If you’ve been living under a rock (non-Xbox folks excluded, of course), you know that Street Fighter II on live has been delayed quite a bit. Supposedly the reason was problems with glitches and lag when playing online. Unfortunately [url=http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3152594]it sounds like the problems are still there[/url], but the good news is that Capcom is trying to stay on top of them and get them fixed quickly.
I’m of two minds about this game at a $10 price point, but I do like the idea of popping online for a scrap if they can cure the problems. Until then I will be [url=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/g/galagalivearcadexbox360/default.htm]shooting space bees[/url] and moving both left AND right!
Sonic looks pretty good on the Wii, but I’m not sure I’m super excited about the “tilt left & right” control scheme. It certainly doesn’t sound as clever as some of the control schemes we are expecting.
[url=http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/01/more-sonic-wii-photos-surface-show-off-wiimote-movement/]More Sonic Wii photos surface — show off Wiimote movement[/url] (Joystiq)
The Saints’ Row trailer and demo are now up on Xbox Live, as well as another Red vs. Blue (hope it doesn’t skip like the last one) and a Madden trailer. Also, the first map pack for Lord of the Rings is out, but at 700 points it may not get many takers.
This all comes via [url=http://www.majornelson.com/]Major Nelson[/url].
Yep, it’s official. E3 will be a smaller and more “private” event in the future with no more booths and public presentations.
Honestly, I don’t see the point anymore. The GDC does the targeted approach already, and probably will do a better job than this. Without all the big hype, I think the show will be redundant, or will be overshadowed by another big show. Events like PAX may gradually take over as the more public face of the marketing machine, much like local cons do for the comic industry, but who knows?
I’m not sure an industry that has built itself up on hype and marketing can stay without a large event like E3 for long.
[url=http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=domesticNews&storyID=2006-07-31T182721Z_01_N7V366265_RTRUKOC_0_US-MEDIA-VIDEOGAMES-E3.xml&archived=False]Video game trade show E3 to get more “intimate”[/url] (Reuters)
OK, just so you know I’m not slacking: I know there’s a lot of news about E3 being cancelled/downgraded/moved to the moon, but I’m waiting on a reliable response. So far I’m seeing a general consensus of “It’s being downgraded and moved, and we’re not sure the major players are in.” Apparently people are worried about the rising costs and one-upmanship. As far as I am concerned, there’s nothing to panic or worry about until the real news solidifies.
And hey, it’s just E3. It’s not like they won’t make games anymore. Although if they do close it out I will deeply regret never having made it.
