Gamelif’s E3 Awards: The Winners and Losers
Summary
Gamelif has presented its official E3 awards and the winners and losers have been announced. Sony’s The Last of Us has won the award for best headshot, while Xbox and Sony failed to show off their new machines. Nintendo’s Wii U was awarded the You So Crazy award for its unique gameplay, but with mixed reviews from attendees. The biggest loser of E3 was the PlayStation Vita, as sluggish hardware sales and minimal software updates left audiences unimpressed. The big winner of E3 was Ellen Page, starring in Beyond Two Souls, which was praised for its amazing cinematic scenes and gameplay.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Best Headshot: The Last of Us
- No New Machines from Xbox and Sony: The Biggest Flirt Award
- Wii U: The You So Crazy Award
- PlayStation Vita: The Biggest Loser
- Beyond Two Souls: The Big Winner of E3
- Conclusion
Introduction
E3 is one of the biggest events in the gaming industry, where developers and publishers come together to showcase their latest and greatest games, hardware, and technology. This year, Gamelif was on the show floor to cover the event and bring you the highlights. After extensive coverage and analysis, Gamelif presents its official E3 awards, recognizing the best and worst of E3.
Best Headshot: The Last of Us
The award for best headshot goes to Sony’s The Last of Us on PlayStation. In an industry where shooting millions of bullets and killing thousands of people has become meaningless, The Last of Us impressed audiences with its intense final sequence, showing the emotional impact of a single bullet.
No New Machines from Xbox and Sony: The Biggest Flirt Award
Despite rumors and speculation, both Xbox and Sony failed to showcase their new machines, resulting in the biggest flirt award. However, this didn’t stop publishers from showing off next-generation tech aimed at upcoming platforms like Nebulas.
Wii U: The You So Crazy Award
Nintendo’s Wii U was awarded the You So Crazy award for its unique gameplay centered around the tablet-based controller. However, there was mixed confusion amongst E3 attendees as to whether they actually needed it. Despite this, Nintendo’s competitors seemed to think Wii U was on to something, with Xbox showcasing Smart Glass and Sony using the Vita’s touchscreen.
PlayStation Vita: The Biggest Loser
The biggest loser of E3 was the PlayStation Vita. With sluggish hardware sales and minimal software updates, Sony failed to deliver any big announcements to assure players that the Vita has a future. Despite the launch of Assassin’s Creed Liberation on the same day as its console counterpart, there were no other big Vita games in sight.
Beyond Two Souls: The Big Winner of E3
The big winner of E3 was not a console or game, but rather the actress Ellen Page. Starring in Beyond Two Souls, the next game from Heavy Rain creator David Cage, Page impressed audiences with her extensive voice and motion capture work. Beyond Two Souls was praised for its amazing cinematic scenes and gameplay, making it the best game of E3.
Conclusion
In conclusion, E3 2012 had its winners and losers. Sony’s The Last of Us won the award for best headshot, Xbox and Sony failed to show off their new machines, Nintendo’s Wii U won the You So Crazy award, the PlayStation Vita was the biggest loser, and Ellen Page was the big winner of E3. With so many exciting games and new technology showcased at E3, the future of gaming looks bright.
