
• Halo 2 - Q1 2004
• Kameo - Early 2004
• Conker Live & Uncut - Early 2004
• True Fantasy Live Online - 2004
• BC - 2004

PC Games

• Rise of Nations - Out Now
• Flight Simulator 2004 - A Century of Flight - August '03
• Age of Mythology: The Titans Expansion - Autumn '03
• Halo - Autumn '03
• Train Simulator 2 - Xmas '03
• Mythica - 2004