GAMER UPDATE 6/13/09

My Thoughts on E3 2009

The best/weirdest presentation at E3, for me anyways, was Microsoft's kid-in-a-box, MILO. Seriously, what the hell was that all about? Watching the hands free motion capture device was awesome until they introduced us to a creepy virtual child who appears to be every pedophile's dream date. Microsoft, you are aware that the majority of your target audience is men, right? How many men do you think are going to enjoy playing with a boy in a secret garden? Not even Michael Jackson wouldn't be caught with that. As a woman, I don't see the need for a virtual child given my abilities to have real children (children I don't plan on having). However with all bitching aside, the new scanning and motion capture technology did get me excited. I can't wait to see what comes out of this new technology.

My biggest WTF moment at E3 was Metal Gear Solid coming to the 360.

Even though Metal Gear has been on an X-Box console before, the PS3 fanboys have had their grip on the series like a mother lion guarding their cubs. All that changed when Microsoft announced that Metal Gear was coming to the 360 with an all new title in the series. It wasn't all bad news for the PS3 fanboys as they themselves will receive an exclusive new Metal Gear title as well.

YOSHI! Nintendo managed to make up for last years Wii Music nightmare with Mario Galaxy 2 (featuring Yoshi) and New Super Mario Bros. Wii (also featuring Yoshi). All we need now is a new Zeld... Oh yeah! There's a new Zelda game coming out too. It'll take advantage of the new Wii Motion Plus to give players new swordplay mechanics along with bow and much more.

Playstation also had a great show with God of War III and their new motion controls, but unlike the HD format war, I don't see Sony winning the war on innovation.

Peace, love, Becky 0_o

GAMER UPDATE 5/9/09

Goodbye to the King, Baby.

I've got some bad news for anybody who spent most of their adult lives waiting for "Duke Nukem Forever". It's not gonna' happen. 3D Realms has gone under at the hands of Take Two, 3D Realms' soul source of income for over 12 years. I'm still shocked it took Take Two 12 years to come to this conclusion. I'm a big fan of 3D Realms but it was just a matter of time.

As a tech savy youngster in the 90's, Duke Nukem was my favorite PC game among titles like Doom and Quake II. When I found out about a direct sequel to Duke Nukem 3D, I practically screamed with nerdy joy. Little did I know I would be in for 12 years of disappointment, killing all childhood enthusiasm I had left. It was like waiting for something I knew would never happen. Kinda' like Christians waiting for the second coming. However, It was kinda' fun spending years searching for screen shots and secret game play footage. If anything I'm glad the game will never be released. It would only erase the years of wonder and confusion that captivated me as a child. I wish the best for Joe Siegle and the team at 3D Realms.

I do have some good news before we put Duke Nukem to rest. Yatta, the head of Duke4.net has posted a Youtube video reminding fans to keep the Duke Nukem Community Alive. I've posted a link to the video below.

Yatta from www.Duke4.net

Peace, love, Becky 0_o