Fury’s E3 Recap!

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Hey peeps, hope things are good and well with yous all. It’s a different blog this time and it’s a gaming related one. Since I have written blogs about video games before. One of them is my love for the Resident Evil series (not the movies, fuck them lol) which got Front Page. Which is incredible. So if you want to check that one out CLICK HERE

This time I’m doing my recap of E3. For those who don’t know. It’s the biggest video game event of the year. Happens every year and usually big reveals of new video games happens. A lot of video game announcements happens at E3. Sometimes. Over the years it’s not as impactful as it used to be. Especially since the internet reveals news & upcoming games all the time. So E3 is a bit hit & miss. This year is no different. There were awesome stuff at this E3 but of course they were a lot of crap too. Also some that are dead weird to downright bizarre lol. Seriously it’s like it’s on acid this year at E3 lol.

This year was different since theirs no PlayStation confidence (Awww 😔) and kinda not EA conference (they did a livestream thingy) but they still had a presence at E3. Theirs new trailers & info on Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order. Their next Star Wars, hopefully it isn’t shite. I love the Star Wars games back in the day. Knights Of The Old Republic is my favourite. Also the Jedi Knight games were dope too, especially Jedi Outcast & Academy. They were awesome games. You can play them through backwards compatibility on Xbox One btw. Recommend it. Yeah theirs plenty of Star Wars games. Hopefully this one is a great one, not like the EA Battlefront games which were not good. If yous like them, more power to yous peeps.

So that’s EA’s E3. No joke that’s all you hear from them. Expect for a trailer reveal at Microsoft’s conference. Speaking of...

Xbox conference

Starting my recap is my thoughts of this conference. It was pretty good. I thought it was another good conference from Microsoft. I feel they done well last year. There were a lot of showing off games and talking about the future of Xbox. Like signing a few studios to be first party developers for Microsoft. Addressing the lack of first party games in the Xbox library. Good studios under the Xbox wing like Ninja Theory who made Hellblade, it’s similar to God Of War. I highly recommend it, it’s a great game. Also they signed Double Fine Productions which they announced in this conference. It’s a bloody good signing since I’ve been a fan of DF games for a while. They made Psychonauts, Broken Age, Gran Flamingo, etc. Great developer. So yeah their doing that. This year they continue to announce more studios joining the Xbox first party library to make games exclusively to them.

They also reveal news on the next Xbox. It’s fully focused on gaming, no multimedia pish lol. I never liked the Kinect anyway. I wouldn’t bore you with tech talk but it’s more powerful than the current Xbox One X to keep it brief lol. I’m looking forward to it. The next Halo (Halo: Infinite) will be the launch title for the new Xbox. Wise move, Halo is a seller. Kinda reminds me I need to play 4 & 5. I haven’t play any Halo since Reach. That was awesome that game. I’m actually a fan of Halo. So can’t wait for more Master Chief being a badass and kicking some serious ass. Would like to see gameplay footage though.

Now to my favourite announcement and moment of the whole E3. KEANU FUCKIN REEVES!!!

So awesome. I’m a big John Wick fan and fan of the man himself. People say he’s a bad actor are talking out of their asses imo. The dude is top class. Sorry I’m such a fanboy lol. Yeah he’s in Cyberpunk 2077. Can I say I am so psyched for this game. It’s coming from the studio that gave us The Witcher games. CD Project Red, who are one of the best. Their games never disappoint. I pre ordered the collector’s edition. Looks so dope.

Told yous right. It will be mine.

There were other games that were announced but damn I’m psyched for Cyberpunk 2077. It’s like this generation’s Deus Ex. The first Deus Ex is actually my all time favourite game. So that’s a great sign. I just can’t wait for it.

Other games that were announced were The Outer Worlds, which is more gameplay footage of this. It’s from the same guys who made Fallout New Vegas. My favourite Fallout game, the other ones were good. Well except 76, more on that later. So I can’t wait for The Outer Worlds. Also other upcoming games that I love to get & play are Ori and The Will Of The Wisp, Minecraft Dungeons, Age Of Empires 2, Psychonauts 2 (I so want that one) and Gears 5.

But the way they presented Gears 5 was just odd. Bit over the top for my liking. But the game itself looks good.

