| | Instead of trying to summarize the entire Electronic Entertainment Expo of last week, I thought I'd take a page out of one of my own books and post my "Top 11 Games of E3" list (one snuck on at the last second, so we had to boost it from just 10 games ;) ). Here we go:
Number 11:
Even though all I saw was a concept vid (the real engine running was kept behind closed doors) this game shows promise. Developed by the Prince of Persia people and set in medieval Europe (or is it...). Can't wait!
Number 10:
GTA clone, sure...but we don't yet have a good GTA clone for next-gen systems, do we? Also, the super powers on display make this look like the Incredible Hulk game from '05. Would've been higher on the list but framerate issues in the released vid have me worried.
Number 9:
Ok, well, probably the only thing I need to answer here is why the game isn't higher on the list. Well, no released gameplay video will do that. So there. But co-op right out of the box? Yeah, that'll get you higher than the other sandbox games on here.
Number 8:
The demo video released astounded me just as much as when we saw it unpolished several months ago. This baby looks gold to me, and hopefully will be out by the end of the year. Non Sim-ers need not apply, methinks.
Number 7:
Just download and watch "Official Trailer 1". Don't worry, I'll wait.
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Ok, well: DID YOU JUST F***ING SEE THAT!!?!?! SWEET JESUS JEBESUS!!!
The only reason this isn't number one or two on the list is because that footage came out a few weeks ago. I still watched it over again just now, though
Number 6:
Looks a lot like Oblivion, which ain't a bad thing. Few more bells and whistles, and it uses the Source engine. Oh, and sorry bout the pic. Just thought it was funny :)
Number 5:
Cool gameplay concept, great looking game. Reminds me a little of Armed and Dangerous for the original 'box, minus all the fart jokes. Even though it looks really polished, developers still say '07.
Number 4:
Well that's certainly an uplifting name for a game, especially from the guys that brought you Ratchet and Clank. Originally called "I-8", this shooter looks nearly like all those concept videos you have to sit through before they show you the real games on PS3. The physics looked a little off in the vid I saw and the AI looked "Shoot Me" dumb mostly, but there's still 6 mos. to work all that out.
Number 3:
Ok, I'll admit it: The hype got to me on this one. No real vid's released, all closed door stuff...but everyone that saw this game in motion couldn't stop talking about it. Realistic AI, extreme open-endedness, and an entrancing world all add up to a pretty amazing sounding experience. If any of you played System Shock 2 (which I didn't) then it may interest you that this game comes from the same people and is a bit of a sequel...somehow.
Number 2:
Supposedly coming out this fall in time for PS3 launch, SC:DA could make a believer out of almost anyone. Well, except for those people that enjoyed all that wussy sneaking in the last few games. This one looks to emphasize action over stealth (though I'm sure there'll be some "touch no one" option like in the last games). The videos released speak for themselves, with Sam looking unbelievable and intense. If the Tom Clancy people can resurrect the travesty that was the Ghost Recon franchise using next-gen tech, just imagine what they can do to a good franchise!
Number 1:
Yeah, sorry, had to. This is going to be the true successor to Halo on the 360, at least until the next Halo comes out. The 'stop and pop' gameplay looks very similar to Ghost Recon, while the action looks like Halo. As long as they don't confuse us with the controls too badly (I'm looking at you, Mr. Warfighter), they'll have a multimillion seller on their hands, no problem.
Special Awards!
The "You bastards, you didn't show us anything" Award:
The "Oh great, now I'm winded playing video games" Award:
The Award for Successfully Ripping Off Everyone:
Thanks to anyone that actually read all this!
-Patrick
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