The morning Inbox updates its predictions for Smash Bros. Ultimates final DLC fighters, as a reader adds going to E3 to their bucket list.
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Visual appeal
Although I agree Cyberpunk 2077 is the other main contender I have to say that Final Fantasy VII Remake is easily the most impressive game I saw at E3, in terms of just graphics. Its not just that it looked great, which it did, but that it looked exactly what I imagined a remake looking like. Even what I imagined future games looking like when I played the original, based on its cut scenes.
Whatever else they get right or wrong about the game I think Square Enix has done a phenomenal job in terms of the visual design and they way theyve presented everything. While some people are saying theyre cooling a little on Cyberpunk I couldnt be more hyped about Final Fantasy VII Remake and am even considering pre-order the collectors edition, which I never do.
Graphics dont make a game but when you know the underlying game is already great then they sure do help to make it even better. Im not sure what would come third though really. Maybe Ghost Recon: Breakpoint?
Serj
GC: Breakpoint had some very nice grass.
Fortnite kids
Am I the only one that had no idea what was going on in the Halo Infinite trailer? I mean, obviously that guy was waking up the Chief (how many times have we seen that in Halo trailer?) but what particular Halo was that that was blown up and what was the story at the end of Halo 5? Was his even a sequel to 5? I played the game but I remember very little other than you didnt get to play as the Chief much and that other guy was chasing him.
I think Microsoft is banking way too much on nostalgia for Halo (and Gears Of War) when really it isnt old enough for people to have really forgotten about it and getting all misty-eyed when its brought back. If it still plays like Halo (which I hope) I dont see Fortnite kids being interested in it, which only leaves older games who already like it to buy it out of a sense of tradition.
Its not like its even going to be the only game in town as a Project Scarlett launch title, since its also on Xbox One. I feel Microsoft shouldve done what they did with the original Halo and launch the new console with a brand new game. Perhaps they will, but thats not the impression theyre giving. Im just not sure Halos ever going to be as big as it was again.
Maester
Final two
Now that we know three of the five DLC characters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate I looked back at some of the previous rumours and tried to find one that fit… but couldnt. The closest is one from January which seemed to know about Joker ahead of time and predicted Dragon Quest. However, it didnt mention Banjo Kazooie and instead said Steve from Minecraft.
I still think that wouldve made more sense/been more interesting but I wonder if the plans were changed relatively late in the day? Which could still mean that Ryu Hayabusa from Ninja Gaiden and Doomguy from Doom could be the final two.
If Banjo Kazooie isnt out until this winter than youre not getting the other two until next year, which leaves plenty of time to announce the Ninja Gaiden game that was apparently going to tie into the character. That does mean Doom Eternal will have been out for a while by that point though, which makes me think Doomguy is less likely.
Personally Im just hoping for anyone without a sword as Im getting sick of them. I know Dragon Quest is big in Japan, but I couldnt care less about it – especially as its characters just look interchangeable with Fire Emblem.
Gidorah
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Pulling the trigger
The one thing Im still not clear on with Nintendos current plans is where the new hardware revisions fit in. There have been so many rumours I cant believe theyre not real and yet obviously they didnt announce them and it would be really weird to do so just a couple of months after E3. Does that mean theyre not coming out this year but will be out next year? I thought they were going to be out for this Christmas?
I know weve just had reason number one never to try and predict Nintendo but Im really not sure what to do because, gulp, I dont actually have a Switch yet! I want to get one but I have terrible luck with buying new consoles just before a new model is announced. Is there any reliable rumour on whats happening?
Maus
GC: None that wed use as advice on whether to buy now or wait till later, sorry.
Course correction
Ill wait and see when they release the new demo footage to the public but Ill say Im certainly less hyped about Cyberpunk 2077 now than I was. Some of that is just natural cynicism settling in, but the worries about combat and AI bugs has made me realise that the game is not infallible, which is how it seemed last year.
The Keanu Reeves get was a masterstroke but beyond that they didnt really announce much and the demo suddenly sounded a lot more like Deus Ex than before, and that game had quite good combat so theres actually some competition to be had there.
It might before the best though as hopefully the slightly negative turn will prevent CD Projekt from sitting on their laurels and well get a game just as good as we were hoping in the end.
Bendu
Half and half
I agree that Nintendo certainly had one of the best showings at E3, but it does seem very strange to me how uneven their schedules are becoming. This is two years in a row now theyve had virtually nothing out in the first half of the year and saved everything from the second half. Last year that was really only two major games and this year its a really impressive line-up that could easily have been stretched out across the whole year.
Well never know, I suppose, but Im guessing that was not on purpose and theyre simply releasing stuff as soon as its finished, while still maintaining quality by delayed games where necessary (Animal Crossing).
Whats interesting is they still have quite a bit in reserve too, including Metroid Prime 4, Bayonetta 3, and now Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2. Both of which are hardcore releases so they must have at least as many more casual friendly games ready as well. I wonder what theyd be though? Theres not many obvious one left once you count the delayed Animal Crossing.
I hope burning through their normal franchises relatively quickly will lead to some brand new ones as well. Although Ive just realised that Splatoon 3 is probably inevitable for an annoucement at this point. But Im okay with that too.
Gifford
Queues for queues
Thanks for the E3 coverage, GC. Although once again it makes me wish I could visit in person. Although maybe not this year, I guess, as it wasnt exactly a full house.
Im curious what was the most popular game at the show for ordinary people, who I assumed would have to queue up to play the games. It seems weird that the show is mostly press and whatever with just a small percentage of paying guests. I do feel it should be something on my bucket list though.
Doko
GC: As usual it was Nintendo, who had queues to queue up for the actual queue. (Paying to go to E3 seems like madness to us, given how expensive it is and how much queuing is involved for so little gameplay.) The most popular individual game was probably Borderlands 3, which had a huge stand right at the front of the main hall.
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