Official E3 Discussion Post

[Stiffy]

Unless one has already started in another area, I figure I'd start a pre-E3 post. I know there's a bunch of people on here that are going to E3 this year (including myself), so I wanted create a forum for us to set meeting points. I know there's gonna be a lot of great after hours parties, and I wanna meet some fellow Xbox Addicts! So, if you're going, let me know, and we'll arrange a group meeting, maybe grab a beer, play some games, etc. I'm going to be there all three days, digital camera in hand, so I look forward to hanging with all of you.

This thread is also for everyone else who just wants to talk about E3, i.e. rumors, facts, hopes, fears, and general hype. May is the month of madness for us gamers, so lets start chattin'!

[Ninja Scroll]

Okay, what makes this the "official" E3 thread? j/k

Alrighty, where to start,..okay... so what is the demo most of you are looking forward too at E3?

Any suprises anyone is hoping for?

[Ninja Scroll]

Shoot, now that I think about it, I guess I would answer my own questions too!:o

I hope Konami will finally reveal MGSX. If they dont then this game is not coming to the Xbox, period. The same goes for GTA3 (which im sick of hearing about ).
I wanna know more about Project Let Go My EGO!
Hopefully a new name will be announced for it im predicting.

And I want da low down on the Xbox version of the Dreamcast classic masterpiece in Shenmue II.

And of course im looking forward to the Xbox Live announcements. Like monthly pricing!

[Duke]

I agree with Ninja as far as the PS2 titles being ported the XBox.

My main question is that I know E3 is supposed to be for those in the industry, it does not seem that hard to get in. Is there something that I'm missing? most likely. just tell me what it is.

My basic plan right now is if i can get the time off from my non-industry job i can get there through a friend's company.

Please let me know if it is more complicated than this. I have checked out the official site and it seems awfully easy.

[Stiffy]

Totally Ninja Scroll...right when I wrote it as the "official" thread, I hit myself...I'm such a dork. Oh well. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to Brute Force. And, I would love to see a playable demo of any game that uses the voice communicator. The only thing I'm bummed about is I'm leaving the night before my copy of Hunter: The Reckoning shows up at my office (I had to take advantage of the online preorder since they're giving away a free copy of Night of the Living Dead with the purchase). I was hoping to bring it with me so I could convert the buddy I'm staying with while I'm there. Oh well, looks like my current library will have to suffice. What about you Ninja? Any games you're looking forward to?

[Stiffy]

Well Duke, it's a yes and no question. For me, I got in through a friend who had ties to a prominent video game magazine. In fact, my ticket includes Wednesday...the day it's closed off to the public. But I have to sign a bunch of forms AND provide 2 forms of identification. As far as Thurs. and Fri. go, I think you can get in if you pay $250. Other than that, I'm sure people can get in without paying, such as what you and I are doing. The thing is, they want to regulate it a little so that you don't have hoardes of people coming.

Oh, and Ninja, another game I CAN'T WAIT for is Project Ego.

[DZNUTZ]

k stiffy...i have some requests. (i'm in the same boat as u buddy..i'm leaving on a cruise right before i recieve my pre-ordered hunter w/dvd )

main things i'm interested in are...ONLINE: features,date and price!!!

brute force,halo2,bloodrayne....

the next title should be almost if not fully playable and i would like your impressions...OUTLAW GOLF AND PROGECT EGO!

have fun u lucky S.O.B......

[Stiffy]

You got it DZ. I'm gonna bring my laptop with me so I can give some impressions for you all.

[Kraft]

Here is my dream E3:

1. Morrowind lives up to the hype
2. P. Ego is given its official name and release date
3. MS announces that there will be no monthly XboxLive charge
4. Nintendo and Sony follow Sega's lead, withdraw from the console market, and pledge just to make games for the box.

Hey, I said it was a dream.

