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Each year millions of tech enthusiasts await the most important press conferences of the June’s Electronic Entertainment of consumers for the upcoming year. Especially for the “Big Three,” Microsoft, Nintendo of America and Sony Computer Entertainment, this hour-anda-half company pep talk will be talked about for years to come. Both the media and consumers remember the glorious moments as well as the painfully sour ones. Last year, Sony began its conference with an apology. The PlayStation Network outage the apology became the clear indication of “we screwed up.” This year, Nintendo had every right to steal the show. Last summer, with the reveal of the company’s next-generation console, the Wii U, all NOA President Reggie Fils-Aime had to do was make audiences believe that this upcoming console is the future. Nintendo’s Wii is the best selling current-generation console, yet its slowdown in sales and negative reputation from a large cut of core gamers is alienating the view of all consumers. Casual gamers and families need to be able to believe that spending money on a Wii U, especially in this economy, will be an investment with an immediate Core gamers must believe that the Wii U is capable of delivering an experience that surpasses the current generation’s technology and that their technological investment won’t collect dust, as many Wii’s have. Nintendo’s show did not do that. Each show has a big reveal, one that ignites excitement, writes its own headlines and becomes the talk of the industry. This year, Microsoft had a reveal from the XBox 360’s signature franchise, Halo 4. Sony began with the anticipated announcement from the developer of criticallyacclaimed Heavy Rain and ended with one of the most-discussed and speculated titles, The Last of Us. Nintendo had Pikmin. While the reveal of a new Mario and Pikmin game for the Wii U is not necessarily bad, nothing was put on display to include a “wow” factor that is yearned for in each conference. Third-party developers could have saved the day, but a majority of Nintendo’s big hitters will be titles that are over a year old, such as Batman: Arkham Asylum. Right now, the common consumer won’t see a need to get a fancier “Wii,” and core gamers don’t see a reason to buy a system that is expected to be a let-down. Without the proper sales pitch, the press conference only console exists. However, that existence currently has a high probably of dissapearing unless a strong, into play, creating the consumer atmosphere necessary to be the “must-own” holiday gift. I have high hopes for the Wii U and the future for the oldest of the Big Three. It is possible for the gaming giant to make the comeback that it desperately needs in the gaming industry. Sadly, as of right now, Nintendo is doing it all wrong. For the E3 round-up, including screen shots, videos and further reading over this year’s Big Three announcements, visit www. OkieMagazine.com. OKIE MAGAZINE www.okiemagazine.com Page 28
Cheers! The Best News in Brews by Travis Storck Build Your Own: Swapping Six-Packs for Singles You ever walk into a package store, grocery market, or one of those fancy import stores and see that they have a “build your own” six-pack deal? For me, those are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. Recently the boss took a trip and brought me a couple of gems back and what better way to share them than by reviewing them for all of you to see? I’m including what she brought back and one I’ve gotten turned on to in the past through this and will share it with you as well. Next time you run across the opportunity to “build your own”, go for it. Sure it’s nice surprises. Pilsner - St. Louis Brewery Pours a pale straw yellow with great clarity with a frothy white head that clings to the edges and stays around a good bit, grassy, with notes of bready grains. Up front malt character of lightly toasted bread, followed by well balanced hop bitterness and herbal brew is crisp, clean, and refreshing. for grilling. A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale - Luganitas Brewing Co. A golden-amber pour accompanied by a thick, almost leaving traces of lace. Piney hops with notes of lemon citrus, and wheat grain. Tastes follow the nose only more so piney. Solid wheat grain and bready sweetness in the back end but it but has more IPA character to me. The Poet - New Holland Brewing Co. This oatmeal stout pours near black with garnet red edges with a thick, back to thick patchy lacing. Smell is of slightly sweet malts, toasted oats, and wafts of char. Taste is everything I was hoping for. Upfront sweetness of the malt and oats, bakers chocolate. There’s some hop bitterness but only enough to add some balance. Finishes slightly sweet. Smooth and creamy yet light Xingu Black Beer - Cervejaria Sul Brasileira had this brew a while ago after picking one up in Texas and I’ve since turned on several people to it (you’re welcome) now that it’s available locally. This brew pours an almost pitch black with a smallish one- but some lace. Aromas of roasted grain, licorice, molasses sweetness and dark fruit. Flavors bring more of the nose introducing some dark cocoa and caramel with a slight dry. Light body makes it a good intro to those wanting to delve into darker brews without crossing over into porters and stouts...yet. OKIE MAGAZINE www.okiemagazine.com Page 29
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