E3 2014 Discussion Thread

[Deleted member]

Also, I'm going to remain pissed at Sony for bait and switching Crash Bandicoot twice. You don't toy with a man's heart like that. It just ain't right.

I'm aware that Sony did it in that one PS4 trailer last year, but I don't remember them doing it a second time. Care to explain?

As for Sony's conference, it was decent. Few new game announcements (LittleBigPlanet 3, heck yes!), new DLC announcements, PS3-to-PS4 remaster announcements, and more footage of what's already been announced. My expectations weren't very high though.

I'll keep my expectations equally low for Nintendo's Direct tomorrow.

 

[finalark]

I missed the conference, but I just got done reading a summary.

It seems like I really didn't miss much, I'm hyped for the PS TV (AKA my Persona 4 Golden Box) coming to NA, I'm gonna check out the trailers for Uncharted 4 and MGS5 in a bit. I'm kinda iffy on us getting Uncharted 4, since IMO 3 was pretty shaky and forgettable.

EDIT: After watching the Uncharted 4 trailer, I've decided that Naughty Dog just likes kicking the **** out of Nate in every teaser for every game. I'm cautiously optimistic about it right now.

MGS5 looks good, at always. I actually kinda found the trailer underwhelming, since I don't really feel like I learned anything new about the game that I didn't know before. Oh well, I know I'm going to be picking up a PS4 for it anyway.

EDIT EDIT: My hopes for tomorrow are some more Omega Ruby/That other gen 3 game that isn't MOTHER****ING RUBY info, maybe a new SSB character reveal, game play details for Sonic Boom and hopefully, maybe, but entirely unlikely, SMTxFire Emblem news.

 

[Minato]

I missed the conference, but I just got done reading a summary.

It seems like I really didn't miss much, I'm hyped for the PS TV (AKA my Persona 4 Golden Box) coming to NA, I'm gonna check out the trailers for Uncharted 4 and MGS5 in a bit. I'm kinda iffy on us getting Uncharted 4, since IMO 3 was pretty shaky and forgettable.

EDIT: After watching the Uncharted 4 trailer, I've decided that Naughty Dog just likes kicking the **** out of Nate in every teaser for every game. I'm cautiously optimistic about it right now.

MGS5 looks good, at always. I actually kinda found the trailer underwhelming, since I don't really feel like I learned anything new about the game that I didn't know before. Oh well, I know I'm going to be picking up a PS4 for it anyway.

EDIT EDIT: My hopes for tomorrow are some more Omega Ruby/That other gen 3 game that isn't MOTHER****ING RUBY info, maybe a new SSB character reveal, game play details for Sonic Boom and hopefully, maybe, but entirely unlikely, SMTxFire Emblem news.

There's been a Sonic Boom video posted a day ago or so https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXgXF2t1Psc

 

[finalark]

There's been a Sonic Boom video posted a day ago or so https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXgXF2t1Psc

Thanks. Not sure how I feel about the beat 'em up style combat, or the constant quipping from the characters. But the platforming looks solid and I'm really excited for the return of multiple playable characters.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

My current interest list:

MS:
Sunset Overdrive
Ori and the Blind Forest (multi)
Crackdown (ish)
Tomb Raider and LCatToO (multi)

EA:
The Sims (ish)

Ubi:
Far Cry 4
Assassin's Creed (ish)
Valiant Hearts

Sony:
Little Big Planet (ish, I think the new characters are kinda silly though)
ABZÚ (ish)
Magicka 2 (multi)
No Man's Sky (multi)
Rachet and Clank: Movie (ish, it' not a game though)



PS4 looks better, but neither system looks worth it yet, especially as everything's able on PC... That said it's kinda sad how much more I wanted the PS4 after seeing the white version... shame it comes with a game I don't want...



That said Nintendo win out with just the eShop and Youtube stuff so far...

