Official 2008 E For All Expo (E3) thread

[Eddiedundidit]

Confirmed list of games so far:

Bethesda Softworks

Fallout 3 (PC, PS3, X360)


Capcom

Bionic Commando (PC, PS3, X360)
Bionic Commando Rearmed (PC, PS3, X360)
Capcom Project #1 [untitled] (other)
Capcom Project #2 [untitled] (other)
Dark Void (PC, PS3, X360)
MotoGP 08 (other)
Neopets Puzzle Adventure (PC, Wii)
Plunder (PC, PS3, X360)
Resident Evil 5 (PS3, X360)
Spyborgs (Wii)
Street Fighter IV (PC, PS3, X360)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (PS3, X360)


Codemasters

Damnation (PC, PS3, X360)
Dragonology (DS, Wii)
Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising (PC, PS3, X360)
Rise of the Argonauts (PC, PS3, X360)
Wizardology (DS, Wii)


D3 Publisher

Bangai-O Spirits (DS)
Ben 10: Alien Force -- The Game (DS, PS2, PSP, Wii)
Naruto: Clash of The Ninja Revolution 2 (Wii)
Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (DS)
Puzzle Quest: Galactrix (DS, PC, X360)


Deep Silver

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky (PC)


Disney Interactive Studios

Pure (PC, PS3, X360)
Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals (DS)


Electronic Arts

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PC, X360)
Crysis Warhead (PC)
Dead Space (PC, PS3, X360)
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (PC, PS3, X360)
Mirror's Edge (PC, PS3, X360)
Skate It (Wii)
Spore (PC)
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest (PC, PS3, X360)
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (PC)


Microsoft

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (X360)
Fable 2 (X360)
Gears of War 2 (X360)
Halo Wars (X360)
Too Human (X360)
Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise (X360)


Midway Games

Blitz: The League II (PS3, X360)
Game Party 2 (Wii)
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (PS3, X360)
TNA iMPACT! (PS2, PS3, Wii, X360)
This is Vegas (PC, PS3, X360)
Touchmaster 2 (DS)
Unreal Tournament III (X360)
Wheelman (PC, PS3, X360)


Namco Bandai

Soulcalibur IV (PS3, X360)


Natsume

Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness (DS)
Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility (Wii)


NetDevil

Jumpgate Evolution (PC)


Sony Computer Entertainment

Killzone 2 (PS3)
LittleBigPlanet (PS3)
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift (PS3)
PixelJunk Eden (PS3)
Resistance 2 (PS3)
SIREN: Blood Curse Episode #1 [PSN] (PS3)
SOCOM: Confrontation (PS3)


SouthPeak Interactive

B-Boy (PS2, PSP)
Big Bang Mini (DS)
Edge of Twilight (PC, PS3, X360)
Mister Slime (DS)
Monster Madness: Grave Danger (PS3)
Ninjatown (DS)
Two Worlds: The Temptation (PC, X360)


Valve

Left 4 Dead (PC, X360)


Warner Bros. Interactive

LEGO Batman: The Videogame (DS, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Wii, X360)
Project Origin (PC, PS3, X360)


XSEED Games

Little King's Story (Wii)
Valhalla Knights 2 (PSP)

[Eddiedundidit]

Nintendo Promises 'Several' Core Gamer Titles For E3

Quote : Following an unprecedented series of product and market research leaks yesterday regarding the forthcoming line-up for Microsoft and a number of third party publishers, an official from Nintendo of America has spoken out regarding the company’s own E3 plans. With Nintendo now preferring not to announce new games until much closer to their release date than has traditionally been the case, almost nothing is known about the company’s first party plans for the second half of the year. Speaking to consumer website GamePro, Nintendo of America’s director of public relations, Marc Franklin stated: “We will be announcing several new titles that core gamers will be interested in around the time of E3." Apparently responding to criticism that Nintendo has recently been too focused on the casual and mainstream market, Franklin further stated, “The clear majority of people waiting in line outside retailers on Sunday mornings to buy their Wii consoles are core gamers.” Traditionally less prone to leaked information than other companies, Nintendo’s major announcements are expected to be made at the company’s annual media briefing, a day or two before the E3 Media & Business Summit on July 11th to 13th.

[appleyum]

Anyone actually looking forward to this year's E3?

[Eddiedundidit]

I was hoping to see Mass Effect 2 and another one.. but I doubt they will have it there

[Eddiedundidit]

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Eidos bringing Lara Croft to E3 (surprise!)

Quote : Eidos has confirmed its E3 lineup for the big show next month and, not surprisingly, Tomb Raider Underworld is on the list. It's not the only game though. Other 360 titles making an E3 appearance include Just Cause 2 and Battlestations: Pacific. Both Underworld and Just Cause 2 have been kept relatively close to Eidos' chest so far. Hopefully E3 will bring forth plenty of new details on these (arguably) highly anticipated titles. Also worth noting, IGN's report of the Eidos list implies that these games (along with Monster Lab for Wii) are merely the only games confirmed for E3, so it's possible we might see some others as well (GEON 2 here we come!).

source [ign.com]

please thumb up thread so it isn't so hard to find.

