The big E3 discussion thread

Retr0gamer

Might as well start this now as new releases are already leaking.

So far release I've heard about that are getting me excited are a western release of Gust''s Blue Reflection and Vanillawares gorgeous looking 13 sentinels: Aegis Rim.

Generic Dreadhead

This years E3 has the potential to excite me a lot more than last year. Last years was probably the most underwhelmed I've been in a while.

Looking forward to some more of that forced Ubisoft Team Chatter when they do some Co-op gameplay :pac:

Retr0gamer

I think Nintendo are really going to show some great Switch titles. Kerp up the momentum after the excellent launch. I get the feeling the march launch was a soft launch and we will see some big games, a new OS and virtual console for Xmas.

Generic Dreadhead

Please be Pikmin 4

Sephiroth_dude

Generic Dreadhead wrote: »

Looking forward to some more of that forced Ubisoft Team Chatter when they do some Co-op gameplay :pac:

It always cringy too.

Generic Dreadhead

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

It always cringy too.

"Have we got a spotter on the East Tower?".... oh f**k right off :pac:

Falthyron

Awkward and difficult presenters, and uneasy silence when the audience is supposed to cheer or applaud.

Bullshít business speak 'ramped up' to 'hype' you up about how 'awesome' 'crazy' 'insane' the most mundane things are.

A token musician/footballer smiling at how much money they have been paid to stand on stage and praise a game they know nothing about for 3 minutes.

The following phrases: "After listening to our players/customers..." "The best yet..." "Unparalleled/unrivaled/Unmatched" "Our most realistic version..."

You saying: "Show the fúcking game already!"

The following adjectives: Insane, mind-blowing, incredible, wonderful, extreme, amazing, awesome, unreal, crazy, ludicrous - to describe the most inane, simple, mediocre things in a video game. See 'Fish AI', for example. Followed by people losing their fúcking minds in the crowd or on social media. See Shenmue, for example.

Project Scorpio mentioned every 10 seconds, usually preceded with the phrase 'Using the power of Microsoft's Xbox Scorpio...'

UbiSoft random project nobody expected to be announced like they do at the end of every conference they give at E3 - my prediction: Beyond Good and Evil or the new Splinter Cell game.

Sony fúcking with Microsoft's 'Project Scorpio' thunder when they announce that PS4 Pro will have a price drop starting now or two days before Scorpio releases.

That's all I have for now, but I am looking forward to the show. :P

Edit Additional things to look out for:

Presenters applauding themselves followed by: "Yeah, that's right!" or "Looking awesome/great, guys!"

Bullshots, see UbiSoft, for example.

Fans in the audience shouting: "We love you!" to their favourite CEO who personally signs off on pre-order DLC.

Sony's show starting more than 10 minutes late and you asking yourself why you stayed up until after 2am.

A reminder of how much money and time is put into the development of indie titles and remasters.

SIX. TERAFLOPS.

Todd Howard to talk about how great Fallout Shelter is/was and that Bethesda are going one step further by creating Fallout Online - F2P. Internet meltdown, followed by frustration and bitterness when the game is released and turns out to be a Settlements Simulator.

'Powered by Frostbite'. Look out for: "Using the cutting-edge, Frostbite engine...", "Powered by an all new iteration of the Frostbite engine", "Yes, folks, this is all running in real-time on DICE's Frostbite engine".

I am waiting for a journalist to ask when will EA's customer service be powered by the Frostbite Engine - everything else is at this stage...

"We are giving even more to you, the customer." - Said by every CEO ever as he looks out into the crowd attempting to identify that one whale who will personally fund his bonus for next year.

An on-stage player demonstrating playing the game and is fúcking awful at it.

Overly ambitious launch dates.

Yeah, still looking forward to E3.

Sephiroth_dude

Generic Dreadhead wrote: »

"Have we got a spotter on the East Tower?".... oh f**k right off :pac:

EA are guilty of it too, I remember a few years ago, there was a couple of the dev lads from EA on stage playing battlefield and they kept saying "I'm moving in" "I've got him in my sights" like they were being really tactical LOL, they thought they were soooo coool :rolleyes:, I cringed.

ERG89

Falthyron wrote:

Ubisoft random project nobody expected to be announced like they do at the end of every conference they give at E3

I hope after the demos of Siege & Ghost Recon in the past they don't have a trailer where the players are talking like they were 100% scripted from a low budget miltary Hollywood movie.