Nintendo youtube:
Chromophore (multi, though the PC version is very different)
Phoenix Wright
Teslagrad (multi)
Tengami (ish)
Chariot (ish/multi)
One Piece Unlimited World Red (ish)
Persona Q
Pier Solar (multi)
Starwhal (already backed on Kickstarter... infact I'm wearing the t-shirt!)
Nihilumbra (ish)

 

[Twewy]

I'm aware that Sony did it in that one PS4 trailer last year, but I don't remember them doing it a second time. Care to explain?

"And there's one one games that's been beloved since 1996...Nah jk Mortal Kombat"
And then Uncharted 4's reveal starting out with Naughty Dog.

I seriously feel like they're holding Crash back or something.

 

[SSBCandidates]

When did the Konami stream happened?

 

[Twewy]

It never did.

 

[finalark]

When did the Konami stream happened?

ONE MIRRION TROOBS

 

[Minato]

Wow... Time accidentally broke the embargo and revealed one of Nintendo's new games.
And it's a game I've been waiting for awhile now.

Don't click if you don't want to be spoiled
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=834686

 

[Rutger]

Damn, I'm really surprised. Looking forward to what will be shown in the direct.

 

[Dr. Bran]

Here is my list specumulations. This will be outdated in like, 2 hours.
-New Zelda Game will not be playable at this E3
-Hyrule Warriors WILL
-HW characters will include Zelda, Ganondorf, Vincent (A+ if you know him), and Tingle (I can dream)
-Re-release of a Mario game for Wii U
-Something boring about Miiverse
-Pretty much an ad for Tomodachi life
-The Treehouse will show off Animal Crossing for Wii U as a main focal point of the direct
-"Are you excited for NFC figures yet?"
-Spending way too much time on Sonic Boom
-Bayonetta might come out eventually...maybe...
-An indie game reel with games that we already know about
-SMT X FE delayed
-Sequel to FE:A
-X will be out 2015
-Mario-galaxy-esque Megaman game
-Metroid for Wii U
-A "but we haven't forgotten about the Nintendo 3ds" moment
-2d Metroid for 3ds
-3ds F-Zero trailer will transition into Captain Falcon's Smash 4 debut
-Smash 4 trailer shows off many (but not all) veterans
-BOOM. RIDLEY.
-Second trailer (like Megaman's) for Pac-Man
-3ds version will be out in August, and the Wii U version will be out in November (2014)
-And by the way... NEW STARFOX CARTOON WITH VIDEO GAME TIE IN THAT WILL BE AWESOME.

Thanks for reading, and I appreciate your feedback.

 

[finalark]

I caught bits and pieces of the direct on mute in class today. Those robot chicken sections were surreal as **** without sound.

All I know is that Xenoblade X caught my interest, even if I never got a chance to play the first one. Celda teaser has my attention with its sci-fi elements (something I've been wanting for years in that series) and Palutina's trailer uses traditional animation, which I am a huge sucker for.

Oh yeah, and Captain Toad now has his own game. I'm happy only because there's a in-joke between me and my friends that Captain Toad is a badass.

EDIT: Oh yeah, and Star Fox was teased but never directly shown, I think. DAMN YOU NINTENDO, DAMN YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SomewhatMystia]

I gotta say, Captain Toad game is probably my favorite part of the digital event.

Is it too early for Captain Toad for Smash 5 support threads?

 

[Ragna22]

Alright so I'm super hyped for Hyrule Warriors, but at the same time I'm very worried about it so I'm gonna rely on any Dynasty Warrior fans here for what I'm about to ask because I've never touched the series. I've read a lot about how people consider the series a button masher and almost every time I see the game in action people are using just one type of combo the whole time.

Now my question is, are your combat options varied? Like can I be that weird action game player who likes to change things up in terms of combos as I go? Can I actually use my imagination to chain different attacks together? Because I play a lot of action games, I love DMC, I love Metal Gear Rising, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, Arkham City ect. and the reason I love them so much is because you can be creative with your combos if you knew what you were doing, you weren't always restricted to one combo that's just by choice so can I play a Dynasty Warriors style game the same way I play these other action games in that sense?

