Day 1 Thoughts

I think the 3DS stole the show this year. Amid the hype of motion controls and despite the announcement of some great software, Nintendo showed off some superb handheld technology and has the games to back it up. And everyone is going to get in on the action, taking a lesson for the DS: Nintendo's handhelds are money printing machines.

Of course, the company that will make the most out of the system is Nintendo. They already have a plethora of great software on the way. Pit is finally making a return, after a lot of hype and then deflation about a console version. However, his 3DS adventure looks amazing. New 3D versions of Starfox 64 and Ocarina of Time looks awesome too. Can't wait to see what they have planned for Mario next (please no Mario Sunshine).

Sony's press conference was pretty cool as well (software-wise). I really can't stand Sony's smug and self-satisfied attitude, and I especially can't stand that chubby guy from the commercials. He's a douche. They seem super happy with themselves for a company that has fallen from 1st to 3rd. But that's neither here nor there.

I like Twisted Metal and can't wait to try the new one It's great that PS3 is getting Dead Space 2 (with Dead Space Extraction) and Portal 2. I love me some Little Big Planet. I don't really care about FF14, but I can understand why someone would, so good for you guys. I have a similar feeling about Gran Turismo 5 and Killzone 3. I'm just not very good at shooters and racers (especially simulators). Plus, to take advantage of the 3D technology, it will cost a pretty penny. What do they think most gamers are? Executives and lawyers? Most of us live in our parent's basements and work part-time at comic book shops. Crank it down a notch, powerhouse.

Move seems to work really well, but I was skeptical they'd have the software to back it up. I'm never one to just jump on new technology, there has to be a game I want to play for me to get interested in it. I'm willing to take Nintendo on faith in this philosophy, because I know there will eventually be a Mario or Zelda game, but Sony has something to prove to me first. Give me a killer app that forces me to get Move. Something I can't stay away from. Something like The Last Guardian.

Ah, Nintendo. I posted some brief thoughts late last night, but I just can't stay away. They slake my thirst for some old-school gaming. With all the hype around the most cutting-edge technology and HD/3D graphics on your home TV, leave it to Nintendo to bring along a couple of 2D sidescrollers and blow everyone away. I'm talking about you, Kirby and DK. I was pretty impressed with the knit and pastel style graphics and neat gameplay of Kirby, until I saw him transform into a UFO and then a giant take. Awesome. There's another character in there that makes me hope (possibly in vain) for some co-op. Although, co-op will be in the new Donkey Kong Country. Thanks, Retro.

Despite some controller issues on stage, Skyward Sword is said to control perfectly. I don't really care about Epic Mickey. Disney has a lot more convincing to do to get me hooked. Goldeneye remake looks cool, but (as I've said before) I'm no good at shooters. Wii Party may just be the thing to get my wife to play games with me again. She hasn't spent serious time with a game since Dokapon Kingdom (yes, we're one of the 10,000 people who bought it; even the clerk at Gamestop was confused when I said I preordered it). She does get in on some RE: Darkside Chronicles and Mario Kart every now and then. Metroid: Other M will be the perfect way to end the summer and bring in the fall rush. Though, I would like to see some killer stuff from 3rd parties this holiday on Wii and DS. Let's see what Day 2 brings.

Oh, and I don't give a fuck about what Microsoft is doing.