Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
Developer: Mythic Entertainment
Platform: PC
Release Date: TBA 2007
You never know when an interview is going to get crazy, but when Mythic Entertainment's executive producer Jeff Hickman and design manager Paul Barnett brought by Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, we knew from the first handshake that it was going to be, at the very least, lively.
Combining a ton of new information about the game and an exciting enthusiasm for the property, they churned out an interview that has more than a few highlights and includes the following quotable phrases (among many others): "They're made from mushrooms, and they came from outer space," "hot-looking dark elf women," "pet classes, just not dull," "the naked-dwarf problem." Of course, you'll have to see it to believe it, but we guarantee that you'll have a new (or rejuvenated) interest in Age of Reckoning after catching a glimpse of their infectious enthusiasm about the game. We're going to do our best to bring you more of these two guys, and their game of course, in the upcoming year before its release.
Finalists
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars (PC)
Mike Verdu, the executive producer on Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars, treated us to an exclusive world premiere of the latest trailer for his game. And yes, he talks about Kane.
Gears of War (X360)
We got tired of people talking about how Gears of War was "behind closed doors," so producer Rod Fergusson brought the game by for this bloody, chainsaw-bayonet-infused demonstration.
God of War II (PS2)
What's better than one developer talking about a game? How about two? David Jaffe and Cory Barlog brought by God of War II's massive E3 demo to talk about gameplay changes, the search for new mythology, and how awesome GameSpot is, of course.
Guitar Hero II (PS2)
Not one but two GameSpot editors rock out on stage with RedOctane's John Tam and Corey Fong. Guitar Hero II is always guaranteed to put on a good show!
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS)
Nintendo's Matt Atwood and James Sakshaug sing and play the DS version of Zelda along with Rich, recounting Zelda techniques of old and how this game plays up to the dual-screen functionality of the DS.
Mass Effect (X360)
We get a special visit from our favorite physicians, Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk, who are curing all our ailments with their latest ambitious RPG, Mass Effect. I've got a fever! And the only cure is...
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (PS2, Xbox)
Ed Boon feels like family at this point, which must be why he came by to show us all kinds of stuff going on in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon. He's pretty partial to GameSpot's E3 Reptile Run shirts, too.
Neverwinter Nights 2 (PC)
Feargus Urquhart and Chris Avellone drop by to talk about and play Neverwinter Nights 2, respectively. Of course, you're going to have a great demo when you bring out the big guns to not only talk about your game, but also to stand silently off to the side and play it. We couldn't have been happier!
Splinter Cell: Double Agent (PS3, X360)
Designer Chris Smith and producer Julian Garrity bring by the impressive-looking Splinter Cell: Double Agent, and Carrie totally ignores all pleas to wrap it up to make this demo as long as possible. Our apologies to whoever was organizing their schedules!
E3 2006 Editors' Choice Awards
In this feature, the GameSpot staff brings its considerable amount of collective experience at covering E3 to bear, distilling all of our coverage down to its most important elements and showing you what the biggest names and events were at E3 2006.
