MELBOURNE, Australia – June 3, 2009With the world’s largest gaming exhibition E3, now in full swing in Los Angeles, Microsoft are the leaders in the pack with a plethora of new and exciting games, new hardware (Project Natal) and even social networking. 

That’s right, XBox 360 Live users will now be able to experience Facebook and Twitter from the comfort of their own lounge. As the mind spin continues, Microsoft have some truly momemtous releases in the coming months and following year which include;

Halo 3: ODST – Become an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper in the story that leads up to Halo 3.

Halo: Reach – The prequel to Halo

Forza Motorsport 3 – The racing continues with full high definition gaming that includes over 400 cars and over 100 tracks

Gears of War 2: Dark Corners – A new campaign in one of the most original universes and even includes new multiplayer maps.

If this isn’t big enough, than this will be… Project Natal. Do not forget these words because in the coming months, you will be gobsmacked in the following months.

Protect Natal is Microsoft’s answer to a controller free world thanks to a high definition camera that not only boasts facial recognition, it also has voice recognition and depth sensors.It even detects objects in your room which make your gaming experience even better and it’s easy to see that this will definitely revolutionise the future of gaming.

Whether you’re kicking a ball, driving a car or using martial arts, this technology has the ability to transcend the world of gaming into the real world. Still don’t believe it? Then watch these trailers courtesy of Game Trailers!

Last but not least, gamers, both casual and hardcore will be able to watch 1080p high definition “streamed” movies on their XBox 360, thanks to XBox Live which will give users access to hundreds of movies. Instant Movies is like having a DVD store in your own home.