So overall my thoughts on Xbox conference was good. A lot of game announcements. I’m happy with it. Especially the new Xbox details, Cyberpunk 2077, KEANU REEVES, The Outer Worlds, Psychonauts 2 and focused on improving their first party library. So yeah it was good. 4/5

Bethesda conference

Well well well, where to start lol. Yeeeahhh that wasn’t good at all was it? What were they thinking. It was pure shite this conference. After all the good in Microsoft one. Bethesda shouldn’t had done a conference at all. There was nothing they show that was worth talking about. It was mobile games, updates to already existing games, some footage of Doom Eternal (it look good btw) and Wolfenstein Youngblood (also looks pretty good) and oh yeah the crowd can’t....

Honestly there was this one guy who just can’t shut up. Every time he’ll go yeeeeeahhhhh, wooooooo and alright yeah. Seriously that crowd was annoying. I know I’m nippicking but god damn. It’s noticeable. It’s like the crowd chants at pro wrestling shows, it’s so annoying and intriguing as hell.

Honestly it’s an awful conference. Felt longer than it is. It dragged, didn’t need to be a conference. Sorry I wish I can talk about the games but theirs nothing to talk about other than how abysmal this conference was. What were they thinking and I’m a fan of their games. Total disaster. 1/5 skip it

Devolver Digital conference

I was debating to talk about this one but I’ll leave this gif to give you my reaction to this fucking bizarre “conference” lol.

Seriously it was odd. Their known for their parody conference at E3. If you don’t them, their a Indie game developer/publisher. Tbh their games look fun to play. But idk I’m not a fan of their parody conferences. This is the third year that they do this and it’s weird & bizarre than ever. But if yous like it, good for yous. For me, nah lol. I just want to see game announcements. Not comedy skits or musical numbers but that’s me personally. So this one is a 2/5. It gets a 2/5 cause their games look pretty good.

Ubisoft conference

Speaking about musical numbers at E3. There’s two of them here. Lucky I had a toilet break during one of them which was at the Just Dance part cause...

I did like the Assassin’s Creed Sympathy band at the opener though. I always liked the music in AC games so yeah pretty dope lol.

As for the rest of this conference. It was meh.

The only highlight is Watch Dogs Legion. Which looks so awesome. Set in London but with a difference. You control anyone in the game. So if you want to play as a cop you can, you can play as a gran, as an assassin, a gangster, me, @xheartswornx @ojtheviking @phianixx @missjcristina @reallifepirate @rubyalexia @narsil ok maybe not us hahaha. Still you can play as any IP in the game. Sounds pretty dope right? The gameplay looked so awesome. I’m looking forward to it. As I did loved Watch Dogs 2. Seriously I thought that game was awesome. The first game was ok but the second one was brilliant. I recommend playing that. Good online too. I’m looking forward to this game. Especially kicking ass as Granny haha. You should check out the trailer.

Other than that, not much to really talk about on my end. It was kinda forgettable afterwards. Sorry I can’t go into much detail. Like I said it’s kinda forgettable this one. Not much new besides Watch Dogs Legion. Kinda wanted a new Splinter Cell. Not new Ghost Recon or Rainbow Six as I don’t really like those games. I do love Splinter Cell though. Or even a new Prince Of Persia. Or new details of Beyond Good & Evil 2.

Yeah theirs was pretty meh. Thank god for Watch Dogs Legion. It saved it a bit. It gets a 2/5.

Square Enix conference

Finally after many crap, bizarre and underwhelming conferences after Microsoft’s one. We’re back with an excellent one in Square Enix. I am a fan of Square Enix. Have been for years when they used to be Squaresoft & Eidos Interactive respectfully before merging in 2000ish. Their always been awesome to me. This conference is just awesome. A lot of awesome games announced. Including this one which looks so awesome....

Holy shit are we hyped up or what? I know I am. This is probably three of the only FF games I’ve played. I need to play more of this franchise and don’t worry I’ll avoid the FF 13 games lol. It’s FF 15, 14 & 7 I only played. Only completed 15. By the time I’m writing I’m going to complete 7 before the remake cause I can’t wait. This is probably my game of show along with Cyberpunk 2077. It looks amazing. If any SG model is reading. Please cosplay Tifa & Aerith, that’ll be dope. I promise I’ll put it in my future Favourite SG Sets blog lol. But yeah it looks so awesome. I’m also getting it’s collector’s edition.

