E3 Cometh!

Posted May 7, 2006 at 2:57PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags:
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In the words of the wise and benevolent Ignignokt, "Bow down, so your digital ruler can approacheth".

It's right around the corner, blink and you might miss it, can you feel the fever? The air is still, and the big three have gone into silent mode. The city of Los Angeles prepares once again as it does every year for more than a decade past to harbor the throngs of gaming journalists who will make pilgrimage to the great gaming Mecca... E3!



It's obvious from the pics above that Sony has the biggest boxes at this year's E3, and there are more of them so they win... Ok so we don't actually have any pictures of Microsoft's boxes, but we're sure they're there!



The hype surrounding this year's E3 is stratospheric, it happens every so often that new consoles are revealed at E3 but the state of play this year even more rare. Both Nintendo and Sony will be looking to lay waste to the competition, eager to make up lost ground by gaining mindshare, it really is in their best interest to blow us away, and in a big way. Microsoft will be on the defensive, but you know what they say about the best defense. They'll be looking to remind us why we bought a 360, and why if we haven't we should run out and get one right now. In short, they're going to be tearing each other apart... and we've got the best seats in the house.



But the most exciting thing about this year's E3 is that it looks like we'll finally get some straight answers to questions that have been burning in gamer's minds since last year's event. Will Killzone look as good as the E3 video? Will we see the next Mario or Zelda? What's in the cards for Halo? How revolutionary is the Wii? Is the PS3 really as powerful as Sony says? PSP 2.0? A redesign? What's the next big thing for the DS? Twilight Princess anyone?



In a sense it's like that big follow up episode to last season's nail biting cliffhanger, will it live up to the hype or will the show jump the shark? My bet's on this E3 being one to remember, and yes QJ will be there to cover everything. We'll have up to the minute updates, audio and video podcasts, hands on previews and pics of the games, the gals and the gear. It's the next best thing to being there yourself (some would say even better!) We'll be your eyes,  your ears and  your weary feet, you'll get all the benefits and experience E3 without having to leave the comfort of home, so leave some words in the comments section and let us know what you'd like to see the most of at E3!



 
 
 

Comments

by Kyle M. - 2006-05-07 14:29:37
E3

Amazing...We don't know whats going to come out at E3, but the anticipation is killing me!
by Thurmio - 2006-05-07 14:29:44
hmph!?

How many 'E3 is coming' news have there been already. Well I would have forgot it without this so...
by ZFB8 - 2006-05-07 14:29:58
>_

God damnit, I can't wait for E3 to get her D:
by - 2006-05-07 14:32:35
1st!

1st!
by - 2006-05-07 14:33:39
Woah

*Drooooools*
by - 2006-05-07 14:36:48
1st!

Sry... guess I'm not 1st. By the way, YEAH E3!!! This will be the biggest event of the CENTURY!!!
by thefirstWARLoRD - 2006-05-07 14:38:07
creamed

omg iv creamed halo 3, ps3 what more could you want!
by - 2006-05-07 14:40:03
ahh!

i cant hold the suspence.....argh!
by - 2006-05-07 14:40:38
??????????/

would like to see some dumped demos
by - 2006-05-07 14:42:35
excuse me

i believe the only true digtal rulers are er and i.
by - 2006-05-07 14:44:40
......

(little scary girls voice) its a comming, its a comming, its a comming................muhuhahahahahahahhahhhaha
by zorax - 2006-05-07 14:45:03
yay!

mmm PS3 and PSP...
by - 2006-05-07 14:54:38
hahahahah

#4 1st! owned!
by Chris C - 2006-05-07 14:55:39
Lupin

Thanks for the spelling, checked everywhere except IMDB!
by FreakShow! - 2006-05-07 15:09:57
BIG BOXES :D

All those boxes full of PS3s and PSPs and a load of other cool stuff that I want right now. For now though I will have to content myself with thinking of them PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 PS3 (etc. etc.)
by - 2006-05-07 15:19:07
weeeeeeeeeeeee

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii (ect.) ha take that!
by mattpreston11 - 2006-05-07 15:20:29
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what day does it start again?
by - 2006-05-07 15:40:14
ILL BE THERE, YOU?

HA HA, IM THERE TOMORROW, SPECIAL PASS!!! I LIVE 10 MINUTES FROM THERE!!! SEE YA!!
by - 2006-05-07 15:49:39
BRING E3 BACK TO THE EAST COAST!

The only E3 I ever attended was in 1997 when it was at the convention center in Atlanta, Georgia. We had a great time with all the giveaways and all the games. It really does take 3 days to get to see everything E3 has to offer. I live in NY, and I believe E3 should be held on the east coast at least once every couple of years. I hate LA, I wouldn't go anywhere near that smog, traffic infested city.
by - 2006-05-07 16:12:26
mmmmmmmmm...

But yet i would rather be in la then the crrappy ny Forget the east coast Its all about the west >_
by Thurmio - 2006-05-07 16:13:37
Snes9xTYL-0.4 released.

Off-Topic, yes, but someone might be interested
by - 2006-05-07 16:19:10
E3

Can you make a video of PS3 and Wii Footage QJ? Thanks!
by - 2006-05-07 16:22:11
WIII!!!!!!!!

Wii Nintendo fans will kick soneys ass
by - 2006-05-07 16:25:56
OOMMFFGG!!!!!

