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It's good to see a year where all three major E3 press events were great shows full of content. I feel Nintendo ended with a bang, (even though they still have games to announce still throught out the day) 

This year, I'm going to avoid the conversations about who won or which console the best and etc. I'm going to be a bit more open minded, anaylzing how these events may determind the future for for these consoles.



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Overall a bit underwhelming E3 since 3rd parties didn't bring many new games to E3, let alone some New IPs, maybe next year will be better in this regard.

MS and Sony had most of it's line ups either leaked or announced prior to E3, so few big surprises, but can't deny that they delivered games even if not direct gameplay mostly. Judging by how hyped the conference was and in what situation MS is in with the Xbone I expected way better showing from them although the conference dedicated only to games is commendable, didn't have much expectations from Sony and their conference beat mine easily.

Biggest winners for my are indies, and surprisingly best indies apart from No Mans Sky were on MS conference.



So it is happening...PS4 preorder.

Greatness Awaits!

One of the best E3's in years, great conferences from all 3.



Something...Something...Games...Something

MS ok
Sony good
Nintendo Excellent



                  

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I was disappointed in all of the "2015" that was shown across the board. Aside from that though as far as the 3 publishers go:

Microsoft - They showed enough for me to justify purchasing an X1. Will probably buy it for the Halo collection. Hoping they give a bundle deal with that game with an exclusive console look.

Sony - LBP3, Uncharted, and Bloodborne, fantastic. Infamous DLC? Sold. Already have the PS4, so really just a waiting game there.

Nintendo - 2015 should be a great year, and might actually have to get into Smash Brothers for the holiday season. Wish they had shown more with online functionality and some cross-buy stuff for the VC. My 3DS feels a little ignored though.



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While I've watched a few of the trailer videos for games that interested me from each major showing (Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo) I followed them by live blog. Here's my take:

I think all three did a fantastic job at showing games. MS "Games, games, games" mantra shined through in a spectacular way. The simplistic and focused approached showed their dedication to something many fans and haters alike thought they were moving away from. They look strong, confident, and some of those indie games really caught my interest. As should be the case, because I'm not really a shooter kind of gamer. I like to see originality and new stuff.

Sony also had a good show, though most of their games don't interest me. I really liked the feature in Far Cry 4 where you can play co-op online with a friend who owns the game even if you don't. Again, they showed a lot of commitment to games, but I wouldn't expect any less.

Nintendo's was great. They focused on first party way more than the other two, playing to their usual strengths and even adding a new IP in there with Splatoon. The Amiibo stuff, though not a new idea, was cool and I think they are looking at a turnaround with their downward spiral, realizing they need to play to their strengths and not always worry about unique and bold ideas that are hit or miss.

Many complain about the mediocre feel of this year's press conferences, but I think this is what they should be. We've come to expect too much of E3 over the years. But it's a bullet point on the year and not the Alpha and Omega of games. I think MS, Sony, and Nintendo know this based on news (especially from MS) leading up to E3 and Nintendo doing a prerecorded video.

Solid showings all around



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Nintendo>MS>Sony>Ubisoft>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>EA



Nintendo made it worth it! Sony's was ok...



It was alright. Nice to see bigger focus on games from all 3
But last gen lasted too long and the consequences of that are still being felt with games coming later than "usual". And Nintendo still stuck on its way is very bad for it
There's also too much co-op bromance going around in some of these games



Overall solid. Everyone did what was expected of them. No major slip ups. But also no super megatons which results in a much more mannered conversation.
Maybe an E3 without drama is good for the community as a whole.



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