E3 2011
Street Fighter X Tekken Hands-On Impressions | E3 2011
Capcom had a playable 14 character build of the upcoming Street Fighter X Tekken game at E3. There were enough setups between the Capcom area, Sony and Microsoft areas for those interested to get a chance to play. Most of the setups featured the new Fightstick Pro joysticks which was an additional treat for fighting game enthusiasts at the show. The Street Fighter X Tekken setups featured a tag mo...[Read More]
PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) Game Roundup Hands-On at E3 2011
Here are my impressions and a few notes on the PS Vita games I was able to play at this years E3 2011. Uncharted Golden Abyss: All you need to know is that this is Uncharted. Ok, well in this game drake has a backpack but it all looks great. When using the traditional controls it felt perfect. I do wonder and did ask if they plan to include any portable multiplayer functionality though nothing has...[Read More]
PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) Hands-On Impressions | E3 2011
PS Vita was shown at this years E3. The line and wait was one of the longest only matched and sometimes outdone by the lines to see Wii U and Battlefield 3. Many fans waited over three hours for hands on time with this new Sony device. The first thing you notice about the PS Vita system is that it is not small. Do not expect to carry this in your pants pockets. If you are wearing cargo shorts then...[Read More]
Wii U Hands-On Impressions | E3 2011
Nintendo’s announcement of the Wii U was not entirely surprising as rumors of a new controller with a screen had already surfaced in the weeks leading up to this weeks E3 announcement. When announced the focus was entirely on the Wii U controller itself leaving the console details vague. After the press conference I was able to get some hands on time with the controller. The Wii U controller...[Read More]
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Hands-On | E3 2011
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 was shown only behind closed doors this year at E3. The initial presentation consisted of the section featured in the Microsoft Xbox press conference. Its the section where the marines infiltrate the sub and escape on the rafts. After that we got a chance to watch them play through a section called “Mind The gap” which went through an urban industrial area...[Read More]
Battlefield 3: Hands-On Impressions | E3 2011
Its no secret that Battlefield 3 is one of the most anticipated games of this year. The line to see and play a portion of the game was as about as long as the line to see the newly announced Wii U and PSVita systems. Games typically do not garner lines as long as hardware so that says much about the hype level for Battlefield 3. On hand to talk about what was being shown at E3 was Lars Gustavsson ...[Read More]
Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword Gameplay Videos | E3 2011
These videos show combat, a mini boss battle and a door puzzle that must be solved using the new motion controlled beetle item in the upcoming Wii Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword game. This video shoes the mini boss battle with a Skellton creature.
Driver San Francisco Gameplay Videos / Developer Walkthrough | E3 2011
Driver San Francisco was finally not behind closed doors at this years E3 event. There were more than enough stations on deck for players to experience the single and multiplayer modes. I was told that the game runs at 60fps which is great news. There will be no steering wheel support though. Overall the game looks pretty good and seems like one to watch. Check these videos and listen as the devel...[Read More]
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD Edition Impressions & Video | E3 2011
Konami had their newly announced Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker HD Edition for PlayStation 3 on deck. The HD edition runs in full 1080P and fortunately does not look blocky. The textures are also upgraded to match the 1080P visuals though do not expect Metal Gear Solid 4 visuals as this is still a port. As you can see in the video below the game looks nice though it is still more akin to the visual...[Read More]
Street Fighter X Tekken Mad Catz Fightstick Pro
Capcom had the upcoming Mad Catz Street Fighter X Tekken Fightsticks in full effect at their Street Fighter X Tekken setups. The sticks sport a new style and are apparently called the “Fightstick Pro” as indicated on the joystick itself. The stick was solid and looks like a nice sleeker evolution from previous Fight Sticks. Check out the photos of the Mad Catz Street Fighter X Tekken F...[Read More]
Skull Girls Gameplay Video & Impressions | E3 2011
Skull Girls is a 2D fighting game by Autumn Games and Reverge Labs featuring art by Alex Ahad, whose work has graced UDON’s Tribute books, and Scott Pilgrim. The game is fast paced and had an deco style that borrows from old school cartoons. See more at the Skull Girls official website. The game was interesting to watch and pretty fun to play. One of the surprise hits of E3 for sure. Its always go...[Read More]
Captain America the Game – Gameplay Video | E3 2011
Sega’s Captain America game was not bad at all. Fans of the series may find a decent game there. The only thing that was glaring that needed improvement was that the transitions between character movements seemed stiff. Despite that I had a good time with it and the combat was fun. Here is some gameplay video:
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