For those who don't know, E3 is short for the Electronic Entertainment Expo or "that giant video game conference." Basically Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and all other big companies announce their upcoming projects and games for the next few years. As a friends of mine put as his Facebook status "It's nerd Christmas." I figured since GLaDOS and I essentially spent the better part of this week doing nothing but watching I might as well write about it because currently my awesome life consists of just chillaxin with friends until real life kicks back in and subsequently kicks my butt. I would also like to preface this with this message: I wouldn't really call myself a gamer per say. I do have a much higher tolerance for video games then the average girl, but I also am just a great lover of subcultures; "gamer" being a personal favorite. Not to mention the awesome progress of video games is just STUNNING to watch, it blows my mind the things we've achieved in the field of entertainment. Now if we could only build a hover board I'd be really impressed....
COOLEST THINGS AT THIS YEARS E3
The WiiU
(no, that's not a typo)
So, the big deal this year was Nintendo's long awaited announcement of their newest console, named the WiiU. Yes, the name is stupid as all hell, trust me, I agree. But the console looks freaking COOL. Above is a picture of the controller, which has its own screen (so you don't need a TV to play but you need to be in the room of the main console...) AND BUTTONS! THANK YOU NINTENDO FOR RETURNING TO A BUTTONED CONTROLLER! For some reason the gaming trends recently *cough* Microsoft *cough* seem to be moving toward full body motion stuff like the Kinect. Let's be real, while being a cool party trick to play games without controllers or button mashing, if we wanted to run around our living rooms to control Madden or FPS games, we would go outside and play football/paintball. Just give us our damn buttons. There's a reason gamers game, and it's mostly because they're not coordinated enough for the real version of things....(myself included, haha). Other than that, the controller can be used as a second screen when playing on the TV, as a drawing tablet, or be used with a WiiMote. Go watch a demo, it looks really cool. And Nintendo is clearly hoping to use it to get back some of the hardcore gamers it lost with the family-friendly Wii, there are a ton of more mature titles coming out for it.
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
(This is a picture of Zelda, she's the girl, Link's the boy)
So GLaDOS's excitement about this was a bit contagious to say the least, but there's a shit ton coming for the Zelda series in the next year and Skyward Sword is the newest child in the LoZ family. A bunch of new artwork was released for the game (including the gorgeous pic above) and trailers and game play were being premiered left and right. Little Zelda looks quite adorable, adorable enough in fact to finally force me to give in to GLaDOS's constant subtle hints that I should dress as Zelda for this year's Philly Comic Con (WHICH IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING OMFG) to his Link, of course. Also, Nintendo had a full orchestra onstage playing classic Zelda music, which gaming aside, is wonderful music.
Sony's 3D TV
(it might not look like much, but this thing is world-altering)
So you're probably like 'oh Krysti, that's a lovely picture of a TV, but don't you hate 3D?" And to you loyal fans and friends I thank you for paying attention to my pet peeves, but I also would like to explain what exactly makes this TV worth of my praise despite the scarring "Honey I Shrunk the Kids in 3D" experiences...Anyone who has ever played a split screen video game can tell you how annoying and 'cheap' the practice of screen-peeking is (that is, looking at the other player's side of the screen to see where they are, what they're doing etc.). With this TV, players wear glasses that allow for each player to see A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SCREEN. To Player 1, the whole TV will be showing only their activities while to Player 2 WHO IS LOOKING AT THE SAME TELEVISION they will see only their own activities. A true gaming revolution that will probably make me significantly worse at most FPS games but will revolutionize game play. Just trying to explain it is blowing my mind. If this is the effort we put into out entertainment, can you imagine the shit that top secret CIA bases are making!?
New Super Smash Bros. Game
(I know this is a Melee picture, but I love Melee. Also, poor Luigi)
So other than a passing mention, not much was said about a new Super Smash Bros. at E3. But that passing mention was enough to perk nerd ears worldwide. Basically development has barely begun on the game, so don't hold your breath. BUT word on the street is that this version with come out as a portable game on the DS as well as being on the WiiU. Possible customizable characters. I'M SO EXCITED THIS IS SUCH A GREAT FRANCHISE. I think I've logged more hours this summer playing this than sleeping. In fact, I know I have, because I usually play Smash instead of sleeping...
Just Dance 3
(Ganna be okay da da do do Just Dance....)
So if you haven't played this new DDR-for-the-two-left-footed party game yet, call me. I will invite you over and blow your mind. A million thanks to Mrs. Bieber for introducing me. Basically you follow the moves on screen and dance around like an idiot. This is one of the few games that I am obviously not all for putting buttons back into, motion sensitivity is fine. But it's also just a party game. All I'm waiting on is the addition of the actual song "Just Dance." Microsoft also announced their newest Dance Central game, which is the same game without the WiiMotes, your body is the controller. I have yet to play DC but I've heard it's also great.
Fable: Journeys
(Yes, this is the cover of a previous title, I know)
So, I don't play Fable. I played Fable III once for about 10 minutes. I dressed my character and killed my boyfriend and that was about all I got through. I'm not opposed to playing more, but that was all time allowed. However, I am dying to play the new title, announced at E3. Why? Because it's Kinect compatible. Meaning you can literally sit in your living room, wave your arms around, and CAST FUCKING SPELLS. HOW AWESOME IS THAT. I would say that this fact alone assured a sale from me, but they also explained that your main mode of transport is a horse and carriage that you have to sit in your living room mock-driving...once again Microsoft, why do you assume gamers hate pressing buttons for some things??
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