E3 2010 - Release Your Inner Nerd

[3 Justin 3]

Now this, THIS is why I bought an xbox 360.

[Russic]

Well. That was horrible.
And the award for most awkwardly sexual moment goes to: "You're going to get a great view of my back"

[JayP]

Only 5 years too late with that...

[JayP]

I don't see the need for a Mario Kart rip-off.

How is driving without a wheel in your hands more interactive than driving with a wheel?

[3 Justin 3]

Racing games will be awesome. Looks like your whacking two guys off.

[JayP]

The only redeeming feature about Kinect gaming - instant adding of another player for split-screen multiplayer.

[Flaming Choy]

some pretty obvious lag with Konect. Not a good thing.

[Russic]

Oh yes, because I want to see photos and video of me doing this.

Perhaps it's the acoustics, but it sounds like 95% mock cheers in there now. Not shocking considering they are presenting to a crowd of hardcores.

[3 Justin 3]

What the hell happened to this E3? I thought there would be new announcements and new games. The only new game I have seen is the new IP from Crytek.

Disappointed.

[Russic]

It is pretty impressive, but there is some pretty noticeable lag. Could be because these are just demos, but it's worse than I expected.

[JayP]

Originally Posted by Russic

Perhaps it's the acoustics, but it sounds like 95% mock cheers in there now. Not shocking considering they are presenting to a crowd of hardcores.

I think it's the game's sound effects. Compare the applause during gameplay to that after the gameplay ends.

Microsoft is really trying to go with Nintendo's approach and use E3 as a method of demoing to major non-gaming media. It's too little, too late though I think. Nintendo has a monopoly on the causal gaming market share.

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by JayP

I think it's the game's sound effects. Compare the applause during gameplay to that after the gameplay ends.

Microsoft is really trying to go with Nintendo's approach and use E3 as a method of demoing to major non-gaming media. It's too little, too late though I think. Nintendo has a monopoly on the causal gaming market share.

Yeah, I don't understand this approach. I know they want people to learn about Kinect, but E3 is for the hardcore gamer. Do they really think mom's and casual gamers are watching these press conferences, or even pay attention to them?

These pressers should be for the hardcore fans more so than the Kinect. Those are the ones actually paying attention.

[Russic]

I love harmonix ... this is just killing me.

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by Russic

I love harmonix ... this is just killing me.

I stopped listening when they didn't announce any Black Metal to dance to.

[JayP]

Originally Posted by 3 Justin 3

Yeah, I don't understand this approach. I know they want people to learn about Kinect, but E3 is for the hardcore gamer. Do they really think mom's and casual gamers are watching these press conferences, or even pay attention to them?

These pressers should be for the hardcore fans more so than the Kinect. Those are the ones actually paying attention.

The important people paying attention are major non-gaming media. E3 is about the only time that mainstream media is paying attention to gaming and the Big 3 are responding with their conferences accordingly. These press conferences aren't just for the hardcore gamer anymore.

[JayP]

That Star Wars game looked brutal.

[Meelapo]

Forza!!!

Nevermind...it's for that Kinect.

[Russic]

Star Wars ... I can't say I've ever seen a concept video look bad before. It's a concept video, you can pretty much make it look however you'd like. I'm sure it'll come together, but that was overly poor.

[JayP]

Interactive car ads!

[3 Justin 3]

No, I still can't sit in a Ferrari.

If they did a star wars game properly I'd be tempted to get Kinect. Who wouldn't be excited to use the force?!?