PLAYWORKS E3 2011

E3 2011 Sony Press Conference – The Skinny

    As we expected, the Sony press conference kicked off with some observations and discussion on the recent PSN fiasco and how Sony is doing everything they can to ensure that nothing like that ever happens. Besides the apology and assurance, Sony’s conference clearly conveyed Sony’s interests in maturing the 3D gaming market.   The Sony press conference was one that needs to be segmented into 2 parts, ... Read more

E3 2011 Sony Press Conference

Excited about the NGP and what SONY has up their sleeves! We're expecting them to kick things off with apologies. Your thoughts?   As you would expect, people everywhere... Seriously, everywhere...                       Read more

Microsoft Media Briefing – Mass Effect 3

  There is no reason or excuse for anyone to not play one of the greatest franchises in video game history and Mass Effect 3 may be putting the lid on the franchise, but not without a boom. Fans (who isn’t?) of Mass Effect love the game for its kick-ass sci-fi action and perhaps the best ‘choice and consequence’ mechanic ever. Don’t expect anything less from ... Read more

Microsoft Media Briefing – Gears of War 3

    The crowd was more than pleased to see Cliff Bleszinski take the stage at the Microsoft media briefing. He gave thanks to the fans who have played the beta and provided feedback, and he’s certain that Gears of War 3 will have a provide solid multiplayer experience. Sure we’ve all tried the beta and loved it, and whet our appetites even more, Cliff demoed the ... Read more

Microsoft Media Briefing – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

  The Microsoft media briefing kicked off with a stunning, never-seen-before gameplay footage of the Modern Warfare 3.   The demo started underwater, with what appeared to be a critical sabotage mission, and some pretty close-quarter bullet-exchangeing in a submarine. Interior of the vessel looks out-of-this-world authentic and sound is top-notch. In the interest of time, the game demo was brought forward, and you evacuate the battle zone ... Read more

Microsoft E3 2011 Media Briefing – The Skinny

  If anything, Microsoft's media briefing showcased the possibilities of the Kinect and what we have experienced with the Kinect has barely scrapped the potential of Microsoft's motion-capture device.     It seems that the folks at Micro soft have been working hard to explore and expand that Kinect's capabilities, and this is evident in Kudo Tsunoda's (Microsoft's shades-guy) introduction of Kinect Fun Labs - it's available as a ... Read more