E3 2012 Press Conferences

[The Catboy]

Just watched the Usher performance. Honestly I don't think it was that bad , it's super hard to perform those dancemoves and sing in tone at the same time, and he did it pretty well IMHO. Although I must say I'm a big fan of that kind of music so I may be a bit biased....

The big problem wasn't so much his song, but the fact the he was suppose to be advertising a game, not his song. It would have been better if they showed the gameplay as he was dancing.
Otherwise it just became another shameless advertisement.

They showed him doing the same games in-game, on the big screen behind him. They were doing the exact same moves.

I didn't see that, I was watching it online, so maybe they didn't film that part.
EDIT: Turns out I missed half of it, I forgot that I left the room.

 

[Satangel]

Just watched the Usher performance. Honestly I don't think it was that bad , it's super hard to perform those dancemoves and sing in tone at the same time, and he did it pretty well IMHO. Although I must say I'm a big fan of that kind of music so I may be a bit biased....

The big problem wasn't so much his song, but the fact the he was suppose to be advertising a game, not his song. It would have been better if they showed the gameplay as he was dancing.
Otherwise it just became another shameless advertisement.

They showed him doing the same games in-game, on the big screen behind him. They were doing the exact same moves.

I didn't see that, I was watching it online, so maybe they didn't film that part.
EDIT: Turns out I missed half of it, I forgot that I left the room.

LOL okay The game did appear but I doubt it was live performance, (actually, I'm pretty sure it wasn't live gameplay)

 

[triassic911]

My point was you shouldn't even be mentioning DLC after showcasing the game, it just leaves a sour-taste in gamers mouths at this point at the idea of having to buy add-on content.
"They brought it up, they probably think we're not getting the full experience unless we actually buy it."

Almost every game has DLC and he wasn't implying that they were simply "barring" this content. The DLC probably won't go into development until the game is released, but they have an agreement regardless that it will be Xbox exclusive for a short time.

Not everyone is opposed to downloadable content. If the DLC is more side story content that wouldn't feel right in the full game then it's justified, or if they decided to develop more for the game after getting new ideas, then that'll work. DLC is not the devil.

DLC was ok at first, but it has become a nuisance having to purchase more stuff for a game so that you can enjoy it properly.... and it isn't even the the good ol' $5 like it once was.

 

[machomuu]

I like the concept of DLC, but I don't like a surplus of it at exorbitant prices or On-Disk DLC/Day-one DLC.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

DLC was ok at first, but it has become a nuisance having to purchase more stuff for a game so that you can enjoy it properly.... and it isn't even the the good ol' $5 like it once was.

Generalizing DLC as a whole as bad because of a few bad eggs isn't a good idea.

Yeah, you have your Capcoms and such really shitting on the system but then you have your Borderlands and such showing off some great, expansive DLC that really feels like an expansion pack more than just "cut content".

 

[triassic911]

DLC was ok at first, but it has become a nuisance having to purchase more stuff for a game so that you can enjoy it properly.... and it isn't even the the good ol' $5 like it once was.

Generalizing DLC as a whole as bad because of a few bad eggs isn't a good idea.

Yeah, you have your Capcoms and such really shitting on the system but then you have your Borderlands and such showing off some great, expansive DLC that really feels like an expansion pack more than just "cut content".

While I agree that Borderlands has great DLC, it's in the minority. Look at how many games have DLC that cost more than they should? On the 360, people are forced to buy DLC is they want the new achievements. Look at CoD previously charging $15 for maps? I feel that the Microsoft/Sony should revise the rules and guidelines on what DLC should be, but let's be honest here, they get money for everything downloaded, so ahhh, fuck it.

 

[dgwillia]

DLC was ok at first, but it has become a nuisance having to purchase more stuff for a game so that you can enjoy it properly.... and it isn't even the the good ol' $5 like it once was.

Generalizing DLC as a whole as bad because of a few bad eggs isn't a good idea.

Yeah, you have your Capcoms and such really shitting on the system but then you have your Borderlands and such showing off some great, expansive DLC that really feels like an expansion pack more than just "cut content".

This basically, i dont mind paying 10$ if its gonna add like 10-20 hours of gameplay. I do get pretty annoyed when hours after i pick up a new game, i log into PSN and see 20$ worth of new costumes and crap.

