Having spent three days solid running around the LA Convention Centre at E3, we thought it best to finally hand out our awards for the best games of E3.
It was no easy task, with lots of titles vying for the top spot, but we chose to award the games that offered something a little different to what we expected, and games that pushed the boundaries of their genre, boundaries of technology, or even just tried something new. Read on for all the winners.
XBLA - Hydrophobia
Not only does this game look good, but you have to really pay attention to the fluid dynamics. The story is believable, the concept is brilliant, the setting is original and the IP allows for major development in the story and franchise. Oh, and did I say the fluid mechanics are amazing? Water never looked so good.
Shooter - BulletStorm
We loved this game because it's fun, it's furious and it's ludicrously over the top. If you've played MadWorld then you'll understand the concept of combo kills, and Epic has done a spectacular job of bringing this gaming format to the console. Prepare to grapple, launch and destroy your enemies in the most creative of ways.
Strategy - Civilization V
Sid Meir's Civ franchise is one that just gets better with each iteration, and despite Meir's taking a back seat on this project and handing over the reins to Jon Shafer, the game still feels Civ-lised! It's new victory conditions, intelligent AI and tactical gameplay make the best Civ game so far. We can't wait to get our hands on this proper.
Action Adventure - Mafia II
Mafia II needs no introduction. It's a beautifully realised game that has subtle nods and references to historic events, people and places. Every section we played, irrespective of where in the game it was, felt authentic, as if you were there during the late 50s. Vehicles drive as they should and the story, like all 2K games, rocks. This is a contender for game of the year as it stands.
Also, never really saw much about Hydrophobia before E3, looks very cool.
technology I think I was more impressed with Move than Kinect you just didn't have that lag and also it seems more natural than jumping and moving around like the Kinect
As for Console releases...I was hoping for some decent arcade stuff. It looks like i got my wish, interesting titles but Hydrophobia looks stunning!!! - going to set a new standard for Digital Downloads without a doubt!