NEWS - Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Microsoft Building Xbox Building In Japan
Microsoft is in the midst of constructing a $400,000+ building in Tokyo for its upcoming next-generation hardware. It’s currently draped in a huge sheet emblazoned with the circular Xbox 360 logo on the front and side. If you recall, there were similar rumors swirling about a Times Square location being considered for New York, but you can’t get any more blatant (or secretive, by hiding what’s inside) than a giant logo for your console covering a 3-story office space in Japan. Many questions remain, however: Will the fashionistas of Harajuku create custom content for the Western invaders? Can an architect possibly design a more boxy-looking retail outlet (maybe for the cable modem-ish Revolution)? Has Microsoft painted itself a target for litigation by a major American retail chain? Will all onlookers begin to feel very, very drowsy? Stay tuned for this and more on the 360 videogame network! (Oh, and if you couldn’t tell, I was being facetious with the questions.)Source: http://www.joystiq.com/
