More Video Games
Video gamers rejoice.
(AP) One word sums up the announcements made by the Big Three gaming companies at the E3 this week: more.
During their flashy press conferences, Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony all announced plans for more games, more sequels, more exclusives, more connectivity and more ways for gamers to use their systems for stuff other than gaming.
Such an escalation in enhancements is undoubtedly good news for existing owners of the Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation 3 consoles, as well as their handheld counterparts.
However, the upgrades may leave the systems feeling less distinct than ever before.
Similar features and comparative accessories could confuse financially strapped consumers looking to power up this holiday season.
Microsoft kicked off E3 Monday at the Los Angeles Convention Center with a ceremony
pitching the Xbox 360 as family-friendly. Perhaps the biggest announcement was a
redesign of the console's interface, which will allow users to create avatars that can
interact with each other and play select games online. The Wii's already had that feature -- called Miis -- since its 2006 debut.