[l Maximus l]

It's tentative that I may be going to E3, however, there is a chance that it can fall through. I hope it doesn't!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway, I would say that the biggest things I'm looking forward to hearing more about are:

1. The details of XBox Live - all around details - how the community is going to work, pricing, games and future games that will be played on-line, and the voice communicator!
2. I would like more details about Unreal Championship...for example: the types of weapons that will be used, the characters' strengths and weaknesses, the types of vehicles, etc. I can't wait for this game!
3. More detail about Brute Force, too! I can't wait for this game either!!!
4. I'm looking forward to the announcement of Halo 2!
5. Also, what are some of the new games?

Gentlemen!!! This is going to be HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ninja Scroll]

Originally posted by Stiffy
Totally Ninja Scroll...right when I wrote it as the "official" thread, I hit myself...I'm such a dork. Oh well. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to Brute Force. And, I would love to see a playable demo of any game that uses the voice communicator. The only thing I'm bummed about is I'm leaving the night before my copy of Hunter: The Reckoning shows up at my office (I had to take advantage of the online preorder since they're giving away a free copy of Night of the Living Dead with the purchase). I was hoping to bring it with me so I could convert the buddy I'm staying with while I'm there. Oh well, looks like my current library will have to suffice. What about you Ninja? Any games you're looking forward to?

Im excited for Brute Force too Stiffy,..and the OXM cover story only added fuel to my flame in anticapation!

You say you wanna see playable demo's for the voice communicator titles? I aswell, you know all the online Xbox games HAVE to have this feature in order to be an online title by Microsoft's standards or it will not be allowed to have online features at all. pretty strict, but useful policies.

HEY YO!!!! What online store is giving away a free DVD just for pre-ordering Hunter: The Reckoning?

And the games im looking forward too? Well, I wanna know more about Shenmue II, Soul Calibur 2, Project EGO, & Brute Force... several others as well.
But im more into the SUPRISES games to be announced no one knows about. You know ever E3 has surpises titles revealed for games non of us expect? Ya feel me.

[DZNUTZ]

yo ninja...ebgames.com is giving away a Classic (collectors edition) of The Night of the Living Dead w preorders of Hunter:the reckoning( which i watched the oxm preview of about 5 times last night ). they also DID have preorderers of morrowwind for only 39.99...but i'm almost certain that deal is no longer available ....when i saw them change the price to 49.99..i almost freaked...but called customer service and made them honor the price i saw!!)

[Ninja Scroll]

Originally posted by DZNUTZ
yo ninja...ebgames.com is giving away a Classic (collectors edition) of The Night of the Living Dead w preorders of Hunter:the reckoning( which i watched the oxm preview of about 5 times last night ). they also DID have preorderers of morrowwind for only 39.99...but i'm almost certain that deal is no longer available ....when i saw them change the price to 49.99..i almost freaked...but called customer service and made them honor the price i saw!!)

Thanks for the scoop dznutz!!

I remember seeing hte Morrowind $39.99 special a while ago. And yeah, it's over too.
But im gonna head over to www.ebgames.com right now to peep out dis Hunter special!

[Stiffy]

hey Maximus, let me know when you find out if you're definitely going or not. I'd love to do a group shot of all the X-Addicts at the show Also, KraftSLU, about the payment for online gaming, I really don't mind the charge, so long as it's cheap. Who knows, they may go the same way as Sega did with the Dreamcast. Remember that deal? It was free for the first certain number of hours (I think it was 50), and after that, it was $20 a month. The problem was, they never counted down the hours on my account, or anyone else's as far as I know. So, I played online for over a year and never paid one cent except for my monthly connection fee. Nice! Either way, this communicator thing is gonna open so many cool doors gaming. I absolutely loved playing PSO for the Dreamcast because I could type messages in while playing. I can't imagine how fun it'll be to play a game similar to Project Ego with this new capability. Ninja, as far as surprises go, I have my bets that we're gonna see a lot of companies go multiplatform...including Rare. I know it's speculative that the whole Nintendo/Rare relationship is sour, but I just don't see Rare sticking with one console for too much longer. What do you all think?

