E3 2014 - Part 1

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[Soapy]

Well, it's May and we're now just over a month away from E3 2014.

Last year's E3 was huge. After a generation that went on too long and months of rumors and teasing, fresh, next-generation consoles were finally fully revealed to public. As huge as last year was though, this year stands to be even bigger; While E3 2013 was hardware-focused, this year will be all about the games.




The Players

Microsoft
From their unpopular DRM policies and their subsequent reversal, to the mandatory Kinect integration, the Xbox One has a had an undeniably rocky start. Microsoft has done a lot to correct their course, and they've pledged that their press conference this year will be heavily game-focused, but will it be enough to win over the fence-sitters? Could we see a Kinectless SKU announced?


Nintendo
The sales for the Wii U have been abysmal, however as per usual, Nintendo has been cranking out incredible games and rewarding their most stalwart fans. They all but no-showed last E3, but this is a new year, a new E3, and a new opportunity to make up some lost ground. Is there anything at all they can do or say at E3 to save the Wii U? Might they swap out the Wii U GamePad with a Pro Controller so they can lower the price?


Sony
Sony is riding high after stealing the show last E3, winning the hearts and minds of gamers everywhere, which lead to record-breaking sales of the Playstation 4. However, people have rightly critized them for their lack of software support. Will Sony unveil a plethora of new, exciting games to go along with their new hardware? Or will the Playstation 4 become all sizzle and no steak?




Schedule

Microsoft – June 9, 9:30 AM PT
EA – June 9, 12 PM PT
Ubisoft – June 9, 3 PM PT
Sony – June 9, 6 PM PT
Nintendo (Digital Event) – June 10, 9 AM PT




What say you? What are your predicitions for E3 2014? What are you excited to see?

choo choo

 

[zenith16]

I am still trying to get over them showing Tyrion Spark earlier.

meh that mic

 

[Donut]

Really ? This kid & letter thing seems forced

 

[Soapy]

WOW. Grim Fandango!

 

[Tron Bonne]

Man, this has been an odd conference so far

 

[Havok83]

I think this letter from the fans is such an original and interesting concept to incorporate into their press conference. Its really making for a good show

 

[X Knight]

what are they showing now?

 

[Havok83]

what are they showing now?

Indies

A lot of PS4 and Vita support Im seeing but not so much for PS3. Good

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Like any of them actually played Grim Fandango.

 

[Thundercrack85]

Pretty underwhelming so far.

But there's still time.

 

[Tron Bonne]

I think this letter from the fans is such an original and interesting concept to incorporate into their press conference. Its really making for a good show

I'm sure it's also bull****

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Pretty underwhelming so far.

They are building. We probably still have Uncharted 4, God of War 4, and The Phantom Pain.

 

[Upset Spideyfan]

Grim Fandango!

 

[X Knight]

Indies

A lot of PS4 and Vita support Im seeing but not so much for PS3. Good

thanks.

what was the deal with the kid letters?

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I'm sure it's also bull****

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[zenith16]

hmm ok that's 2 projects from suda51 then. prolific on the ps4 area. He's a busy man.

 

[Donut]

Exactly what I was thinking.

I did not buy that letter thing for a second

 

[Soapy]

I remember when they asked for letters.

 

[zenith16]

thanks.

what was the deal with the kid letters?

it was a joke with Tim shaffer it was funny actully but they did ask for letters in something

 

[ProjectPat2280]

I think this letter from the fans is such an original and interesting concept to incorporate into their press conference. Its really making for a good show

If MS had of done that ppl would be complaining about how "fake" or forced it seems. I agree tho, I thought it was a neat touch

 

[DarthSkywalker]

While I liked Killer is Dead, I don't think I'll be hyped for another Suda 51 game until he does No More Heroes 3. Which will probably never happen so...

 

[Tron Bonne]

Oh, nobody wrote that **** guys. Come on

 

[X Knight]

it was a joke with Tim shaffer it was funny actully but they did ask for letters in something

ah, thanks.

 

[Donut]

Meh, meh, meh