We’re going to try something new here folks. Instead of me blathering on bout how awesome E3 was and how much I want that Sly Cooper Collection, I’ve enlisted the help of two of my newest writers.

Say hello to Duroc and Corvi.

We figured that since a lot of people just post chat logs to SoFurry and pretend they’re stories, we can do the same thing with an article. This is raw and unedited peeps, and by that I mean so terribly geeky.

Lovejoy: So Corvi and I attended the show (though he wasn’t at any of the press cons). But clearly the biggest things coming out of the show were 3D and motion control. Seems like the big three were pimping one of the other (or both for Sony).

Duroc: But the question is, did they succeed?

Corvi: By biggest you mean the things that the companies think are the biggest, right? Because I don’t really give a shit about either.

Lovejoy: Hehe, well right. It’s kind of hard to say whether they succeeded. Especially because the general public can’t see any of the 3D or experience any of the motion. Assuming they even care.

Duroc: Yeah, I’m not sold on 3D. Which is kind of why I think the 3DS actually worked. From sitting at home, they sold me on a 3DS, and I couldn’t see the effects. No glasses. No expensive TV. They have something there.

Corvi: I will admit the 3DS is cool. I’m surprised people are convinced without seeing it though, because I had to hold it in my hands before I stopped scoffing.

Duroc: I think the trailer showing the reactions of the developers said a lot for someone sitting at home.

Lovejoy: Right, the 3DS is definitely some amazing tech. And it’s almost a relief to see so many developers getting behind it so fast. Though most of the things being shown were just trailers or tech demos, so I’m not sure I’m entirely convinced yet, but it was still awesome to see it working.

Corvi: Dude that Metal Gear Solid demo alone sold me. Forget the 3D part of it, it looks great. The things seems on par, if not better than a PSP.

Duroc: I think the general opinion seems that Nintendo won E3. The 3DS impressed, they showed some cool games, and they whipped out a couple of surprises. Kirby’s Epic Yarn reminded me of the first time I saw Super Mario World 2. The art style looked really neat.

Lovejoy: Yeah I’m normally not impressed with Nintendo’s conferences, but they really gave the hardcore fans a lot to be excited over. And Kirby is incredible. The art style is great, the co-op seemed fun, and I’ve been dying for a new Kirby game.

Duroc: Well, Nintendo’s last few conferences were… not very good.

Corvi: Was I the only one not really impressed with Nintendo’s conference? They said a bunch of titles, sure, but they didn’t have much to show. And the Zelda demo didn’t even work.

Lovejoy: Well to be fair, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword works just fine. Tt wasn’t a very exciting demo, but it does work.

Duroc: I probably depends on the kind of gamer you are. But when compared to the other two cons, Nintendo’s did seem to be the best.

Corvi: True, but for those of us not at the conference itself, or worse, people at home, there’s no way to know that. You see the live demo just fail miserably, then journalists turn around and say the game is good. I actually thought Sony did pretty well. Except for trying to keep the PSP alive.

Duroc: I was kind of insulted by the Move, to be honest. They said it was new and innovative, when all it’s a Wii Remote with a light on the end.

Lovejoy: Not a Move fan? Having played with it, the thing is a lot better than a Wii remote.

Duroc: Yeah, not a Move fan. I think for me, I don’t want to invest in other motion device when I already bought a Wii for that.

Corvi: I’m fine with it being a Wii remote. Have you played the new Tiger Woods 11 on Wii? It’s fucking sick as hell. But it looks awful. Now Sony is going to let me play that True Swing stuff with HD graphics and a good online component? Hell yes.

Duroc: Though the Sly Cooper, Jax and Daxter, Ratchet crossover will make any furry stop and say… okay, maybe.

Corvi: That Heroes on the Move game is going to suck ass.

Lovejoy: Aaaw hey it might be good!

Corvi: No way, dude. When Sony lets third party people mess with their mascots it’s always bad.

Duroc: I think it depends on who they’re trying to sell the Move to. Are they selling it to someone like me playing Gran Turismo or Marvel vs Capcom 3? Or kids? I’m not sure yet. But I had similar feelings about the Kinect.

Corvi: Well I’ll be playing the new SOCOM on it. But I’m not touching that family stuff.

Lovejoy: Neither of you wanna play with the Eye Pet or the Kinectimals? You can name your tiger Skittles!

Corvi: …Fuck that, dude.

Duroc: That was flippin cute as hell. Skittles. Come here, skittles.

Lovejoy: Aaaw Skittles stop licking me!

Duroc: The furry perverts will have a field day.

Corvi: This is the part where I mention that they programmed the cat to freak out if you try and touch its asshole.

