Hail all,
Category: Games.
Last week I posted my month old predictions on E3. I only wrote about the big 3 companies. I had a few small guesses at other things - and I was right on some of those, but didn't type them up. For one - I had a good feeling that a new Mortal Kombat was in development.
Anyway, here is what I guessed, and scores attached.
Microsoft:
- 2 new RARE games, both using Project Natal hardware
Only one Rare game was revealed, though it was called Kinect Sports, and yes it was a Project Natal (Kinect) game. 1 point
- Fable 3 using Project Natal and coming to PC
I went out on a limb with it coming to PC, I thought that using both would save me both ways. I had a good feeling that Fable 3 would make some use of Natal (Kinect) due to the E3 demo of last year. PC was a guess, but I thought if one didn't happen, the other might. I didn't expect both to do so. 2 points
- Xbox 360 Slim
Announced during the Press conference. It is slimmer and a redesign, though it hasnt had a name change or anything like that. 1 point
- Xbox 360 Slim and Project Natal bundle
It's happening. 1 point
- Price drop
This wasn't announced, though retailers leaked that the new RRP was lower. In Australia, the Elite plus ODST and Forza 3 went from $450 to just $250. Wow! 1 point
- Project Natal release date and price.
It was given the name and a release date, though officially wasn't given a price. However, it has since been set at $150USD by several retailers. But MS hasn't said it, so I wont count it. Seems about right though. 1 point
- At least 10 new Project Natal titles.
15 were announced at MS's presser alone, and additionally, several more were announced at other conferences. 1 point
- Project Gotham Racing 5
Not announced, not happening. Maybe some day. 0 points
- Gears of War 3
It was shown - and damn does it look good. 1 point
- New Summer of Arcade; Comic Jumper, Limbo, Hydro Thunder, Lara Croft, Battleblock Theatre, Hydrophobia - more
While not announced as part of the conference, it was part of the press kit. Of course it's happening! 1 point
- Something new to LIVE: a video on demand service, a music service - MTV, Hulu, HBO - something like that.
Yes, a new channel was unveiled in ESPN. A huge bonus to US users, it gives a huge boost to their LIVE services at no additional charge. 1 point
- Joy Ride (Avatar racing game) announced using Project Natal
It's happening! 1 point
TOTAL CORRECT: 13 out of 15
Nintendo:
- Wii Party demoed
Shown on the floor and at the conference. 1 point
- 3DS - first games include a new series and a new Nintendogs/ simulation type game
3DS was shown, as was a new Nintendogs title. 2 points
- New Zelda Wii
Shown off right at the conference. 1 point
- New Starfox 3DS
There was a Starfox simulation shown on 3DS, but it can't be confirmed if it's a new title, a remake, or just a tech demo. I wont count this one. 0 points
- Pikmin 3 Wii
It is happening. But it wasn't shown at the conference. I'll count this point, but was upset not to see it. Side note - surprised the series hasn't made the leap to DS. Seems a great fit for the title. 1 point
- 3DS dated and priced
No price or release date announced. 0 points
- Wii Pulse demoed
Not shown or even mentioned. Perhaps the concept is dead. 0 points
- Wii Fit 2
Not mentioned. 0 points
- Metroid Other M detailed
It was shown off at the press conference and on the show floor. 1 point
TOTAL CORRECT: 6 out of 11
Sony:
- Sequel overload - Infamous 2, Resistence 3, Motorstorm 3, LittleBIGPlanet 2, Gran Turismo 5, Killzone 3
Points for everything but Resistence 3. I have a feeling its coming, but it didn't get announced. 5 points
- PSN Premium - a new paid service.
Happening. 1 point
- PS2 on PSN
Not mentioned. 0 points
- PS2 Move dated/ priced
Dated and priced. 2 points
- New God of War PSP
Yep! 1 point
- Resident Evil PSP
Happening. 1 point
TOTAL CORRECT: 10 out of 12
OVERALL CORRECT: 29 out of 38
or an average of 76%
Makes me wonder - maybe I should take Michael Pachter's job?
Cheers all,
Saga