Part 2 isn't about any specific conversations per se, but it's just as fun as part 1!
Well I've been failing miserible at updating this blog; there are a lot of things to talk about including this year's E3. First off, I'm currently looking for another job; it was nice working close to home but I wasn't getting my rate of pay and they didn't provide travel pay either. It was would have been nice to get one out of the two but that wasn't going to happen anytime soon. Epecially now that I find myself with vehicle payments and was buying my own lunch. I've been thinking about going back to another camp job; at least I won't be spending money on food.
Among the avalanche of new game titles announced at this years E3, the one game that really stood out to me as a shocking surprise, albeit not much buzz around it, was...
Well hello good people of Pixlbit Nation! I hear that E3 is done, and I’ve checked out some blogs here about it. There are lots of interesting points of view, and I dig all the excitement surrounding your favorite titles. As for myself, I stuck with my usual “Let’s watch Sony” press conference and then I was good for the show. You’ll read about more of my thoughts later on, but since it is Friday, it is time for another edition of Quick Hits! For today I want to discuss my thoughts about the Sony Presser, some spoiler thoughts on tv shows Game of Thrones, Hells Kitchen, and The Challenge, as well as my usual pickups (hint I found a local spot that sells classic plastic). Sit back, enjoy and get ready for the weekend!
Wow. It has been a LONG time since I’ve done this. Hello, Pixlbit! I suppose I should start by (re)introducing myself. My name is Quarterman and I am something of a reviewer. A few years ago, I ran a review blog on 1up.com, an experience that I remember quite fondly. I took a few years off due to real life, but I have that itch again. I saw that a lot of 1up people ended up here, so here I came. I may post some of my better stuff from 1up here on occasion, but that seems kinda cheap. So I suppose we’ll see on that idea.
Link's everywhere I tell ya. Just found this on Amazon.ca. I captured the pic in case they fix it.
Another E3 has come and gone, so I thought I’d write a blog about my favorite games and news stories from the show. But before we get to that, I have to rant a little bit. I do apologize in advance, but for the second year in a row I was denied a press pass to E3. So I have to gripe about that a second.
Hello Pixlbit! I hope everyone enjoyed E3 this week! Many games were announced and I'm very excited to get my hands on them. Only problem now is the patience that I don't have to wait for them to release!! From all the craziness that Nintendo announced, I think it's time to buy a WiiU. I probably won't get one until the Zelda or Mario Kart WiiU bundles drop or there's a Smash Bros bundle. Which ever comes first. But of course I'm really excited to play the games announced for the PS4 and Xbox One!!
It was pretty damn cool. I really need to get a Wii U now.
E3. Game orgy of the highest order. I’ve heard a lot of people say this E3 was the best in years… and I’m inclined to agree. I think MS and Sony’s conferences were pretty lackluster – though they definitely had their moments of grandeur, but Nintendo’s was the best. I’m not just saying that as a fanboy, but as a person who has worried about big N lately, but also well enough aware that hitting a low doesn’t mean your demise. Nintendo needed to shock and awe this E3, and they did so on the internet, without any sort of real conference. They also did what the other big boys didn’t seem to want to do: show game play. Most of the games who had a presence at E3 didn’t show much other than pre-rendered trailers and other gunk. I’ve heard multiple people on twitter hoping that the other big companies do next year what Nintendo did this year: show in-depth looks at their games.
I remembered reading a review by Snee earlier in the year, wherein he scored Luftrausers a decent 3.5 stars. Snee's got style, so I trust his reviews for sure. And at 7 bucks for us non-Plus Philistines, I'd say it's a good score.
There is so much to say about E3. First I caught the Sony Conference at the movie theaters. That was pretty cool and jammed packed with a much older crowd that I expected. I didn't get to see Microsoft's full conference since I was at work but I say that I am excited to know more about and play Scalebound, Inside, and Sunset Overdrive. The Halo Master Chief Collection was great but not something I am too excited about. Playing all the maps in the series though is incredible. I think Microsoft had some great things but I wasn't impressed. Scalebound peaked my interest though most but we didn't see any gameplay. Sunset Overdrive is likely going to be crazy fun.
Now as for Sony's Conference, the start of Destiny is nice but frankly my excitement for it has dwindled a lot. There is so much more that I am excited about and the lack of seeing any compelling story narrating as you progress makes me feel like I will end up getting tired of it. With that said, my pre-order still stands and will get it but feel a bit lukewarm with the title now and that is really no thanks to games like Far Cry 4, Batman Arkham Knight, and Assassin's Creed: Unity. They all look ridiculously good in the size and detail. The altitude in Batman Arkham Knight and Far Cry 4 are incredible. Assassin's Creed just won't let me go. Unity is jaw dropping gorgeous.