Year after year, Bethesda has been consistently amazing at their E3 Press Conferences. They have demonstrated that you have great humor, practices, and games while entertaining the audience at every turn. This year was no different and, by far, their best one, yet. And the appearance of Todd Howard and his delightful humor was always a welcome treat. I mean almost everything in that press conference sung to my gamer’s heart and soul.
It’s a damn shame that I gave my XBOX One away because Microsoft Press Conference blew my mind, this year. I mean, to be honest, their Press Conference has always been hit-or-miss with me, But, this time, a hit for sure. More like a home run. So many things to talk about.
I’ve never been a fan of EA. Much like Konami, I’ve always been against their business practices and reactions to public and private opinion. However, I try to remain a level head and a sound mind when watching their press conferences. Every year, they don’t completely impress me but leave me a little smile on my face. This year was no difference but, MY GOD, it was a mess.
This is going to be the wicked weekend for gamers of all works of life. We are going to be greeted by another year of gaming and entertainment galore in the form of Electronic Entertainment Expo, or simply E3. Now, technically, the convention starts on the twelve of June, but the Press Conferences comes first and it’s really what I care about. But, that’s not the only thing that I’m going to be excited about.
Name: Strider
Platform: Varies (Played it on the PlayStation 4)
Style: Metroidvania
Publisher(s): Capcom
Developer(s): Double Helix Games & Capcom Osaka Studio
Release Date: February 18, 2014
Date of Completion: May 7, 2018
I’ve never played a Strider game, before. I know. I know. BUT! Better late than never, right? At least, I played him in the Marvel vs Capcom series. Haha! Well, at least, I managed to get this game through my PlayStation Plus account for soooo cheap. So cheap in fact that I ended up getting another game; I think I bought like three games for twenty dollars. But, enough of that, let me praise this game.
Name: Asdivine Hearts
Platform: Varies (Played it on the PlayStation 4)
Style: RPG
Publisher(s): KEMCO
Developer(s): Exe Create Inc.
Release Date: February 1, 2016
Date of Completion: April 3, 2018
I don’t know about you but I sometimes miss the old school JRPGs (Japanese RPG). Don’t get me wrong, I love Skyrim, Dragon Age and the many MANY Western RPGs on my completed list but JRPGs are my true pleasures in the RPG genre. A character-driven storyline that removes all the smoke and mirror from the gameplay. That’s why I love Asdivine Hearts so much.
Name: Watch Dogs
Platform: Varies (Played it on the PlayStation 4)
Style: Action/Adventure
Publisher(s): Ubisoft Montreal
Developer(s): Ubisoft
Release Date: May 27, 2014
Date of Completion: March 20, 2018
When the cyberpunk genre of science fiction is intertwined in the realm of video games, the product usually comes out great. Deus EX, Fear Effect, and Final Fantasy VII are the examples of the perfect balance between the two completely different realms. Now, we can add another game to that list: Watch Dogs.
Name: Rayman Legends
Platform: Varies (Played it on the PlayStation 4)
Style: Platform
Publisher(s): Ubisoft
Developer(s): Ubisoft Montpellier
Release Date: February 18, 2014
Date of Completion: May 23, 2018
Platformers are a genre that can grow stall in my mind if I’m encountering the same atmosphere in each game of that area. Rayman Legends is NOT one of those games. This is another game I got for free with my Playstation Plus membership, but I would have happily paid full price because it was absolutely marvelous game. What makes it so marvelous? Well, …let’s start with the level design.
Name: The Lego Movie Videogame
Platform: Varies (Played it on the PlayStation TV)
Style: Action/Adventure
Publisher(s): Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Developer(s): TT Fusion
Release Date: February 7, 2014
Date of Completion: February 18, 2018
The Lego franchise has always been adorable and quirky in appearance. It can take a serious series like Harry Potter and make it so cute and special. And this game has got to be the cutest of them all…at least, from what I’ve played so far.
Name: Dissidia Final Fantasy NT
Platform: PlayStation 4
Style: Multiplayer Fighting Game
Publisher(s): SquareEnix & Koei Tecmo
Developer(s): Team Ninja
Release Date: January 30, 2018
Date of Completion: February 5, 2018
Final Fantasy is my all-time favorite franchise. The stories. The characters. The themes. EVERYTHING about that franchise is what I aspire to be in a writer. Of course, there have been some games that were a swing and a hit but the overall franchise has a spectacular following/results and I’m always looking forward to what they have in store for us. This time is no different.