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INTRODUCTION
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Once again E3 is upon us, and once again the week leading into E3 is becoming more and more packed with announcements. As such, I'll be starting the topic now and adding the news we've heard about in now so that I don't risk falling further behind. As always, this is a community effort - so any news you think is worthy of this list that isn't on there already, please feel free to format it for the list and I'll add it in. I'm only one dude, so I miss things.
I'm pretty much obsessed with bulletpoints, so these threads are oddly soothing for me. Here's examples of my past work:
E3 2014 Summary Topic
E3 2006 Summary Topic
Tokyo Game Show 2005 Summary Topic
E3 2011 Summary Topic
How does it work?
In short, there will be two terms used for every bulletpoint. Wherever you see the word "Link" you'll get a direct link to an article, video or some other informative bit of news about the bulletpoint. Wherever you see the word "Thread", you'll get a link to an ongoing neoGAF discussion about that bit of news. This way, this thread is integrally linked to the community as well as E3 as a show. I hope this process makes things easy for you guys to follow!
How will the updating process work?
There will be four main posts, each segmented into themes. One is for Microsoft, one is for Nintendo and one is for Sony. The fourth is for Miscellaneous items and Multiplatform titles. Each day you can check my OP, and you'll see the latest bulletpoints with a timestamp. This is how it will look
June 12, 5:52PM(EST)
● The Last Guardian has been announced as an elaborate troll by Yoshida! "I hope you guys can tell I like to have a little fun too ^_^ #sonyaintnothingtofuckwit" (Link, Thread)
June 12, 7:00PM(EST)
● Dark Souls 3 has been announced, and it's a F2P browser game! Earn special "souls points" every 8 hours, or buy more in the storefront for as little as 99 cents a bundle! (Link, Thread)
The latest update will always be at the most bottom of the page. This way, you'll always be able to see what news you might have missed. My schedule is going to be irregular, but in general you'll always see an update around 6:00PM(EST), and then continually until around 8:30PM(EST) as far as I can do. Keep checking to see if anything is new!
How can you help?
You probably didn't ask this. But I'm going to pretend you did anyway! I am one single person, who also has to hold down a job. The industry is now a massive, daunting place with news falling out of every orifice every second around the hour. What this means is that it is literally going to be impossible for me to get every single bit of news everywhere. I'm bound to miss something.
I fully encourage you to post news articles - using the format I have for my topic bulletpoints - in this thread or in PM to me, and I will also update them into the post. At the end of my posts, I will regularly be updating a "thank you" list to everyone who has contributed.
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CONFERENCE TIMES
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SPECIAL THANKS
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Special thanks to...
Cheesemeister, Madridista, Baron von Loathsome, Armaly, Andrefpvs, Banjo-Kazooie, Tapejara, Volotaire, StoveOven, Tratorn, stan423321, tchocky and John Caboose
...for contributions to the neoGAF E3 2015 topic!
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NINTENDO
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June 9, 2015 @ 8:25PM(EST)
● Sonic Boom Fire & Ice has been announced for the 3DS. The TV show was a success. Includes bot racing mode that is purely about speed. Developed by Sanzaru Games Inc. Winter 2015. (Link, Thread)
● Return to PoPoLoCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale for 3DS revealed from XSEED, a cross over of both franchises, it's a 90's-era turn based jRPG with farming elements smartly integrated into the gameplay. (Link, Thread)
June 10, 2015 @ 6:07PM(EST)
● Devil's Third for Wii U has a new trailer, and more. Releases August 4 and is retailed on Amazon.com Japan exclusively for 6,700 yen. Alternatively you can buy on eShop. (Link, Thread)
June 10, 2015 @ 7:55PM(EST)
● Hyrule Warriors is coming to 3DS! Will contain Wind Waker characters. (Link, Thread)
June 13, 2015 @ 6:38AM(EST)
● Legend of Legacy for 3DS is coming to North America this fall from Atlus. It's an RPG where Players try to learn the truth about the Secret Agendas of seven explorers in a place called Avalon. (Link, Thread)
● Yoshi's Wooly World had an overview video drop on youtube. Worth checking out for anyone interested in the game. (Link, Thread)
June 14, 2015 @ 7:29AM(EST)
● Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS has two new special characters confirmed... Roy and... wait for it... Ryu from Street Fighter! I'm not even into the series and I think that's cool as fuck. Maybe some Inkling trophies and such too! (Link, Thread)
June 15, 2015 @ 6:16AM(EST)
● Earthbound Beginnings is a Wii U VC release of Mother Zero - aka Mother 1 - in the West. Hopefully this means Mother 3 is around the corner! *crosses fingers* (Link, Thread)
● Super Mario Maker is the final title for Mario Maker. Several new creation features showcased at Nintendo World Championships. (Link, Thread)
● Blastball announced for Nintendo 3DS, multiplayer FPS soccer/hockey/basketball-like where you SHOOT the ball. (Link, Thread)
June 17, 2015 @ 12:00PM(EST)
● Starfox Zero for Wii U announced, with the campaign by Platinum Games. Check out the interesting gameplay trailers in the topic or at link. (Link, Thread)
● Super Mario Maker for Wii U had its E3 blowout, with online functionality detailed and a brand new trailer. I can't wait to make the best Mario levels ever. (Link, Thread)
● The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes has been revealed for the 3DS. It's a co-op Zelda game releasing this fall. Trailer at the link. (Link, Thread)
● Mario Tennis Ultra Smash has been announced, with all that Mario tennis craziness you love and adore. Mega mushrooms, jumpshots and more populate this version. (Link, Thread)
● Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival announced, coming this Holiday season. It's a spin-off with ten times the Amiibo wallet pain. The Amiibo Festival game itself is free, but you need amiibos to make it work. (Link, Thread)
● Skylanders Super Chargers for WiiU is getting two special Nintendo characters, Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser. (Link)
● Metroid Prime Federation Force announced for 3DS, by Next Level. 4 player game, mission based, big departure from the franchise. Looks interesting. (Link, Thread)
● Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem will release in the west in 2016 for Wii U. New E3 trailer. (Link, Thread)
● Fire Emblem: Fates for 3DS is coming to North America in 2016. Lots of E3 goodies as well to look at. (Link, Thread)
● Xenoblade Chronicles X is coming December 4th, 2015 in North America. Rejoice, holiday season just got a lot more awesome. (Link)
● Mario and Luigi Paper Jam has been announced for 3DS, and it is amazing. The M&L games collide with the Paper Mario games for some one of the zaniest Mario RPG concepts yet. (Link, Thread)
June 17, 2015 @ 1:53PM(EST)
● Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is coming to the United States this fall for Wii U exclusively. Use your gamepad as your camera obscura, if you haven't been up on the game. (Link, Thread)
● The Legend of Zelda is still coming to Wii U. Fear not, dedicated fans. (Link, Thread)
June 17, 2015 @ 6:40PM(EST)
● FAST Racing Neo, from Shi'nen and for Wii U, is a super fast paced futuristic car racer ala Wipeout/F-Zero. Fills in a void for sure. Check out the E3 trailer. (Link, Thread)
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