Falthyron

ERG89 wrote: »

I hope after the demos of Siege & Ghost Recon in the past they don't have a trailer where the players are talking like they were 100% scripted from a low budget miltary Hollywood movie.

Nah, that's their main shtick. UbiSoft love to create/recreate a Pentagon War Room style setup for the audience to watch and listen. Makes it more immersive and helps to distract from the inevitable graphical downgrade the game will experience in 6 months time when it releases.

Its 'X' [insert adjective from above here] and makes it all appear so real. Don't you talk to your friends like that? I know a day doesn't go by when I am playing games with my friends and assign them callsigns and warn of 'danger close' when I lob a grenade.... Amazingly, our mission always ends with us succeeding too :pac:

Sieghardt

I just want SEGA's "reviving old IPs" and new corporate image to actually amount to something.

Ideally Skies of Arcadia/Valkyria Chronicles/Phantasy Star/Shining Force but I'll pretty much take any good sega game at this point

pablomakaveli

I love the news and previews from E3 but I cant watch any of those big presentations with the audiences. As well as the cringy stuff from the speakers/actors etc I cant stand the over the top cheering from the audience.

ERG89

Sieghardt wrote:

Ideally Skies of Arcadia/Valkyria Chronicles/Phantasy Star/Shining Force but I'll pretty much take any good sega game at this point

There is a valkyria chronicles game out at the end of this month. On Xbox One, PS4 & Vita. It's called Valkyria Revolution.

Falthyron

Sieghardt wrote: »

I just want SEGA's "reviving old IPs" and new corporate image to actually amount to something.

Ideally Skies of Arcadia/Valkyria Chronicles/Phantasy Star/Shining Force but I'll pretty much take any good sega game at this point

I have heard that SEGA's announcements will take a different approach this year. Via YouTube, you can pay the basic entry price for the general news and updates on what they are releasing, but there is a lot more available than that. In a customer conscientious move, in the customer's favour and with the customer at the forefront of their thoughts and concerns, you will be able to choose which game you want to hear more about at a customer friendly price of €2.49 per game. There will be bundles available too, from which, you can choose which announcements you want to hear more about. It should be mentioned though, that the main entry fee to their announcements covers most details, but for those customers who appreciate extra detail (the loyal, dedicated fans), these €2.49 cosmetic addons to the show will be made available.

Jordan 199

I'm looking forward to the Ubisoft conference as I like the lady that presents it

Falthyron

Jordan 199 wrote: »

I'm looking forward to the Ubisoft conference as I like the lady that presents it

Yeah, Aisha Tyler is good. She seems to actually play games and comes across a little more natural than the robotic CEOs and B-list presenters who haven't a clue about games.

Sieghardt

Falthyron wrote: »

Yeah, Aisha Tyler is good. She seems to actually play games and comes across a little more natural than the robotic CEOs and B-list presenters who haven't a clue about games.

Aisha isnt presenting this year

ERG89 wrote: »

There is a valkyria chronicles game out at the end of this month. On Xbox One, PS4 & Vita. It's called Valkyria Revolution.

I know but that's a new subseries, I want the Chronicles series, a SRPG for PS4

Falthyron

Sieghardt wrote: »

Aisha isnt presenting this year

She's not? That's a shame.

CastorTroy

EA: Saturday, June 10 at 8 PM

Microsoft: Sunday, June 11 at 10 PM

Bethesda: Sunday, June 12 at 5 AM

Devolver Digital: Sunday, June 12 at 6 AM

PC Gaming Show: Monday, June 12 at 6 PM

Ubisoft: Monday, June 12 at 9 PM

Sony: Monday, June 13 at 2 AM

Nintendo Spotlight: Tuesday, June 13th at 5 PM

CastorTroy

Can't wait untul we see logos for games we won;t be playing for at least 3 years and cinematic trailers for games that won't play anything like that.

For once I'd like to see someone go rogue in one of the scripted games. But I'm sure they're just pretending to play a prerecorded video. Like the guy playing Star Wars on Kinect.

Is it too much to ask for new Metroid, TimeSplitters and Prince of Persia?


