My360 Writes:
Microsoft have been the timid performer at E3 over the past few years. They haven't exceeded expectations, nor have they disappointed. Last years expo had a few surprises - some good (like Final Fantasy XIII coming to 360) and some bad (like the You're In The Movies fiasco).
But as the current console "war" begins to heat up and hit boiling point, one can't help but have high expectations for this years expo. Everyone expects Nintendo to come out guns blazing after an embarrassing conference last year and Sony has teased and promised plenty of things. Then again, teasing and promising is just what Sony does.
Over the course of the week we'll be looking at what Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have in store for us this year. What we expect to see, what has been teased, predicted and what we'd like to see surprise us this year.
This could be fun as they make great tables. Go big or go extinct. Prime your senses for a neural handshake and step into the cockpit of a Jaeger. It is on you to cancel the apocalypse when Pacific Rim Pinball comes to Pinball FX on May 16.
Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."
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Those that were around before 2000's i am sure are like me that think we entered a world of non readers or those that follow without question.
I can not wait to see fallout 3 a goty game even though it was about water with non content until you add the dlc/updates then you got the performance/crashing
1998 - the best year in gaming! Metal gear solid, crash bandicoot 3, medievil, half life, ocarina of time, thief, tenchu, resident evil 2, Spyro, tomb raider 3, oddworld abes exodus, banjo kazooie.
It was a different breed of a gaming era. You’ll never understand what it was like back then. The aura of gaming, it was different!
I second this. Gaming was a lot more varied and fun than it is today. I'm 35 so getting on compared to some here but I got to see all the changes from NES up to now but I've never felt so disappointed in any generation than I have this current gen. I was expecting more from this generation rather than prettier versions of games that came before it. Game mechanics have become so refined that alot of games feel the same and has done for a while now.
Maybe it's time to have a break for a while. I love gaming but I don't feel I get much fun in the traditional sense out of it anymore.
Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2, Abe’s Exodus, and Ocarina of Time are the only things from that list that I liked.
Here’s the 2023 game releases that I personally liked… and big releases that I didn’t care for:
- Dead Space Remake
- Wo Long Dynatsy
- Resident Evil 4 Remake
- Diablo 4
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Hogwarts Legcay
- Street Fighter 6
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Like a Dragon: Ishin
- Octopath Traveler 2
- Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
- Final Fanatsy XVI (actually ended up not liking this, but it was still a big deal release)
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
- Lies of P
- Mortal Kombat 1
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Starfield (Ended up hating this one, but big release)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (I’m an old-school Zelda fan, but didn’t really enjoy this game)
- Alan Wake 2
I mean, honestly I’ve never seen a year of major IP releases like that, ever.
Isn't it just a generational thing realistically.
I've been gaming since way back and I some of my favourite games go as far back as the late 80s for me each generation has a year or two of game changing releases one after another before an inevitable dry spell.
I kind of agree gaming had a different feel games hit different because we didn't have the internet nothing got spoiled and you really had to put in the effort to beat a puzzle which could set entire groups of people looking for a solution. But most importantly games were experimental and not as cookie cutter as today even basics like controls were not universal today r2 is shoot l2 is ads garunteed you can't deviate from that in a shooter back then it could of been square, R1 or R1 and circle nothing was standard.
But as time moves on a new generation picks up their controller they are going to be interested in different things that PS1 demo disc with the t Rex blew our primitive 16 bit brains back on launch but to kids today it's laughable.
The new gen of kids coming into to hobby seem to value different things to us there seems to be a huge focus on online play, streamers, gaming personalities, and social experiences, convience of digital downloads. To me I value none of that but that's ok like my parents not liking the band's I would listen to its just the natural cycle.
Just about every year in the 7th generation was great and something we most likely won't experience again.
2009 for example had Assassin's Creed 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Uncharted 2, Halo 3: ODST, Killzone 2, Borderlands, Bayonetta, and Demon's Souls to name a few.
It still amazes me we got over 7 rockstar games ps2/ps3 but 3 for the ps3/ps4/ps5
Dragon age 1-3 and mass effect 1-3 in 7ish years what a generation.
