E3 2013 - Expectations

So its finally here again. E3 should be the most joyous time of the gaming year, but as of late E3 is more like an old drinking buddy. Its always fun at first, but you just end up feeling horrible and sad afterward. So with that being said lets get into my expectations for this years big party!

I fully expect us to get prices and dates for both the Xbox One and PS4. I think that is a given but I see it being $450-500 and a release date in November for both consoles. And finally getting to see the actual PS4.

I think Microsoft goes all out with the exclusives and top games. Im talking about new Halo, Forza, Witcher 3, etc. But I also see Sony doing the same, or at least showing tech demos of God of War, Resistance, maybe even an Uncharted.

Going out on a limb, with Microsoft announcing they will continue supporting the Xbox 360, I can really see them reworking for a new cheaper, smaller, 360. We’ve seen the PS3 and the Wii do it, and now its time for Microsoft to follow suit.

As much as I want to see it, I think Sony leaves the Vita out to dry. I think theyll try.....but with very little success.

3rd parties, Ubisoft and EA will have decent showings but I don’t expect them to blow anyone out of the water. Ubisoft stole the show last year with amazing showings of Far Cry 3 and Assassins Creed 3, and the surprise of Watch Dogs. But unless they have something else up their sleeves, I don’t expect them to have the same impact.

And now lets discuss the Nintendo Direct while we are at it. I think Nintendo has the biggest chance to win this week. New Smash Bros already confirmed, and a high chance for new Mario, Pokemon, and maybe even Metroid and Zelda? Please sign me up. I love the idea of the Nintendo Direct and with them skipping the big E3 press conference, I think they can have full control of how they want to set up their company not just through this week but throughout the rest of the year. Nintendo already set up the Wii U and the 3ds, so now this is all about the games and not just any games, first party Nintendo games. And they still have that held down ahead of everyone.