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...
Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.
Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.
To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.
The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.
Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.
15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.
These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse
The charity event will be streamed live from Gamescom in August.
Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.
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.