Ah, I was thinking I posted thoughts on E3 before
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057736864

TitianGerm

CastorTroy wrote: »

EA: Saturday, June 10 at 8 PM

Microsoft: Sunday, June 11 at 10 PM

Bethesda: Sunday, June 12 at 5 AM

Devolver Digital: Sunday, June 12 at 6 AM

PC Gaming Show: Monday, June 12 at 6 PM

Ubisoft: Monday, June 12 at 9 PM

Sony: Monday, June 13 at 2 AM

Nintendo Spotlight: Tuesday, June 13th at 5 PM

I assume those are Irish times listed?

CastorTroy

Yep

Generic Dreadhead

Glad Aisha Taylor ain't gonna be there, the fawning over her every year is cringe.
"Bu-bu-buuut she's a real gamer guys"

FAILSAFE 00

I don't think we will see anything from Red Dead Redemption 2 at E3 and its confirmed that Death Stranding wont be at E3.

Falthyron

FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »

its confirmed that Death Stranding wont be at E3.

Kojima still trying to work out what Death Stranding actually is, so its probably currently undergoing one of the five transformations it will experience in its development.

heebusjeebus

RDR 2 should be shown as it's the only E3 before it (hopefully) releases. I'm expecting gameplay and hopefully something about RDR Online.

FAILSAFE 00

heebusjeebus wrote: »

RDR 2 should be shown as it's the only E3 before it (hopefully) releases. I'm expecting gameplay and hopefully something about RDR Online.

I hope it is but you know how Rockstar are

Icyseanfitz

i really dont think im excited for anything this year rdr2 probably wont show, death stranding wont show, bioware are crap these days, no pokemon for switch... meh hopefully some cool new ips that arnt years out

Mr Crispy

After today's reveal trailer, I'm looking forward to seeing more of Strange Brigade. It might scratch that L4D itch I have, seeing as Valve won't bloody well do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anfp4gU7FAg

Zero-Cool

Pity about Aisha, she definitely helped Ubi's presentation. Any idea why she's not gonna be there?

pablomakaveli

heebusjeebus wrote: »

RDR 2 should be shown as it's the only E3 before it (hopefully) releases. I'm expecting gameplay and hopefully something about RDR Online.

I really hope there wont be a repeat of GTAO with RDR2. It be a shame to see online prioritised over SP like it was in GTA5.

Sephiroth_dude

A new Xenoblade game would be nice.

pablomakaveli

pablomakaveli wrote: »

I really hope there wont be a repeat of GTAO with RDR2. It be a shame to see online prioritised over SP like it was in GTA5.

Lack single player of DLC maybe, but no way can you say the main game lost out due to focus on multiplayer. Multiplayer wasn't even available at lunch they delayed it for 2 or 3 weeks.

CastorTroy

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

A new Xenoblade game would be nice.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was already announced. Or do you mean just more info on it?

SeantheMan

Lookin forward to it this year

CastorTroy

Don't know about Microsoft since don't know if I'll have access, but Ubisoft and Nintendo are the only ones I'll be able to watch live.

Jordan 199

I'll be ready to watch the Microsoft conference when the Canadian GP coverage ends.

SeantheMan

CastorTroy wrote: »

Don't know about Microsoft since don't know if I'll have access, but Ubisoft and Nintendo are the only ones I'll be able to watch live.

I won't watch any of em live, but will watch the Easy Allies stream of them watching it later on youtube....so I can get their reactions and takes on events.

I don't think you're missing anything by not watching it live, there will be uploads on youtube and rebroadcasts so...

pablomakaveli

Deleted User wrote: »

Lack single player of DLC maybe, but no way can you say the main game lost out due to focus on multiplayer. Multiplayer wasn't even available at lunch they delayed it for 2 or 3 weeks.

All the vehicles and content created for GTAO wasnt added to SP.

CastorTroy

SeantheMan wrote: »

I won't watch any of em live, but will watch the Easy Allies stream of them watching it later on youtube....so I can get their reactions and takes on events.

I don't think you're missing anything by not watching it live, there will be uploads on youtube and rebroadcasts so...

Oh I didn't say I would. Just the ones I would be able to. I will watch Nintendo's live if I get home from work in time. It's meant to be only 30 mins and shouldn't have all the crap the other live conferences will have.

Benzino

Darch Nemesis wrote: »

After today's reveal trailer, I'm looking forward to seeing more of Strange Brigade. It might scratch that L4D itch I have, seeing as Valve won't bloody well do it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anfp4gU7FAg

This is right on my radar now. Like yourself, I've been looking for another L4D too, fantastic co-op game.

Speaking of which, this is definitely the year Valve announce HL3, L4D3 and TF3.

