E3 2012 Drinking Game



Get ready, gamers! It’s that magical time of the year when dreams can be made and hopes can be destroyed. E3 is upon us and the world is watching in excitement to see what the future holds for video games. While a lucky bunch will actually be able to attend the expo, most of us will be sitting at home, taking in the action from behind a screen. What better way to celebrate announcements (or grieve) than with a few buddies and drinks? The Drunken Moogle has created a drinking game, an updated version of Pixelitis’s 2011 E3 Drinking Game from last year, for those of you looking to pregame a bit before those big E3 parties. Grab some buddies and drinks and get ready for a fun week! For the press conference times and links to livestreams, check out the schedule that Video Game Nostalgia posted.

Microsoft

Take a sip:

An obvious actor parent and child enjoy a game together

Every time a game that uses Kinect is announced

When Microsoft explains why Kinect is the future for games and media

If a non-gaming aspect of Xbox Live is talked about

For every exceptionally awesome kill in the new Gears of War and Halo games

Finish your drink if:

A new console or portable is announced

Duke Nukem Forever 2

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EA

Take a sip:



If the ending to Mass Effect 3 is brought up

For each new sports game announced

Every time you think “Crysis 3 looks REALLY pretty!”

A Star wars game that doesn’t take place between episodes 4 and 6 is announced

Stats about Star Wars: The Old Republic are given

Finish your drink if:



You jump during the Dead Space 3 presentation

A partnership between EA and a company you like is announced

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Ubisoft

Take a sip:



If someone comments that (or you think) a Rayman game looks gorgeous

Every time a game with touch controls is announced

A free to play game is announced

Every time there is an exceptionally awesome kill in Assassin’s Creed III

Finish your drink if:



Beyond Good and Evil 2 isn’t mentioned (again)

A new Prince of Persia game is announced

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Sony

Take a sip:



If Sony apologizes for anything

For every HD remake announced

If either Final Fantasy Versus XIII or The Last Gaurdian is a no show or is said to launch in 2013

If somebody you’re watching with makes a comment on how Playstation All-Stars looks like Smash Bros (or you happen to think it)

If a portable version of a console game is announced for PSVita

For every exceptionally awesome kill in God of War Ascension

Finish your drink if:



A new console, portable, or thinner version of a current system is announced

It’s Riiiiiiiidge Racer!

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Nintendo

Take a sip:



Every time Reggie makes a long pause

When statistics, charts, or graphs are shared

If a strange gaming peripheral is shown

If the Wii U tablet controller is placed on the ground

If Miyamoto shows up

Drink again if he came with awesome props

Finish your drink if:



A 3DS redesign is announced

The Metroid and Star Fox mash-up game happens to be real

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For All Press Conferences

Take a sip each time:



A sequel is announced

A remake is announced

A technical error occurs

Someone looks silly onstage using motion control

A celebrity makes an appearance

Finish your drink if:

Sega announces a new console

Half Life 2: Episode 3 or Half Life 3 is announced

Hideo Kojima announces that he will make an announcement

IS YOUR BODY READY?

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Drink responsibly and have a fantastic E3 week, everyone!