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1. onlineatron
   Member

   Recently companies have taken to revealing their new titles before E3. Used to be that E3 would be a massive blow-out; surprises, fresh games. But lately we've seen more and more games announced before the event.

   I'm citing Sony as the biggest offender (because editorialising); but I'm sure their have been other culprits.

   Do you like this? Is a steady stream of information easier to digest than a gelatinous gloop, all at once? Or is the fashioning trend detrimental to your excitement levels going into E3?

   I'm of the latter camp. I'd much prefer to see a press conference oozing with new content; rather than one lacking it.

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. Christopher Jack
   Member

   I don't mind pre-E3 reveals, not a fan of being left in the dark but I do think every publisher should leave at least 1 or 2, preferably 3 reveals for E3. I believe that Sony is revealing a Warhawk sequel next Friday...

   Posted 2 years ago #

3. Gadzooks!
   Member

   Personally, I like surprises.

   I also find that early reveals cause enthusiasm for titles to peak too early. I dont really want to know about upcoming games until at most 6 months in advance.

   Posted 2 years ago #

4. onlineatron
   Member

   @Chris
   Yep. Starhawk's imminent announcement is what prompted this post.

   @Gadz
   I'm with you on that. Too often to I get very excited about a game, only for that excitement to wane over time: new game announcements happen, they seem shinier, fresher, and the other game gets left in the lurch. Keep a game under-wraps until you're closer to release date, that's what I say.

   Posted 2 years ago #

5. OrbitMonkey
   Member

   ^ Bioshock Infinite should take a leaf outta that book -_-

   Posted 2 years ago #

6. strikkebil
   Member

   if u dont wanna know stuff before the show just lay off sites like vg247 and n4g. nothing to complain about, the choice is urs.

   Posted 2 years ago #

7. someguy2
   Member

   I don't think it's that detrimental considering you do still get a load of surprise announcements perhaps Sony are fairly bad and there wasn't many surprises from them last year but I expect Microsoft and Nintendo to surprise us.

   Posted 2 years ago #

8. onlineatron
   Member

   @Strike
   That, rather drastic, solution wouldn't stop the games being announced early, it wouldn't allow for more surprises at E3. A company isn't going to re-announce a title during their press conference because I stayed off blog sites.

   I see what you're getting at, and I apologise if my response comes off a bit shitty, but I think you're missing the point of this post. Content isn't gained because I ignore it.

   @someguy
   You're right, Microsoft are great at keeping surprises, almost to a fault. It happens every year, comment after comment 'Microsoft has no games, what are they going to show at E3', it's almost bad PR I suppose, but I *do* appreciate the surprises.

   Nintendo seem to have the right balance. Last year and this year they have announced new devices before E3, but keep their cards close to their chests in order to build hype. It works.

   Posted 2 years ago #

9. strikkebil
   Member

   @onlineatron i see ur point. i was thinking more of the leaks and rumors.

   Posted 2 years ago #

10. Da Man
    Member

    I think this largely takes away the fun out of E3 tbh.

    Posted 2 years ago #

11. OlderGamer
    Moderator

    I agree with DaMan, I think pre-E3 leaks ruin much of E3s excitment for me.

    But in todays world it has to be hard to control info too. Seems that stuff is always getting leaked, it makes me wonder if sometimes it isn't on purpose of course. But I also wonder if doing pre E3 revels isn't a way of getting out ahead of unauthurized leaks.

    Posted 2 years ago #

12. Erthazus
    Member

    Last E3 sucked because of Pre E3 anouncemnts, but Gamescom on the other hand had more announcemnts last year then in E3. That was weird.

    Publishers should stop doing this stuff before E3 starts because it ruins a lot of HYPE and all gamers just watch trailers or demos and thats it.

    Remmber Sony? They leaked every shit and in the end even trailers and demos were a total dissapointment.
    Now they are starting to repeat the same mistake again. Starhawk will be revealed next Friday. Why you need this? Why? Whats the point?

    Posted 2 years ago #

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