So its that time of year where Video Game fans get all hypo and giddy about potential new video game updates & announcements, well I do anyways lol E3 is here!
Now that Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft have all there next gen (well current gen now) consoles on the market the focus this time around E3 will be about ..... GAMES, GAMES, AND GAMES... we hope!
So over the next week or so I am going to give my views on whats happening at this years E3, don't get offended with what I say or with what I may miss out but appreciate any comments.
Here was E3 the Schedule (thanks to a member on NeoGAF) for the big guns as always it seems MS go first with gap fillers from EA and Ubisoft before Sony caps off the first day, Nintendo like to let the dust settle from the first day and have there own say the day after to prove that last isn't always a bad thing!!
The first day was as per expected a mix of highs, lows and just plan WTF!!!! So of we go!
Microsoft
Post E3 Conference - Er, hmmm, Ok they showed games! They opened up with............
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| Exclusive Content FIRST ON XBOX ONE !!!!!!!!!! |
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| Another Forza game |
A new Forza game was announced "Forza Horizon 2" (First Exclusive xbox one game shown) for that loved the other forza games this did look incredibly detailed but tbh I havent been interested in driving games for quite some time, well simulation games much prefer arcade racers.
A quick snippet of the new game by Turtle Rock Studios called "Evolve" which looked very good but another FPS zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz dont get me wrong I enjoy the odd FPS but when there over saturating the market nowadays its hard to get excited by them.
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| Another Assassins Creed Game |
So far so boring right! Then finally something of somewhat interest well for me anyways, the new Dragon Age game by Bioware
"Dragon Age Inquisition" only thing shown FMV but it was quite spectacular as you'd expect from Bioware but with the comments " Premiere Content on Xbox One" yes its a cross-platform game lol
So far only one exclusive up to this point shown which wasn't a new IP !!!
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| New IP from Insomniac Games |
Talking of Dead Rising lol straight after the live demo of Susent Overdrive came new DLC content for Dead Rising 3, which looked just as bonkers to celebrate Capcom's 31st anniversary. Actually found this more interesting than the new IP!!
Onward with a crappy new dance game and ANOTHER FABLE thing which allows you to play as villains whoop then "Project Spark" which is a game making tool to something that piqued my interest finally!!
"Ori & The Blind Forest" a new IP that looked incredibly gorgeous, the game looked like a action platformer but kept me mesmerised by its visual style! No details on this other than a trailer but this was enough to spark interest.
Next order of the day was to show that MS "IS" interested and all for indie games by showing a montage of games coming to Xbox One, after this came the debut trailer for the new Tombraider game called "Rise of the Tombraider"
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| Concept Art |
Ubisoft then takes the stage and shows off one of my most anticipated titles for the PS4 YES MS showed off another Cross platform title but I didn't care.
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| Incredible Detail |
Another Xbox one exclusive was announced it was a game from the very talented developers "Platinum Games" trailer roles all I can think about is Monster Hunter crossed with Drakengard nothing that wow'd me don't get me wrong the FMV looked great but nothing we hadn't already seen earlier with say Dragon Age! The game is called "Scale bound"
The the final game shown was another exclusive for the Xbox One and another sequel "Crackdown 3" which again I cared nothing about, a final montage video of all the clips and it was finally over. Thank fuck!!!
Sony
Pre E3 Conference - Well after last years E3 of publicly trying to get the leg up over MS by giving a IN YO FACE price point for the PS4, Games, Games, Vita, they even had the cheek to do a mock You tube video on how they lend games. I was keen to see how they would go about this years E3 specially as MS were going to be all about the games!
Post E3 Conference - BOOM Sony opened up with a counter title to MS Call of Dutzzzzzzzz, they opened up with.........
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| Bungie new IP |
Next up was another game that I have been looking forward to seeing more of and that title is "The Order 1886".
This PlayStation exclusive was finally given a game play trailer and while not overly heavy on combat it gave a sense of tension, 'whats going to happen next' just like the original Resident Evil did many years ago on the PSOne, not to forget that it looked incredible to, definitely one I want to see more of soon.
After some technical issues the next game shown really took me by surprise, "Entwined" it was simple, colourful and mesmerising, it was all about 2 creatures who fell in love that when brought together took on the shape of a dragon, you control each of them individually with each of the analogue sticks.
The game after being announced went live on PSN for PS4, with PS3 and VITA to come shortly after. To which I will be picking up shortly!
The next exclusive for Sony was a DLC story for Infamous Second Son, this would expand the story of Fetch, the most interesting thing about this DLC is that you wont need the game to play this but get extra content if you do.
