June 4, 2009
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Jimbo on E3
I've been doing quite a few gaming posts, haven't I? Well, toughen up, because here comes another one with my thoughts on some of the games presented at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).
Nintendo - Not much on the Zelda front this time around. We got a somewhat new video for Spirit Tracks, but it seems Nintendo was very busy with presenting its newest additions to the Mario franchise: a sequel to Super Mario Galaxy and a new New Super Mario Bros. Having loved the originals of both of these, I'm really looking forward to them. I rather wish New New Super Mario Bros. went the way of Megaman 9 with some retro graphics, but that's just a trifle. My only real gripe with this announcement is that each of them will have Yoshi playing a role, which could only be smoothed out if they offered free Prozac with each game copy. Also on the Nintendo block was a new Metroid game co-developed with Team Ninja. I never really cared for any of the Metroid games, so I will reserve comment.
Assassin's Creed 2 - I loved the first Assassin's Creed. It was fun, engrossing, and best of all it took place during the Crusades, which was one of my favorite times in history. This game looks to build on that success, but I remain hesitant. First of all, it removes the series from the Crusades, which is a big no-no for me. The Renaissance is cool and all, but it has nothing on the Crusades. It also appears to have a sickening case of trying to do too much at once. All of a sudden you have two blades, can steal any weapon, and a hang-glider that, unlike the first game's horse, seems to play less a transportation role and more an active one. Also, making it so guards can actually spot you when you're hiding seems like they are sacrificing fun for realism. I remember GTA4 making the same sacrifice and hating it for it. I only hope they can prove me wrong.
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Uncharted 2 - I hated the first Uncharted, so this game can buck off straight to Hell for all I care.
The Last Guardian - Remember Ico? Of course you don't, but I sure do. It was one of the greatest games to come out on the PS2, and you bastards probably never played it. Well, the creators of Ico are coming out with another game, and it looks great. You are a character that dresses a lot like the aforementioned game's titular character, and you team up with a giant cat-rat-chihuahua-bird amalgamation in order to explore (escape?) a big castle. Oh Team Ico, you sure do excite me (swoon~).
No More Heroes 2 - Here is another game I have been looking forward to for too long. The last game ended with a cliffhanger, and finally news about it is spreading. The gameplay footage is exciting, features pimps throwing hookers at you, phallic humor, and gets me pumped for the... 2010 release!? DAMMIT!
The Beatles: Rock Band - Honestly, I haven't played any of the music games that came with full band packs. I stopped with Guitar Hero 3. This game featuring The Beatles has me excited, though. I figure if I'm going to invest all of that money on a glorified karaoke machine, it may as well have some music I actually enjoy singing to.
Bayonetta - A librarian with guns strapped to her high heels kicking monster ass? Yes, please!
On an aside, I just picked up The Sims 3, so posts may be few and far between for a couple of days.
Comments (2)
There was a picture from the new Zelda at E3 but it wasn't allowed to be photographed.
I'm excited about Mario & Luigi in Bowser's body lol. Should be interesting. Also GOLDEN SUN for DS! And the Super Mario for Wii and the Galaxy 2 looked cool too. Nintendo's conference wasn't as interesting just because they didnt show gameplay.. they like being secretive like that, meh. You can't say you didn't think that Metroid game looked -awesome-!
The Last Guardian looked gorgeous. Also excited about God of War 3 since we are talking Sony. I need to get a PS3..maybe. FFXIV was intriguing, could be nice though I have never really played any MMORPGs.
I think the Beatles Rockband looks pretty cool. I liked Guitar Hero and whatnot, and playing Rockband with a bunch of friends is really fun, especially if it was with my boyfriend's roommate who was always the singer - hilarious. And now 3 people will be able to sing instead of just one - and they can sing the Beatles harmonies! Cool!
Microsoft's Project Natal seemed interesting to a point.. but I don't really like the idea of controller-less gameplay. It might be fun for party games or shooters, but it really isn't applicable to most game types unless you really want to get tired by flailing around throughout the game, haha. Whaddya think? I thought Sony's wand-like controllers were impressive, though.. the archery bit seemed fun.
I'VE GOT THE SIMS3 COLLECTOR'S ISSUE AS WELL!!!