E3 2009

[Arcmanov]

A great trailer does not automatically equal great gameplay.

Case in point...ALL Final Fantasy games.

Kickass trailer, yes.  The fact that's ITS A MMO, not so kickass. (for me at least)



Fully expected to see a whole LOT more on Crysis 2.  What was done there by Cevat Yerli could have been done
via an online press release.  Disappointing at best.

As for all other EA announcements during that event, not impressed.

allya know d nes MGS is not gonna b d same right?
dunno if allya saw d pic but instead of of d subtitle "tactical espionage action" it hav "lightning bolt action" which by my imo is gonna b more action oriented an less of d sneakin stealth we accustomed too
oh an by d way it not confirmed exclusive yet
better not b no Ninja Gaiden hack an slash wtf is "lightning bolt action" stueps

You do remember seeing the words 'Sneak In' right?

[TheApprentice]

allya know d nes MGS is not gonna b d same right?
dunno if allya saw d pic but instead of of d subtitle "tactical espionage action" it hav "lightning bolt action" which by my imo is gonna b more action oriented an less of d sneakin stealth we accustomed too
oh an by d way it not confirmed exclusive yet
better not b no Ninja Gaiden hack an slash wtf is "lightning bolt action" stueps

Well raiden's character is more melee based...sword action... so this will be really nice.

and yea the all lines of voice Eroo... thats insane..
I can't believe that Bioware actually recording 100's of thousands of lines..zomg.

[Notnice]

L4D 2 Teaser TRAILER
http://e3.g4tv.com/videos/38606/Left-4-Dead-2-Debut-E3-Teaser/

[ViCe]

allya know d nes MGS is not gonna b d same right?
dunno if allya saw d pic but instead of of d subtitle "tactical espionage action" it hav "lightning bolt action" which by my imo is gonna b more action oriented an less of d sneakin stealth we accustomed too
oh an by d way it not confirmed exclusive yet
better not b no Ninja Gaiden hack an slash wtf is "lightning bolt action" stueps

You do remember seeing the words 'Sneak In' right?

^ look at kojima site it has lightning bolt action there where tactical espionage action used to b on all previous mgs games wat d words LIGHTNING mean to u there? for me it means fast paced

@ apprentice mgs games are about stealth not fast paced action it wont b a true mgs if its a fast paced game with more emphasis on action dan stealth.
i jus hopin they ditch d stupid konami id system an make MGO d game it was meant to b

[Arcmanov]

*sigh*

Blu_Vice...Mr Kojima himself said that its a NEW metal Gear franchise, so what does 'it wont b a true mgs if its a fast paced game with more emphasis on action dan stealth'  mean?  So all of a sudden, any new MGS game MUST have emphasis on ONE particular type of gameplay, lest it be deemed not a 'true MGS'?

What utter bollocks.

I fully applaud the direction that the CREATOR has decided to take the franchise.  Hats off to you Mr. Kojima.  I for one WILL
be buying it, regardless of whether its stealth based or action based.  Personally, I prefer action anyway.

I fully expected comments like this 'not the real MGS' to start flooding the internets, such is the mentality of the Sony fanboi.

[woodyear99]

Xbox 360 - Is like a new system they launching hoss.

1080p Zune video store, Netflix browsing, Twitter and Facebook integration
Full retail games delivered on demand

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/xbox-live-gets-live-tv-streaming-netflix-browsing/

http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/xbox-360-getting-full-retail-games-delivered-on-demand/

Microsoft is busy announcing a slew of upgrades to Xbox Live, and the biggest news so far is relaunch of the video service, now Zune-branded with 1080p instant-on streaming content in 18 countries. XBL is also now integrated with Facebook -- your Facebook account can be linked to your Gamertag, and games will support Facebook Connect for sharing content online. That's pretty huge -- but if that wasn't enough, you're also getting Twitter and Last.fm in the deal. Want more? Netflix users will now be able to browse the entire catalog instead of simply loading their queue, and Microsoft has also gotten its Party Watch system in order, so you'll be able to heckle videos with your online friends. Last but not least, there's now live TV streaming for UK and Ireland gamers, who'll get Premier League soccer live from Sky. All in all, a solid set of updates for XBL -- but we'll wait and see how that "1080p" video looks before we pronouce Blu-ray dead. PR blurb after the break.


Today from the E3 stage in Los Angeles, Microsoft announced plans to dramatically improve their HD video offering through a new technology that enables instant on 1080p streaming with 5.1 audio with Zune video on Xbox 360.

This implementation is as close to a "disc in the drive" experience as possible over the Internet. At a high-level, here is how it works:

    * Video startup is nearly instantaneous because of the back-end proprietary Microsoft technology developed by Zune that seamlessly transitions between many different bitrates and resolutions of video.
    * Video playback will start at a low bitrate for fast download time and then ramp up to a higher bitrate and quality, up to 1080p with 5.1 audio.
    * Features such as smooth fast forward and rewind that users have only seen before with local physical media.

It doesn't stop there. Other news coming out of E3 for Xbox LIVE Video Marketplace:

    * Social: We unveiled Movie Party, a feature where you can go to the movies with your friends whether you are sitting on the same couch or in living rooms across the country. Starting this year, you can share a virtual theater, see your Avatars (a virtual you) on the screen – all while you listen to each other laugh and cry together at the movie through voice chat on Xbox LIVE.
    * New Regional Partners: Now, for the first time Xbox LIVE members in the UK and Ireland can watch live or on-demand TV with BSkyB on Xbox. Never miss a moment of your favorite live TV shows, sports, movies and family-friendly entertainment – even share your favorites with up to seven friends in an Xbox LIVE Party.
    * Global Expansion: The 1080p streaming HD Zune video experience on Xbox LIVE marketplace is expanding to 10 new regions this year, making movies and TV shows available in 18 total countries including US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Australia, and New Zealand. (Note: content and partners vary by region)

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Microsoft's E3 keynote was so jam-packed the company decided to wait until afterwards to announce what might be the biggest new feature of them all: on-demand access to full retail games. The service will launch in August with 30 titles to start, and new games will be added weekly, with pricing to match retail. The best part? Purchases can be made directly with a credit card, no pesky Xbox points required. More pics of the system after the break.

