Seeing all this stuff from E3...

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Originally posted by Johnny
Has there ever been an E3 with so much focus on sequels, ports and franchises?

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I think part of that is because all our new systems are already out, and there's no new system launching soon, so companies are focusing on stuff we already have (or have been wanting in sequels) instead of something "new". Generally big leaps come with new systems (Mario or Sonic going 3D, large flagship titles, etc.), but most of the games coming so far have already been announced/heavily rumoured so E3 simply adds officialness and new videos for so much that we can finally see what some of us have been after for so long.

Many games seemed to have missed an entire generation of consoles, something that many people want sequels for. Oddly enough, they all seem to come at once, a series of updates for NES/SNES/Genesis titles, things so many (like me) have been clamoring for for a long time, and they don't look horrid. In fact, they look good, like they might just all be incredibly fun. And that makes me joyous, to see established series moving on and continuing that which made us want sequels in the first place: 'Cause it was so damn fun the first time around.

Bring on TJ&E3!

I don't know, there seems to be a fair bit of excitement about Morrowind (yeah, technically it's a sequel, but to games no one played), Steel Battalion, Eternal Darkness, Project Ego, Auto Modellista, Gladius, and Gungrave.

But it's only natural to be excited at the prospect of more of a game you loved, especially when it's a game you never dreamed would see a sequel (Rygar!? Tecmo Bowl? Legend of Dragoon? 2.5D Contra? Panzer Dragoon?)

The pics of almost every one of these sequels look great but there are three games I'm worried about: Shinobi, Metroid Prime, and Rygar.

If they screw up Rygar, I'll be pissed but I'll live.

If they screw up Prime, there's always Fusion.

If they screw up Shinobi, someone's going to die.

i read all the posts on this thread....the reason for all these sequels and old school companies swinging their old school games comes down to one factor....

Sega as a third party. they raised the stakes.

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Originally posted by MrKasualUltra2000
i read all the posts on this thread....the reason for all these sequels and old school companies swinging their old school games comes down to one factor....

Sega as a third party. they raised the stakes.

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Any other 3rd party who thinks they are going to be able to play "keeping up with the Joneses" with Sega is out of their damn mind.

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Originally posted by MrKasualUltra2000
i read all the posts on this thread....the reason for all these sequels and old school companies swinging their old school games comes down to one factor....

Sega as a third party. they raised the stakes.

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If there is any truth to this at all then god bless Sega. I have been giving Sega alot of heat for dumping on the people who bought the DC with all the cancelled games but this would wipe the slate clean. If Sega going 3rd party made this all happen then I'm glad Sega jumped out of the hardware market. I just wish they did it sooner. That is, if there is any truth to this, which we can't really ever prove.

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Originally posted by MrKasualUltra2000
Sega as a third party. they raised the stakes.

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I never thought of that before, but it makes sense. Stemming from the fact that Sega was in the industry since pretty much the beginning. They have a history and a relationship with the gaming community- and what a complicated relationship it has been, full of ups and downs.

Its that history that is Segas greatest asset (in terms of games).

My Xbox loves Tecmo so much right now. Seriously, I can't even count the number of "must buys" from the first day of E3. Even Game and Watch Gallery 4.

Don't forget all the lovely price drops too...especially if all new games end up being $40....

I think Sega being third-party and the fact that there are more than a few games that might be looked at as financial risks by developers (but not by gamers - do you guys think Battalion, Orta, Contra, Gaiden, etc. are gonna be huge sellers?) are the major reasons why E3 is so promising this year.

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Originally posted by Chibi Nappa
My Xbox loves Tecmo so much right now. Seriously, I can't even count the number of "must buys" from the first day of E3. Even Game and Watch Gallery 4.

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Hell yeh, G&WG4 looks superb! I used to love those old games and they were super fun, it looks like Nintendo did a great job updating them for GBA. This game is definetly a must buy for me as well..

As for everything else, I pretty much agree with most of you guys. I have been thinking the same thing myself. These are great times to be a gamer. So many incredible games are coming out, prices are dropping... I am actually surprised but I am even interested in some series I was never really interested in before! There is so much that looks good!

Regarding SEGA... well, I can't believe I am saying this but it really seems like the best thing that could have happened was for them (and the industry) was going 3rd party. If they were still making hardware right now could they compete with all of these vicious price wars? In the long run I doubt it. Instead they're just making tonnes of incredibly looking games for every system. A year ago I was depressed and questioned if I'd even want to buy a new system. Right now I want them all! Well, I don't really want PS2 to be honest but if I got one there are some good games there too. Sega is making great games and turning a profit, which means more great games to come. GBA is pure 2D bliss, which is wonderful..... a lot of my favourite series are coming back (I hope that Woonderboy rumour is true!)..

These are really good times. :)