Retr0gamer

I really want Sony to start delivering the goods on exclusives because so far they have been nothing but disappointments for me outside of Bloodborne.

A new Bloodborne will be nice but I want something more than a sequel to last generations worst RPG (no no kuni) and days gone which looks yawn inducing. Give us something out of left field like Gravity Rush 2 was.

Doge

Id like to see a few AAA PSVR titles, might be asking a bit much outside of limited vr experiences in GT Sport and Ace Combat though!

gizmo

Something to remember at this festive time of year...

https://twitter.com/Cromwelp/status/872751627844956160

Sephiroth_dude

CastorTroy wrote: »

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was already announced. Or do you mean just more info on it?

I did not know it was announced already, in that case some gameplay and a release date would be nice, although I still need too play the one on Wii u.

heebusjeebus

What I want to hear from E3:

That Bluepoint Games are working on the Demons Souls remaster.
What are From Software developing?
Any news on RDR2.

Retr0gamer

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

I did not know it was announced already, in that case some gameplay and a release date would be nice, although I still need too play the one on Wii u.

Already been a gameplay video and release date:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJuiTw6nk7A

Apparently it's out before XMas. I expect it to be delayed like all the other Xenoblade games, XMas seems too close.

Sabre0001

Line-up and schedule for E3 Coliseum, according to MCV UK (times are PDT so add 8 hours for Ireland):

Tuesday, June 13

11:00 AM - Noon:
God of War: Behind the Curtain
It's been one year since game director Cory Barlog and his team at Santa Monica Studio introduced fans around the world to a bold new vision for God of War. Join us as Cory and other members of the development team share new insights and recount challenges overcome, delving further into writing, world building, combat design, and the powerful father/son relationship at the heart of Kratos' new beginning. Moderated by Michele Morrow.

Noon - 12:30 PM:
Inside Bungie
For over 25 years, Bungie has pushed the video game industry in bold new directions. Join Bungie CEO Pete Parsons for a wide-ranging discussion about his career, the industry, and Bungie's next release, Destiny 2. Moderated by WWE superstar (and devoted Destiny fan) Big Show.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM:
World Builders
Join host Chris Hardwick for a keynote discussion about building worlds across entertainment mediums, with a focus on video games. Hardwick will be joined by astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson, director James Gunn, Gearbox's Randy Pitchford, and 343 Industries' Kiki Wolfkill.

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM:
Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft presents a look at what's next from Assassin's Creed.

2:15 PM - 2:45 PM:
What Game From E3 Will Make You the Next Online Gaming Superstar?
In a world where online content creators can make or break the success of a new game, discover which games from this year's E3 are going to make the biggest splash with the world's largest online creators. Join MatPat, creator of The Game Theorists YouTube channel (more than 8 million subscribers, 2016 winner of the Streamy Award for Best Gaming Channel), to find out which games are making a mark at E3 in the eyes of top Twitch and YouTube streamers. Learn what makes some games great to play and others great to watch for millions of fans on YouTube and Twitch.

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Bethesda Softworks
Join Bethesda Softworks for a look at a newly announced title that will be seen for the first time at their E3 2017 Showcase.

3:15 PM- 4:00 PM
Square Enix
Don't miss when Square Enix presents a live demonstration of a newly announced title being showcased at E3 2017.

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Epic Games
For over two decades, the team at Epic Games has built some of the video game industry's most talked about titles. Join members of Epic at E3 Coliseum for a behind-the-scenes look at the developer's next release.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Swing Behind the Scenes With the New Spider-Man for PS4
Join key members of both Insomniac Games and Marvel for a peek into the upcoming Spider-Man collaboration for the PS4.

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM:
Project Scorpio: The Most Powerful Place to Create and Play
Discover how Xbox built a powerful development platform in Project Scorpio with game creators in mind. Featuring key members of the Xbox team, including Turn 10 Studios and The Coalition. Moderated by Xbox Live's Larry Hryb (Major Nelson).

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM:
Jack Black in Conversation with Tim Schafer
Over the past 30 years Tim Schafer has created some of the gaming industry's most hilariously memorable worlds and characters. The multi-talented Jack Black (star of Brutal Legend) leads a wide-ranging conversation with Tim about his career, creative process, and yes, Psychonauts 2.