 

[finalark]

Alright so I'm super hyped for Hyrule Warriors, but at the same time I'm very worried about it so I'm gonna rely on any Dynasty Warrior fans here for what I'm about to ask because I've never touched the series. I've read a lot about how people consider the series a button masher and almost every time I see the game in action people are using just one type of combo the whole time.

Now my question is, are your combat options varied? Like can I be that weird action game player who likes to change things up in terms of combos as I go? Can I actually use my imagination to chain different attacks together? Because I play a lot of action games, I love DMC, I love Metal Gear Rising, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, Arkham City ect. and the reason I love them so much is because you can be creative with your combos if you knew what you were doing, you weren't always restricted to one combo that's just by choice so can I play a Dynasty Warriors style game the same way I play these other action games in that sense?

Dynasty Warriors can be fun, but if you're expecting it to be like the the dodge-and-counter game play of most 3D beat-em-ups prepare to be disappointed. The games do give you a wide verity of characters to choose from, all of which having several attacks to fight with. However, the game is based primarily around trying to find the flashest way to kill the thousands of soldiers that try to swarm you. Dynasty Warriors is one of those love-it-or-hate it series, personally, I like the games well enough but they can get repetitious pretty quickly and I can see why people would be turned off to them.

If you have a PS2 or even a PS360 you can pick up most of the games for pretty cheap these days. I'd suggest getting your hands on one of them to see if its your cup of tea. Just don't go in expecting to have to watch enemy movements and dodge attacks with precise timing or anything like that.

 

[Ragna22]

Dynasty Warriors can be fun, but if you're expecting it to be like the the dodge-and-counter game play of most 3D beat-em-ups prepare to be disappointed. The games do give you a wide verity of characters to choose from, all of which having several attacks to fight with. However, the game is based primarily around trying to find the flashest way to kill the thousands of soldiers that try to swarm you. Dynasty Warriors is one of those love-it-or-hate it series, personally, I like the games well enough but they can get repetitious pretty quickly and I can see why people would be turned off to them.

If you have a PS2 or even a PS360 you can pick up most of the games for pretty cheap these days. I'd suggest getting your hands on one of them to see if its your cup of tea. Just don't go in expecting to have to watch enemy movements and dodge attacks with precise timing or anything like that.

Yeah that's perfectly fine, I just wanted to know about how varied the combo system is and I just found Gamespot's demonstration video of Hyrule Warriors which answered my concern and my worries are put to rest but thank you anyway.

 

[Minato]

E3 finally comes to a close. For me, Nintendo nailed it. I still miss the days when they had the stage for a press conference, but the way things are done now are even better for them. Their Nintendo stream where they demonstrated games for hours at a time was really great too. Gave us folk that can't go to E3 a pretty good experience still.

For me, this was an ok E3 outside of the Nintendo stuff. Not a lot of the games that were shown on MS and Sony's that interested me. With the absence of Square stuff (besides Type-0's announcement) and nothing new from Capcom, it was pretty mellow for the Japanese companies. There were still some announcements from Nintendo I was hoping for, but oh well. It was still good and makes 2015 a really nice looking year for Nintendo fans.

As for this year, I have Bayonetta and Smash to really look forward to.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

I went into this E3 with such high expectations of Dragon Quest that honestly it was a dissapointment, but I feel harsh saying that as Nintendo pulled it out the bag! While they didn't have the Metroid I was expecting they also lacked a number of other (less hype) things I'd expected to, so they're clearly not going for the blowout and I think we'll get a few more Directs this year... they did however have some things I didn't know I wanted, like Splatoon, Captain Toad and Kirby's Rainbow Curse, and seeing something unexpected is far more exciting for me.

The Digital Event was perfectly presented though, and the tree house was generally very good, though I imagine they'll work on it a bit and do it even better next time!

If they don't have another Direct later this year though I reserve the right to retro-actively display disappointment in the whole thing.



