E3 2013 Press Conferences: Final Thoughts

I've compiled some quick thoughts on the E3 press conferences this year.  These were my thoughts immediately following each press conference:

Haloes Aren't Always Divine

I have never been a huge Halo fan.  I liked the first game, it was a fun and interesting title for the first Xbox (didn't really shine until it's PC release later on).  Many gamers considered it a crowning accomplishment for the platform and some would dare say it revolutionized the FPS genre for console gaming.  I cannot say the same for its sequels.  I basically hated Halo 2, it wasn't as fun despite the addition of duel wielding.  I couldn't deny the online multiplayer, but I did not enjoy playing it and the story was not something I had been craving.  Halo 3 had even less of an impact on my appreciation for the franchise.  The multiplayer felt stale, and the story meant nothing to me already so I wasn't surprised by the flop ending.  Halo had always cast a dim shadow for me as a gamer.  Even after the 73 spin-off titles released ranging from RTS to squad-based shooters, I never felt myself interested in what the universe had to offer.

Microsoft E3 Press Conference Recap

Okay, they're... they're showing Halo 4. The demos keep showing sequels...Uh, I think they're...they're talking about a browser or something. I-I don't know, I wasn't listening... Nothing's happening. Nothing's happening. Usher's dancing. Nothing's happening. It's over. A lot of people in the audience look pissed.