Author Topic: Who won the conference wars? (Read 10865 times)

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #60 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:35:36 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on July 11, 2007, 05:32:53 PM

this is about conferences "winning," not whether or not the consoles they represent have any potential for a win!

So it's kinda like comparing trailers instead of actual films, rite? Especially since almost nobody gets to play games anymore at E3. All this money and attention for a trailer festival? LOL.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #61 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:36:29 PM »

exactly. THE MORE YOU KNOW (tm). i only wish that conference impact had even a marginal effect on the market, because then i'd never hafta hear about the wii again!

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #62 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:36:57 PM »

E3 sux, PAX is a better

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #63 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:38:20 PM »

i totally forgot about e3 until willco pinged me late last night.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #64 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:40:03 PM »

Quote from: Lil' Slugger on July 11, 2007, 05:36:57 PM

E3 sux, PAX is a better

Why are you using Mario grammar?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #65 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:40:24 PM »

IM A CLOSET WII FANBOY!

Bloodwake · « **Reply #66 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:42:18 PM »

It's pretty bad that Sony won with a JACK TRETTON led conference.

Anyways, to continue the trend:

Microsoft: "We've got the shit this year fuckers, and we have bigger market share for the moment. Buy this shit now."
Nintendo: "We've got something for everyone, but outside of some release dates not much to see here folks. Oh yeah, more women and old people play Wii."
Sony: "Here's HOME. Here's Killzone 2. Here's Infamous. Here's some other kickass games. Here's Kojima. Here's MGS4 (game of 2008 nominee predicted easily). Here's what we can do, which no one else can. Now PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD BUY OUR SHIT."

All three conferences were decent, with Sony's being the clear winner. I would have to place Nintendo in last, even though it was still amusing, and I got my much needed release dates, but it was probably in last place. Seriously, while Microsoft had it's boring points, what really was boring was Iwata going on for like 15 minutes about Nintendo's changing focus. Jesus, we know this for fuck's sake.

Sony basically made me happy I purchased a PS3. This is definitely what they needed to do, and hopefully with the price drop they will regain some market share this gen. I will say this once more: they've got the system to do it. They have the capabilities to fucking own everyone, they just need the customers. PS3's are more dependable and make 360's looks like shit in about every category except online and (which is rapidly changing with shit like Killzone 2 looking pretty good and Infamous coming out of nowhere) desired exclusives.

It will be interesting to see where we are standing this time next year.

hyp · « **Reply #67 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:42:32 PM »

Quote from: Lil' Slugger on July 11, 2007, 05:11:30 PM

There is no way Sony made ME as an early adopter happy. Their E3 crap didnt change the fact that I spent 800 dollars in all to wait this long for any glimmer of HOPE.

Microsoft has been a solid performer aside from the hardware issues, which they HAVE addressed with warantee extensions as well as a planned retrofit of the 360 design. Asking for more is foolish and born from a desire to troll.

Also, Killzone 2 will probably suck like the original did, but it will be PRETTY so I spose that counts rite? lol

goddamn, i bought a 20gb around launch, i can understand why you feel the way you do.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #68 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:53:07 PM »

I just want THINGS TO PLAY NOW! THIS YEAR!

I hate MGS and dont LIKE Killzone, I should have more options!

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #69 on:** July 11, 2007, 05:54:51 PM »

i'm pumped for uncharted, white knight story, echo chrome, and wipeout hd.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #70 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:10:10 PM »

Quote from: Lil' Slugger on July 11, 2007, 05:53:07 PM

I just want THINGS TO PLAY NOW! THIS YEAR!

I hate MGS and dont LIKE Killzone, I should have more options!

I don't think you'll ever like the PS3, Maf. It's your destiny!

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #71 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:11:29 PM »

it is very hard to go home to that shiny foreman grill, turn it on, and realize super stardust is all i'll have until november. :'(

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #72 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:11:45 PM »

I JUST WANT GAMES TO PLAY! LIKE THE PS2! I WANT VARIETY! WHERE IS IT?! 2008??! I could die before then!

