E3 2011

The Xbox community has a lot to look forward to over the next year or so. E3 once again produced an outstanding line-up of games for the 360 with several surprise additions. Microsoft pulled out all the stops to show us what we should get excited about and competed against other fantastic titles for alternative platforms and even the next generation of gaming.

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The Nintendo Corporation released the first images of it's now home console - the WiiU. They are determined not to fall behind in the next generation battle and welcome in motion tablet controller. Alongside this revelation occurred issues where certain websites posted stories explaining that Crytek had confirmed that Microsoft were also developing a new console. Fortunately or not these rumours have now been vanquished by various press statements. Whatever people believe the future looks bright and even if Microsoft are in the final stages of the 360 life cycle they are making sure we go out with a bang.

E3 showed a large selection of Kinect based games from Star Wars to the second instalment of Kinect Sports. Both supplied a much more refined experience but hardcore games once again got overlooked. Most developers are looking at additional Kinect Support as well though with Bioshocks Mass Effect 3 leading the charge. Unfortunately though the Bioware trilogy will now end during 2012 and miss this years holiday season.

Of course RPG fans can look out for Skyrim from Bethesda which I have previously spoken about. This looks to follow in the footsteps of previous offerings and offers open world fantasy gaming. The series has gathered a fond following and with a 11^th November release date should be in a lot of Christmas Stockings.

This follows the finale of the Gears of War sage which has recently finished in game beta test. Results have allowed Epic Games to tweak weapon damages, game modifiers and all other manner of balancing issue ahead of it's September release. This can only mean one thing for gamers and really shows the capability of today's gaming world.

There will also be the yearly outings from EA with Fifa, Madden and NBA. These have been getting a lot of coverage and always sell well upon release. A lot of the gaming dynamics have been improved since last year to allow the player freedom.

We will also then one of the largest showdowns of recent history when Battlefield 3 goes head-to-head with Modern Warfare 3. Both have a large group of followers and top many most wanted lists. I've always been a massive fan of both series and look forward to giving them a go.

At E3 Microsoft game us a surprise with the announcement of Halo 4 alongside the heavily anticipated anniversary edition. This was many a fans wet dream and although we haven't seen any gameplay from the forth game people are already bursting at the seams. We finally find out what Master Chief has been doing.

mmm Covenant Coffee

We will also see new follow ups like Batman: Arkham City and Deux Ex Human Revolutions as well as a new Final Fantasy XIII game from Square Enix.

Is there anything you are looking forward to? Sound off in the comment section below and let us know what to keep our eyes on....

 [edit] - Toying the pictures.... don't mind me.