Continuing with exclusives Sony showed the next instalment into the Little Big Planet universe with "Little Big Planet 3". Now initially I wasn't over bothered with this as I found the first on PS3 to be enough for me. However after watching the live demo and introduction of new characters I found myself more interested in LBP3.
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| Oddschock, Toggle, Swoop and Sackboy |
Shuhei Yoshida wasn't just there to announce the LBP content he was there for something special, the announcement of a new exclusive title to PS4 by developers "FROM SOFTWARE"
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| Bloodborne |
Sony then showed actual game play footage of Far Crzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4 with the only thing of note that you can invite friends via PSN to play with you even if they don't own the game, lets hope more titles take advantage of this feature!
"Dead Island 2" was up next and confirmed by Sony but tbh after the bore fest of the first one I wasn't really interested in this, the trailer was quite amusing though
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| More Zombies |
Then a few tid bits of information regarding exclusive content in cross platform games, The Last of US content is coming to "DIABLO 3" Clickers and all, "Battlefield: Hardline" beta is coming to PS4 first, "Disney Infinity" new Marvel content hits PS4 first and "Destiny" will include exclusive map and co-op adventures.
Boyes then mentioned that PC focused publisher Paradox Interactive Studios are working on PS4 games (not sure if exclusive or not) the first that was shown was "Magicka 2" not my bag but the trailer was funny, but after this was something un expected another exclusive for PS4.
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| Released back in 1998 on PC |
Yup "Grim Fandango" its getting a HD update exclusively for PS4 I never got chance to play the PC version but it is another game taken from E3 that I will be looking out for, Tim Schafer even made an appearance via video to show it off.
Indie titles were next up , "Broforce", "Titan Souls", "Not A Hero", "Hotline Miami", "The Talos Principal". Sony still pushing there commitment towards indie developers. They then showed ANOTHER PlayStation exclusive from the crazy mind of Suda 51.
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| More random Violence |
"Let it Lie". The game showed of more of the usual bonkers violence you can expect from Suda 51, I really enjoyed Lollipop Chainsaw so will be keeping an eye out for this. Continuing on with exclusive content to PlayStation a game by the art director of Journey and Flower with his new studio Giant Squid.
Again a mesmerising trailer of the new game titled "ABZU" which looks like a must if you liked Flower and journey. Continuing with the theme of exclusives this time a TIMED exclusive ( hits PS4 first) .
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| Explore Space |
The game called "No Man's Sky" was another incredible looking indie title that wasn't on my radar but is now, with the promise of exploring infinite worlds deemed none to be the same its looking promising, every player will start on a completely different planet to have there own exploring experience.
Then Sony got in a mention towards the PlayStation Camera which will be an integral part to the upcoming Project Morpheus (VR Headset) which I feel is another gimmick just like 3D support is, the new SCEA CEO cam on stage to inform us all how well PS4 is doing numbers here numbers there!! Oh You Tube is now coming to PS4 for instant video uploads to your channel! New "Playroom" DLC and more Free-to-play games are also on there way.
While still boring me to death at this point the new service from PlayStation "PS NOW" is going to be going into open beta end of July meaning with just a dualshock 3 controller you can play games on SMART TVs and it ll soon be coming to VITA.
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| Over 100 Titles in the works |
Not wanting to leave out the PS Vita it was stated that there are over 100 titles in the works for it including "Tales of Hearts R", Chile of Light", "Minecraft" (Full Console Game) to mention a few. After that very brief segment on the vita something new was announced, well not new if you live in Japan!!!
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| PlayStation TV |
Yup "PlayStation TV" will officially launch in North America and Europe around Autumn time, this little device will allow access to PS Now, play VITA and PlayStation titles. It can also be paired with the PS4 allowing a second PS4 terminal in the household will definitely be keeping a look out for this.
A brief pause of services they are offering with the announcement and game play footage of "Mortal Kombat X" to then go back to upcoming services with the introduction of original TV content coming to PSN, the first delve into this is a series called "POWERS" sounded mildly interesting, they also announced a "Rachet and Clank" Movie with Insomniac Games involvement and a HD remaster of the first game!
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| Looks even better!! |
Then something that almost everyone wanted to know a release date for "The Last of Us" Remastered, it was rumoured to have been coming the end of the year and many fans disheartened at that, but Sony put everyone straight by announcing not long to wait as it will be out 29th July 2014. I myself loved the PS3 version that I will delve back into the game for the remaster!!
