E3 2013

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E3 is next week, and we are most assuredly not ready for it. But we’re excited! So we discuss what we’re expecting from this year’s show. We also talk about some of the latest games: Class of Heroes II, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Fuse, Resident Evil: Revelations HD, Reus and Skyward Collapse. Oh, and some news, too!

 

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Hosts: Aron Deppert, Jeff deSolla, Chris Dominowski, Andrew Passafiume, Graham Russell, Shawn Vermette, Lucas White.
Music: Podcast theme by Tom Casper.

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It’s a special E3 briefing Speculator Lightning Round! We go through each of the Big Three’s conferences in a rapid-fire rumor-fest. Last year, Graham fought off a strong challenge from Andrew to retain his crown. What will happen this year? READ MORE

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Ready for this year’s E3? We’re here to help, with a look at the what the Big Three will be up to at next week’s events.

Microsoft

What we know: The company’s big Monday morning event will focus on games for the Xbox One, as well as at least something 360-related. It’s already shown off the box and given a release window, so it doesn’t have that to spend time on, and it’s also taken care of its annual Call of Duty showcase. There are 15 launch-year Microsoft releases for the One, and we know a handful already, like Forza Motorsport 5 and Quantum Break.
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E3anticipated

As E3 approaches, we can’t help but get excited about what’s on the horizon. Here’s what we’re most wanting to see at this year’s show.

Andrew Passafiume

Nintendo Direct: Nintendo needs to do something special this E3. Its plans for its E3 Nintendo Direct include the unveiling of a new 3D Mario, a new Mario Kart and the next Smash Bros. game. Those are all great, and I’m plenty excited to see them for the first time, but how about a few surprises? What about Retro’s next game? How about bringing back a franchise that hasn’t seen the light of day in a while? The possibilities are endless. I’m not getting my hopes up for any major surprises, but I feel like this is when they need to happen. READ MORE