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Five Unwanted E3 2011 Announcements

E3 is on the way and everyone is getting pumped for all the new software and hardware announcements to come. Look around the internet and there's a ungodly amount of most anticipated and prediction lists for this year. What about announcements that we don't want? The black sheep that drag the entire show down. Let's take a look at five announcements that no one really wants to happen at this year's E3!

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Uncharted3Goty5463d ago (Edited 5463d ago )

in a way i find these article funny because everyone is talking about what they want to see but here it is what they dont want to see. Which is good because it makes it different then the 100 other articles.

FACTUAL evidence5463d ago (Edited 5463d ago )

I wouldn't mind if the next nintendo system sold for around 300$, and had the power of a ps3. Yes I wish for it to be stronger but look, I guarantee that the next ps, and xbox will not be a huge leap to what we see now. The launch games are going to look the same as Resistance 1 I bet.

Every generation there wasn't really a HUGE leap anyway, unless the title took years on years to develop. Exp: exclusive titles. (some Exclusive titles showed huge leaps)

I wouldn't be surprised if MS was focused on kinect for the next 2 years. They've maintained the casual audience that they needed, and now they'll milk them for every dime they've earned. I just don't think MS has anything for the next two years anyway. After Gears 3, and that one hack and slash they're making, they are going to release the new xbox. So 2 years is enough for them to start doing things for the next xbox.

skyward sword will most likely be on project cafe. Delayed for wii? Nope. They'll most likely port it over with a few fixes like they did with twilight princess for gamecube/wii.

Duke Nukem being delayed again is just doom, and the whole NGP 599$ is just for giggles I hope. Sony has learned from the ps3 (hopefully) and wouldn't dare have ngp at an outrageous price like that. It will be another GO. Anyway this article was....meh.

Istanbull5463d ago

"Every generation there wasn't really a HUGE leap anyway"

Then you're unfamiliar with console gaming.

Huge lap between PS1>PS2, huge lap between PS2>PS3

Not to mention the huge lap in between the graphics of the same console, like PS2 games from 2007 looked like current gen games compared to 2001 PS2 games.

what makes you say there wont be a huge lap between PS3 and PS4?

Soldierone5463d ago

I agree with some stances but not the "there isn't a huge leap."

Remember Killzone 1 and BLACK were the leading games on PS2...PS3 comes out and right off the bat we get Resistance Fall of Man, shortly after we get Uncharted.

You are right they do improve over time, but that just proves these are better consoles. If the early games can compete or look better than Wii 2, then Wii 2 is in for a long ride again. Wii was the only console that didn't improve much at all, and stayed that way. 360 started off somewhat subpar, and is a good example of your theory, but it improved tons. Itd honestly be stupid to have consumers buy a new console, developers struggle to make the switch, and spend millions of dollars if all they could do is "slightly improve" things.

DeadlyFire5462d ago

Graphics cards evolve at least once a year. PC graphics adapt to that. You keep the same graphics card for 5 years and buy a new one. Its amazing the difference. Consoles work the same way.

Every game 1080 = next gen. NES 6 is gonna be first to the table. Quality is going to be better than PS3/X360 even if only slightly with 1080 format 30-60 fps for every game as possible. Why? well today's graphics cards are more than reliable enough to support 1080 format.

PS4/Xbox 3 very likely to be unveiled by E3 2012. Microsoft if it goes Kinect at this E3. They will be buried with negativity. Likely be less reliant on it and have a real new tech to show at E3 2012.

Kleptic5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

^^yeah people say that all the time...

'there was not much of a gap between a PS2 and PS3'...try comparing apples to apples...look at an early PS2 game compared to even an early PS3 game...

Its easy to sort of forget the difference between generational transitions because now we are fully into the tail end of another generation...and pretty much everything looks as 'good' as it is going to for the remainder of a generation...but take killzone 1 for example (a somewhat late PS2 game) compared to killzone 2 (a mid generation PS3 game)...THAT is the biggest generational difference I have yet to come across this decade...

Deadlyfire I agree with what you are saying....the biggest thing to expect from the next consoles will simply be that 1080p at ~60fps will be standard across the board...just as the 90's was sort of locked at SD tv res for several generations...TV manufacturers are already going to be pushing >1080p displays by 2012, but I highly doubt any console manufacturer is going to go through the process of pushing another resolution bump any time near that...

