E3 2009: Forza Motorsport 3 Impressions
So yes, its pronounced Fortza. Add the “T” and your good to go. I also tried to play Forza Motorsport 3 multiple times and could not get the hang of the handling of the cars. The game was not easy to get into from a control standpoint for me though it looked gorgeous. I am pretty sure my long history as an arcade style racing game fan had much to do with my fail with Forza Motorsport 3...[Read More]
E3 2009: Blinded By Square Enix Screen Awesomeness
The Square Enix section of the E3 show floor had this MASSIVE screen. Think IMAX. At any given time of the day you could pass by and the seats would be filled with people watching the Square Enix game trailers over and over. It was like hypnosis.The screen was just so big, oh so bright and so crisp. Imagine seeing the new Final Fantasy game trailers on this huge vibrant screen. See below for more ...[Read More]
E3 2009: Spotted Dark Void Man
Dark Void was in full effect and totally playable at Capcom’s E3 booth. Dark Void Man (I made that name up) was totally on deck as well. So is he breathing exhaust fumes? ORLY.
E3 2009: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Impressions
Ninja Gaiden II for the Xbox 360 was both loved for its intense action and also chastised for lacking the polish of the first Ninja Gaiden game. The original Ninja Gaiden II for the Xbox 360 was devleoped under Tomonobu Itagaki. Well now Itagaki is gone and the new and remanding team Ninja Members make an attempt to improve the game for the release as Sigma 2 on the Playstation 3. I was a huge fan...[Read More]
E3 2009: Wipeout HD Fury Impressions
One of the biggest true surprises of the E3 2009 for me was stumbling upon the playable Wipeout HD expansion in the Sony Playstation Network show floor area. I truly stopped dead in my tracks when I saw it. I spent quite a bit of time with it and was fortunate enough to get a walk through of the new content from the game’s Director Tony Buckley.
E3 2009: Tekken 6 (Console Version) Impressions
Tekken lovers will be pleased. The game has not lost any of the flair that has made it one of the best fighting game series around. After playing it I can also understand why its one of the most popular fighting games in Japan at the moment. The game includes 40 characters consisting of 36 classic and 6 brand new characters. On the console version you will be able to create your own characters and...[Read More]
E3 2009: Batman Arkham Asylum Impressions
I played Batman Arkham Asylum at least once per day over the three days the show floor was open at E3. I gave the game multiple tries because I really wanted the game to resonate with me. Batman Arkham Asylum was a much different game than I had imagined. The game looks great. From a graphics and art style stand point Batman Arkham Asylum is hands down the best Batman game to date. Buyer beware, t...[Read More]
E3 2009: TMNT Smash up Impressions
I’ll cut to the chase on this one. TMNT Smash Up is a multiplayer game that will be coming to the Wii and was one of the biggest disappointments of the show. I played it for about 15 minutes and was shocked at how much of a Smash Bros. Brawl clone it turned out to be. It has the same gameplay style as the Smash Bros. game without the power ups. I think the addition of some over the top power...[Read More]
E3 2009: Split Second Impressions
Not to be confused with Blur, Split Second is a game by Disney studios and the developers of Pure. In my opinion after having played both Blur and Spilt Second I do think that Split Second is more up my alley. Both are arcade style racers and both are aggressive racing games. The art style and car designs all relay really well that the game is a destruction derby type of deal. Your goal is to win ...[Read More]
E3 Best of The Swag Award: Tatsunoko vs Capcom Shirts
So of all the free stuff we received at E3 I must say that these limited edition Tatsunoko vs Capcom shirts were the best. Those Left 4 Dead posters are a close second though. The folks at Capcom were top notch in general at E3 and these shirts just put them over the top in my book. Hit the jump for a look at the back of the shirt.
GameManx Podcast Episode 44: E3 2009 Edition
Finally back from E3 we talk about what we played and didn’t want to play. Overall show impressions, our talks with game developers, and we coin a new gaming term. See a partial list of games we speak on:
PSP Go Fondled: E3 Hands-On Impressions
So the leak was pretty much almost dead on. The PSP Go was announced and then shown at E3. Luckily it was also on display in the Sony area at E3 and I was able to hi-jack play with it for a while. I played Motorstorm: Arctic Edge, and Little Big Planet PSP on it before feeling like a total douche for hogging it. (Stay tuned for impressions on those) I must say in all fairness that photos do not do...[Read More]