Impressions from the second day of conferences! Microsoft and Ubisoft
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Microsoft
Exclusives! I lost count, but I’ve reached 5 times the number of times they’ve written or said “Xbox exclusive.” Why not do something everyone can enjoy? Please.
If there’s one interesting thing to remember, it’s crossplay between Xbox and Windows 10. Being able to play co-op with friends on consoles while I’m on my PC is very interesting. Crossbuying is also just as interesting. However, I’m wondering how it will work. For example, if I buy the game on Steam, will I be able to sync it with my Microsoft account, or will I have to buy everything through Microsoft’s platform?
The announcement of Gears of War 4 tells me that I’m really playing third! Forza Horizon 3 will probably make fans of this type of game happy. I’d definitely like to try it with a full-fledged racing simulator.
I won’t discuss all the games that were shown in a fake “live” format because they don’t particularly interest me. Good job, though, for showing so many different games from a wide variety of studios.
I’m curious to learn more about their Arena and see how it will affect the esports scene.
Many have criticized Gwent, saying it was just another card game, but I have to admit it looked pretty interesting. I’ve never played any games in the Witcher series, and I’m neither happy nor cold about Gwent being based on the third one.
Another game that caught my eye: Halo Wars 2! I loved the first one and I’m definitely going to buy the second one during the upcoming Steam Sales.
The highlight of the show was the Scorpio project. Honestly, I’m impressed.
Ubisoft
This talk was definitely the one that made me ask “What the fuck?!” the most.
The intro with Just Dance was a special moment in itself. Luckily, Aisha Tyler was there to save the day!
“I’m not doing this for the money. Ubisoft is French. They pay me in red wine and sarcasm.”
– Aisha Tyler, E3 2016
Ghost Recon Wildland is extremely promising. Available from March 7, 2017, we’ll have the chance to play in this open world in co-op mode for up to four people.
South Park made me laugh from start to finish. I love the humor in the series. I haven’t played Stick of Truth but I definitely want to play it before getting the second one. Well… I know I’m a big advocate of NEVER pre-ordering games without trying them BUT, by pre-ordering the second one, they give the first one free as a bonus. So, for me who already wants to buy the first one, it’s more cost-effective for me to pre-order the second one.
The VR games presented by Ubisoft, Eagle Flight and Star Trek, seem okay, but I’m convinced VR has much more potential than that.
For Honor, as much as I want to know how Vikings, knights, and samurai ended up fighting each other, I’m also eager to try the game. If it’s anything like Destiny Warriors, a good old-fashioned “Beat ’em all,” I’ll love it.
I tuned out when they talked about the movie. I couldn’t even tell who was discussed. I wasn’t impressed with Watch Dogs 2 but I want that mask.
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