This is going to be a short and sweet post. Mainly because I spent most of this weekend working and did not get chance to full break down the announcements. But also by time this post goes up there will be a number of YouTube video and articles analyzing everything that has been said. I highly doubt I can offer any new insights.
So first out of the gates is EA, who only had one real objective this E3 conference. The only thing EA had to do is show they have changed from there Gold digger past. And by all early accounts, they did. No Loot Boxes for Anthem or Battlefield V. Battlefield V will receive regular map and content update for free. Anthem will include paid vanity item: however player will be able to select and view item prior to purchase. Along with this Battlefront 2 is getting a major update. For a detailed bullet point list, Check out the review post by Reddit user u/Loffeno. All in all, good showing for EA, even with the quirky format.
Unfortunately, this evening, the following image start to make its way around the forums. What exacting are “vital supplies” and how advantage will they give to deluxe edition owner? That is still unclear.
Now for Microsoft, who has been struggle with keeping exclusive content for the Xbox One. Prior to the start of E3, Crackdown 3 was delayed again to February of 2019. You asked for games and Microsoft sorta delivered with 50 games, 18 exclusives, 15 world premieres. Also Microsoft Studios has started a new called the Initiative(Possible tied to the Dream. Build. Play. contest) and obtain four other.
- Undead Labs (State of Decay)
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Playground Games (Forza) , who is now working on a non Forza project
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Ninja Theory (Hellblade and DMC Devil May Cry)
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Compulsion Games (We Happy Few)
The question that remains is out of 18 exclusives, how many will be released and when? Scalebound and Crackdown 3 were first announced at E3 2014. Scalebound originally slated for a 2017 release before being canceled while Crackdown has been repeatedly delayed. When with Superior hardware in the Xbox One X, Microsoft needs exclusive games and content to stay alive.
