After the second came the third. So, without further ado: Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the coverage of the Ubisoft conference of E3 2011.
Opening the event is a single video celebrating 25 years of Ubisoft, showcasing a large variety of some of their best games set to a nice piece of music. Effective way of opening up your conference, if I do say so myself.
Yves Guillemot then comes on stage, giving us the usual introduction loaded with prechewed PR phrases. It’s starting to make me sick to my stomach. Yes, we get it, you’re thankful and whatnot. Just get on with already. Ah, there we go.
Guillemot then welcomes on stage the creator of the legendary Rayman franchise: Michelle. He is there to talk about the next installment in the series, a back to 2D sidescroller game called Rayman: Origins. The demo shown to us shows us that the game is exactly what Rayman used to be. It got crisp, cartoony graphics that are filled with a vast array of colors. The game it itself looks genuinely challenging, instead of artificially, which most games tend to be these days it seems. Looks like this could be a fun game to play.
But, as it is, the demo lasted way too long if you look at it from a conference standpoint. Right when the demo wore out its welcome, it stopped and Michelle announced that there will be up to 4-player co-op.
Hopping on stage next is Priceman, who is apparently better known to the world as Mister Caffeine. Noticeable. Quite so, in fact. Gave a small speech about the 25 years that Ubisoft has been around with some funny lines. This lead in to talking about women gamers and then dick jokes. Classy. Then he goes on to talk about games as an adventure. Games that are deep, rich and let you be someone you’d never be in real life. Like a driver? Oh, wait …
Driver: San Francisco trailer comes up and shows, yet again, that gaming has come far. It has beautiful graphics that intensify the action even more. The trailer was strong and promises a good comeback for the series. I just wish that there was some gameplay involved.
Caffeineboy then continues to talk about the game using his best sales pitch. Okay, boss, what’s next? Priceman hands it over to Hay and Keen for a trailer for a particular FPS called Far Cry 3.
It was a nice atmospheric trailer that really set the mood for the entire game. You’re isolated on an island filled with criminals that are out to get you. It also showed that you are quite the badass and that when things get up close and personal, things can get quite visceral. Once more it showed a game with colors. It was beautiful to behold, honestly. I was gobsmacked. But why is this taking so lo- Oh, gameplay. Well then, let’s see what we have here. Looked solid enough with smooth gameplay, brutal knife action and basic commands. It does have a generic stink to it, which makes the storyline the one chance that this game has of being special. Well, maybe the multiplayer as well, but this is a single player showcasing.
Randy Pitchford is up next, discussing a new Gearbox title in the Brothers in arms franchise. He says that, whilst the BiA franchise is about the player experiencing the brutal war between the alliance and axis forces, this new game will be something completely new. Still set in World War 2, Brothers in Arms now has a cast of four. The Furious Four, to be more precise. Brothers in Arms: The Furious Four, could best be described as: Inglorious Basterds: The Game. With amazingly good graphics. YES.
Caffeineman Prime returns to announce Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, handing it over to Jacob Composs.
For the first time we see some gameplay of this installment. It looks like a solid, squad based shooter. But, disregarding that one aspect, I can’t help but feel that it looks like yet another generic, third person shooter with supersuit soldiers. Luckily, after this, we hear some better news. Ghost Recon Online is coming. It’s a PC game that is Free.Of.Charge.
Yo, Mister Caffeine, knock it off already. Your novelty is wearing off. You don’t see Sony putting Kevin Butler on stage all conference long, right? Sheesh.
Caffeineguy hands it over to Henry.
Henry takes the floor and discusses Raving Rabbids on the Kinect by using the lamest skit I have ever seen. Is it me or do these Ubisoft guys think they are actually being funny? At least Caffeine Wonder was funny … at first. Anyways, Raving Rabbids is a standard Kinect party game. Looks amazingly fun with friends, so pick it up cheap for some lulz.
And Captain Caffeine is back! WHOO! … And for what? To discuss gaming as LIFE. For what game, you ask? Just Dance 3. You know, Michael Pachter said in the preshow that he would shoot himself if Ubisoft was dumb enough to showcase this game. He will be missed.
Tony Key talks about a new guitar game. Oh, great, a new plastic guitar game. Well, who gives a flying fu- Oh, it uses an actual guitar? It’s purpose is to teach you how to play guitar? Rocksmith, you just earned my respect if that is actually the case. DO NOT DISSAPOINT.
Video is then shown that shows people play sports. Yay?
Caffeine … marvel … The Human Caffeine … The Amazing Caffeine … The Caffeine Knight … I’m running low on ideas here, people. Well, Priceman comes back on stage and opens up the floor to Alex and Martin to discuss … Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. Dun dun dunnnnnnnnnn.
The trailer we get to see is, as usual in this conference, very impressive on a graphical side. The jump between this one and brotherhood is phenomenal. Ezio looks like a badass too. Looks like an old Italy version of Sam Fisher. Oh, hi, Altaïr. Wait, what? Yup, Ezio sees Altaïr walking around as his troubles soar to new heights.
The demo then begins. Once again we are shown that the graphics of this game are simply phenomenal. But, unfortunately, we quickly get to see that the gameplay hasn’t changed much. In the end, the combat is still just as boring and unsatisfying as it was in the previous installments. A damned shame. Still, there seem to be a few more set pieces in place to make the parcours that more impressive and blood pumpingly awesome.
Priceman comes back and finishes the show. Yibbidy-yibbidy-yip, that’s all folks!
