I figured all of watched all of the E3 content, and drooled over everything.

So here is my report card for E311

Microsoft

I was going to give them a straight up F for the whole show. But then I thought naw I am nice, I can do better than that, so I am giving them a D- and here is why.

Kinect, Kinect everywhere. Seriously this thing is not that great to begin with, and they are pretty much forcing it down MS users throat with as much crap as they possibly can, if MS is trying to rely on this as their sole moneymaker they need to stop right now, and focus on something else. Its been done, and most Soccer Moms are over it and have a Wii anyway.

Also, really? Sesame Street? Disneyland Waggle Edition? I could see if these were on Nintendo, and yea if they were I am biased enough to go ZOMG WANT..But this is MS, not Nintendo, please stop trying to be them.

Halo not by Bungie anymore? Microsoft spoiling Halo? Naw no thanks.

The whole conference was lead off with multiplats because what? No exclusives?

Minecraft Kinect. Now with more tree punching.

More Kinect Wagglin'

Sony

Sony upped their game quite considerably, which is nice to see after the last few E3 outings, for that I am giving them a C+

Aside from the overweight African American guy wheezing into the mic, Sony brought an amazing array of titles albiet most were sequels and rehashes but at least they showed a strong loyalty to the core demographic, which is more than I can say MS did.

The Vita while gimmicky as all hell, looks pretty nice, the price point is solid and the games look decent, in my opinion its still a glorified DS/iProduct but hey, it will sell.

The Sony TV looks amazing as well, and the price wasnt too unreasonable.

Uncharted looked somewhat generic, and it seems like we have seen it before, yes I realize if its a good thing and it sells dont change, but again..Sony isnt Nintendo, and really Nintendo is really the only ones that can truly get away with that, and no that isnt the fanboi in me speaking.

Sly 4 looks amazing..Like really amazing.

Other than that, after apologizing for crap, Sony did decent this year.

Nintendo

Nintendo just needs to take all of my money now..

Being the total Nintendo fanboi I am, I would give them an A++++++, but I am a realistic person as well, and thought out of all three conferences this one only deserves a B+

Yes opening with Zelda was nice, since it was the 25th anniversary and all, the orchestra and video of Zelda thru the ages was sweet and well done, but I want more.

The new 3DS games were not so much of a surprise, since anyone and everyone knew these games were coming, however, looking at them in motion was amazing.

Mario Kart..with aerial and underwater tracks, and fully customizable karts, yes please.

Luigi's Mansion, in 3D, with more than five Mansions? Yes please.

Star Fox with voice chat, and pictures? Ok, pretty cool.

Smash Bros!!!

The Wii U looks amazing, for those that missed it, its is new console, with a new controller, it looks like an iPad, acts like and iPad, but made by Nintendo. Its HD, and looks to be catering to both Soccer Moms and the hardcores, with titles like Metro Last Light and Darksiders 2, it looks fantastic. The third party support is looking mighty nice, and really its about time for some decent third party stuff that isnt shovelware crap.

I am kind of disappointed by the lack of original titles for the 3DS, I was hoping for something new for the new console, I mean, I dont mind old titles, but surprise us with something new.

Overall this year was better than last year, but it still feels empty. There was a lot of room for new IPs, and new ideas for the older consoles and the 3DS, but they werent all quite there.

In closing I can only expect more good stuff from Nintnendo, and yes Sony. MS..well Halo and Wagglin...