Quick Lessons in What We Learned from E3

Well, let us all think about it. What did we learn from E3 this year?

We learned that Sony might, just might have learned a lesson.

We learned that Nintendo is no longer interested in courting the hardcore. We also learned that they are very interested in tooting their own horn. Which is due them. They are very successful.

We learned that game journalists don't like walking all over Santa Monica.

We learned that Microsoft is going to own this holiday.

We learned that the killer app of the convention belonged to Hannah Montana.

We learned that Littlebigplanet is going to bring together people in completely new ways. We also learned that it is indescribably cute.

We learned that 1408 is actually a great movie. I mean, that's what I did during E3 this year. Maybe next year I'll get a press pass and invite.

We learned that the Wii will turn into a "Smash Bros. machine", as finnagan calls it, on December 3rd.

We learned that Rock Band will probably be able to take Guitar Hero 3 in a battle of Weezer supremacy.

We learned that Fallout 3 is gonna be awesome. Well, duh.

We learned that Mass Effect is the game that will break me and force me to buy a 360.

All in all, sort of quiet. Not a lot of big announcements or proclamations. Let's wait and see what happens at TGS.

What did finnagan learn after E3?

"Snoop Dogg's a hack who steals his music from classic games."

The Return!

Who still checks this? You deserve a kiss from me.

I wanted to make sure I got the site back up and running before E3, so here we go. With all the news buzzing around, from a possible PS3 price drop to Brawl not being playable at E3, I figured now would be the perfect time to come in and drop a little knowledge on yas.

But, today, the title is talking about more than just Hyper Critical's massive return to the internet.



We're talking about the game that has the potential to be the biggest non-Prince related game out there. We're talking about GTA IV.

I've actually never been a big GTA fan. My dad has always been a bigger fan than I have. He's played III, Vice City and San Andreas to death. This is the first one in a long time that I've been interested in playing because of the style. I mean, have you seen the first two trailers? This game has potential to be a watershed game. Something that is artistic while still being a huge commercial success. GTA IV gives Rockstar and Take Two so much cache, that it could even effect the Manhunt debacle. But that's a story for another day.

As N'Gai Croal points out, GTA IV looks like a Cronenberg movie. Will this be the game that can start a tide to change public opinion of games, from simple toys to involved narratives with deep and interesting gameplay? We'll see, but I feel good about it. We're eventually going to get to a day where people can't deny the artistic value of games. Every Bioshock, GTA IV and Twilight Princess that comes out puts one more chink in their armor.

Next time, theoretically, we'll discuss the Manhunt/AO situation and how GTA IV could effect it.

Happy Memorial Day! I have something to bitch about

What is the point of X-Play? Seriously? I mean, Morgan Webb is cute enough, but it seriously has to be one of the worst shows on television.

I never watch it. Never. But, yesterday, I was out of rehearsal early and it happened to be on TV when I turned it on. I was beat and didn't want to make the effort to change it. Do you have a TV show that you never get to watch, but when you do make the time, you find that it works its magic and you fall in love with it all over again? X-Play is the exact antithesis of that. Everything that grated on my nerves in the first place is still there and in full effect. It's barely informative, the hosts aren't charismatic and, its worst offense, the snarky humor isn't only funny, it's downright offensive to think that people in an office somewhere think that this is how video game fans talk or want to be talked to.

It kills me to think that the writers on that show are getting paid in real, American dollars, as opposed to rape dollars. These people are making a living based on undercutting the video gaming populace and treating us like we're one sneering monolith of humanity, all wanting to discount actual game coverage and laugh at Dane Cook.

I hate X-Play. But, yeah, Morgan Webb is pretty cute.

ATTENTION!

Regular posting will return soon, as there is internet in my apartment. I live in the stone age, though, and must install a wireless card on my clunky desktop. Sorry...I've just always been more of a fan of the hard ethernet cable.

To tide you over until then, I reference a post I found on Kotaku.

Gyakuten Saiban 3 is coming stateside in September, obviously meant to coincide with my birthday. But, even cooler, as with the last DS iteration, it's got the option to play in English right off the bat in the import version! I actually still haven't beaten Justice For All, (Get off my back, I've got Pokemans to deal with!) but Phoenix Wright is one of my favorite franchises in games today. I'm saddened to know that the next one doesn't feature Phoenix and his colorful cast of characters as the star...

The Lost Blog

Hey folks...it's Jacob. Still in Manteo, North Carolina. I haven't had much access to the internet, so I've no clue what's going on in the gaming world. Is Sonic still edgy? I should be getting internet access by the end of the week, so the same old smart ass comments you've come to know and love will flow on a daily basis once again.

I miss you all. Kisses.

On the road again...

Hey folks,

Once again, apologies for the sporadic postings. It's been a rough week. I won't bore you with the details, but I did have two auditions I had to get prepared for this week, not to mention getting ready for my big move to North Carolina for the summer. If anyone is a fan of the blog and happens to see my show, come up after and tell me so. I'll be amazed.

Until I'm able to get regular internet access, I leave the blog in the very capable hands of finnagan. He'll be your daddy until I get back.

But I will be back and will toss up postings when I get the chance.

See you on the other side.

Jackie Chan is...

Seriously...how have I never seen this?