Yeah how awesome does this look. So can’t wait. So much I’m going to play the classic FF 7. Speaking of FF 8 is getting remastered, which is awesome. I need to play these games. I’m late to the party as they say lol.

Speaking of The Last Remnant Remastered is out on Switch, I hear that game is great from my mates. May give that a go. Also Dragon Quest Builders 2, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered, Oninaki, Outriders, Saga Saving Grace, Romancing Saga 3 and that looks awesome too. A lot of interesting & awesome looking games from this conference. Their bringing the ammo here. Even the cheers from this crowd was genuine, unlike Bethesda’s crowd (probably paid off) which was awful & annoying. Sounded like this crowd was actually happy with the announcements. And I agree. It’s a good conference.

They finished revealing The Avengers game that Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamite is making.

Looks pretty good. It looks like Spider-Man PS4 a bit, only it’s Avengers. Not a bad since Spider-Man PS4 was awesome. I loved that game, definitely play that game if yous haven’t already. This one looks like it could be great. Only thing I don’t like about it is the sound of the multiplayer. As it’s a live service one. I know they said no loot boxes & micro transactions but still, companies said that before & added it in after launch. Looking at you Fallout 76 & Red Dead Redemption 2. So I have doubts. I’m sure the single player will be awesome, that’s all I care about.

So overall Square Enix did awesome this year. I think it’s their best one. A lot of awesome announcements. Especially Final Fantasy 7 Remake, I am really hyped for that game. Please be awesome!!! 4/5

Nintendo E3 Direct

Now saving the best to the last. It’s Nintendo’s E3 Direct. They don’t do conference as most of yous. They do their directs. Nintendo always do their own thing and that’s why their awesome. Imo this is the best part of E3 was the whole Nintendo Direct. Seriously Nintendo has been kicking a lot of ass atm. Never since they released the Switch, their been awesome. So many awesome stuff from them and this Direct is no different.

Shame Reggie is retired. But his replacement and I ain’t making this up. His name is Doug Browser. I’m serious that’s his name, pretty ironic lol. Hopefully he’ll do a great job as the new Nintendo America’s President. See what he brings to the table, time will tell. Still miss Reggie, he was dope. My body is ready lol. It’s a quote from him, look it up lol.

But anyway what about the games they announced. Well where to start? It’s awesome. Seriously I try to find a thing that’s wrong with this Direct but nope. It’s near perfect.

First up it’s Luigi’s Mansion 3. It looks so awesome. I played the first one, it’s good. I need to complete that & number 2 before this one..

This looks like it’s going to be the best one of this franchise. Who knows but wow look awesome doesn’t it?

Speaking of..

Can not wait for this. I’ve played the original when I was a kid. It was so good back then so I am psyched for this one. You’re in for a treat peeps!! 😎🤘🏻

I could go on, theirs so many announcements from this one. Like this one...

WTF right? The Witcher 3 on the Switch. So fuckin dope.

Here’s a few trailers of other games I’m excuse for this Direct. Seriously Nintendo just mic drop this E3 this year. This is their best yet imo.




And a new Animal Crossing at last!!

Also they announced a bunch of new additions to Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Including Banjo Kazooie coming to it. Yes, I hope it means a new Banjo Kazooie as well in a future. They belong to Nintendo. Their awesome.

Now the best is saved for last in this conference!!!

HOLY SHITBALLS a sequel to Breath To The Wild. Wow. That was awesome. Way to end this Direct from Nintendo. They totally win E3 this year. So many games, games I love to get & play. I’m a Nintendo fan. Love it. 5/5 without a doubt.

So that’s my recap of E3 done. Overall it was an decent E3. Microsoft, Square Enix and especially Nintendo were the best & the only good ones from this year’s E3. The rest was meh, weird and shite lol. Especially from Bethesda, talk about a downfall.

So many games and no doubt I’ll be skint lol. But I’m looking forward to all these games. I’m psyched.

