[Microsoft Xbox Smart Glass]
To allow the ability to use your phone or tablet and gather more information from your Xbox 360 is a cool addition, but what was really cool (that isn't shown in the video link above) is being able to interact with the games that you play such as using a tablet as a map, HUD, or device for customizing weapons. This is probably a response to Nintendo's Wii U controller they showcased last year as well as the growing usage of tablets and smartphones.
[Sony Playstation Mobile]
Originally called "Playstation Suite", Sony had something similar to the Smart Glass in the works and has revealed it at their press conference. It's an interesting concept and I hope it gets put into good use.
[The Last of Us]
[Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale]
Sony's "Super Smash Bros.-esque" fighting game with a cast of characters from Playstation games. The concept sounds cool, but the game looks very unbalanced right now (much like TMNT Smash-Up was like).
[Pokémon Conquest]
I'm glad they're bringing this over. Anyone interested in Japan's Sengoku era history (games like Sengoku Basara, Samurai Warriors, Nobunaga's Ambition), Pokémon (which seems to still have a large community) and/or Tactics games (games like Fire Emblem, Tactics Ogre, Disgaea) might get a kick out of this.
[ZombiU]
Ubisoft starts off the new Nintendo console with a game for core gamers. I watched a few gameplay footages and it seems rather challenging.
[Final Fantasy XIV]
Take a look at the screenshots Luke Plunkett took over at Kotaku for the new update Square-Enix has for FF14. The UI is a lot more sleek and is akin to Phantasy Star Online 2's (or perhaps more closely to FF13's) general look which is a lot cleaner and modern.
[God of War Ascension]
After playing God of War 1 & 2, I was kind of worn out and didn't really take interest in the series anymore. But during this reveal at Sony's Press Conference, it seems like the developers might be going in the right direction with this one. I hated how sluggish the combat and overall gameplay felt in the first two games (haven't played 3 yet), but this iteration seems to convince me otherwise.
[Assassin's Creed 3]
I didn't really look into AC3 until yesterday watching Sony's Press Conference and I was surprised by how the game looked and played using the wilderness as the environment instead of buildings. This looks promising.
[Crysis 3]
I'm not sure what to expect out of this new installment. Crysis 1 had better atmosphere and story, but Crysis 2 had a significantly better gameplay mechanic and flow. Maybe Crysis 3 can find a balance and have an overall great experience.
More to come as the week goes on!
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