NINTENDO IS HOTTTT GARBAGE!!!!!
by Chris C - 2006-05-07 16:34:59
Can you make a video of PS3 and Wii Footage QJ? Thanks!

You want only one? We were gonna make like tons of em dude...
by - 2006-05-07 16:53:15
Mogungo h8s u n00b rax0r hax0r PWNED fanboys

guys guys guys, your all stupid N00b fanboys and will never amount to anything in your weak pathetic lives. Now that i got that off my chest, i just wanted to let you guys know that e3 will Rule this year, so excited, ill be 1st in line for the ps3 and wii (since i am a god) and maybe pop over to see Gears of war on 360 since thats the only game im waitin 4 on my 360. You guys suck, thx for listening
by - 2006-05-07 16:53:34


I'm anticipating Halo 3 the most. However, what would be really awesome if they fully announced PS3 like XBOX360 was announced, price, date and all. And I really, really, hope that PS3 does not get delayed!
by BRUTALBISHOP - 2006-05-07 17:04:36
360'S PUSH TO SUCCESS!

With exclusive titles like GEARSOFWAR,LOSTPLANET,HUXLEY,CHROME HOUNDS, AND NOW HOPEFULLY A HALO3 SHOWING.Microsoft will be on fire!There will be many surprises and lets hope..... there up( microsofts sleeves)
by - 2006-05-07 17:32:19
I LIKE OREOS

at least im not fat and dont have JIGGLY MAN TITTYS >:(
by The Unbiased One - 2006-05-07 17:45:40
Wii

This E3, Microsoft will have nothing on Nintendo and Sony. As for who will take the show...I think all eyes are on Nintendo this E3. PS3 can take the show by showing release date, price, and all specs...and if they can promise that it won't break as much as the PS2. As for Microsoft, they only have Halo 3 giong for them right now, perhaps something amazing in the marketplace though.
by - 2006-05-07 17:50:39
Screw the PS3, 360 content 4 teh win!

Test Drive Unlimited demo here i cum!!!!!!
by - 2006-05-07 18:47:35
#36

haha, u siad cum... :D
by - 2006-05-07 18:58:20
hopefully....

Halo will be there, i'm sure of it. New MGS 4 Trailer, in game look. New MGS for psp God of war PSP PS1 emulator Wii PS3 Mario Zelda Hopefully all these very most wanted will be there....
by andunny - 2006-05-07 19:19:33
BTW...

both coast suck equally.... just as much as your next-generation horse ***** of a machine on a serious note, just a few hours away from the event... maybe qj can try and show us some of the little things that makes attending e3 so badass...sure i want to see every last juicy morsel of expensive kit but maybe shoot me some shots of bathroom lines...people puking from excitement...you know ALL the craziness atlanta rocked, bahbahboooey, howard sterns penis
by - 2006-05-07 19:20:02
AWWWWWWWWWWWW

MIIIIII WANTTTTTTTT MAYYYYYYYY 9!!!!!!!!! NOWWWWWWWWWW =(
by bodybagga - 2006-05-07 19:52:24
Awww !

I just came : (
by - 2006-05-07 20:21:21
Wii 360

hello everybody i am the Wii 360 and i suck......... i just sit around and play my ps3 all day long........ i love it soo much because i dont have to use a stupid remote that gets my arms tired for no reason(Wii), and because i dont have to worry about my ps3 overheating(360)..... thats why i hate myself and love the ps3........ok ill see you all later im going to throw myself off a building now........ bye bye
by - 2006-05-07 20:52:01
blank

that article said absolutlely NOTHING
by - 2006-05-07 21:08:30
5.4.3.2.1....

The wait is excruciating...go Sony!!! and Nintendo!!!. Microsoft i think will have something up there sleeves(they have to)
by - 2006-05-07 21:15:22
kgjg;s

i've seen most the stuff at E3 already... sony has some amazing ***** there .... not too much to be like OMG !? about though.
by - 2006-05-07 23:04:29
YAY E3!

wow post 42 was very odd. i mean come on fan boys! i have a ps2 but dont worship it. i want a PS3 and maybe even a Wii. but dont say the 360 sucks, why should i care if other people like the 360 or Wii, if they like it good. everyone likes difrent things. people don't have to like exactly what you do and have choices. sorry about that rant, its just fanboys realy piss me off. lol anyway, i am so excited about E3. i cant wait to hear the long awaited details of the PS3 and the Wii and see um in action. i also can't wait to see the surprises MS has planed.
by - 2006-05-08 00:58:15
Loads of contents...

Please, QJ, bring us as many videos pics and explanations of what the PS3's going to be and it's controller, and do the same for the Wii especially as for the way we will play games with that ever so promising controller ! Will I look like a fool in my living room playing virtual table-tennis in front of my video projected wall ???!! I'd be delighted to do so ;-)
by - 2006-05-08 04:35:03
Went last year...

When I went last year, I had a blast! I was unfortunate to not be able to attend this years E3... They are being quite exclusive to who they invite this year. Every year though E3 gets better and better... And I'm sure that this is going to be the best of all so far.
by Tomb - 2006-05-08 07:28:51
press conference

is everything to be revealed at the press conferences or in the actual event afterwards?
by - 2006-05-08 09:25:32
psp

would like 2 c psp psone emulator and final fantasy 7 crisis core
by - 2006-05-09 01:24:53
Rofl 42

You paid 600 dollars for a piece of ***** that'll probably fall apart in two months. Good job.

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