So it is that time again, almost time for E3! I have always loved reading and watching coverage of E3 and hope to someday go myself. It is that magical week in which we get tons of game announcements and possibly announcements of hardware. I have decided to make an E3 wish list and to split it in to 3 parts. First up will be Microsoft and what exactly I want to see from them this year.
The Hardware
If you have not heard already there is a rumor that possibly another Xbox will be announced at E3. Now does that mean it will be coming out in the next few years? I am not sure I always felt that the next Xbox would be coming in 2013. EA did shoot down rumors that there will be a new Xbox announcement at E3. I personally do not want to see a new hardware announcement this year. Mainly because I think Microsoft needs to focus more on the games side of things this year. Last year was a the huge launch of the Kinect and so I feel they should really scale back this year and bombard us with great game announcements instead. Let's save the new hardware for next year.
The Games
I am really hoping for some great game announcements this year at E3, I am specifically looking at Microsoft for this. My reason for this is because Microsoft has been really lacking in first party games. Yes they have Halo, Gears of War, Fable, Forza and a few other series under their belt but they need more. Whenever someone asks about first party Microsoft games most of the responses are "Halo and Gears of War and not much else" this could be the year for Microsoft to change that! Gears of War 3 is coming out this year we already know that. It is exciting and it will be the end of the trilogy (but probably not of the series itself). Obviously they are going to have that at E3. Besides that what are the other first party Xbox games coming out this year? Off the top of my head nothing, Microsoft needs to change this. I want to see several new IP announcements at E3 this year for Microsoft. One new IP would be progressing towards the right direction but two or three would be fantastic. They don't all have to come out this year just as long as they are announced would make me happy. On that note Microsoft has enough shooters so lets make it something different.
Halo 4
I know there is a rumor that the first Halo is being remade for this November. That is great but I would love to see Halo 4 announced this year. I want to see where Master Cheif goes next! We have had several side stories now since Halo 3's release and its about time we hear about Halo 4 and maybe see a trailer for it. What I would like out of the trailer would be: where is Master Cheif?, How much time has passed since Halo 3? and Give us a glimpse of what enemy we will be fighting and how they tie into the Halo universe. As far as the Halo Remake goes I do have some desire to see it happen but to me personally it would not be terrible if it was not announced and was only a rumor. The way I look at the Halo Remake is this: at least the new studio will get practice at making a Halo game before moving on to 4 and at least they are remaking the best Halo of the main series.
Kinect
Ah yes last years E3 was full of Kinect and it sold very well so I expect to see it at E3. My hope is I get to see more of this exclusive Star Wars game! I want to see a demo of it and personally I would like to see a demo go out on Xbox Live Marketplace that same week for all of us at home who can't try it out but have a Kinect. I also want to see more Hardcore Kinect games and how they are using the Kinect, Forza 4 for example. I would like to see some different game types use it that have not really hit the market (no more dance games...well Dance Central 2 would be alright). How about a shooting game? Maybe an RPG that uses voice and hand motion controls? What about a strategy game you control with your fingers? All of these would be great additions to Kinect!
Conclusion
In conclusion I would love to see some new IP's announced for a console that I feel lacks enough IP's. I would also love to see some new game types using the Kinect and see some hardcore games being made for it. I also would love to see Halo 4 at the show in some form. I want to see Microsoft succeed this year and show everyone that they have huge plans for the next few years and that they plan to invest in their customers by taking chances. Come back in a few days for Part 2 this time its Sony's turn.
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