Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Sledgehammer Games
I've haven't played a new Call of Duty game since Modern Warfare 2. It looks as though I will continue that tradition with the upcoming Call of Duty game. Sure it has Kevin Spacey, but that doesn't interest me much at all. This is the preview that was shown at the press conference, and I had no idea what was going on. Who was the enemy? How did they get such weaponry? Where are we? What kind of person reloads after only firing four shots to kill one guy? Can I use the jet pack all the time, or only when the game tells me I can?
A cool feature of the game, is that it looked as though the gun can swap modes. That, or I blinked when the player switched guns and all of the weapons look the same. The grenades have different modes to choose from, though it looks like the "smart" mode would be the choice to go with all the time.
Would I play this game? No.
Forza Horizon 2 - Playground Games
I didn't play the first Forza Horizon game because, as much as I like racing games, the whole open world thing doesn't jive with me. Putting cars in an open world environment where you can go anywhere doesn't make much sense, because you remain in that car forever, and can't do anything. It's like trying to create a dramatic world with only using Hotwheels. It's like putting characters from a fighting game in a hack n' slash game: it just doesn't quite work. Racing games belong on a track. On the other hand, the game does look very pretty, and the dynamic weather makes it a technological feat.
Would I play this game? No.
Evolve - Turtlerock Studios
You've probably seen this preview enough times on your YouTube videos that you don't need to watch the above one. Anyhow, this game concept is very exciting. Four players take on one player in a very interesting game. The four players hunt down the one who is in control of a giant monster which can evolve into a bigger and better one. The monster player has to kill the various wildlife running about the landscape, at the cost of making a bunch of noise and leaving a trail for the four hunters to go after him.
Would I play this game? Yes. Very yes!
Assassin's Creed: Unity - Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed has now become a yearly release title, and this one looks to be even better than all the others. What makes it different, other than the setting, is the ability to play with others. There are Co-Op missions in this new game of Assassin's Creed. With proper communication and coordination, players can expertly complete their missions. Assassin's Creed has always been one for detail and nuance, which means that in this state of political unrest in France, players can kill a few choice guards, and will trigger the raucous citizens to revolt and fight back. The Assassins can definitely use this mechanic as slight of hand and a good distraction to get away from pursuers if they aren't in the mood to fight.
Would I play this game? Yes.
Side Note: All ready there has been some controversy over this, and another Ubisoft game, which I will be getting around to reviewing later to day when I rewatch the Ubisoft press conference, and that is the lack of playable female characters. Ubisoft claims that there has been too much of a work load to bother with the animation of playable female characters. I, like many other people out there, am calling bullshit on this one. While I am no game designer, and don't understand the complexities of making a video game, let alone one for this new generation of consoles and technology, Ubisoft is a company that has the most employees in the video game industry. Also, this is an Assassin's Creed game, which means that there are probably seven different branches of Ubisoft studios working on the title. There should be no reason as to why you couldn't have included at least one playable female character. From what I've read, it's that players will be consistently playing as the main character Arno, but the gameplay preview above proves otherwise. Just sayin'.
Dragon Age: Inquisition - Bioware
The fantasy genre is not my jam, however, I do love me some Dragon Age. The characters and story are engaging enough to keep me interested despite there not being any guns, jetpacks, giant robots, flying cars, or electric guitars. Dragon Age Inquistion seems to go back to the photorealistic, or just plain good graphics, of the first Dragon Age game, but maintains the culture of the second. I'd very much like to play this game, though I should probably beat number two before I jump in. It's the principle of the thing.
Would I play this game? Yes.
Sunset Overdive - Insomniac Games
Rock and fucking roll. Coming from Insomniac games, creators of the Ratched and Clank games, they're getting back to their roots of making over the top and just plain fun games. This game is rock and roll and I just am in love with it. Incredibly stylized, and super fluid gameplay make this Xbox One exclusive a damn good reason to get the console.
Would I play this game? Hell yeah!
Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha (it's DLC)
This is DLC for a game that went off the book, and decided to make a serious game for a not so serious franchise. This is DLC that brings it back to the Dead Rising that we know and love, but takes it up to 11.
Would I buy this DLC? No, because this is "Would I play this game?" NOT "Would I buy this DLC" GET OUTTA HERE!
Dance Central: Spotlight - Harmonix
I like Dance Central games. Being that this is going to be on the Xbox One with the improved Kinect, this is definitely worth playing. Dance Central made the Kinect fun to play with, and it will do the same for this one. Had I an Xbox One with a Kinect, then I sure get this game. Until then, I can only dance.
Would I play this game? Yes
Fantasia: Music Evolved - Harmonix
Interesting. Harmonix is a group of musicians first, and game developers second. They made the original Guitar Hero games by covering all of the songs that were featured, and then made them playable. This seems to be in the same fashion with the different genres of music that players can choose from. Each song has select versions to choose from, and it won't just be classical orchestra.
Would I play this game? Yes, though probably only for a few nights over a rental
Fable: Legends - Lionhead Studios
Fable has eluded me over the years. The only experience that I've really had with the series is Fable III, which I had to review. I, along with everyone else who played it, universally agree that it was a bad game. This new Fable game looks like a pretty standard fantasy setting third person action title with cooperative multiplayer elements and over talkative characters. Ripping a page straight out of the design book from Evolve, this game is also about the 4 v 1 mode. Fable Legends lets one player be the villain, as they can design the dungeons which other players will delve into. By setting traps and arranging enemy placement, the villain can control the battlefield while the other players fight back.
