It’s that time of year again when nerds from across the world make a pilgrimage to the gaming Mecca that is E3. Unfortunately though, despite being the largest event on the gaming calendar, the major revelations were in short supply, especially if you’ve been keeping abreast of everything gaming. However, assuming you’re not a complete game nerd (which, given this is a music magazine, is probably a safe bet) here are some of the things you can look forward to in the ‘near’ future:
Nintendo will be releasing a 3D version of the DS, cutely titled the 3DS. The system will use a lenticular screen, meaning it achieves the effect without the need for any annoying glasses. Sony are also pushing the 3D, but they’re focussing on the more conventional approaches. They’re also pushing their new motion system called Move, which can be best described as a Wiimote, Mark 2. Whilst one demo did go to show how awesome the tech could make a Wolverine game, it paled in comparison to Microsoft’s Kinect. Formerly known as Project Natal, the system allows the player to use their entire body to play games, using nothing more than a camera. So assuming you’re willing to part with about 200 bucks, you’ll be able to start playing games by simply miming out the required action – never before will you have looked as big a dickhead playing computer games as you will in the future!
