From now on you can catch me over at Giant Bomb under the screen name TOYBOXX. I've finally found a place to blog without the worry of the website itself being biased, and also where the online community is thriving.
Peace out Gamespot! - thank God.
Hello, one and all, to the lost chronicles where the absence of a blogger has returned to keep you needlessly informed on the gaming industry. Ok, well not necessarily informed as I'm no editor to a gaming website nor am I getting paid to speak my mind on the matter of gaming. Anyways, this years E3 has come and gone like a fart in the night, and there has been some high points and low one's too that need to be discussed. Starting with the high points:
MICROSOFT: The press conference was interesting that lacked entertainment. The partnership with Netflix was a great idea on the part of Microsoft that will keep the money flow coming. And the implementation of a new interface looks not only professional but ... cleaner. Oh, and Gears of War 2, according to the questionable gameplay footage, Epic Games has another beast in their hands. And the new Galaga game will be mine once I get my 360 back from repairs.
SONY: In my opinion they've stole the show. Resistance 2, Infamous, Killzone 2, the 2.41 firmware update (which has been released before E3) PSP bundles, and a new price for the 80GB - $399! (Please discuss below about this as I'm uneducated about this announcement) The powerpoint presentation using Littlebigplanet was brilliant and entertaining to watch - kudos to them for that.
Now for the low points:
NINTENDO: Were they even at E3 this year? Seriously they're press conference was an elaborate demonstration that screamed "We have absolutely nothing for you this year!" I mean what was that?
As a whole E3 is dwindling. It's a matter of time where the convention won't even exist anymore due to the lack of interest in it. But as I've finished pouring myself over all of these gaming websites, almost like prying myself off of a cheap carnival ride, I can finally say that I'm glad it's over. But not over yet as I'll be preparing myself for Tokyo Game Show.
Brad Shoemaker, formerly known as a regular hear at Gamespot.com, is now a freelance journalist for 1up.com. Can't get enough of Brad and his slow entrancing voice? Join me at 1up and subscribe to the 1UP Yours podcast at iTunes where you'll get to hear what he's been up to.
Wow, this website is a bit empty now. Isn't it? Hmph. Yeah why bother just tear it down?