If the console makers focus on taking full advantage of the physical hardware this generation was responsible for making us buy...I think it will be great...the 360 and PS3 were NOT good HD consoles in that sense...they came at a time where HDTV hadn't figured itself out yet (the entire 720p vs. 1080i crap)...and neither console could do any full retail games at a stable 1080p...

but, with that said, they fuck up all the time...and may try to push another media format, another standard resolution, another...which wouldn't be fun for any of us...

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princejb1345462d ago

well im really not ready for a next gen console, i really hope neither company releases a next gen this console in 2011, im looking at you nintendo
ive only had my ps3 for 4 years im hoping to get at least 7 years before next gen console is announced but i doubt it

somerandomdude5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

I think the biggest problem is that both Microsoft and Nintendo are showing signs that their consoles are starting to reach the end of their life.

Nintendo finally can be a player in the console war (again) due to the surprising success of the wii (which was basically a last generation console with a gimmick) This time around they can afford a current generation console.

Microsoft's 360 popularity is starting to decline and is starting to be overtaken by Sony's PS3 which will only continue. Microsoft's best move, start into the next generation and keep their fan base before everyone migrates to Sony. Microsoft really has a chance to gain a even better foot hold next generation after the 360's success.

Sony's PS3 is still performing well this late in it's life. However, with everyone in need to make new consoles Sony will need to stay competitive.

DeadlyFire5462d ago

Don't worry even if all three show off a new gen console. PS3/X360/Wii will still have new games for at least 5 more years.

Next gen consoles don't start releasing until 2012 even with Nintendo's console.

Saladfax5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

I'm kind of wondering if Nintendo won't hit a wall with their systems again.

This is just an idle thought, but it seems pretty safe to say that the Wii's casual approach brought in a lot of new game players. Now the Wii seems to have a pretty poor game to shovelware ratio, the shelves being clogged with gimmicky junk.

So, the idle thought wonders if a small to large portion of the casual gaming crowd might begin to become more interested in deeper experiences. If so and assuming Nintendo goes for a similar approach with their new console, Nintendo might be seeing another GameCube console cycle.

The Wii tackled an emerging market. Maybe a portion of said market will be moving past gimmick.

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Shok5463d ago

Agree with every single point.

ChickeyCantor5463d ago

Honestly, as a big zelda fan.
I want it to go to Cafe.
My Wii is broken, and don't feel like spending money on a new wii.

Im just gonna wait for Next-N.
And buy Zelda ( whether its a Cafe game or not) at the same day.

Shok5463d ago

I wouldn't mind Skyward Sword going to Cafe but if that happened it would kinda take the significance out of it. It's supposed to be the Wii's last big Hu-rah. It's the game that's going to close the Wii's legacy so it should stay exclusive IMO.

LoaMcLoa5463d ago

I think it should go the same way as Twilight Princess.

First on Wii, then later to Café.

MASTER_RAIDEN5463d ago

agreed. usually these lists are missing a whole lot of somethin somethin but this one here is pretty on-point. i would have also liked to see "nintendos focus on the vitality sensor" if thats still going on..

AWBrawler5462d ago

it won't go to café because the café is compatible with Wii and it can use the Wiimote, so putting it as a café game would be freakin' stupid

Wii should go out with a bang like DS is doing

SlowBurn5463d ago

75 Kinect titles over the next 3 months...
We are so excited

elite-shot5463d ago

so excited, we so excited, it's monday, monday gotta get down on monday!

BeOneWithTheGun5463d ago

Is there a big enough shovel for all that ware? I just picked up a 4gb 360 last night since I am a huge gears fan and I have to be honest and say that a lot of multi-plats look a little better on that system but I don't get this whole kinect thing. The sales guy was all asking if I wanted to buy one and I was like, er, when I game I want to sit down and not move. I work all day. Flailing around my apartment does not appeal to me. Gears 3 does, though.

somerandomdude5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

Kinect won't last long. Maybe just a little longer then ps move. Neither were game changers like they were ment to be

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ChickeyCantor5463d ago

" If Sony learned anything from the launch of the PlayStation 3"

But they want you to feel special by working HARDER for the PEA-ESSREEE.

I hope the NGP isn't gonna cost that amount.