Outside of E3 there wasn't a whole lot for me, the new Lara Croft spin-off looked kinda fun, and there were some cool Indies (Cuphead and Ori look great... and they're coming to PC)... but honestly no exclusives sold the other consoles to me, and the only one that really made me interested with the trailer was Sunset Overdrive... and while it looks fun, doesn't bring enough to interest me.



The big thing that did make a difference though is oddly the Tom Clancy games... The Division and Rainbow Six both look pretty good, especially when I saw more in depth gameplay... they didn't do the presentations too well, but I am interested... and more importantly it started to do something I've wanted to see for a while now!

You see, if you read my posts elsewhere you know I talk a lot about games at work, and one discussion that comes up a lot is that a group of us are interested in getting Rare (or at least their name and IPs) back for Nintendo if we can ever get a significant lottery win.... Yeah, it's never going to happen, and M$ probably wouldn't agree even if we got the money, but it's a nice conversation piece between the few of us.
One conversation we had a few months ago is what we could do with Perfect Dark to make it stand out from the grey shooter crowd and, since the concept was for Wii U, we looked at the hardware and what it could mean in conjunction with things we've already seen. The big thing that stood out was Surveillance and Communications. The game pad has a microphone so everyone can be in an online team call as long as they have the console (though a headset would be preferable), thus allowing some sneaky things like local jamming devices, forced feedback loops to cut off communications for a while, or even listenning devices... as for the surveillance angle, that comes from the game pad allowing multiple displays, and gave us the idea of using it and it's gyroscope to control remote cameras that can stick to walls, go on little under door devices like in real life or fly about on hovering remote drones. These with terrain puncturing Railguns, extensive use of mines, EMP, stealth suits and various other technologies could make for a far more information warfare heavy shooter... which would be exciting and new... and though nothing has bought the majority of these over The Division and Rainbow Six both seem to be making the first step with remote cameras at least, even if it switches over controls rather than using the double screen.

In all I've grown to like the idea so much any step towards it is a good step, it's just a shame that everything's so afraid to be something other than CoD, so it'll take a long time to get there.

 

[DrizzyDrew]

What are you most anticipated games from the Nintendo Digital Event?? Here are some of my own highlights

 

[finalark]

Outside of MMOs, I'm really not into the online multiplayer scene but I appreciate Nintendo's creativity with Splatoon. The art style, Tony Hawk-esque "tag-the-most-territory-to-win" rules, and the squid mechanic makes for a very unique game. Chances are, I'm not going to pick up it up but I certainly do appreciate it. Also, I can't be the only one who was reminded of Squid Girl.

Whooly World has me hyped, because new Co-Op Yoshi and I've been wanting to play a new Yoshi game for a while. I'm actually pretty surprised by Rainbow Curse, mostly because I wasn't expecting Nintendo to ever revisit Canvas Curse's game play at all. There's also a new Zelda game in 2015, but I'm containing my hype since all we have to go off of its a brief cut scene and don't know anything about the game. Speaking of Zelda, I'm actually looking forward to Hyrule Warriors so I can play Co-Op on it with a friend of mine who is both a Zelda and Dynasty Warriors enthusiast.

Oh yeah, and Xenoblade X. I never played the first one, but this one looks neat. Plus it gave me some mad Xenosga flashbacks, and given how nostalgic I've been feeling for the JRPGs of my childhood that also pretty much sold me on the game.

 

[SomewhatMystia]

I think my only problem with this is E3 is that, until... September? (I forget if something comes out before then), the Wii U is going into drought mode again. I mean, granted, Mario Kart is going to take up a huge amount of my time, and 3DS has some neat stuff happening during the summer, but... Aside from Pushmo, Wii U's pretty dry.

 

[Cheezey Bites]

There's a lot of Indies coming in that period, and there's the Transformers game and I think One Piece Unlimitd World RED is out between those... and of course Wii Sports Club retail version...

I think there's enough to keep people going, especially as most people have picked up the Wii U new so have the back catalogue and their free game to play yet...