It seems every other article submitted to N4G in the run-up to E3 feels the need to perpetuate the misconception that the event is some kind of fanboy e-peen measuring contest. It would appear that only one of the big three can walk away with the title of E3 ‘win’ but
“wait”, I hear you say, “isn’t that just a matter of opinion?”
yes... yes it is.
However, opinion is not an exact science and without a panel of judges, free from the infection of bias, bribery and conflict of interest that this industry is subject to, how do we accurately measure which company’s fans can strut about wearing cycling shorts in the comment section for the next few weeks?
As always ‘SCIENCE’ has the answer!
Using only a Biro pen, a half-soggy bar coaster, a group of gaming friends, beer and a whole lotta ‘science’; I have devised an ‘infallible’ system of logic to determine a ‘winner’ eliminating corrupt opinion altogether!
This genius system (unscientific opinion added for effect) is a simple points-based system where the 'winner' is seen as the company with the most points at the end of each presentation. The scores are distributed as follows:
**** 1 point = 1cm of e-peen. AAA is intended to mean big budget, non-motion controlled, disc-based game and not a reflection of the game’s final quality. For the purposes of eliminating opinion completely ‘casual’ will mean any game aimed at children or 100% motion controlled (I know that may not be completely accurate regarding some games but the line had to drawn somewhere, for science) ****
5 points for:
1. Announcing a new, exclusive, core, AAA game
2. Announcing a new, exclusive, AAA IP (stacks with number 1)
3. Showing actual gameplay of any AAA game (not in a trailer)
4. Showing new hardware in reality i.e. not just a trailer/picture or specs (consoles, hand-helds, tablets and phones only)
5. Announcing the purchase of any game development studio
6. Announcing a console price drop
3 points for:
1. Announcing a new, casual game
2. Showing a new trailer with actual gameplay in it. (game 'reels' do not count)
3. Obtaining 3rd party exclusive content (not timed)
4. Announcing new hardware but not showing it in reality (consoles, hand-helds, tablets and phones only)
5. Console re-design/new model
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