E3 2013 General Discussion

[SethMode]

My issue with mobile games is two fold: 1) I don't want to move the fucking thing constantly to play the game; and 2) any game with on screen "joysticks" or "buttons" fucking BLOWS.

A dual joystick (!!!) shooter on a touchscreen sounds like one of the worst ideas ever as a touch device exclusive.

Mobile games have a place for me, and I recognize how popular they are, but if it gets big to the point where proper controller games aren't being made? Well, I guess I'll get a lot more reading done then.

[Swarley]

No thanks.

[Guest]

Mobile games are already here and every game company should look to enter that market ASAP if they are not in it already. So many people have smart phones and tablets even the poor "woe is me" carries around an iPhone.

Consoles are a shrinking market IMO but still relevant for at least another decade.

I can barely tolerate mobile games, even when I'm at the airport or on a flight and I'm bored. The day consoles become irrelevant is the day I stop gaming.

[Swarley]

Twitch E3 Booth Schedule

Tuesday, June 11th

12:00pm – Saints Row 4 (Volition Inc./Deep Silver)
12:20pm – Dungeon Defenders 2 (Trendy Entertainment)
12:40pm – The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (2K Games)
1:00pm – Charlie Murder (Microsoft Studios)
1:15pm – Ascend (Microsoft Studios)
1:30pm – THIEF (Square Enix)
1:45pm – MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT (Square Enix)
2:15pm – Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist (Ubisoft)
2:30pm – TBA (Sony PlayStation/Santa Monica Studio)
3:00pm – Fantasia: Music Evolved! (Harmonix Music)
3:15pm – TBA (Adult Swim Games)
3:30pm – Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon’s Keep DLC (2K Games)
4:00pm – Super TIME Force (Microsoft Studios)
4:15pm – Watch Dogs (Ubisoft)
4:30pm – Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures (ScrewAttack)
5:00pm – TBA (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
5:30pm – E3 Day Wrap Up w/Dennis Fong, CEO of Raptr

Wednesday, June 12th

10:30am – Call of Duty: Ghosts (Activision)
10:45am – Destiny (Bungie/Activision)
11:00am – TBA (Respawn Entertainment/Electronic Arts)
11:35am – DuckTales Remastered (CAPCOM)
12:00pm – TBA (PopCap/Electronic Arts)
1:00pm – TBA (Microsoft Studios)
1:30pm – LEGO Marvel Heroes (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
1:45pm – Quantum Break (Remedy Entertainment)
2:00pm – TBA (Ubisoft)
2:15pm – TBA (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
2:30pm – Batman: Arkham Origins (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
3:00pm – The Wolf Among Us (Telltale Games)
3:15pm – Skylanders Swap Force (Activision)
3:45pm – YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z (Tecmo Koei)
4:00pm – TBA (Microsoft Studios)
4:30pm – Black Gold Online (Snail Games)
5:00pm – Defiance (Trion Worlds)
5:30pm – E3 Day Wrap Up

Thursday, June 13th

10:30am – FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn (Square Enix)
10:45am – Rayman Legends (Ubisoft)
11:00am – The Elder Scrolls Online (Bethesda)
11:15am – Wolfenstein: The New Order (Bethesda)
11:30am – The Evil Within (Bethesda)
11:45am – Assassins Creed 4 (Ubisoft)
12:00pm – Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate (Tecmo Koei)
12:15pm – Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
12:30pm – Dragon’s Prophet (Sony Online Entertainment)
1:00pm – Warframe (Digital Extremes)
1:15pm – Need for Speed (Electronic Arts)
1:30pm – Dust 514 (CCP)
2:00pm – Solstice Arena (Zynga)
2:45pm – Magic 2014: Duels of the Planeswalkers (Wizards of the Coast)
3:00pm – TBA (Microsoft Studios)
4:00pm – Breach & Clear (Gun Media)
4:30pm – E3 Show Wrap Up

[KNUBB]

[BrntO4Life]

I'll be on the show floor dawgz. I'll actually be working the vast majority of the time, but lemme know if you want me to check anything out.

[Swarley]

I'll be on the show floor dawgz. I'll actually be working the vast majority of the time, but lemme know if you want me to check anything out.

Holy. Shit. The return of Brnt. Whatever you can get your hands on is good for me (although I don't really care about the sports titles). If you can get your hands on the controllers, I'd love to hear what you think about how they feel. We need to get you back on a podcast at some point.

[KNUBB]

I'll be on the show floor dawgz. I'll actually be working the vast majority of the time, but lemme know if you want me to check anything out.

Anything Next Gen

[killgod]

Square Enix's showing at E3

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn



FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) to have been completely rebuilt from the ground up with a focus on all systems, gameplay and player experience. FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn invites players to explore the realm of Eorzea with friends from around the world.