Opening the event is a single video celebrating 25 years of Ubisoft, showcasing a large variety of some of their best games set to a nice piece of music. Effective way of opening up your conference, if I do say so myself.
Yves Guillemot then comes on stage, giving us the usual introduction loaded with prechewed PR phrases. It’s starting to make me sick to my stomach. Yes, we get it, you’re thankful and whatnot. Just get on with already. Ah, there we go.
Guillemot then welcomes on stage the creator of the legendary Rayman franchise: Michelle. He is there to talk about the next installment in the series, a back to 2D sidescroller game called Rayman: Origins. The demo shown to us shows us that the game is exactly what Rayman used to be. It got crisp, cartoony graphics that are filled with a vast array of colors. The game it itself looks genuinely challenging, instead of artificially, which most games tend to be these days it seems. Looks like this could be a fun game to play.
But, as it is, the demo lasted way too long if you look at it from a conference standpoint. Right when the demo wore out its welcome, it stopped and Michelle announced that there will be up to 4-player co-op.
Hopping on stage next is Priceman, who is apparently better known to the world as Mister Caffeine. Noticeable. Quite so, in fact. Gave a small speech about the 25 years that Ubisoft has been around with some funny lines. This lead in to talking about women gamers and then dick jokes. Classy. Then he goes on to talk about games as an adventure. Games that are deep, rich and let you be someone you’d never be in real life. Like a driver? Oh, wait …
Driver: San Francisco trailer comes up and shows, yet again, that gaming has come far. It has beautiful graphics that intensify the action even more. The trailer was strong and promises a good comeback for the series. I just wish that there was some gameplay involved.
Caffeineboy then continues to talk about the game using his best sales pitch. Okay, boss, what’s next? Priceman hands it over to Hay and Keen for a trailer for a particular FPS called Far Cry 3.
It was a nice atmospheric trailer that really set the mood for the entire game. You’re isolated on an island filled with criminals that are out to get you. It also showed that you are quite the badass and that when things get up close and personal, things can get quite visceral. Once more it showed a game with colors. It was beautiful to behold, honestly. I was gobsmacked. But why is this taking so lo- Oh, gameplay. Well then, let’s see what we have here. Looked solid enough with smooth gameplay, brutal knife action and basic commands. It does have a generic stink to it, which makes the storyline the one chance that this game has of being special. Well, maybe the multiplayer as well, but this is a single player showcasing.
Randy Pitchford is up next, discussing a new Gearbox title in the Brothers in arms franchise. He says that, whilst the BiA franchise is about the player experiencing the brutal war between the alliance and axis forces, this new game will be something completely new. Still set in World War 2, Brothers in Arms now has a cast of four. The Furious Four, to be more precise. Brothers in Arms: The Furious Four, could best be described as: Inglorious Basterds: The Game. With amazingly good graphics. YES.
Caffeineman Prime returns to announce Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, handing it over to Jacob Composs.
For the first time we see some gameplay of this installment. It looks like a solid, squad based shooter. But, disregarding that one aspect, I can’t help but feel that it looks like yet another generic, third person shooter with supersuit soldiers. Luckily, after this, we hear some better news. Ghost Recon Online is coming. It’s a PC game that is Free.Of.Charge.
Yo, Mister Caffeine, knock it off already. Your novelty is wearing off. You don’t see Sony putting Kevin Butler on stage all conference long, right? Sheesh.
Caffeineguy hands it over to Henry.
Henry takes the floor and discusses Raving Rabbids on the Kinect by using the lamest skit I have ever seen. Is it me or do these Ubisoft guys think they are actually being funny? At least Caffeine Wonder was funny … at first. Anyways, Raving Rabbids is a standard Kinect party game. Looks amazingly fun with friends, so pick it up cheap for some lulz.
And Captain Caffeine is back! WHOO! … And for what? To discuss gaming as LIFE. For what game, you ask? Just Dance 3. You know, Michael Pachter said in the preshow that he would shoot himself if Ubisoft was dumb enough to showcase this game. He will be missed.
Tony Key talks about a new guitar game. Oh, great, a new plastic guitar game. Well, who gives a flying fu- Oh, it uses an actual guitar? It’s purpose is to teach you how to play guitar? Rocksmith, you just earned my respect if that is actually the case. DO NOT DISSAPOINT.
Video is then shown that shows people play sports. Yay?
Caffeine … marvel … The Human Caffeine … The Amazing Caffeine … The Caffeine Knight … I’m running low on ideas here, people. Well, Priceman comes back on stage and opens up the floor to Alex and Martin to discuss … Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. Dun dun dunnnnnnnnnn.
The trailer we get to see is, as usual in this conference, very impressive on a graphical side. The jump between this one and brotherhood is phenomenal. Ezio looks like a badass too. Looks like an old Italy version of Sam Fisher. Oh, hi, Altaïr. Wait, what? Yup, Ezio sees Altaïr walking around as his troubles soar to new heights.
The demo then begins. Once again we are shown that the graphics of this game are simply phenomenal. But, unfortunately, we quickly get to see that the gameplay hasn’t changed much. In the end, the combat is still just as boring and unsatisfying as it was in the previous installments. A damned shame. Still, there seem to be a few more set pieces in place to make the parcours that more impressive and blood pumpingly awesome.
Priceman comes back and finishes the show. Yibbidy-yibbidy-yip, that’s all folks!
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