E3 2002: Ask Me Anything, Live!

Ahh, metroid prime....I have mixed emotions about this game, and here's why:

I spent 40 minutes (elapsed time) with that game, and even though you get used to them, the controls feel all wrong. I mean, it controls a lot like Golden Eye, which is fine....except you can't look up or down while moving! So you basically are a sitting duck while you aim. It should have used the Halo or Time Splitters control system, using the left analog to move and the right one to aim. There was no "option" menu on the demo, and during the press meeting we had with the nintendo rep he had no idea if an alternate control scheme would be implemented. I seriously doubt an option would be included, and the stationary aim button will be kept on. Bleah I say....

AS to what it plays like, it plays like a FPS game that is Metroidy, if that makes sense. It's a lot of fun, there's some incredible effects, and rolling into a ball in 3rd person mode is too cool for typing. But it's not really super metroid, it's a FPS within the metroid universe.

I would LOVE it if they fix the control. otherwise, it get's high marks for the coolness factor....

What about Dead to RIghts, E3 showing. How was it? DId they mentioned a actual release date, or is it still July/Summer?

OK Red Terrier I have a couple of questions What were your impressions of the GP32 could it be a contender what games were shown?

Was Bret Hart there? and what was he promoting?

Thanks

Also, was Gungrave playable? If so, was it good and how does it compare to Devil May Cry? Thanks.

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Originally posted by BenT
I can't bring myself to open my KoF water.

It will remain sealed for eternity, slowly evaporating as its colorful label fades from minute amounts of sun exposure. KoF water is not to be consumed.

I also have a can of "black water" that was supposed to promote Twisted Metal: Black. I'm scared to open that one.

edit: In the Sammy meeting room, there was an empty bottle of Bawls sitting among some KoF waters (which were the same color). Without thinking, I cheerfully told the PR lady "Cool, I love Bawls! Have any more?" ...

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Haha. I have those...TMB water that is. I didn't wanna open mind (also was a bit scared to open it). I wanted to collect a few more of those bottles. Maybe I can get more, and give them away as contest items, I know that these companies will eventually just do away with them. BenT, perhaps next year we can meet up with the rest of the crew that had dinner with us :)

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Originally posted by Despair
What about Dead to RIghts, E3 showing. How was it? DId they mentioned a actual release date, or is it still July/Summer?

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Red wasn't with us on the appt. but I am sure he did get a chance to play it. DTR is an exceptionally impressive game. I don't see this getting the accolade as "best title of E3", but still entertaining enough that Xbox gamers will love what Namco has done.

The control setup is quite smooth, as you have the option to use your dog partner to attack enemies, then move in for the kill. The main character (who's name escapes me at the moment, I'll refer to the documentation later) has a bevy of disarm attacks which he can use. Some seem like they were heavily inspired from various HK flicks. One aspect which has compelled a lot of gamers to label the game as a "Max Payne" clone is a feature that closely resemble "Bullet time", essentially the system is quite similar. There are a few other points I'll bring up, but will save for the report later this week surrounding the game and based on what we saw. Plus, Lucas was with us on the appt. which was shown behind closed doors (and away from the noise)...he recorded a interview with Hugo Reyes who discusses different aspects of the game, shows us the CG intro, and some other cool features in the gam.

I believe the release date was pushed back to another date. I'll check and update this post later.

Zidane: Yep...Gungrave was definitely playable. I was able to see it in action...quite an odd game, but I am sure I could learn to love it. Personally, I was way too busy to get around to a demo station, but I know that a number of us played the game. If they don't comment on it now, stay tuned for our post-E3 reports later this week! :)

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Originally posted by Korian
OK Red Terrier I have a couple of questions What were your impressions of the GP32 could it be a contender what games were shown?

Was Bret Hart there? and what was he promoting?

Thanks

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Hero and Master checked out this game, so they certainly could give you details on that, there's also a thread here floating around Level Up. Reno and I saw this unit last year...seems that the company who produces the GP32 is still working on getting this into the domestic market. Can it be a contender? Most definitely, if it were able to secure the same level of software support as the GBA, I would definitely see a handheld rivalry brewing.

They've got an office here in NY, so I plan to drop by for yet another hands on look and discussion with the GP32 faculty (we're working to get a product sample of the hardware and games). I'll post the date in advance so that you guys can present some questions that you like answered.

What was the game of the show , in your opinion?

I have a few questions:

What were your impressions of the new Contra and Shinobi and how do they measure to their predecessors?

What about GBA stuff like Metroid Fusion and G&W Gallery 4?

What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?

Bahn summed up most of those quesions, but I must add that Dead to rights is one of the coolest games I have seen in a while, think Max Payne mixed with more matrix-like moves, and some hand-to-hand fighting, and you got it. It's a keeper....according to the press kit, it's slated for a Q3 release, so that means this summer.

Korian, I believe Bret Hart was there, but I didn't get a chance to see him. He was probably hyping the legends of wrestling games, featuring the likes of Hulk Hogan and himself. I did see Bruce Cambell and sefveral guys from the And-1 mix tape, they were there for the activision street hoops series. I also got pics with Blood Rayne trying to bite me, so that was fun...

Zidane: Gungrave is DOPE!!! It's cell-shading kind of makes the violence seem a bit odd, almost funny, but it's got so much style and flash it overcomes the weirdness. If John Woo made a video game, he'd like Gungrave. Btw, true story, me and a guy from Ubi-soft were playing the demo when none other than Miyamoto himself stops by with his Nintendo posse to demo the game. I got it on film and everything....if it's good enough for Mr. Mario, it's good enough for us....