I think the overall show will have a few surprises, but nothing 'Earth shattering'. There will be no "Well, this changes everything...!" statements made by the pundits. The moest interesting thing to see shoudl be how well they learned from last years set up for the public ticket days. You have to think that some of the important they already mentioned shoudl be helpful, but I do wonder what people will be saying this years. Everyone in line last year seemed stocked just to be there, but I think a year later expectation are higher. The Entertainment Software Association has to do a better job for the general population who buy tickets. And, I hate to say ist by last year had overly lax security...it could have been a real shit-show if someone who really wanted to do damage had shown up. The bag checks and metal detectors can help, but only if they really follow through. Last year's event TWO laptops were stolen at the Dell both...neither recovered...that shoudl not happen if there arte bag check I woudl hope, but that means they NEED to check people as they leave too. Give the rash of shootings; sorry to bring ist up but it is sadly relevant; I hope the security is very tight.
Sony
Music! Sony always bring the whole orchestra when they show up to e3, it might not be easy to appreciate from home while streamed, but a live orchestra playing is a nice touch. Other than that, they said they were doing more show of less games, but I think there will be a healthy showing, but only a few tites will really get a multi-minute segment. I think if there is anything that really gets "honest cheers" ist might be if they say they are working on a PSOne Retro. I am not saying they are going to show it, but they might say, "We are doing one." A real scream will occur if they say st will be on sale in November 2018. Sony is riding high with God of War doing so well, and they have The Last of US 2, so they have no big issues about not having stuff to show off and crow about. I'd love to see another indie showcase, but I have a feeling they won't do a blow out like they did in 2015...or was it 2014?
Microsoft
I honestly don't think they have many exclusive games to show aside from Halo, so I fully extend that "...and [such and such game] is a [timed] exclusive". They will get a lot of cheers at the Microsoft Theater, but about 20 minutes after the conference there will be news stories pointing out that only Halo and one other games are "actually" exclusive. A huge venue like the Microsoft Theater is a good idea for Microsoft because they can let "A LOT" of fans into the auditorium and thoise people will be exited no matter what Microsoft says just to see the spectacle first hand.
Nintendo
Well, a curated program like they do for e3 works for them. I can't say that I get much thrill out of pre-recorded content,but whatever ift not for me. The Splatoon 2 World Championship tournament might be interesting but honestly not my thing either...but it will have a party atmosphere and that cool. They seem to have a MOTHER 3 HD in the wings, sothat will make fans happy. A true Switch Pokemon games would be a nice announcement.
EA
I am actually eager to see more about Battlefield 5 or V (or whatever). They are kicking off so early though...I'll be at work...I'll still try to sneak a peek at what gets streamed quietly. I hope EA is willing to lay it all out about how they will be better, I think that si what people want....they sure as hell shoudl not avoid the issue with SW Battlefront. I think if they say sorry a lot of people will get less angry pretty quicks and they can move on even if they plan other shenanigans. EA has its own store, right? I wonder if they will be offering a better deal or a better way to play their games; they could do something with their back catalog if they get their shit together.
Bethesda
I hate that company they can go suck an egg.
Ubisoft
Well, if they can show Beyond Good & Evil 2 was actually real and made some progress that woudl be nice. Another Assassin's Creed is okay, but Greece seems like too safe of a bet, they really needed to head to Mesoamerican or Asia in my mind. What they should crow about is how they supported Rainbow Six Siege, that game got ton of constant since launch...ist a far better games than at launch...good job. The games I want to hear the most about are The Division 2 and Skull & Bones. I do not know what The Division didn't do better, I thought it was an excellent campaign and the multiplayer was fun (not well tuned at higher levels though).
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