[Ninja Scroll]

Originally posted by Stiffy
Ninja, as far as surprises go, I have my bets that we're gonna see a lot of companies go multiplatform...including Rare. I know it's speculative that the whole Nintendo/Rare relationship is sour, but I just don't see Rare sticking with one console for too much longer. What do you all think?

I think predicting Rare will go multi-platform is a loooong shot!
But I dont keep on the latest happenings in Nintendo land, so I cant say.
But I think outside of Goldeneye, Rare has not been a force to be reckoned with. Just my opinion.
Teh surprises im looking for are games to be announced, like MGSX & GTA3.... hopefully, cause im stick of the rumors.

But a Square on Xbox would be a dream come true!
Who know, things will probably go down at E3 that non of us are expecting.

I know one thing is for sure. It will be a much better show than that lack luster performance last year.

I think it was just that Microsoft was wet behind da ears in their first year, so they are ready to roll this time around!
Go MS Go!!!!!!

[Stiffy]

Yeah, I agree about the whole Rare thing...but one has to hope. I think that, given the freedom, Rare could do some great things for the industry as a whole. I loved Goldeneye, and I absolutely loved the freshness they brought to the who 3rd person genre with Conker's Bad Fur Day. But, that one failed in the market primarily because Nintendo wouldn't allow them to market the game in certain mediums b/c of its content. I would love it if Square hopped on board, if only for the name they bring. Personally, I've never cared for the whole FF series, but I understand its value in the console market. The more the merrier. Last year's poor performance by MS was totally understandable in my opinion. After all, they had more important things to worry about...like getting the Xbox ready for launch! I thought the media was WAY too harsh on them...for a company's first showing at E3 I thought they weren't all that bad.

[EHWfedPres]

The games I am looking forward to the most are as follows...


Project Ego - This game is so intricate, I cannot phatom it...i'll need to play it for myself just to believe it. And play it I will, days at a time.

Morrowind - Right around the corner, 16 days (if you count today and the release date), and I preordered it already...I cant wait any longer.

Enclave - This game is the most visually impressive video game I have ever seen...the bump mapping is insane, the textures are 100% realistic, there's multiplayer, etc. I just hope the controls are easy to use.

Steel Battalion - AKA Tekki. I probably wont get this game unless i get a real lot of money when it comes out, but it sure looks like alot of fun.

Grand Theft Auto 3 - ******, just release this game already! I cant wait for this game either.

Brute Force - Looks great. I just hope the controls are easy to use, and is this game third person? I hope they have first person for multiplayer...probably wont, but it will still kick ass.

Hunter: The Reckoning - Looks like alot of fun. And if you preorder it from EB, the store itself, do you get the free dvd also? Because old skool horror/slasher movies are awesome.

Mech Assault - Whats better than walking around in a 100 ton killing machine, toppeling over buildings and shooting whatever that moves? Not much.

Rainbow 6 III - I loved the Rainbow 6 for the PC, the original version. I'd love to play this game online, with those crazy japanese kids that kill you as soon as you turn a corner...yeah, they'll be on my team...

Ghost Recon - I love tactical shooters. Making plans and then executing them with a team of guys...loads of fun, especially online. I can play squad-based tactical shooters for months online and not get bored, unless my team is consisted of people who run around shooting everything and anything that moves...that just sucks. Strategy is fun if you know what your doing.

[Kraft]

Maybe they'll have a both detailing the discrepancy between Shipping dates and release dates too, eh EHW?

[Stiffy]

EHWfedPres, I'm not sure if EB stores are doing the same offer. But, I figure, if you can order online, do it...that way you're avoiding paying sales tax. As far as your list goes, nice! I think all those games are gonna rock. I REALLY hope they add a FP view to Brute Force. Especially after the bad press it has gotten after everyone found out that there wasn't gonna be any LAN connections. They have to change this!

[EHWfedPres]

I doubt they will be that stupid, like those of you who come to this board and think whatever date you see, you get to play the game on.

Anyway, I hear about people that are going to E3...but the recent OXM says that its not open to the public...unless I didnt read it right, but who knows, OXM also said they would have a big Brute Force preview next issue...about 4 issues back they said that...and we finally get it...finally.