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It’s impossible for one person to see all the cool games at E3, but this year’s show was exceptionally difficult. Most of my friends at the show agreed that E3 2010 was much more interesting than E3 2009. It’s great for the gaming business, but bad for a single attendee. Here’s a list of things that I wish I saw at this year’s show.
- Journey: Everyone that saw thatgamecompany’s (Flower) next title raved about it and said it was easily one of the best things they saw at the show. Unfortunately it was only being shown behind closed doors at Sony’s booth and I didn’t have time to pester my way into a demo. I loved Flower and I love what I’m hearing about Journey…though the game’s name makes me think about “Separate Ways”, “Don’t Stop Believin'”, etc.
- Portal 2: It hurts that I didn’t get a chance to see this game.
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution: This one also hurts. Ouchie.
- Rage: The graphics in id Software’s upcoming shooter are supposed to be amazing. I wish I got to see them.
- Mortal Kombat: A lot of people were interested in the new MK after seeing the trailer. People that got to see it at E3 were even more excited. It looks like an excellent throwback.
- WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011: The lines for this game were ridiculously long — I’m talking Nintendo 3DS long. Rumor has it that the guy that wrote two of the best storylines in SvR 2010 has returned for two more plots in this year’s game.
- Dr. Mike Capps: I had a nice chat with Epic’s Mark Rein. I spent some quality time with Cliff Bleszinski. I didn’t see Epic’s Mike “Busta” Capps. My Epic dealings felt incomplete without Mikey C.
- Rock Band 3: I’m hearing wonderful things about the “pro” instruments. Whether it’s Devo or Europe, I want to get my keytar on!
- Dr. Ray Muzyka: Unlike Epic’s Dr. “Busta” Mikey C, BioWare’s Dr. Ray is a real doctor, not some computer doctor. It was brilliant spending time with Dr. Greg, but it would have been nice to see Ray too. They’re both excellent people. Besides, Ray has the cooler name.
- Don Daglow: The man is one of gaming’s living legends. Plus, he’s just warm and makes you feel good. I wish we got to bump into each other.
Part of me wishes E3 took place in Las Vegas. The convention center is superior and it’s a much better city for a trade show. If I didn’t spend so much time walking between West Hall and South Hall, I could have seen some of the games on my “miss” list. Las Vegas is also more compact than Los Angeles, so it would have been easier to bump into some of the people I missed. Oh well, there’s always next year!
hey the pic reminds me of Samurai Jack's art style.
If they were to have E3 in Vegas you would never be sober enough to do anything rpad.
@Raw Mystery GM
It's pretty obvious it's Vince. I was surprised he actually took on that "beat down" at the end of Raw. Raw was pretty good, i enjoyed the Morrison v. Ryder match the most.
@French being French at WC
that team is done for the next cup as well. So is Mexico, they are scheduled to meet Argentina in the Round of 32. Another early exit again. :(
@Tarver
Please stop boxing. No one wants to see you in the ring or as a commentator. I really wish Stallone wouldn't have put you in Rocky Balboa. The movie would've been better without you oh and Milo too. I'm glad they cancelled Heroes but i will miss catching glimpses of Hayden P.
You could have checked out New Vegas in Las Vegas?
I gotta say, I did the new Xbox live family pricing.
@tokz_21 I actually enjoy Tarver as a commentator.
@N8R That would have been nice!
Is it just me or has Edge gotten stale since his return? I also say he really needs to hit the gym.
@RROD
i agree that's he's stale right now but rpad hit on the head yesterday. WWE tried him as a face when he returned and it didn't sell. Now it's transition time to a heel and he'll get his push again. He's a great heel.
@RRODisHere When he came back, he was a face and the crowd didn't buy it. He's doing well as a heel, but needs more time to build heat. I'm amazed that Randy Orton is getting such a big face reaction. The guy is such a dick.
@rpad
stop copying my answers…. eyes on your own post ray.
I really thought that Rage would have been more of a highlight of E3, and I wish I would have heard more from Valve about anything.
Ok, when it comes to pro wrestling, I'm a little lost (and damned). Can someone explain to me what is a "face" and what is a "heel?"
-M
@Iceman
face = good guy. fan favorite
heel = bad guy. not a fan favorite.
Rage will be what id has for Quakecon.
@Smartguy
Well then I can't wait for QuakeCon because I want to hear some more about Rage.
Sorry I was gone. Had to go out of town and all. (I had lots of fun though)
@Ray- You forgot #11- BG&E 2 Where was it?
@Redd75 That doesn't apply because it wasn't there, so technically I didn't "miss" it. The Last Guardian would have been ahead of BG&E2, btw. I was actually planning to write that column on Thursday: things I wished were at E3 2010.