Chocoboh5463d ago

Except people like me that have a job can easily afford this stuff

ChickeyCantor5463d ago

Thats not my point,
Sony was arrogant in their statement.

But whatever =P i was just sayin

AdvanceWarsSgt5463d ago

People with jobs also have money to blow $600+ on every new Apple product.

In short: Just because something costs more, doesn't automatically make it a good buy.

ConstipatedGorilla5462d ago

It's true, there are some of us that can easily afford these consoles at a high price, but still, there's just something hard about blowing $600 on a video game console. I bought PS3 for $600 and felt a little sick afterwards. But I'm addicted to games and will likely pay any price...

jay25463d ago

Microsoft Focusing on Kinect in 2011/2012

Dance Central

Kinect was a massive success when it launched late last year. While the hands-free controller definitely does need some new software, we don't want everything heading to Kinect. Microsoft already has a slim line-up of core exclusives, with really only Gears of War 3 and Forza 4 on the table. Too much of a focus on Kinect might leave Microsoft by the way side for the rest of the year. Kinect announcements at E3 are definitely wanted, but hopefully Microsoft can find a healthy balance.

Didn't MS said that Kinect is the feature? PMSL you can make that list 4 things you don't want to hear because you're going to hear that.

a08andan5462d ago (Edited 5462d ago )

I dunno if this is possible on this generation of kinect, but would be cool with a dance-game where Kinect could recognize what dance you are doing and judge you by it. Pretty much like Singstar, but with dancing instead. That would be awesome. Different career modes like "Samba-career" or "Waltz-career". Although that is unlikely to happen due to the fact that you would need a very large room :P

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Rolling the Dice: Do Modern RPGs Miss the Point of Team-Based Play?

It seems it was long time ago. A bunch of friends spending hours on end playing RPG games, sitting around the table with the box of cold pizza. Excited about the story, listening to the Game Master, they were completely engaged in the worlds only visible to them and their imaginations.

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Takwin3374d ago

The GM is the programmer, and in MMOs and co-ops, you can play with others. If you want to ONLY use your imagination for the visuals, read a book.

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Record of Agarest War 2 announced for PS3

Scrawl: "Looks like we know how that new Compile Heart countdown is going to end. The latest issue of Famitsu has confirmed that Agarest Senki 2, known as Record of Agarest War 2 in the US, is Compile Heart’s newest title."

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Godmars2905819d ago

1) Hope they put it on disc this time.
2) Hope this is a positive for Neptune coming over as well.

Demons Souls5819d ago

If so, that's being developed & published by Idea Factory. Compile Heart has nothing to do with it (Thank God for that).

Godmars2905819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

Thought Compile Heart was one of the companies lending characters.

Was also speaking in general as in regards to a US of Neptune. If these guys are offing a second game, NIS or Atlus, both of whom offer quirkier titles, will put that one out.

@kagon01:
My issue isn't - wholly - with the DL-only option, but the price. The first game should be $30. Maybe $40, and by that I mean $39.99. The only reason its $45 is the 360 disc version which has extras. Nevermind that by all rights its a PS2 game. Something that proabbly could have been done if the devs had the GOW2 engine or tools.

ClownBelt5819d ago

I approve of this god damn message.

Could have gotten my 60 bucks if they just put it on a disc.

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Tripl3seis5819d ago

Another exclusive damnn the ps3 keeps on rollin wit games awesome ;)

Jack-Pyro5819d ago

Is this a half decent SRPG, porn aside, cause if it is, i might just decide to go and buy it for the 360.

Anon73495819d ago

There's no porn just some sexual innuendos but that's it.

Also it is a great game by itself, maybe not graphically but everything else is top tier.

RedDevils5818d ago

so it had some kind of "top tier" porn story jk

ThanatosDMC5819d ago

Yup, it's a decent game. I just hate that a move has to go first before any attack options.

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Bless Online Korean MMORPG Gets Server Merge

This is not the first time that Bless Online receives a server merge in Korea. An announcement was made on the official Korean site.

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Bismarn3409d ago

Bless must be an amazing game to be on all these platforms (according to the tags): iPad iPhone Nintendo DS PC PS Vita PS2 PS3 PS4 PSP Wii Wii U Xbox Xbox 360 Xbox One