Lovejoy: Why did you try to do that?!

Duroc: Skittles isn’t smiling anymore.

Corvi: He wouldn’t roll over! So when he turned around I tried to finger him. And he flips out!

Lovejoy: Thank God they didn’t let you near Milo, Corvi.

Duroc: Milo was creepy. But being truthful, I think the Kinect has more potential then the Move, in the long run.

Lovejoy: I could see the Kinect being a bigger seller. Unfortunately nothing I saw, save for Dance Central, really worked that well. In fact I’m not even sure if Dance Central worked well, but it was fun and had Lady Gaga music.

Duroc: I think when it all comes down to it, did Sony or Microsoft sell people a Move or a Kinect after E3? For me, it didn’t happen. Not saying they won’t later. But… not at E3.

Corvi: That’s the kicker for me between Move and Kinect. The third party Move stuff actually works and looks fun, and developers will be able to make Wii Motion Plus and Move games simultaneously. Kinect has really shitty snowboarding games starring Sonic and a wolf. No I think they both have a lot of convincing to do for the general public.

Lovejoy: Agreed. They’re both expensive pieces of hardware that don’t seem necessary. Pulling it back to the 3DS here. Do you think people are going to flock to buy this?

Duroc: Yeah, I think so.

Corvi: How the hell is Nintendo going to market it? They’ll need to have demo unit in every store in the country because if you can’t see it, you won’t think it’s cool.

Duroc: Nintendo owns the handheld market. And Japan will eat this shit up. They’ll sell product.

Lovejoy: I think the word DS, plus the sexiness of 3D may be a perfect storm. Oh and Nintendogs.

Corvi: +Cats, bro.

Duroc: Right now, Nintendo is in the catbird seat. They’ll make it work, and people will buy into the hype. It seems like they already have. The ones who need a boast, are Sony and Microsoft with the Move and the Kinect. And I don’t see anyone excited about Sony’s 3D.

Lovejoy: Yeah we drank that koolaid up.

Corvi: Sony’s 3D is cool and all. But that is a lot of money to pay for stuff that doesn’t seem worth it. Plus everyone knows Sony makes the early, expensive tech, then gets outshone by other companies.

Duroc: Plus, 3D was hip and cool back in the sixties.

Lovejoy: So do you guys think 3D is a fad, or is this where all gaming is headed?

Corvi: It better be a fad. Even the 3DS will probably be a pain in the ass. I don’t want this shit everywhere.

Duroc: I think it’s a fad, but I do believe Nintendo has the right idea. No expensive glasses or TVs.

Lovejoy: Well I had a friend that can’t see the stereoscopic stuff on the 3DS. The say something like 10 percent of people just can’t see it. And even in the little time I played it I was getting kind of annoyed having to keep it in that sweet spot.

Duroc: It’ll have its growing pains, similar to the Wii.

Corvi: If they can get that movie thing to work though I’ll be glad to watch 3D films on the 3DS.

Lovejoy: It’s the same sized screen as an iPhone, which seems very intentional.

Duroc: I don’t think Nintendo’s worried about the PSP, but the iPhone or the iPod Touch… maybe.

Lovejoy: Well Nintendo has officially declared them the enemy.

Duroc: I see a lot of people playing games on their iPod Touch. It makes sense for Nintendo to maybe shift its focus. So, did anyone have any particular games that stood out?

Corvi: Well I’m a huge Portal fan, and Portal 2 was incredible. Looks way more story driven this time.

Lovejoy: It wasn’t the best game there or anything, but I love Epic Mickey. Everything about it makes the Disney fan in me so happy.

Duroc: I was excited about Marvel vs Capcom 3. I’m a fighting game nut. And I’ll be picking up a PS3 in November right along with Gran Turismo 5.

Lovejoy: With Move?

Duroc: Ahhh… no. But I’ve been waiting and waiting for that official release date on GT5.

Corvi: I’ll probably buy Kinect, because my girlfriend was more excited about that shit than anything else there.

Lovejoy: Waiting to buy a PS3 for GT5? Damn that’s a cocktease. Well I’m looking forward to your review for Kinectimals, Corvi.

Corvi: “This panther gets mad when I poke it’s asshole. 6/10″

Duroc: GT5 is a must have. Games like that sell systems. At least for me anyway.

Lovejoy: So we all agree that the 3DS is cool (though just exactly how cool remains to be seen). Move and Kinect have a lot more convincing to do before we’re sold. And Sony’s 3D and PSP can go ahead and die.

Duroc: Pretty much.

Corvi: In a nutshell!

So there you have it folks. But enough from us. What do you guys think about all this 3D and motion control? What was your favorite game from the show?