Xbox 360 Title Preview: Pre Event Pics

Microsoft Japan is all set to begin its Xbox 360 Title Preview: Spring 2009 press conference at 2:00PM local time.

I'll be live blogging both at this blog and at IGN Xbox 360. But before the fun begins, here are a few pictures of the hall.

First up, the entrance. The press conference is taking place at Omotesando Hills. It's sorta like a Harajuku version of Roppongi Hills.

Here's a fun fact. I attended a press conference here a couple of weeks ago, where none other than Aki Hoshino called out my name and gave me a box of 10,000 yen pound cake. See this gallery for lots of pics.

Inside, Microsoft has its usual greenish atmosphere and is playing its usual mix of hip-hop music. The only difference I see is that the hip-hop is Japanese this time!

On the screen, they're showing pictures of Japanese people having fun with Xbox 360.

And in the back of the hall, next to a bunch of demo kiosks, the main attraction: