Topic: E3 2012 Press Conferences - Day 1: Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Sony

[MagicCow64]

Can't see the Wonderbook taking off in any significant way. I'm not sure Rowling is going to be enough to make this device viable outside of a small luxury kids' set.

The Last of Us just kind of made me feel bad. I liked the teaser, but I don't think I want to play the murder simulator they demoed. (This is probably some kind of accomplishment, though, depending on how scripted the presentation was.) I wish the characters had at least tried to parley with the dudes in the hotel. As of now it looks like The Road: The Game.

[broodwars]

I'm glad Wonderbook exists, but it did not belong at that press conference and CERTAINLY not for that long.  It will sell a grand total of 100 copies at best, but I'm glad it's there for those 100 kids.

BTW, as Sony promised today's Playstation Plus update is amazing: link

Almost makes up for their abandonment of the Vita. Almost.

[ejamer]

I'm glad Wonderbook exists, but it did not belong at that press conference and CERTAINLY not for that long.  It will sell a grand total of 100 copies at best, but I'm glad it's there for those 100 kids.

BTW, as Sony promised today's Playstation Plus update is amazing: link

Almost makes up for their abandonment of the Vita. Almost.

I wanted to make a cynical comment about PS+... but really have nothing. That is an amazing update and a ton of content to be giving away to subscribers. Even if some of the games are older and probably weren't going to sell copies through traditional channels, they are still big games.


Does it make up for their lack of Vita announcements? Not if you are a Vita owner without a PS3... but I'm not sure how big that group is anyway. Vita really seems like it gets a HUGE value boost by owning Sony's console.

[Ceric]

If you play a lot of games.  Playstation Plus really isn't that bad of a deal.  For me though I just can't get the time.  Shoot I haven't even been able to get back to Bionic Commando.

[Louieturkey]

Last of Us looked good. I hope the escort AI is as good as it looks.

I agree.  I was scared she was going to be Ashley for a bit when he had to wait for a few seconds for her to climb up a ledge.  She redeemed herself in the fight against the baddies but I'm still concerned that she may drag the game out in the platforming areas.

[Louieturkey]

I agree that the PS+ games are actually quite amazing.  Maybe I'll finally get around to playing inFamous 1 now which I got last year from the free games Sony gave us for the PSN hacking.  I love the fact that I own only 1 of those 12 games, so I guess I'm getting 11 free games.  Of course, that means I will have to renew my subscription (though I was planning on it anyways).

[broodwars]

If you play a lot of games.  Playstation Plus really isn't that bad of a deal.  For me though I just can't get the time.  Shoot I haven't even been able to get back to Bionic Commando.

If you think that's bad, I still haven't started Bionic Commando.  It's been sitting on my shelf since I picked it up for like $7 used.  There's just been so much to play that I've never felt in the mood for it.

As for Plus, I've been very satisfied with my PlayStation Plus experience, and I'll gladly renew my membership in a few months when it's set to expire.  I have my issues with Sony's online experience (most notably the download speeds on PSN), but the discounts and free games have been well worth my comparatively piddly $60 subscription fee.  I'm a little bummed that Warhammer 40K Space Marine is one of the freebies considering I just bought that game off PSN, but at least I actually own that one.

[Dasmos]

but I'm still concerned that she may drag the game out in the platforming areas.

This game isn't Uncharted, who says there will be platfomring areas?

[Ymeegod]

My only gripe about PS+ is my current HD is the low 20GB model .  Really should upgrade to 500GB+ drive because Sony's giving weekly Freebies all the time.

[Ceric]

My only gripe about PS+ is my current HD is the low 20GB model .  Really should upgrade to 500GB+ drive because Sony's giving weekly Freebies all the time.

At least from what I've heard its really simple to swap the harddrives.

[Adrock]

I just saw a clip of Fable: The Journey. Yikes.

I'd be significantly more intrigued if it was Fable Starring Journey and you play as Steve Perry.

[Chozo Ghost]

My only gripe about PS+ is my current HD is the low 20GB model .  Really should upgrade to 500GB+ drive because Sony's giving weekly Freebies all the time.

At least from what I've heard its really simple to swap the harddrives.

It is. The only tool you need is a screwdriver and about 5 minutes of your time. There are plenty of video tutorials you can find on youtube to show you how to perform the procedure.