Update: Don't get your hopes up, MS tells us that the point system isn't going anywhere, it's just being supplemented with credit card purchases. Also, game rentals aren't happening yet, but they said it "sounds great for the future."

[ViCe]

lol @ sony fanboy
obviously u know NOTHIN of me arc, u are speakin to da same person who has been bashin d ps3 community for some months now soo plz get ur facts str8 wen coming wit d "fanboy" remarks

*sigh*

Blu_Vice...Mr Kojima himself said that its a NEW metal Gear franchise, so what does 'it wont b a true mgs if its a fast paced game with more emphasis on action dan stealth'  mean?  So all of a sudden, any new MGS game MUST have emphasis on ONE particular type of gameplay, lest it be deemed not a 'true MGS'?

What utter bollocks.

I fully applaud the direction that the CREATOR has decided to take the franchise.  Hats off to you Mr. Kojima.  I for one WILL
be buying it, regardless of whether its stealth based or action based.  Personally, I prefer action anyway.

I fully expected comments like this 'not the real MGS' to start flooding the internets, such is the mentality of the Sony fanboi.

das like sayin splinter cell not based on stealth no more an gonna b all out action
so ur comment my friend failed

PS do ur self a favor an read this b4 u come wit dem fanboy remarks, i actually WANTED it multiplatform , peace
http://boards.psntt.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=48

[Arcmanov]

Notice, I never called YOU that eh...

das like sayin splinter cell not based on stealth no more an gonna b all out action
so ur comment my friend failed

Failed you say...
What you said there just reinforces my argument.  Isn't it ironic that the new Splinter Cell: Conviction features a LOT more action?
Its still Splinter Cell, isn't it?  I don't hear anyone crying '...oh, its got more ACTION in it.  Oh the HORRORZ!!!  This aint the true Splinter Cell!!!',
which is essentially what you're saying about MGS: Rising.

Ah well.  To each his own I guess.  Giwwe action brudda.

[ViCe]

To each his own is right........if i want action i hav loads of shit for that kz2, R2, cod 4, infamous...dont need an action focused MGS wit little emphasis on stealth dat made d series whic is wat made d series popular.........if i want an action MGS i play MGO (which i hopin wud ditch da dotish id system konami hav)

[Synchronomyst]

Natal...Peter Molyneaux...Sega Activator 2.0...yeah ehh. No.

Other stuff sounds good thusfar, though. Microsoft is looking good.

[Berzerk]

Assassins Creed 2....Splinter cell conviction...Ubisoft looked decent for those 2

otherwise very bleh...

[woodyear99]

Natal...Peter Molyneaux...Sega Activator 2.0...yeah ehh. No.

Other stuff sounds good thusfar, though. Microsoft is looking good.

Lol the original activator was very lame tho, basically an infrared controller. This technology MS is using seems to be able to scan objects, faces etc, could make gaming very interesting in new titles. I not writing it off just yet especially since it looks more powerful than the wii in terms of interactivity.

[Eroo]

Natal...Peter Molyneaux...Sega Activator 2.0...yeah ehh. No.

Other stuff sounds good thusfar, though. Microsoft is looking good.

Lol the original activator was very lame tho, basically an infrared controller. This technology MS is using seems to be able to scan objects, faces etc, could make gaming very interesting in new titles. I not writing it off just yet especially since it looks more powerful than the wii in terms of interactivity.

It definitely seems more powerful than the Wii however I have my doubts about how good the object scanning and face scanning will be. I doubt it will be as simple or work as well as was shown in the video.

Also seems Metal Gear Solid Rising coming to PC and PS3 as well.

[woodyear99]

but will the microsoft user base respond in the same manner as the Nintendo base to this innovation? personally i doh really care for natal, but that is just me.

AS for Metal Gear Solid Rising, it's a brand new series in the same old franchise, I'm in regardless of which platform it heads to. For those who were not too keen on the stealth use, MGS4 can be played using minimal stealth and more gung-ho action tactics.

I don't think they are targeting their current user base, looks like a growth strategy to bring in the casual user and capture some of the wii crowd. They could possibly introduce a bundle for $200 that includes that new camera addon. If the wii did not fall in price then it would be a cheaper console. The risks they face though are proper implementation, games support and alienation of its current base. They seem to want to do many things at once on the console however that may be possible since they added functionality slowly instead of one massive update...

[TheApprentice]

5 mins again guys..
Get a stream quick before servers get bombarded..orr watch on G4.

Bandwidth light stream:

[Berzerk]

new mario oui

gamespot is working well g4 was giving me issues...


http://e3.gamespot.com/press-conference/nintendo-e3/?tag=topslot;thumb;1

[Eroo]

so far nothing interesting for the Wii but some good DS titles.

[Eroo]

Facebook on dsi??? Didn't know there was such a big demand for facebook on gaming devices.

[Berzerk]

this thing is booooring! come on nintendo, something more than motion plus? please??

[Eroo]

Wii Vitality Sensor? Is Nintendo even trying??