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"Listen, I'm not going to tell you again. Stop crapping on my house. It takes me a week to
clean it, dammit. And don't give me that look, I'm not falling for it."
An Article by Glitchiee
with an Introduction by Hank:
INTRODUCTION:
E3:
the battleground that gives giant video game companies the opportunity to strap
on boxing gloves and pound the crap out of each other, dominated every video
game forum and streaming service last week.
And each new video game and announcement made gamers rip off their
clothes and run wild, while declaring their very own victor. Yes, E3 2015 was an amazing week for
pixelated adventure enthusiasts.
And
not only did gamers get to see the humongous console manufacturers return, but
even new-comers arrived at the show. For
instance, Bethesda, threw their hat into the ring and shocked audiences with
amazing gameplay from Doom and then devoted a large chunk of their time to the
highly anticipated Fallout 4. Microsoft
came out of the gate with a couple of exclusives, while mainly focusing on new
technology headed to their different divisions.
Square Enix put everyone to sleep with long drawn-out chatter, until
finally showcasing the next Hitman game, and EA had gamers and Star Wars fans
creaming in their pants from the impressive Battlefront trailers.
But
that leaves one very important player in the gaming world. There was one press conference that began
with a game that hasn't seen the light of day in a better part of a
decade. This same press conference showcased
game after game after game, leaving explanations and technology as an afterthought
to the gaming world. Who is this
mysterious champ of E3 2015? It's the
one company that has outsold all other consoles since the current generation
released. The one company that continues
to put games first, before anything else.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, P&P's winner of E3 2015 is…Sony
Playstation.
"I feel like I'm forgetting something. Pack the Fiber Wire, bury the neighbor, and...and...oh and
return those Glee DVD's to the library. Damn, that's going to be a hefty fine."
THE GAMES:
Sony
started off the show with a trailer for The Last Guardian: a sneak peek into a
beautiful world containing a young boy and his gigantic bird/dog creature. Followed up by Horizon: Zero Dawn: a story
revolving around life after some catastrophic event that has decimated our
current way of living, and turned humans into hunters that stalk mechanical
prey. Hello Games brought the expanse of
the universe to the show with their ground breaking game No Man's Sky. This massive game—one whose scope has not
even been fully created yet—allows players to wander around the universe and
visit planets that are randomly generated as they are selected.
Next
up were the Final Fantasy offerings. A
staple for RPG players, Final Fantasy is a huge crowd pleaser. Breathing new life into the franchise, World
of Final Fantasy was announced, showcasing a fun take on the series by creating
chibi versions of characters and monsters that team up to fight. Think Pokemon meets Final Fantasy. But the crowd really exploded when the next
trailer appeared on the screen, confirming what so many fans of the series have
been yearning for. That's right…a Final
Fantasy 7 remake. While the trailer was
all the information that was released, Sony quite possibly could have won E3
from that alone.
"I don't know where the hell I am or what the hell I'm supposed to be doing, but this sure
does look pretty."
Directly
following FF7 was another big announcement in the form of Shenmue 3. Their Kickstarter campaign was introduced on
stage, along with footage from the first two games explaining that this project
was a direct sequel to Shenmue 2. With
amazingly beautiful graphics, Shenmue 3 sets out to finish up what was left
undone in Shenmue 2. Having this project
featured on stage during the conference ensured its funding, reaching their
goals almost instantly.
Batman:
Arkham Knight from Rocksteady, also popped up on stage from the point of view
of a police officer. When the cop
politely asks a patron in a diner to stop smoking, you're shocked to discover
the patron is the Scarecrow. What
follows is a terror-filled glimpse of darkness and chaos, bringing the
Scarecrow's Nightmare Missions as an exclusive to only Playstation. Things then toned down in the creepy
department but ramped up in the hype department with Disney Infinity 3.0. Disney Infinity 3.0 brought the Star Wars
world to life with Twilight of the Republic and Rise Against the Empire play
sets. Along with the Disney Infinity
announcement came the Star Wars: Battlefront gameplay bombshell. Focusing on the survival mode of the game,
Star Wars: Battlefront looks just like the movies and had long-time fans go
berserk from the footage.
Sony
then wrapped up their conference with another extremely anticipated Playstation
exclusive, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.
After a slight controller mishap, the gameplay started, showcasing an
amazing mission filled with guns, car chases, hilarious dialogue, and fantastic
feats in typical Uncharted fashion. And
as always, the return of Nathan Drake was the perfect way to close out Sony's
Press conference, leaving viewers on a high note that other presenters found
difficult to top.
"Get a good look at the Fax machine, Tom, cause this is the last time I'm showing you how to work it.
Next time you end up on the floor like your buddy, Phil, over there."
MORE THAN JUST
GAMES:
It
may seem that Sony only presented games during their conference—even though
video games were the mainstay of the show—that was not all they had to
offer. Sony unleashed Project Morpheus:
a virtual reality venture looking to take console gaming to the next level by
making every game compatible. But not
only that, the system also allows you to play alongside friends. So now you can literally escape into another
world and bring your buddies along for the ride.
Playstation
additionally revealed its partnership with Spotify, allowing you to listen to
your favorite tunes straight from your console, and also announced Playstation
View: Sony's live streaming service for television. Playstation View allows gamers to subscribe a
la carte to channels you want to watch and forget about the rest. With Sony stepping into the realm of becoming
a home entertainment center, both of these are a humongous leap forward for
Playstation.
"So how does it feel?"
"Like I'm wearing 5 pounds of sunglasses and holding a plastic squirt gun."
CONCLUSION:
Sony brought out the big guns when it came to
their E3 conference. There wasn't a
single moment when action slowed, or excitement diminished, or boredom reared
its ugly head. From new games such as
Horizon: Zero Dawn to fan favorites such as the Uncharted series and Assassin's
Creed, Sony did not disappoint with their showcase. Mixed in between these large titles were
Indie games from Devolver Digital, and a few other games like Fire Watch, and
the extremely creative Dreams from Media Molecule. On top of all that, there was no needless
chatter in between the trailers or game play highlights. Sony hasn't let up the pressure since the
release of the PS4 and certainly didn't tap the brakes during this year's conference,
making them the clear winner of E3 2015.
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