Would I play this game? No. I'd rather play Evolve.
Project Spark
This looks to be a very ambitious title that will allow players to create their own game. With both fantasy and science fiction settings to choose from, players will have full control over the kind of game they want to make. Side scrolling platformers, hack and slash, adventure games, puzzle games, board games, first person shooters third person shooters, RPGs, strategy games, racers, if you can think it up, you can make it. Creativity is not my strong suit, and looking through all of the different custom games made in Little Big Planet two was a confusing and somewhat frightening affair. If the tutorial is comprehensive, and the showcase system is well organized, then this might make something very special out of the Xbox One. Maybe we might see some great game developers come from this. What if games are made exclusively using this game? What if this becomes a sub platform of the Xbox One? Who knows? There is a lot of potential for this game.
Oh, and also Conker. Maybe you can put him back in a go-kart where he belongs...
Would I play this game? Yes.
Ori and the Blind Forest - Moon Studios
Would I play this game? Yes
Halo: The Master Chief Collection - 343 Industries
Ten years after Halo 2, they are finally making an HD remake. Oh, and they're also including the original Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 3, and Halo 4. Each one of these games are running with the original game engines, which means that each one will play and feel exactly as they did when you played them for the first time. This is absolutely fantastic news as I spent countless hours playing Halo 2 on Xbox Live so many years ago. The Master Chief Collection also includes a beta for Halo 5 multiplayer, but who cares? Halo 2 multiplayer!
Would I play this game? Yes.
Side Note: During the press conference, the presenter made a point to mention that the game will have 4000 gamerscore of achievements. Who cares?
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WOO HOO!
Inside - Playdead Studios
This game comes to us from the same studio that made LIMBO. What is with these guys and putting small boys in dangerous situations? I really liked LIMBO, the dark atmosphere and grim setting made it worth playing through. This one has a bit more color to it and a much more dystopian setting.
Would I play this game? Yes.... eventually. Look, it took me a while to get around to LIMBO, it'll probably be the same for this.
ID@XBOX
This is a new program from Xbox that wants to bring indie titles into the spotlight. I'm all for this. So, because so many games where showcased, and I don't want to overextend this post with a bunch of videos, I'll just list all of the ones that were shown during the conference trailer.
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime - Yes
Plague Inc. Evolved - No
Below - Yes
White Night - Yes
Aztez - Yes
Knight Squad - No
Earth Lock - No
Cup Head - Yes
Hyper Light Drifter - Yes
Slash Dash - Yes
Lifeless Planet - No
Mighty No. 9 - Yes
Grave - No
Threes - No (It's a mobile game, play it on your phone not your Xbox home console)
Fru - No
Fenix Rage - No
Woolfe - No
Hell Raid - No
Rise of the Tomb Raider - Crystal Dynamics
I've never played a Tomb Raider game in my life. However, with the recent reboot of the franchise, making Laura Croft a more mature character, with a story that is engrossing and realistic, perhaps I should change my stance on the franchise. It looks like it's a lot more than Uncharted with a lady lead.
Would I play this game? Yes
Witcher III - CD Projekt
I have yet to get around to the Witcher franchise. I'm pretty sure that I could dive into this one here, and be fine, but having never played the other two it wouldn't feel right. This game looks totally boss, and worth playing, so I'll give it a yes, but only after playing at least the second game, which is what everyone else recommends.
Also, this game is made by the same studio that has made the other games: CD Projekt. These people are crazy about delivering a true RPG experience. Which means that players will have to think about their next moves. As you see in the trailer above, the demonstrator prepares before jumping right into the hunt for the griffin. I'm not so good at thinking ahead when it comes to those things...
Would I play this game? Yes
Phantom Dust HD Remake - Microsoft Studios
Awesome. I never played Phantom Dust for the original Xbox, but it was apparently a cult classic. I like cult classics, and I like the idea of HD remakes as they revitalize older games that were overlooked. Let's hope that this remake gets its time to shine once again, and hopefully make a splash.
Would I play this game? Yes.
Tom Clancy's The Division - Ubisoft
Ubisoft has a thing for its team based tactical shooters, and it likes to show them off with people who are unrealistically cooperative, patient, and friendly. That being said, The Division looks sick (HA! that's a pun, because the game takes place in a world where everyone died from a virus). Open world co-op is a great idea, and the setting is really cool. I would love to slink down the streets of this desolate New York with my crew as we take back society and rebuild.
Would I play this game? Yes
Scalebound - Platinum Games
From the creators of Bayonetta comes this gem. Players look like they take control of a dude who has a dragon for a friend and a sword that can absorb enemy attributes. Plus, he's got a pair of sweet headphones, that he actually uses. I was afraid they would be just an aesthetic choice. Players look like they will be taking on some insanely large beasts that look as though they were ripped straight out of Magic: The Gathering. At the end of the trailer, there were other dragon mounted dudes flying towards the hydra. Could that mean Co-Op action? I hope so.
Would I play this game? Yes
Crackdown
Crackdown is a game about super powered cops in a city that has been overrun with gangs. To be honest, I didn't really like Crackdown, and I heard that Crackdown 2 was rather mediocre. This looks to be about the same was as the others, with the possibility of destructible environments. For now, all we have is the trailer.
Would I play this game? No
That was everything that was shown at the Microsoft E3 2014 press conference.
Total Score: 22/37
What are your thoughts on this years E3?
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