tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884169422383528093.post8741859198878919509..comments2023-10-28T10:51:37.802-04:00Comments on Coffee With Games: Brewed Thoughts about E3coffeewithgameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05381995224445934504noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884169422383528093.post-72272201987005756832010-06-21T09:06:07.914-04:002010-06-21T09:06:07.914-04:00I watched Microsoft E3 and wanted to throw up. Ca...I watched Microsoft E3 and wanted to throw up. Call me OCD but they did not do a very good job presenting their products. The whole time you could see the speakers looking at the teleprompter, the sound cut off a couple of times, the demos were all pre-recorded, and the fact that most of the items were about multimedia did not interest me at all.<br /><br />I started watching the Nintendo E3 after the Zelda demo. I was blown away by all the games, especially Donkey Kong Country Returns. I remember getting so good at the 1st one, that I memorized all the bonus stages to get the 101% completion, and I got 102% in DKC2. Goldeneye is going to be a must buy and is already in my Amazon cart. I never really played a Kirby game so I can't comment on it.<br />The 3DS is unreal to me because I can't see how it will work. I mean, I'm sure it's awesome but I just can't imagine.<br /><br />I only watched Sony's E3 for about an hour and got to see Killzone (I think it was anyways) which blew me away.<br /><br />All in all it's going to be a good holiday season for Wii owners and fan bois. And Coffeewithgames, good summation of the 3 E3's even if someone was IMing you the whole time!<br /><br />nicodemusatnite.blogspot.comCharlie Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15893038509880330735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884169422383528093.post-68075642190829800312010-06-20T20:13:06.343-04:002010-06-20T20:13:06.343-04:00I'd say so. I'd say Sony had the better co...I'd say so. I'd say Sony had the better content but it failed to deliver it in a good way. Though Microsoft did not do much better. I remember Sony's conference lasting almost exactly 2 hours (I was half reading a book during the last hour because it started feeling like a waste of time). Microsoft probably lasted an hour and a half, but no more.<br /><br />I think Nintendo's conference lasted an hour and 15 minutes to give enough time for the Zelda and 3DS hands-on. At that point I was ready for more and luckily we sort of got it from Nintendo's E3 Network with interviews and 3ds games. By the time I was done watching everything, the Sony conference started.Jonathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884169422383528093.post-81052289349693695162010-06-20T18:11:09.345-04:002010-06-20T18:11:09.345-04:00@The Butcher:
Yea, I was hoping for a new IP from ...@The Butcher:<br />Yea, I was hoping for a new IP from Nintendo; or even a 2nd Party like Retro, Next Level Games, etc., for the Wii.<br />I am cautiously optimistic for Goldeneye, both the Wii and DS versions, and all the nostalgia came flooding back when watching the trailer.<br /><br />@Jonath:<br />So, did you enjoy Microsoft's more than Sony's, due to length? I thought Microsoft's was pretty long also, because of all the Kinect talk.<br /><br />I'll go check to see how long each conference was.<br /><br /><b>Thank you both for the comments!</b>coffeewithgameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381995224445934504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884169422383528093.post-85793308834692361112010-06-20T14:22:58.644-04:002010-06-20T14:22:58.644-04:00The only notable difference in what I thought abou...The only notable difference in what I thought about the three conferences is that I thought the Sony one waaaaaaaaaaayyyy too long. It also felt like I was watching a Sony ad within the conference and that's not even counting the actual new campaign ad that they showed. There was way too much fluff. After the first hour I kept thinking it would end all the time and wasn't interested anymore.<br /><br />Microsoft at least kept it shorter, though they had more awkward moments. But Microsoft and Sony both lack a good speaker. When you heard the ESPN guys or that funny guy that made the stupid gaming speech that got a juvenile reception from the press, going back to hearing the other guys was painful. Reggie, while not being as comfortable as these guys, still has good presence and charisma. Having a good lineup to announce also helps. I thought Iwata was a little weak compared to previous years.<br /><br />DKC4 was the highlight for me.Jonathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884169422383528093.post-83954316249886042142010-06-19T16:03:29.323-04:002010-06-19T16:03:29.323-04:00I think your order of 1.Nintendo, 2.Sony and 3.XBo...I think your order of 1.Nintendo, 2.Sony and 3.XBox is pretty spot on. <br /><br />I think Sony had some really good stuff and finally is getting into their stride. They seem to be getting lots of exclusive games to get excited about. <br /><br />Xbox seems to be diving in all the way with Kinect. The more I see people play the thing the more I think the move might be the better motion control set up for gaming. People just look too weird playing the thing. It seems price wise both of these set ups are going to cost a good chunk of change. From what I've seen neither the Move or Kinect seem worth it... yet.<br /><br />Nintendo spent a good amount of time on games this year. Finally. It's hard to deny Nintendo when they get down to their base. I wish I saw a few new IP's in there instead of remakes but what they have coming all looks top notch. GoldenEye FTW, let's hope nostalgia lives up to the hype on this one. But in the end the 3DS stole the show and caught everyone by surprise. I think a lot of people are skeptical of 3D gaming but from reading and watching peoples reactions to the 3DS. Nintendo may once again be leading the way while Sony and Microsoft play catch up.<br /><br />My buddy Den got to play the 3DS and says its amazing.Brad J. (IanAugust)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05030779309916668077noreply@blogger.com