Gaming at Comic-Con

Starting tomorrow, the San Diego Comic-Con will once again be in town.  And like last year, there will be gaming companies who will show off their wares to their consumers. 

Microsoft will once again be located at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.  They will have the following games available.

Sunset Overdrive
Evolve
Forza Horizon 2
Fable Legends
Ori and The Blind Forest
Super Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix
Madden NFL 15
Skylanders Trap Team
The Evil Within
The Crew
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition)
Killer Instinct
Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved
Project Spark
Minecraft
Powerstar Golf
Project Totem
Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
#IDARB
Fenix Rage
Dance Central Spotlight
Titanfall
Forza 5
Kinect Sports Rivals

In addition, Microsoft will have two panels available for the public:  
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Developer Panel  
Digging E.T. -  Behind the Scenes of the Xbox Originals Documentary, “Atari: Game Over”

Both panels will be on Friday.  So any fan of the XBox should definitely check it out.

As for Nintendo, they will also be back at the Marriott next door to the Convention Center.  So any and all Nintendo fan should check it out.  Their games will be

3DS:

• Super Smash Bros.
• Pokémon Art Academy
• Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
• Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal
• THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL
• Shovel Knight
• Siesta Fiesta

 Wii U:

• Super Smash Bros.
• Hyrule Warriors
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
• Yoshi’s Woolly World
• Mario Kart 8
• Bayonetta 2
• Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
• Just Dance 2015
• Skylanders Trap Team
• Shovel Knight
• 1001 Spikes
• Guacamelee Super Turbo Championship Edition  

 In addition, Nintendo will also have another Super Smash Bros tournament going on.  This time, it is the 3DS version that will be the center point of the tournament.  Those who are attending Comic-Con can sign up early on Friday all while the video will be recorded for the who internet to see.


So far, we have Microsoft with 2 panels and Nintendo with a Smash Bros Tournament.  But what happened to Sony?  Turns out, they have no plans for the San Diego Comic-Con this year compared to previous years.  Why did Sony drop the ball on Comic-Con this year?  With no news regarding Comic-Con and their attempt to appeal to the general public, it seems this might be a big mistake for the house of Playstation.

Anyway folks, if you're looking for a good console clash, check out the Nintendo or Microsoft gaming lounges this week at Comic-Con.

Works Cited: 
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NPD May 2014: Why talk about video games?

Before I discuss about the NPD, let's discuss things.  As of now, both Kaz Hirai and Satoru Iwata have confirmed that they will be remaining as CEO of their respective bases of operation: Kazi Hirai for Sony and Satoru Iwata of Nintendo.  But both have been grilled by their respective shareholders for lagging sales, especially with Iwata who wasn't available due to health issues.

As a matter of fact, one investor at Nintendo wonders why Nintendo keeps making video games?

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I do not understand video games and I even feel angry because, at Nintendo's shareholders' meetings, the shareholders always discuss things relating to video games or such childish topics as "what the future of video games should be," while I, for one, was flabbergasted that Mr. Iwata continues to hold his position although he had said that he would resign if the company's performance were bad*.

I hope that Nintendo's shareholders' meeting will become an opportunity where the shareholders discuss the company's business operations from the viewpoints of capital gain and dividends

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Exactly.  Why bother being a company about designing video games when you could be something more like a bank?  In fact, hasn't that shareholder consider wanting to ask Bains Capital on buying out Nintendo in the future?  It's not like they'll destroy the company from within.

Anyway, it's that time again.  Time to see what games sell and what don't.

At number 10: Call of Duty: Ghosts by ActivisionBlizzard for the 360, PS3, PS4, XBone, PC and Wii U.  A best friend to man's best friend.

At number 09: Kirby: Triple Deluxe from Nintendo for the 3DS.  Since when did an antagonist become a captive?

At number 08: Titanfall by EA for the 360, XBone and PC.  Still not as good as Loadout.  XP

At number 07: NBA 2K14 by Take 2 Interactive for the 360, PS3, XBone, PS4 and PC.  Bet Shaq can't shoot a 3 pointer

At number 06: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 by ActivisionBlizzard for the 360, PS3, PS4, XBone, 3DS and Wii U.  Rumors of the X Box systems not getting this game were shot down, believe it or not.

At number 05: Minecraft by Mojang and 4J studios for the 360 and PS3.  Just be sure you're not being stalked by Cree...*BOOM* Too late

At number 04: Wolfenstein: The New Order by Bethesda for the 360, PS3, XBone, PS4 and  PC.  Welcome back BJ Blazkovic

At number 03: MLB 14: The Show by Sony for the PS3, PS4 and PSVita.  In memory of Tony Gwynn.  RIP

At number 02: Mario Kart 8 by Nintendo for the Wii U.  Now with 7 Koopaling Goodness

At number 01: Watch Dogs by Ubisoft for the 360, PS3, XBone, PS4 and PC.  Wangsty goodness.  XP

As you are aware, Mario Kart 8 debuts at number 2, just shy of being  number 1 thanks to Watch Dogs(Later due out on the Wii U).  But still a nice display of power by Nintendo of all companies.  As for the hardware, the PS4 is the number one hardware followed by the 3DS.  And the Wii U may still be lagging, but it has gone up from last year, at least showing it has some form of legs.

Speaking of legs, the XBone may be getting some in June thanks to a price cut and the removal of Kinect.  How will that favor Microsoft in June?  Stay tuned.

Works Cited: Kotaku

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