Time to rest and F5 on E3...

      So today was Day 1 of E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, and there was a ton of new info and video games dumped on my head. It started off with the Microsoft Panel where they showed off more functionality with the Xbox One, but was more focused on the games to be released upon launch. The panel as a whole was interesting if you like games, considering they showed off exclusives for it and new original games, of which they stated they had about 40 games for the first year alone. One such game, entitled "Titanfall" is set in a future conflict between two forces not named yet, but each is armed with mechs you can jump in and out of. One thing Microsoft didn't cover, was the Xbox One itself. Few questions were truly answered other than the release date for the console (November 2013), as well as a hefty price tag of $500. Many gamers still feel excluded from Microsoft after it's convoluted, confusing, and backward stance on game piracy. *More on that in a different entry in the future*

The Xbox One

      As for Sony, they had no televised panel, however, they streamed theirs on Gametrailers.com. They opened with the unveiling of the Playstation 4 and it's aspects. Without disclosing to much, they talked about a possibility in the future for 3 different sets of consoles for the frugal-inclined. The system will launch also in November this year at a price of $400. Added to this, Sony changed their policy around online gaming. The aforementioned policy stated that online play is free, but can sign up for Playstation Plus, a pay service that provides better servers, access to games early, and perks. Now, Sony states that Playstation Plus is a service that must be bought if you wish to play online. Shortly after that, Sony called out Microsoft by happily stating that games belong to the gamers and that the PS4 will not need an internet connection to function.

The Playstation 4

      The only thing missing from this years E3 was Nintendo, who early on stated they were working with producers and smaller markets. Nintendo will need to unveil something huge tomorrow if they want to be considered for a higher position this year.