E3 '09 VGT Report!

Coming at you LIVE from E3 2009!


Cthulhuigi: So, TWBV, what are some of your initial thoughts on the E3 lineup this year?
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Well, I think this year was rather disappointing, compared to E3 07 and 08.
Cthulhuigi: I'd have to agree there.
Cthulhuigi: It was a pleasure to see more of Wii Sports Resort.
Cthulhuigi: Wii Fit Plus was also a pleasant surprise.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I was literally sitting at the edge of my seat, when I heard the grand news of Wii Fits Plus.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: And the finger eater that comes with it.
Cthulhuigi: Still, I don't think this came close to being as groundbreaking as '07, let alone '08.
Cthulhuigi: Ah, the Wii Finger Eater.
Cthulhuigi: I look forward to seeing that revolutionalize gaming.
Cthulhuigi: The third parties will have a field day with that baby.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I hear Ubisoft are already working with it for the new Rabbids game.
Cthulhuigi: That'll be something.
Cthulhuigi: Still, E3 '07 was notable for Nintendo's Yoshi Story 2 -- still regarded as a classic
Cthulhuigi: And '08 introduced the world to Wii Fit.
Cthulhuigi: In the 8 short months since that's been out, there have already been several worldwide tournaments.
Cthulhuigi: I'm not sure if I saw anything quite of that calibur this year, though.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Nintendo revolutionized the gaming world, by releasing Wii Fit two months before officially announcing it at E3.
Cthulhuigi: Yes, yes. But the gamers want to know about our experience here at E3 '09!
Cthulhuigi: While I was a bit harsh on it, it certainly is a blast here.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Of course!
Cthulhuigi: I teabagged my share of n00bs in Halo 3: Special Grunt Edition.
Cthulhuigi: Looks to be quite great.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: They have a playable "Legend of Zelda: Robot Princess"
Cthulhuigi: Reviving the classic triple-wield shotguns many fans were upset to lose in the original edition.
Cthulhuigi: I still haven't worked my way over to that just yet. Looks quite promising, though.
Cthulhuigi: Toon Link's Train Adventure has a playable demo, and let me tell you, it blows Phantom Hourglass out of the water (no pun intended!)
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Controlling it with the wii balance board only, is quite fun!
Cthulhuigi: I was a bit unsure about that at first, but it works quite naturally.
Cthulhuigi: Want Link to run/pilot his train forward?
Cthulhuigi: Lean forward!
Cthulhuigi: Want to use an item?
Cthulhuigi: Hop!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I like the revolutionary new style, of only being able to move forward.
Cthulhuigi: Yes, it actually seems to remind me of the classic era of Sonic games.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: It really makes you think about life, and how you can barely control it, but you have to continue on forward through life!
Cthulhuigi: Speaking of which, Sonic and the Philosopher's Stone looks quite promising.
Cthulhuigi: Another Wii-only title, and the third in the Sonic Storybook series for the console, this seems to be the best yet.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I like the approach they're taking, by giving it classic 16-bit graphics.
Cthulhuigi: I hear this one allows you to cast spells by modulating your heart rate -- picked up with the included Finger Eater.
Cthulhuigi: The game is "smart". If you're scared of an enemy, it picks up the increased heart rate, and Poof! Homing Attacus Speedius!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: It's quite a blast, they have a few playable displays of it at the Sega stand.
Cthulhuigi: If it goes down too low and senses your boredom, it automatically spawns a few enemies.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: You can finally play as Monkey Ball Joe.
Cthulhuigi: Yes, that had been a major complaint about the more recent Sonic games.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: The fans have been begging for it since 1997/
Cthulhuigi: Speaking of Monkey Ball Joe, Monkey Ball: Double Dash!! finally has a playable beta.
Cthulhuigi: It's certainly not as polished as some of Sega's other offerings, but you can get a good feel for the game with it.
Cthulhuigi: It should be available to download for the Xbox Live Arcade, Playstation Home, Virtual Console, and DSiWare shop this weekend.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Speaking of which
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Didn't New Super Mario 64 DS. Wii come out recently for WiiWare?
Cthulhuigi: It certainly did, and I plan on reviewing it soon, but the gamers want to know about E3!
Cthulhuigi: The third DLC pack for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Broken Steel looks to be a lot of fun.
Cthulhuigi: It introduces Dixie Kong, Toon Ganondorf, Dr. Mario, and Igglybuff into the fray!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I'm glad to see Toon Ganondorf back from Melee.
Cthulhuigi: Not that I'm personally into pro SSB, but I do seem to recall the more hardcore players being quite upset with his absence.
Cthulhuigi: Less prominent updates appear to include a 50% higher tripping rate, Pokefloats reappearing as an assist trophy, and three new levels in the Subspace Emissary to introduce the new characters.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I like playing as the Rabbids.
Cthulhuigi: The competitive smashers will be glad for the new tripping rate- The general consensus is that it truly evens the playing field, and prevents extended combos that would otherwise unbalance the game.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: It is kind of difficult, keeping track of 100 different Rabbids, but it pays off in the end.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Speaking of the Rabbids!
Cthulhuigi: Yes, the Rabbids' unique gameplay was quite a welcome addition with 2007's Mythic Map Pack
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Here on the show floor
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I've had a hands-on with Raving, Raving Rabbids: Butt Party.
Cthulhuigi: Oh?
TheWorldsBestVideogame: They continue to try and find wacky ways to play with Nintendo's new intuitive peripherals.