[Eddiedundidit]

LucasArts reconfirms E3 attendance, not announcing new titles

Quote : Despite an article earlier today on GI.biz to the contrary (since pulled), LucasArts has reconfirmed it will be attending E3. "We're definitely attending E3 and looking forward to it," said the company's PR Director, Margaret Grohne, to Joystiq. The confusion came after an article by VentureBeat was misinterpreted. GI.biz now reports LucasArts will merely not be announcing any new titles at E3 this year.

source [gamesindustry.biz]

[Eddiedundidit]

Game Career Seminar Returns To 2008 E For All Show

Quote : Organizer IDG has announced that the GDC Game Career Seminar, run by Gamasutra parent company Think Services, will be returning to the second annual Oct. 3-5th E For All Expo, adding what it calls "an important educational opportunity for gamers who want to get into the video game business." IDG says the seminar will let "professionals looking to break into the video game business, or already seasoned players looking for new expertise," have an opportunity to "network with industry professionals, meet with HR executives from leading game companies, and most importantly, gain the skills and insights to jumpstart their careers." The event will take place on October 3rd, and will offer developers the opportunity to learn new skills, network, and further their careers in video game and digital development. Seminar pass holders also receive one-day admission to E for All exhibits. Said GDC Events executive director Jamil Moledina, "Our goal with Game Career Seminar is to present customized access to the game creation process to people who are passionate about gaming, and help jumpstart their careers in the video game development industry. As one of the industry’s most popular games-related events, partnering once again with E for All connects us to a large concentration of game enthusiasts in North America, thereby inspiring dedicated fans to become the next generation of video game auteurs."

[highfloydelity]

PS3 Firmware Update 2.40 Arriving for E3, Plus Full Feature List

Quote : The PS3 firmware update you've really, really been waiting for—2.40, which brings in XMB access and achievements—you're gonna have to wait a little longer for. Like, 'til E3. CVG says that Sony's holding the update back for its address at E3 in about three weeks. But, to tide you over, they've got the supposed full list of features being added. Here's what you'll be able to do from the in-game XMB: * Friend category * View, send, receive messages * Manage downloads * Set the vibration feature of the controller * Sign in to PlayStation Network * Register friends * Manage Bluetooth devices * Terminate the game * Music category * Use the system BGM * Work the system BGM operation panel * Settings category * Assign controllers * View profiles * Game category * Set audio devices * Use the voice changer Under the music category, you can playback your own music, though it's not known whether you'll be able to do it with every games or just specific titles that support it. Either way, it'll be nice to finally have some basic functions that sorta should've been there in the first place.

[Eddiedundidit]

Quote : Ensemble Studios' Bruce Shelley says that "several demo stations" of Halo Wars will be available at E3. This is generally considered good news, because it means Halo Wars has gotten to the point where it's no longer held in captivity by the developers who don't want anybody to touch a thing. It also eases our fears of further delays following Ensemble's "when it's done" quote from last month. We will certainly have hands-on impressions of the game at E3 and hopefully, we'll be able to nail down a more solid release window. We keep hope alive that Halo Wars, built from the ground up for the Xbox 360, could finally figure out the RTS genre for consoles.

source [ensemblestudios.com]

[Eddiedundidit]

Rumor: A new Chief'less Halo announced at E3

Quote : According to a few gaming news sources, Microsoft may still have a few aces up their sleeves heading into next week's E3, meaning that we may actually be treated to some surprise Halo game announcement news after all. After speaking with their inside insiders, CVG is reporting that they believe Microsoft will in fact announce a new Halo game next week that's said to not be a true Halo 4 seeing that Master Chief is said to not be featured in the game. This Halo E3 rumor mongering comes in the wake of Sarcastic Gamer's recent report, that their inside sources have also confirmed that a new Halo game will be announced at E3. Interesting stuff. Though, if a new Halo game is announced, we have a feeling it may have to do with Jackson's episodic Halo: Chronicles which hasn't received a formal on stage announcement yet. But if a totally new Halo game is announced ... that's cool too

source [computerandvideogames.com]

[Doom878]

Good info. Thanks

[Eddiedundidit]

Nintendo Wii

Madworld

# Developer: Platinum Games
# Publisher: SEGA
# Release Date: Q1 2009
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse

# Developer: Tecmo
# Publisher: Nintendo
# Release Date: TBA
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

deBlob

# Developer: Blue Tongue
# Publisher: THQ
# Release Date: September 26, 2008
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

King's Story

# Developer: Cing
# Publisher: XSeed
# Release Date: TBA
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

Wario Land Shake!

# Developer: Feel-Good
# Publisher: Nintendo
# Release Date: September 29, 2008
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

Samba de Amigo

# Developer: Gearbox
# Publisher: SEGA
# Release Date: September 23, 2008
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

Tenchu 4

# Developer: Aquire - From Software
# Publisher: Ubisoft
# Release Date: TBA
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

# Developer: Krome Studios
# Publisher: Lucas Arts
# Release Date: September 16, 2008
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Star Wars: Lightsaber Duels

# Developer: Krome Studios
# Publisher: Lucas Arts
# Release Date: TBA
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

Skate It

# Developer: EA Montreal
# Publisher: EA
# Release Date: TBA
# News / Previews / Screenshots: IGN Pre-E3 Video Interview [ign.com]

Mario Super Sluggers

# Developer: Namco-Bandai
# Publisher: Nintendo
# Release Date: August 25, 2008
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Guitar Hero: World Tour

# Developer: Vicarious Visions
# Publisher: Activision
# Release Date: October 27, 2008
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

Facebreaker: K.O Party

# Developer: EA
# Publisher: EA
# Release Date: TBA
# News / Previews / Screenshots: IGN Pre-E3 preview/video [ign.com]

Megaman 9 (WiiWare)

# Developer: Inti Creates
# Publisher: Capcom
# Release Date: TBA
# News / Previews / Screenshots:

[bonkman]

Eddie -- what's your source for Ninty's list? Is SW:Lightsaber Duels a new name for Clone Wars?

Looks like a good listing, but I can't wait to see what aces nintendo has up their sleeves.