While the mainstream media always sees things turning in favor of the hero, here are 6 games that own being a bad guy.
Pretty much all of these games listed are based around a morality system you don't have to be bad and you don't have to be good.
It seems to have left out some real amazing games like red dead redemption 1/2,ass effect and true crime la/ny
Armored Core VI?
Ok, I'm really missing something here. Just beat chapter 3 earlier this evening, unlocked A-rank Arena fights. I'm not seeing or sensing any branching paths or morality system and I've done every side mission and arena fight available to me up to that fight.
Is something big coming soon to branch the story?
No mention of Grand Theft Auto? Saints Row (original trilogy), Manhunt? Also The Suffering (depending on the ending you get).
Trevor in GTA 6 is a sadist and psychopath who dabbles in cannibalism. Should be top of the list. These game “news” sites should hire people that know games.
Dark Sniper's predictions:
- Microsoft will throw in the towel and admit that their long term plans have been thwarted by the onslaught of Sony's PLAYSTATION®3 success
- Alan Wake will more than likely become announced as a multiplatform title, or if shown will be vastly inferior than the CGI trailer shown several years ago. Microsoft will be exposed as the liars that they are once again
- Microslaves will be drenched in tears as Kojima's next game WILL NOT appear on Microsoft's pitiful console. Bad architecture, limited space and shoddy online community being the main determining factors
- Nothing of any merit will be announced that favors Microsoft's Xbox 360. In fact, what you will see is multiplatform titles that will appear inferior to the PLAYSTATION®3 copy.
E3 is already in the bag for Sony. Dark Sniper will be patiently waiting as Microsoft will come out with bullets of sweat as their lack of preparation will result in the 1st round knockout that Jack Tretton will deliver this coming week.
Microslaves, your console has diminished into nothing. E3 is going to be nothing more than announcements of shovelware and downloadable content for titles that have no meaning or influence to the gaming industry, Halo being one of the primary examples.
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with the ability to play with friends without a subscription, then Microsoft will come really close to beating Sony and Nintendo at E3. Anything else won't move me.
And i'm not really in the mood for a bunch of CGI trailers. I need Exclusives with In-game footage that showcases awesome Graphics and Gameplay. And I don't want anymore DLC. I need more full games. Give me this and Microsoft will have something there.
If not I will stick with my console of choice that does not and will never disappoint. Remember, it's all about the games to me and services come in second. Sony just seems to offer the best of all worlds. We'll see what Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo bring to E3 this year.
@ below: I'm not trolling. I just know what I expect from a console. And when I pay out of pocket for a console with internet connectivity, I expect to be able to play games with other people without a subscription. Is that wrong? So are you saying that recommending how to improve a console is a problem? I think you're trolling.
And I also think you're a stalker. Wow, somebody loves me. Glad I have made such an inspirational impact on your life. Now why don't we just talk about games, consoles and this E3? Let's stay relevant.
I could do the same thing and post how many times you've bashed other gamers but thats just childish. I love games and I love offering my opinion. Must be because of the 1st amendment. O well, I will not get in a debate with you over non-gaming related material.
Can't wait for E3!
What to expect?
FLOPS across the board. Microsoft is the cancer of gaming
This years E3 conference for Sony will be yet another disastrous example of why they are no longer worthy of being a competitor in the gaming industry.
The sad fact is though just like last year and the infamous E2 2006 the fandroids on this site will never admit that their conferences are inferior to the competitions while the Xbox 360 conference continually thrashes them every single time.
Sony for years now has been all talk no substance when it comes to gaming and the PlayStation brand. They have always talked up their products by lying and misleading their consumers, promising everything from CG quality graphics to 120fps on their consoles, but in reality they failed to provide even basic functionalities that the Xbox 360 had nearly 3 years ago.
While it took years for Sony to have even basic functionality in their console, the Xbox 360 has taken significant strides to further extend its lead over the PS3 in terms of power, performance, features and functionality. It wont be until 2011 at least when Sony will get to where the Xbox 360 is today
Too little too late Sony, people already realize your lies and have decided that the Xbox 360 is the ultimate home entertainment device this generation