Cthulhuigi: Can you leak us any examples of the minigames?
TheWorldsBestVideogame: With the Wii Finger Eater ©, you don't only use your finger, you can also use your- get this- BUTT!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I know
TheWorldsBestVideogame: It's crazy!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: But it works!
Cthulhuigi: Woah!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: You firmly insert the Wii Finger Eater ©, into your rectum.
Cthulhuigi: Yes, yes, very intuitive.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: The Finger Eater then anaylzes your bowels.
Cthulhuigi: I'm sure the Rabbids Team put this data to good use in the newest batch of hilarious minigames?
TheWorldsBestVideogame: If you've eaten healthy, the game rewards you; if you've eaten like a little piggy, shame on you! The Wii then shoots a Holy Bible at your face.
Cthulhuigi: Ah! Entertaining AND good for you!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Your progress in the game not only determines how well you eat, but by how many scriptures in the Bible you read!
Cthulhuigi: A perfect fit for the American nation of heathens!
Cthulhuigi: I can see this being the next Wii Fit.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: And for you Jewish gamers, DON'T WORRY, they have a koscher mode.
Cthulhuigi: "You've lost your weight, now lose your sins!"
Cthulhuigi: For the more PC-inclined gamers out there, don't worry! There's love for you too!
Cthulhuigi: The way to go seems to be The Sims 4D.
Cthulhuigi: Rather than the dull simulation gameplay of the first 3 titles in the Sims series, you actually travel through time -- That's the 4D -- and recreate historical events!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Gasp!
Cthulhuigi: You start in present day, but should you desire you may rewind up to 6000 years to the very instant the Lord created the universe!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: But wasn't that already done BY THE BEST GAME EVER, Chrono Trigger?!
Cthulhuigi: Ah, Chrono Trigger- the last level in the Playstation Classic Banjo-Kazooie.
Cthulhuigi: For any remaining fans: don't worry! Banjo-Kazooie vs. Capcom is coming out this holiday for the Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, and Nokia N-Gage!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Isn't R.O.B. making an appearance in that?
Cthulhuigi: Oh, he certainly is.
Cthulhuigi: R.O.B. is a Capcom licenced character, you know.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Well, he has been in every Megaman game.
Cthulhuigi: Speaking of whom, Gyromite DS was announced.
Cthulhuigi: A throwback to the original series, this recreates the 8-Bit graphics and removes the ability to charge the ROB Laser and dash.
Cthulhuigi: The game is played with the keypad used in the Guitar Hero DS games.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: But Cthulhuigi-chan!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: How will DSi and PSPi owners play it?!
Cthulhuigi: Capcom has thought of that, and if you fall into that category, you can simply plug the Wii Finger Eater into the DSi or PSPi and use it in a similar way!
Cthulhuigi: They really have thought of everything.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Jeepers!
Cthulhuigi: Purists, of course, will simply pull out their DS Microes.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Capcom sure knows how to please everybody!
Cthulhuigi: There's already been quite a bit of backlash with the Finger-Eater based gameplay announced.
Cthulhuigi: Back over to the Xbox, Hey You Gears of War looks like quite the innovative.
Cthulhuigi: You use the headset's microphone to deliver orders to Gear, the returning protagonist from the first two games.
Cthulhuigi: The gameplay has been changed, quite controversially, from RPG to Racing.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Isn't his sidekick, Warston, in it?
Cthulhuigi: But of course!
Cthulhuigi: Should you choose versus mode, your comrade will play as him in the sidecart.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Golly!
Cthulhuigi: Fans of all videogames were shocked today as American President Barack Obama flew in to the E3 Center this Wednesday morning.
Cthulhuigi: After quoting a few lyrics from the Q'uran, he got out of his helicopter and attempted to mingle with the reporters.
Cthulhuigi: Apparantly he was primarily interested in LittleBigPlanet Mobile?
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I believe so
TheWorldsBestVideogame: He wanted to promote one of the new features in it- the 9/11 reenactment level.
Cthulhuigi: Ah, yes.
Cthulhuigi: It is quite patriotic to relive the event, and the President gave it his full endorsement.
Cthulhuigi: And from the convenience of your cell phone!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: We shall never forget!
Cthulhuigi: So, have you tried out the playable Super Mario Bros: Extreme Beach Volleyball?
Cthulhuigi: Nintendo seems to be quite proud of its first multiplayer primary Mario series title.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: I agree!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Wario, Baby Luigi, Blue Peach, and Yellow Peach
TheWorldsBestVideogame: are all now playable!
Cthulhuigi: I hear a certain anthromorphized animal makes a special guest appearance?
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Oh yes!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Monkey Ball Jack- the lesser known younger brother of the before mentioned Monkey Ball Joe.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: He sports a brand a new bikini, and a whole new attitude.
Cthulhuigi: He was my personal favorite, so I was quite glad to see him in.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Well, after his cameo in Mario Kart DS 2, the fans just ate the guy up.
Cthulhuigi: As a Monkey Ball veteran, I'm a bit shocked by his new art style.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: He's just changed to help gain fandom from a new generation.
TheWorldsBestVideogame: You can't blame Capcom for changing the art style, really.
Cthulhuigi: I know, I know.
Cthulhuigi: Well, that's about all the time we have for today!
Cthulhuigi: It's been a pleasure reporting with you, TWBV, but I'm itching to get back to Wobbuffet Channel!
TheWorldsBestVideogame: Smell you at a later time!