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #73 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:12:43 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on July 11, 2007, 06:10:10 PM

I don't think you'll ever like the PS3, Maf. It's your destiny!

He'll love it when they announce the TV series Matlock exclusively on Blu-Ray. You know it's coming!

Seriously, though, I'm sure he'll find some stuff he likes to play on it over the next few years. He's got a wide array of tastes.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #74 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:13:11 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on July 11, 2007, 06:11:29 PM

it is very hard to go home to that shiny foreman grill, turn it on, and realize super stardust is all i'll have until november. :'(

You can always watch trailers and reboot your router some more.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #75 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:13:39 PM »

Quote from: Lil' Slugger on July 11, 2007, 06:11:45 PM

I JUST WANT GAMES TO PLAY! LIKE THE PS2! I WANT VARIETY! WHERE IS IT?! 2008??! I could die before then!

Quit drinking so much and you'll be fine. Even Wii baseball will be good for you since the only sport you play is MLB07.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #76 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:14:18 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on July 11, 2007, 06:11:29 PM

it is very hard to go home to that shiny foreman grill, turn it on, and realize super stardust is all i'll have until november. :'(

I'm hoping that Lair will be fun, and I'll be happy if my $5 copy of Stranglehold actually ships!

John_Carmack · « **Reply #77 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:16:21 PM »

MS could have "won"

http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1668/Halo-3/p1/

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #78 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:19:34 PM »

Quote from: John_Carmack on July 11, 2007, 06:16:21 PM

MS could have "won"

http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1668/Halo-3/p1/

I agree that they could of-but it would have been on the back of 2008 games-Banjo, Alan Wake, a unannounced game trailer or two from another 1st party studio-that would have put them over the top.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #79 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:21:32 PM »

I just hate waiting after spending so much. I knew it was foolish at the time, but this far down the road it just stings my pride.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #80 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:45:07 PM »

Lair looks awesome, though the fact we didn't see it in the Sony conference isn't a good sign.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #81 on:** July 11, 2007, 06:47:59 PM »

Quote from: Bloodwake on July 11, 2007, 06:45:07 PM

Lair looks awesome, though the fact we didn't see it in the Sony conference isn't a good sign.

There's an E3 trailer for it up on the store, suggesting that it's playable at the show. I'm sure we'll get impressions on it pretty soon.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #82 on:** July 11, 2007, 07:04:38 PM »

Sony, even though there are hardly any games I truly want to play on THAT system other than MGS4 and Ratchet and Clank.

Nintendo was last simply cause it was boring. They could've talked about A LOT of the shit that came out with their press release, but they devoted a half hour to WiiFit–something ultimately that the E3 gamer community couldn't give a shit about. Save that stuff for your own Media Summit. I wanted more virtual console stuff, some WiiWare stuff, and more channels, but nay. We still saw the big three, so that made me happy.

Microsoft was in the middle. They have all the games I want to pay, but it was semi-boring.

FatalT · « **Reply #83 on:** July 11, 2007, 07:20:05 PM »

Hey guys. Let's be real here. At this year's E3 conference, we were ALL winners.

TVC15 · « **Reply #84 on:** July 11, 2007, 07:26:18 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on July 11, 2007, 06:47:59 PM

Quote from: Bloodwake on July 11, 2007, 06:45:07 PM
Lair looks awesome, though the fact we didn't see it in the Sony conference isn't a good sign.

There's an E3 trailer for it up on the store, suggesting that it's playable at the show. I'm sure we'll get impressions on it pretty soon.

I know someone that played a near final version of it about a month ago. While doing his preview writeup, he got yelled at for being too negative about the game. It is apparently pretty, but not any good.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #85 on:** July 11, 2007, 08:50:54 PM »

Quote from: FatalT on July 11, 2007, 07:20:05 PM

Hey guys. Let's be real here. At this year's E3 conference, we were ALL winners.

No, we're not. At last year's E3, I got to see lots of big boobs and play lots of games. This year all I get is a bunch of trailers and PR talk from non-gaming executives.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #86 on:** July 13, 2007, 12:19:47 AM »

sony, they actually showed new games.

Infamous looked awesome.

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