Platforms: PlayStation®3 system, Windows® PC
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Available: August 27



THIEF



THIEF is the reinvention of the classic franchise that allows players to take on the role of Garrett, the Master Thief. As the tide is about to turn in the City, Garrett, takes cover amidst the growing uprising and sneaks into the Baron’s manor to steal his most prized possession.



Platforms: PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC
Developer: Eidos-Montréal (A Square Enix Company)
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Available: 2014



MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT



The hardest case to solve is one’s own murder. Murdered: Soul Suspect takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach. When Ronan O’Connor, a detective with a checkered past, gets caught up in a violent burglary, his life is brought to an untimely end by a brutal and relentless killer. Shocked to find himself in the afterlife, his only escape from the limbo world of ‘Dusk’ is to uncover the truth behind his killer, track him down and bring him to justice using his detective instinct and newfound supernatural abilities.



Platforms: Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 system, Windows PC
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Airtight Games
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Available: Early 2014



LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII



As Lightning, it is your mission to save souls so they may be brought to a new world. However, with only thirteen days remaining, not everyone can be saved. Armed with all-new weapons, player customization and battle abilities, you are in a race against time to fully understand your destiny. It all ends here.



Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 system
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Available: February 11, 2014



KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX



Fully remastered in high-def, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 ReMIX is a compilation of the critically acclaimed KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX and KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories titles. Players can now relive the origins of the celebrated franchise with Sora, Riku and the colorful cast of Disney characters, including Mickey, Donald and Goofy.



Platform: PlayStation®3 system
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Available: September 10



DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION® - DIRECTOR’S CUT



DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION - DIRECTOR’S CUT is the enhanced return to one of the most critically acclaimed video game franchises of all time. By offering players the chance to advance through the game in multiple and vastly different ways, DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION - DIRECTOR’S CUT provides an experience where every choice has a lasting consequence. Director’s Cut features include visual improvements, overhauled boss fights, reinforced combat mechanics and much more making it the ultimate HUMAN REVOLUTION experience.



Platform: Nintendo Wii U™
Developer: Eidos-Montréal (A Square Enix Company)
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Available: 2013



FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster



FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster takes players into the adventures of Tidus and Yuna in beautifully remastered high definition.



Platforms: PlayStation®3 system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system
ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Available: 2013


Mobile and Tablet



DEUS EX: THE FALL



DEUS EX: THE FALL is the next chapter of the award winning DEUS EX series. Developed by Square Enix Ltd. in collaboration with the original DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION team at Eidos-Montréal and N-Fusion, DEUS EX: THE FALL is a story driven action-RPG and the first DEUS EX in the series to be released on mobile and tablet devices.



Platform: iOS
Developer: Square Enix Ltd./ Eidos-Montréal/ N-Fusion
Available: Summer



MINI NINJAS®

Mini Ninjas is the first mobile and tablet game in the action adventure franchise. Based on authentic ninja values, this beautiful, fast-paced game takes players on an epic journey, free from gruesome violence and high on Ninja fun. Hiro and his Mini Ninja friends run, jump and slash their way through spellbound lands to retrieve the stolen artefact from the dragon.



Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: Magic Pockets SAS
Available: Now

[Swarley]

Capcom Teases ‘Big Surprise’ at E3
What will it be?

Capcom is teasing a surprise at E3 next week. In a post announcing its E3 lineup, Capcom said it has “a big surprise to share with you” and recommends that attendees visit the Capcom booth on the show floor.

Capcom’s other E3 games include DuckTales: Remastered, Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara, Lost Planet 3 and Pheonix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies.

No hints about the surprise were provided, but it’s worth noting that a resume outed Dead Rising 3 earlier this year, and the title also appeared on a recent purported leak of Microsoft’s E3 games. Capcom also teased the possibility of a new Mega Man game in March.

Whatever Capcom’s surprise is, you can expect to hear about it at one of the major E3 2013 press conferences, which include Microsoft at 9:30 a.m. Pacific on June 10th, Sony at 6:00 p.m. Pacific on June 10th and a Nintendo Direct on Tuesday, June 11th at 7:00 a.m. Pacific.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/06/capcom-teases-big-surprise-at-e3

[jms493]

Capcom Teases ‘Big Surprise’ at E3
What will it be?



http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/06/...surprise-at-e3

Super Ghouls N Ghosts?

[SethMode]

Bring back Power Stone!

[KNUBB]

KINGDOM HEARTS

[KNUBB]

Since we are all so fond of NeoGAF rumors I would like to share one. Apparently M$(Used because it fits the context of this rumor) is tossing money bags to publishers to not show next gen multiplatform games at E3 on the PS4.

[SethMode]

Since we are all so fond of NeoGAF rumors I would like to share one. Apparently M$(Used because it fits the context of this rumor) is tossing money bags to publishers to not show next gen multiplatform games at E3 on the PS4.

Will they then claim these games are exclusive?

I'd say this is interesting, but I don't like NeoGAF all that much and 90% of their posted rumors are as accurate as Mike Pachter predictions.