I angrily grunted when they pulled that "Exclusively on Xbox Live!" crap during the conference, then announced early DLC for the 360. I love how Microsoft always does that with DLC, yet somehow still tends to lose in sales. (Like with Dragon Dogma and the RE6 demo)

 

[Guild McCommunist]

While I agree that Borderlands has great DLC, it's in the minority. Look at how many games have DLC that cost more than they should? On the 360, people are forced to buy DLC is they want the new achievements. Look at CoD previously charging $15 for maps? I feel that the Microsoft/Sony should revise the rules and guidelines on what DLC should be, but let's be honest here, they get money for everything downloaded, so ahhh, fuck it.

Achievements are completely optional. You don't need achievements. It's not Sony or Microsoft's fault that there's $15 map packs for CoD. They make money off them because they sell so well. Why would they say "Hey, lower the price because a few people who don't buy the map packs anyway are complaining about them". It just doesn't make sense.

DLC, like anything in gaming, is a double edged sword. All you need to do as a smart gamer is use the right edge.

I angrily grunted when they pulled that "Exclusively on Xbox Live!" crap during the conference, then announced early DLC for the 360. I love how Microsoft always does that with DLC, yet somehow still tends to lose in sales. (Like with Dragon Dogma and the RE6 demo)

They probably "lost sales" because the Xbox 360 does horribly in Japan and no one will buy the Xbox 360 version of a game over a PS3 version in Japan. Even if it includes a demo.

 

[Foxi4]

If you havent got Kinect then that show was a waste of time, all the new sports and movie stuff will no doubt be US only as well......

The SmartGlass part appeared to be pretty interesting, actually. I like how it's cross-platform (Android, iOS, Windows Phone) rather than just for Microsoft devices and that it not only enhances the menu controls but actually works with internet browsing and adds additional content to the games as well. This has potential if you ask me.

except that is already built in into most new smart tvs.

Not really, unless your Smart TV has an extra touch screen mounted to it and can stream extra content from XBox 360 games as shown by the Waypoint Information in Halo 4. This is basically Microsoft's answer to the WiiU remote, minus the integration into the gamepad.

 

[Hadrian]

DLC is just a "take it or leave it" sort of thing. Very rarely does not getting DLC will you miss out on anything so its pointless complaining, just don't get it!

Borderlands DLC was done right, though I feel like I've od'd on that game so much that I don't care for the sequel now.

 

[Maz7006]

Dunno if i hate Microsoft; or their conference just sucked.

RE6: well, errr, meh.

Splinter Cell: Thought it was actually a proper stealth game, then the slomo stuff showed, was like ok cool, then at the end Sam Fisher became a "Nathan Drake" dodging bullets and jumping around the place and all that shit;

Tomb Raider: Hot chick, orgasmic moaning sounds; seems fun to play nonetheless

All the Microsoft games: Don't really care, but for the avid xbox guy they seemed nice, Forza Horizon caught my attention i have to say

Everything else: Didn't like and Unneeded

Usher: Speaks for itself doesn't it ?

 

[triassic911]

The EA conference will be starting soon, for those (actually) interested.

http://www.twitch.tv/gamespot

 

[machomuu]

The EA conference will be starting soon, for those (actually) interested.

http://www.twitch.tv/gamespot

woohoo everyone get excited

 

[nando]

If you havent got Kinect then that show was a waste of time, all the new sports and movie stuff will no doubt be US only as well......

The SmartGlass part appeared to be pretty interesting, actually. I like how it's cross-platform (Android, iOS, Windows Phone) rather than just for Microsoft devices and that it not only enhances the menu controls but actually works with internet browsing and adds additional content to the games as well. This has potential if you ask me.

except that is already built in into most new smart tvs.

Not really, unless your Smart TV has an extra touch screen mounted to it and can stream extra content from XBox 360 games as shown by the Waypoint Information in Halo 4. This is basically Microsoft's answer to the WiiU remote, minus the integration into the gamepad.

but they work the same way. the tv has apps for your tablet or phone and you can stream from the phone to the tv. the tv can send information on what you are watching back to your device. yes it can't do it for xbox games.

 

[AlanJohn]

DEAD SPACE 3! DEAD SPACE 3! DEAD SPACE 3! DEAD SPACE 3!

 

[Charon]

a facebook game?
I mean, people actually consider facebook games as games?

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[dgwillia]

Seriously? Battlefield 3 Premium?

Done. I'm going to take a shower

 

[AlanJohn]

Are you fucking serious, EA? Another CoD elite?

EDIT: Wait no, I take that back. 5 EXPANSION PACKS.

 

[Clarky]

yeh....this ea one is lacking enjoyment

 

[dgwillia]

Just curious, anyone know how long the Sony conference is? Getting dragged to a movie by some friends tonight, know i'll probably miss the first 15ish minutes