Pre-E3 Roundup

Who's excited about E3? I sure am. That's why I'm going to provide some links to various blog post and videos of interest around the web. As per usual this is stuff I find interesting, so don't expect to see everything here. Look for updates to this post throughout the rest of the weekend until the big show starts.

Sony

PSP Go Confirmed?: Seems Qore officially let the cat out of the bag about Sony's upcoming UMD-less, Download only PSP. Some other news post: here.

PS3 Slim: Or lack there-of. Is it real? Will it be there? Who knows? Do I really care? No. But I thought it was worth mentioning.

White Knight Chronicles: Is this game ever coming out? Apparently. I don't recall hearing much about it when it came out in Japan, so that doesn't really bode well. Still, holding out for a great RPG.

Nintendo

No More Heroes 2: Christ, I came when I saw this trailer. I cannot wait for this game!

Silent Hill Shattered Memories: You will shit with fear. Admittedly I was initially skeptical about this reimagining of the original Silent Hill. However it looks like its turning out to be absolutely terrifying. And that's a good thing. Wonder if I'll have the balls to play it.

Microsoft

Lionhead: Fable 2 may be highly overrated by some outlets. However it was still an enjoyable game. Wonder if we'll see Fable 3? Or perhaps some other crazy ass Molyneux project. Begin Speculation!

Mass Effect 2: Is this still a 360 exclusive? I'm not sure. Either way - this trailer is fucking pimp. I enjoyed the first game, even though I had a serious case of backlash when it came to GoTY. This trailer though totally has me pumped for another Mass Effect.

The Rest (Beware of Length)

Bayonetta: Still getting hyped up for Bayonetta, being a big Devil may Cry fan after all. Check out this trailer, and you might be too.

Brutal Legend: I'm not a total Tim Scahfer fanboy, in fact I've only played Psychonauts. However Brutal Legend is looking good.

XSEED: XSEED's E3 Lineup is looking good so far. I can't wait for that Lunar remake, Fragile looks amazing, and Flower, Sun and Rain is another crazy(?) Suda 51 game. What's not to love?

Square Enix: Woo! Of course I'm a huge Square fanboy and they certainly have enough games to show off at E3. Most note worthy: Final Fantasy XIII, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, My Life as a Dark Lord, and FFVI: The After Years.

DJ Hero: I'll admit, I'm interested. Despite the questionable trailer. I think theres some gameplay shots or footage floating around somewhere. Yep, there is.

Brink: What is it? Bethesda's new game apparently. Seems to be a first person shooter coming from developer Splash Damage. Who you may know from the Enemy Territory games. Sign me up!

Kojima Productions: Perhaps the most ridiculous story leading up to E3. We've been teased with countdowns that lead to other countdowns. What the fuck is it? A new MGS? MGS4 on the 360? Something else entirely? Try to keep up with this one. 1, 2, 3

Namco Bandai: As far as this article is concerned, nothing too exciting. I'm looking forward to some new Tales games, or perhaps there could be some other megaton - like a new Xenosaga game? Yeah - right. But hey - KOS-MOS seems to be popping up quite a bit lately. Who Knows?

40K Space Marine: I'm assuming this will be at E3. I'm not a huge Warhammer fan, but I do find the idea of an Action RPG in that universe pretty interesting. It some ways it reminds me of what Starcraft Ghost could've been. Ahh...

EA: Heres EA's E3 lineup apparently. I've talked a bit about some of the games before, but a few that have catched my eye: Brutal Legend, Dante's Inferno, Dragon Age Origins, Mass Effect 2. The Saboteur, Sims 3.

Activision: And heres Activision's lineup. It's hard not to be at least a little excited about Modern Warfare 2, but I'm certainly not blowing my load over it. Other games of note: DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5, Prototype, Wolfenstien.

King of Fighters XII: I still suck at fighting games, but KoFXII looks amazing. Plus Shane motherfuckin' Bettenhausen is involved with this game. Yeah!