Up next were 3 big hitters trailers, "MGS V" (was meant to be exclusive showing but leaked early), "GTA V" confirmed for PS4 and the pic of the 3 for me the incredible looking "Batman Arkham Knight" (exclusive Scarcrow missions). To then FINALLY close down a long winded show with.........
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| UNCHARTED 4 |
Just when all hope had been lost "Uncharted 4" was shown and boy was it worth the wait even for such a small trailer it looked incredible and has made the hype for this title even higher!!
Finally it was Nintendo turn!!
Pre E3 Conference - What to say about last years E3 well tbh I don't remember much from that conference other than the fact the Wii U there next gen console had been out for a year had nothing of value to show for it and there was 3DS stuff.
Post E3 Conference - With the other big 2 out of the way and a information leak on a few new Nintendo titles just before there event we got there opening piece which I have to say is the best opening piece of the 3, a animated version of Reggie stating there wont be any new Mario, firing fireballs at someone in the animated crowd for mention "Mother 3" to then switch to the real Reggie..... wait and Iwata....... WTF kicking the shit out of each other !!!!
Thing is it was done really well and was there build up to the showing of new characters in the upcoming "Super Smash Bros" for Wii U those characters were........ "Mii" no not myself well actually it could be, it was the incorporation of your own generated characters called "Mii's" with a job choice of "Fighter" "Brawler" and "Gunner" thing is the most interesting part for me was the fight as the game itself zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
So after that bore fest my link actually went down and I joined in partly through another un interesting piece, the introduction of "Amiibo" which to sum up is like skylanders spend loads of money on figures that can be used in different games that support them yay >_> !!!
Up next was something again I'm not interested in that's "Yoshi Wooly World" another platformer for Wii U, then another game "Captain Toad Treasure" which looked like Super Mario 3D World but with toad as a main character, wait whats this a new Zelda game ......zzzzzzzzzzzzzz sorry Zelda fans I lost interest after OoT blame Majora's Mask for my lost interest in the series! So far so un interesting for me from Nintendo only thing keeping me going is the possibility of something being shown on "X" (Xeno U).
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| Not sure on the new look Bayonetta! |
A few more titles of slight interest were shown the sexy "Bayonetta 2" (still not used to lack of hair) the game looked great and I loved the first one then something happened they showed her in a Samus suit and Link outfit WTF!!!! A good point to take not of is that the first game comes bundled with Bayonetta 2 so will no doubt be picking this up! The second game of slight interest was "Hyrule Warriors" which is basically "Dynasty Warriors" with Zelda characters, I quite enjoy the Dynasty warriors games so this is on the radar plus I need something to justify having my Wii U. Yes you heard me right I only have 4 main Wii U games "Super Mario Bros Wii U", "Zombie U"(came with zombie U bundle), "Mario Kart 8" and "Wind Waker HD" (came free with MK8) of the 4 I only play MK8!!!!
A now title was shown called "Splatoon" shoot paint everywhere in teams, the team who covers the most area wins.......couldn't be less interested or excited at this point and slowly loosing all hope of "X". The announcement of a new Kirby zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz for Wii U, a "Mario Maker" Game for Wii U this allows you to build classic Mario levels like Little Big planet only its solely Mario levels!! There might of been other stuff but I'm falling asleep at this point tbh..... oh yeah Mainmoto-San made an appearance, usually I would be interested but due to a certain magazine leaking information of the games he could of spoke about all was said keep an eye out for the games I'm producing. It looked like he was playing "Star Fox" in the background well he most likely was as it was on of the leaked games lol but one again I wasn't interested in!
So ere coming to a close my hopes and dreams fading when Reggie says we have one more thing to show you..................OMFG YEEEEEEEEEEES
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| Xenoblade Chronicles X |
Finally the only thing I cared about from Nintendo current crop of games "X" now known to be "Xenoblade Chronicles X", the trailer didnt disapoint the incredible world, characters and music almost brought a tear to my eye, it was wonderful to finally see more of this the must own title for the Wii U and only reason I have kept hold of my console!! 2015 cannot come soon enough! This game trailer alone with the odd comical animation made it worth while sitting through the bore fest of a conference. Something to mention though Nintendo has set up "Tree House" which is going on through E3 and will include game play of titles interviews and the like !
So there you have it my run down on this years big 3 @ E3 on the grand scheme of things theres something for everybody but for me Sony had more that I was interested in yet less that was available this year! 2015 is shaping up to be a superb year for gaming if you like sequels!!!!!!!!!!!
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