Wednesday, June 14

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM:
New Realities: VR, AR, and Gaming
Video games are ushering in a whole new era of interactivity across a host of new devices that deliver virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. Join Will Smith (The Foo Show) for a discussion about the state of immersive reality and the future of gameplay and storytelling in VR and AR. Joining Smith will be film director Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters), Curtis Hickman (Co-Founder/CCO, The Void), Tanja Watson (Co-Founder, Squanchtendo Games) David Ellison (CEO, Skydance Media), and Brandon J. Laatsch (Stress Level Zero Games).

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM:
Sea of Thieves: Community Spirit
The Sea of Thieves team discusses the opportunities and challenges of transforming Rare, one of the industry's most secretive developers, into an open studio that celebrates its community and has brought its most passionate fans right into the heart of the development process - an essential step in creating a AAA shared-world pirate adventure.

11:30 - Noon:
Gaming Evolved: New Voices, New Visions
As the video game industry continues to evolve, there are opportunities for new voices and perspectives to push the medium in exciting new directions. Join us for a discussion about the many ways creators can express themselves and reach new audiences through video games.

Noon - 12:45 PM
Crash Bandicoot Reunion
Twenty-one years after he first arrived on the scene, Crash Bandicoot is back! Join members of the original creative team behind the game - Connie Booth, Mark Cerny, Naughty Dog co-founders Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin, and Bob Rafei - for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion to discuss the making of the original Crash Bandicoot and its impact on the video game industry.

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM:
Mortal Kombat: Celebrating 25 Years
For over 25 years, Mortal Kombat has evolved and pushed the fighting game genre in new directions, including its most recent release, MKX. Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon joins the E3 Coliseum to reflect on the series and its impact on popular culture, esports, and the video game industry.

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM:
Far Cry 5: A Trip to Hope County
Welcome to Hope County, Montana, a rural community taken over by a fanatical cult. Led by Joseph Seed, "The Father," players will build a resistance with the help of citizens of Hope County. Join Dan Hay, executive producer and creative director, and Drew Holmes, lead writer, to learn more about the citizens of Hope County, including The Father, Pastor Jerome, Mary May, and Nick Rye.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM:
Call of Duty: WWII - Sledgehammer Games' Journey Back to the Franchise's Roots
Call of Duty: WWII returns to its franchise roots. Join Michael Condrey, Glen Schofield, and Greg Reisdorf for an inside look at the game that is taking the series back to boots on the ground. The panel will share behind-the-scenes development of the E3 content as we look at multiplayer and campaign gameplay and perhaps a hint at things to come in the months ahead. Moderated by Afrojack (Nick van de Wall).

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM:
Stories Across Screens
How does today's greatest game writing influence the world of TV and film, and vice versa? Join Better Call Saul Executive Producer Gennifer Hutchison for a conversation with leading storytellers about the opportunities and challenges of interactive and linear storytelling. Hutchison will be joined by Emil Pagliarulo (Designer Director, Bethesda Game Studios), Josh Scherr (Writer, Naughty Dog), and Dan Tractenberg (Director, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Black Mirror).

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM:
A Conversation with Hideo Kojima and Jordan Vogt-Roberts
A one-on-one session looking back at the career of Hideo Kojima, led by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, director of Kong: Skull Island. These two creative forces will share the stage to discuss the fusion of gaming and cinema. Mr. Kojima will discuss his cinematic influences and how they have allowed him to make masterworks of his own.

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM:
The Indie Revolution
Some of today's most creative and inspiring games come from independent developers working outside the system. Join us to hear their stories. Robin Hunicke (Funomena) leads a discussion about the independent game scene across console, mobile, and PC, featuring guests including Brendan Greene (creator, Player Unknown's Battlegrounds) and Eli Cymet (Alto's Odyssey).

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Middle-earth: Shadow of War - A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Join Monolith Productions, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, and Troy Baker (the voice of Talion) for an inside look and live demonstration of Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

5:30 - 6 PM:
Square Enix
Join the team at Square Enix for a developer showcase, revealing new details about a game that will be announced for the first time at E3 2017.

6:00 PM:
An exclusive surprise discussion with renowned figures.

Retr0gamer

For over 25 years, Mortal Kombat has evolved and pushed the fighting game genre in new directions

Xenji

Vampyr trailer, November 27th release.

B.A._Baracus

Death Stranding is meant to be missing from e3 this year. Yet Kojima will be at e3.

He made a tweet saying it won't be at it. I still don't believe him lol.