That E3 was just insane. Sucks the Shenmue 3 and FF7R aren't out by now but I loved The Last Guardian. Here's hoping Sony's PS5 reveal conference has some megatons!
Yah i was thinking how crazy the reactions were at the time, and now looking at real life later.My ex literally burst into tears instantly @ FFVII announcement. Can't speak for the overall impact globally, but anecdotally, that's the one that stands out for me. I've never been a fan of a franchise that had that kind of announcement. He was SO excited. But (to my knowledge, as he's an EX) I think he dropped gaming in the meantime? Makes me feel for the fans. Watching how emotional they are...and four years later, they are still waiting. I get why that conference did what it did in that time of the life cycle (and it TOTALLY worked), but man. Props to the diehard FF (and KH) fans, because they are a damn patient lot. I'm psyched for KH3 but I just played KH 1.5/2.5 this summer, so I only waited six months.
Are there any other big reveals that had that long of a gap? I can't think of Nintendo ones. MS has dangled stuff 3 years ahead, even when not considering the developmentally challenged games like Crackdown 3. But the only ones I can think of lasting this long are all Sony: FFVII, Gran Turismo on PS3, Shenmue 3. Not cutting on them - they have timely delivered the best games of the gen, repeatedly. Just curious.
Maybe Half-Life Episode 3? lol Still waiting on that one.
Do we KNOW why FFVII is taking so long? I haven't heard anything and a quick google only says they will tease more this year.
