All that matters in the video game industry is now at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Players boil with impatience to learn what to expect in the coming months or years. The tension and the stakes are such that Nintendo (111.54 -0.76%) attempted a coup.Normally, the festivities were to begin today at 19h (Swiss time) with the show from Microsoft. (MSFT 28.45, -2.54%) It did not count on the designers of the console Mario. To draw attention to his lecture, the head of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, has launched a pre-show.
The buzz was immediate, but it brought forth a mouse. We know that the famous mablette (pad tablet of the future next gen console Wii U) is a bit larger than the prototype, it is called U Wii Gamepad and it allows video conferencing while playing: a sacred revelation! Otherwise no release date, no price and no play It was not until Tuesday for details.Microsoft and its competitors can breathe. For the U.S. giant, guests crowded already at the gate to get the best seats. As always, this is the rat race to be the best boxes.
Electronic Arts, Ubisoft and Sony (12.65 -4.46%) will follow in the wake.All the rumors on the machines and games that spread in recent weeks should have their answer. As do we know more about the future PS4 or the new Xbox (Orbis or Durango, only God knows what name they will eventually)? Not sure, but, despite denials and other ad-cons, we should learn more during the next four days.
And if the machines were disappointing, the game should console gamers. Is there a new "Gears of War" and Killzone "in the basket of Microsoft and Sony? Unless it is a" Gran Turismo "or" Forza Motorsport "?" God of War: Ascension "and" Halo4 "will it be convincing? Controller in hand to those in Los Angeles, you can also discover" Dishonored "(Arkane / Bethesda)," Tomb Raider "(Square Enix)," Assassin's Creed 3 "(Ubisoft)," BioShock Infinite "(2K Games)," Far Cry 3 "(Ubisoft)," 3 Crysis "(EA)," Borderlands 2 "(2K Games)," Hitman Absolution "(Eidos / Square Enix) and" Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 "(Activision). Besides the surprises and all games designed for smartphones and tablets. Replies, joys and disappointments in the hours and days ahead.