Poll: Who Had the Best Not-E3 Livestream This Week?
Major gaming publishers have eschewed the traditional E3 format to hold their own independent livestream showcases this week. Microsoft kicked off proceedings with its Xbox Showcase, which concluded with significant announcements including Gears of War: E-Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved. PlayStation’s State of Play offered exclusive reveals centered on Marvel’s Wolverine and God of War, providing substantial first-party showcase material. Summer Game Fest contributed notable announcements as well, featuring reveals for Resident Evil Veronica and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, rounding out the major multi-publisher events.
With E3 effectively gone, these separate events have become the industry standard for major announcements. Nintendo is rumored to be holding a Direct presentation next week, though its unpredictable timing means nothing is confirmed. A poll is being conducted to gauge fan opinion on which of this week’s major broadcasts offered the most compelling reveals and announcements, with a focus on the larger events while acknowledging smaller showcases existed but weren’t included in the main comparison. The poll provides an opportunity to determine which publisher’s strategy resonated most strongly with gaming audiences during what has become gaming’s de facto replacement for the traditional E3 event cycle.