Let's start at the top, and work our way down.
The best reveals of the day obviously went to Watch Dogs, The Last Of Us, and Assassin's Creed 3, in that order.
Watch Dogs took me completely by surprise. I'd heard nothing about it, and watching the game in action, I was floored. This is the stealth/espionage action game I've been waiting my whole life for. Fingers crossed the final product lives up to the expectations that come from this demo...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FcMRkyoHKeA
Traffic Accidents! Eavesdropping! Splode! Oh, my!
I've been down with Last Of Us from the start, and this walk-through just got me even more excited. All the dramatic tension that was absent from Uncharted is overflowing here, and it's wonderful. Every step is tense. You feel every blow- the sound design is amazing. And last but not least, let's not forget what they've managed to pull off with Ellie... this is no escort mission. She can handle herself, and she's more likely to clock a fool with a brick than cry out for help. Excellent, Naughty Dog.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8ZYkj0glnqs
You got knocked the fuck out!
Ubisoft took things to the next level with this naval battle reveal. I don't know how much stuff like this is going to factor into Assassin's Creed 3 as a whole, but that it's in there at all is commendable. This is warfare on the seas like I've never seen in a game before. Could not be looking forward to it's release more than I already am now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8ZYkj0glnqs
Big ship go boom...
Next up, let's talk about surprises. And by that I mean stuff I knew existed, but didn't think would get my attention as much as it did.
I'm a big fan of Cage and Quantic- played through both Indigo Prophecy and Heavy Rain. Not fully done cooking, as ideas or games, but still excellent attempts at pushing the medium forward. So, here we are with his next major release: Beyond. I knew his new title would be announced, but I wasn't prepared to feel much more for it than "yeah, I'll play it." Instead, I found myself invested and wanting to know more. It's amazing what his team is able to pull out of the PS3. Here's a look...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8ZYkj0glnqs
I had less than no interest in Lost Planet as a franchise. I gotta admit, though- this trailer for part 3 is getting me a little tingly. We'll see how the final product turns out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8ZYkj0glnqs
I usually hold out little to no hope for both film tie-ins and Spidey games. But... maybe?
http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2012/06/amazing-spider-man-game-trailer.html
And here are my honorable mentions. Looking forward to these, but they didn't light my world on fire...
http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2012/06/splinter-cell-blacklist-e3-2012.html
http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2012/06/far-cry-3-step-into-insanity-trailer.html
http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2012/06/halo-4-trailer-and-gameplay-demo.html
http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2012/06/dead-space-3-trailer.html
http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2012/06/tomb-raider-e3-direct-feed-footage.html
http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2012/06/resident-evil-6-gameplay-walkthrough.html
http://www.allgamesbeta.com/2012/06/south-park-stick-of-truth-trailer.html
http://www.giantbomb.com/e3-2012-xcom-is-mankinds-last-stand/17-6082/
http://www.giantbomb.com/e3-2012-gears-aint-heroes/17-6065/
