It seems every other article submitted to N4G in the run-up to E3 feels the need to perpetuate the misconception that the event is some kind of fanboy e-peen measuring contest. It would appear that only one of the big three can walk away with the title of E3 ‘win’ but
“wait”, I hear you say, “isn’t that just a matter of opinion?”
yes... yes it is.
However, opinion is not an exact science and without a panel of judges, free from the infection of bias, bribery and conflict of interest that this industry is subject to, how do we accurately measure which company’s fans can strut about wearing cycling shorts in the comment section for the next few weeks?
As always ‘SCIENCE’ has the answer!
Using only a Biro pen, a half-soggy bar coaster, a group of gaming friends, beer and a whole lotta ‘science’; I have devised an ‘infallible’ system of logic to determine a ‘winner’ eliminating corrupt opinion altogether!
This genius system (unscientific opinion added for effect) is a simple points-based system where the 'winner' is seen as the company with the most points at the end of each presentation. The scores are distributed as follows:
**** 1 point = 1cm of e-peen. AAA is intended to mean big budget, non-motion controlled, disc-based game and not a reflection of the game’s final quality. For the purposes of eliminating opinion completely ‘casual’ will mean any game aimed at children or 100% motion controlled (I know that may not be completely accurate regarding some games but the line had to drawn somewhere, for science) ****
5 points for:
1. Announcing a new, exclusive, core, AAA game
2. Announcing a new, exclusive, AAA IP (stacks with number 1)
3. Showing actual gameplay of any AAA game (not in a trailer)
4. Showing new hardware in reality i.e. not just a trailer/picture or specs (consoles, hand-helds, tablets and phones only)
5. Announcing the purchase of any game development studio
6. Announcing a console price drop
3 points for:
1. Announcing a new, casual game
2. Showing a new trailer with actual gameplay in it. (game 'reels' do not count)
3. Obtaining 3rd party exclusive content (not timed)
4. Announcing new hardware but not showing it in reality (consoles, hand-helds, tablets and phones only)
5. Console re-design/new model
1 point for:
1. Timed exclusivity deals
2. Each new feature of an existing OS
3. New trailers without gameplay
4. New peripherals for existing hardware
-1 point for
1. Every E3 gaffe (see bottom of avatars shoe, giant enemy crab and interference)
2. Trotting out any mainstream celebrity
3. Talking about sales figures
A bonus 10 points will be awarded to the company that announces exclusivity of a Metal Gear, GTA or Final Fantasy game (not timed) and 5 points to MS if they get FFv13 on their system. However HD remakes of old titles will not be granted the bonus.
Ok hopefully that covers pretty much all the important announcements the big three could make and maybe helps stop a pointless Internet argument somewhere. Thanks for reading; I will post up a summary of the results shortly after E3, if I can be bothered.
Whatever happens we all win, as gamers...
Replaced is a gripping and gorgeous 2.5D action platformer, even though this AI-based adventure could do with a system update to completely iron out the bugs.
The CEO of Rebel Wolves isn't worried about The Witcher comparisons and explains what makes The Blood of the Dawnwalker genuinely different.
New Horizons on Switch 2: faster load times, smoother frame rate, same charm. Six years of free updates built the most comprehensive Animal Crossing ever made. The island design tools remain the best creative sandbox on any Nintendo platform. If your island has been waiting, this is the version to return to.
I like this game, I'll be playing for sure!
My only problem is that MS announcements tend to come with addendum. They get an exclusive game or DLC content, but it doesn't stay exclusive. They get a new service like ESPN, only you have to a certain cable provider. Their announcements tend to be more specifically tailored for E3 whereas Sony's and Nintendo's are more about their actual and honest intentions.
And yes, what they announce may change in the months in-between E3 and release, but with MS its either some small detail, or something like Milo.
Since you get a lot of points for showing or annoucing actual games instead of trying to fill the conference with useless crap that isn't to do with games I predict Sony will win using 'science' :)
When does the betting start?
There is only Starhawk....everything is null and void next to it.... Ok I exaggerate slightly.