[Louieturkey]

My only gripe about PS+ is my current HD is the low 20GB model .  Really should upgrade to 500GB+ drive because Sony's giving weekly Freebies all the time.

At least from what I've heard its really simple to swap the harddrives.

It is. The only tool you need is a screwdriver and about 5 minutes of your time. There are plenty of video tutorials you can find on youtube to show you how to perform the procedure.

Unless you want to transfer everything on your current HDD over to the new one though.  Creating a backup requires an external HDD and the backup process takes FOREVER.  My suggestion is you put any saves and pictures and music you have that you want to keep onto a usb thumbdrive. Then switch the HDDs, then put all that stuff back on afterwards and just redownload all the games again. It'll probably be faster.

[Louieturkey]

but I'm still concerned that she may drag the game out in the platforming areas.

This game isn't Uncharted, who says there will be platfomring areas?

Did you see the demo?  They climbed up a ledge and it took her three times as long to climb up that ledge.  That ledge took them to a different platform. Therefore, platforming.

[Chozo Ghost]

My only gripe about PS+ is my current HD is the low 20GB model .  Really should upgrade to 500GB+ drive because Sony's giving weekly Freebies all the time.

At least from what I've heard its really simple to swap the harddrives.

It is. The only tool you need is a screwdriver and about 5 minutes of your time. There are plenty of video tutorials you can find on youtube to show you how to perform the procedure.

Unless you want to transfer everything on your current HDD over to the new one though.  Creating a backup requires an external HDD and the backup process takes FOREVER.  My suggestion is you put any saves and pictures and music you have that you want to keep onto a usb thumbdrive. Then switch the HDDs, then put all that stuff back on afterwards and just redownload all the games again. It'll probably be faster.

Or if you have PS Plus you can upload all your saves online. Yes, it would suck to redownload all your stuff, but considering his harddrive is only 20gb (that's what he said) he can't really have too much on there anyway, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

[Louieturkey]

My only gripe about PS+ is my current HD is the low 20GB model .  Really should upgrade to 500GB+ drive because Sony's giving weekly Freebies all the time.

At least from what I've heard its really simple to swap the harddrives.

It is. The only tool you need is a screwdriver and about 5 minutes of your time. There are plenty of video tutorials you can find on youtube to show you how to perform the procedure.

Unless you want to transfer everything on your current HDD over to the new one though.  Creating a backup requires an external HDD and the backup process takes FOREVER.  My suggestion is you put any saves and pictures and music you have that you want to keep onto a usb thumbdrive. Then switch the HDDs, then put all that stuff back on afterwards and just redownload all the games again. It'll probably be faster.

Or if you have PS Plus you can upload all your saves online. Yes, it would suck to redownload all your stuff, but considering his harddrive is only 20gb (that's what he said) he can't really have too much on there anyway, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

I agree.  I did say it's probably easier to just redownload everything he had.  I totally forgot about PS+ online saves.  That makes even more sense.

[TJ Spyke]

The problem with any "free" game you get on PlayStation Plus, if my memory is correct, is that you lose access to those games if you ever end your subscription. That is crap, and not good.

[broodwars]

The problem with any "free" game you get on PlayStation Plus, if my memory is correct, is that you lose access to those games if you ever end your subscription. That is crap, and not good.

Well, you are getting these games for free, and considering it was only a $60 investment at the start I'd say you're getting an exceptionally good rate for a rental.  Besides, I think I've saved over $60 already on just my game discounts, and I do own those games.

[Chozo Ghost]

The problem with any "free" game you get on PlayStation Plus, if my memory is correct, is that you lose access to those games if you ever end your subscription. That is crap, and not good.

Even the games you pay for aren't really yours permanently. There will come a time years from now when PSN gets shut down and whatever you bought on there will be inaccessible to you. It may not happen anytime soon, but it will happen eventually.

[Ceric]

That 3DS Presentation actually wasn't bad besides having nothing new.

[TJ Spyke]

The problem with any "free" game you get on PlayStation Plus, if my memory is correct, is that you lose access to those games if you ever end your subscription. That is crap, and not good.

Even the games you pay for aren't really yours permanently. There will come a time years from now when PSN gets shut down and whatever you bought on there will be inaccessible to you. It may not happen anytime soon, but it will happen eventually.

Only if you don't have those games on your hard drive. If you have them downloaded, you will still be able to play them on your PS3 (unless it's multiplayer only like Warhawk).