I think this e3 will obviously be more about games. The systems are out, many of the launch titles have shipped with those that have not making up our summer and fall lineup, yet the second round of games is still a year away.
So, we will get one last look at the Fall games so those will get a big push, but the excitement will likely be around 2nd round games that will only be first announced maybe some art or preliminary video will be shown.
- Microsoft will KEEP Kinect packed in folks (Whoops! LOL). They will keep it packed in because in the next four years the camera with you system will be there about Twitch & Uplay uploading. MS will push some Kinect uses for One, but the reason that camera stays packed in is because MS sees that it will be used for Lets Play and armature production.
- Sony will just bust out games for their show, but I would expect them to show PS Now more fully, explain in common terms how it will work, maybe show some price structure. They will likely show off their replacement for HOME. Yes, HOME has made some decent money on PS3, and Sony might be hoping to refine it for a new generation. People might groan, but maybe their second attempt will be interesting.
- Nintendo will show off games, their fans will be impressed, and the games media will ponder if showing that was enough. The argument will be if they 'did' or 'didn't' do enough to keep their hat in the ring...or if 'mattering' matters.
- I think Ubisoft might have a great show, they have some good content of upcoming games to show off, they probably have early concepts for the next Assassins Creed. Thy could steal the show if "The Division" looks really good.
- Naughty Dog might have to PROVE they are still alive and kicking....but they have a tough choice to make. Do they show anything less than perfect, or do they say "We can't show you it because it is SO AWESOME it would be ruined to show it revealing the secrets. " Anything that looks like weakness might be bad, so it will be a tough call.
- Bungie might be in the same spot, people have 'cooled' on Destiny in the past two years, it is shit or get off the pot time. This e3 will be have to be a big push for the game to regain momentum. Sci-fi knights and wizards might be cool...but people need to be re-engergized.
In closing...games games games will be what I foresee at e3.
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