How about yous? What’s your favourite announcements? Comment below, let me know. Chat to me about it. I love to do more of these gaming blogs. I am a big video gamer. So doing this was fun. Hope you all enjoyed this blog as much as my Favourite SG sets blogs & Appreciation Blogs. It means a lot. I appreciate it as always for reading my blogs out and just being cool people.

You are all the best. It’s been up & down with me I know but truly I love all of yous. Yous are the best. Thank you again.

Til the next blog this is KungFury saying take care, much love and Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 7 Remake & all of Nintendo announcements will be mine, oh yes it will be mine!!! 😎🤘🏻

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xheartswornx:
@phianixx I loved the story of Watchdogs, the sequel reached a little far out with some still cool characters and great upgrades to the existing formula, but I'm weary on Legion because it is reaching a little further into the future and sometimes too large a cast of characters means a lot less love for the "main" character. It's a nice concept of rebellion as it's showing Deadsec come into popularity as a strong standing voice of freedom and safety, but I feel like Ubi may have reached a little too far. I love Ubi, but sometimes with games like Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, and even Splinter Cell they lose sight of what really made the games special. Far Cry was kinda crazy, but after 3 the villains were... intense but disappointed me compared to Vaas. The leveling system that was added made it feel less realistic in terms of survival that the first game started so long ago. We have enough rpg shooters and don't need Far Cry to join that. I don't mind crafting better weapons, but I liked the reality of a headshot kill. Assassin's Creed had a great concept spanning history and locations, but the leveling thing lost my with Origins and Odyssey was just too much. Syndicate was perfect and I enjoy earning better gear to accomplish things via different routes, but leveling up to get higher level weapons that might kill someone in one shot feels less "assassin" and more role playing killer. I want a game that I could potentially unravel a cool story concept and still go straight to the end "boss" if I wanted to because it was more a game of skill than requiring levels to have a chance to beat. I know neither of these games are "real" but it appears the less realism the better to them. The latest Splinter Cell was fun, but too action oriented for my taste. I like when games have that element of reality and stealth. Ezio was cool, the twins were awesome, Watchdogs was fairly down to earth before Marcus made it a little more GTA than Watchdogs. I know it's all personal opinion, but sometimes extreme isn't better. I know CoD is crazy popular, but the story for the solo games became complete SyFy channel garbage and continued on  while adding mechanics that were more of an attempt to become Halo and other games that did the things better instead of sticking to a really kick ass World War or modern day formula that worked just fine. I could go all day on games. Don't get me wrong, I'll probably play the next line of any of these titles, but when I beat a game and never pick it up again I know it doesn't have that same feel. Give me a game that might be exactly the same every playthrough, but if I feel like I'm living my favorite action film and play it again to relive the experience then I'm all about it. Sorry... this is just my post E3 rant. I've been gaming too many decades. I do love the old lady in Watchdogs Legion. I'd play the entire game as her for the hell of it if I could.  I, also, should get back to gaming reviews. I know my opinions might never be as high as nearly any website that praises games with high scores, but I also don't completely trash games... just give them honest opinions. It was a fun gig, but time consuming, unpaid, and buying the games just to play them... well, you get the picture. At least set commentaries can allow me to completely let go and not swallow me as wholly as gaming. Different worlds, but... I don't know. Been a long week. I'm done creating a blog within @kungfury's blog. Haha! Love ya, dude! Maybe we just need to team up one day to do some legit reviews from our different gamer points of views.
kungfury:
@xheartswornx Yeah it’s cool, don’t worry about it. It was a good read. I do agree that the storyline in COD games are crap. Yeah I get what you mean by play it once and never play it again. A lot of games are like it. I’m like that with Days Gone, it’s good don’t get me wrong but it’s not replayable you know. I’m kinda getting bored of open world games. Too many of them. Anyway love ur comments man. @phianixx Yeah I love the Watch Dogs games, especially 2. One was not as bad as everyone says it is. I thought it was fine. Sure the story sucked but the gameplay was good enough to be ok. Yeah well hopefully my recap help you catch up with it all. So many games. So if any models are going to be, why haven’t brought my content. I go video games lol. Sure they’ll understand lol. @chroi Yeah I just hope EA doesn’t fuck it up. It does look promising. I hope it’s good. We can do a good Star Wars after a couple of crap ones!

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