 The Best of E3 2012
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DigThatBox.com Picks The Best of E3 2012
Submitted By: DigThatBox.com Staff Text By: E. Thomas June 12th, 2012
As the E3 Expo draws to a close we take the time to review the
best products of the show. The 2012 Expo was an amazing show. The show floor was packed with amazing new software, exciting
new hardware, and tons of cool gadgets. With so many strong contenders it was extremely difficult for us to choose a favorite
from each category. Here is our review of E3 2012 by the numbers. These products are the best of the best. And at the end
of this article you'll find out who really won the 2012 E3 Expo.
Best Game By Platform: Consoles Editor's Note: A game must be exclusive to a single platform in order to be considered the best game for a specific platform. Nintendo WiiU:
PlayStation 3:
Xbox 360:
Best Game By Platform: PC
Best Game By Platform: Portables & Mobile Gaming
Mobile: Android & iOS
Nintendo 3DS:
Nintendo DS:
PlayStation Vita:
Best 3D Game:
Best Action Game:
Best Kids & Family Game:
Best Fighting Game:
Best (FPS) First Person Shooter Game:
Best Horror Game:
Best Motion Control Game:
Best Music Game:
Best Platform Game:
Best Puzzle Game:
Best Racing Game:
Best Retro Revival Game:
Best RPG (Role Playing Game):
Best Sports Game:
Game of the Show:
Best Gadget:  The Game Gadget has been called the "iPod of video
games." Gamers can download titles from the online store, which is much like an app store for classic video games. The
Game Gadget can run titles from a number of different classic gaming consoles. It can even run arcade games. The d-pad and
the buttons are very precise and responsive. They are perfectly suited for classing gaming. This highly versatile device also
plays videos and music. We hope to bring you more about the Game Gadget in the coming months. It is tentatively scheduled
for NA release this fall.
Best Retro Gaming Product:  [TOP SECRET] - This will probably be the most controversial choice
on our list. First, let me give you some back story. I was walking the floor at the E3 expo when I discovered the perfect
item for our best retro product. Unfortunately, just as this article was ready to go to press, we received a call from a lawyer
who told us that if we talked about the [TOP SECRET] he would see us in court. All we can say for now is that this product
is amazingly cool. Its a dream product for retro gamers everywhere. And we hope to be able to bring you an exclusive reveal
sometime in the early fall. Until then, you will just have to take our word on this one...
Best Gaming Hardware:  The newly redesigned WiiU Game Pad easily won the top
award for best hardware. The greatest improvement is the addition of two proper, analog sticks. They are positioned well on
the face of the device, which is also true for the buttons and the traditional "plus" d-pad. The game
pad itself is very ergonomic and comfortable to hold in your hands. The screen is also surprisingly resistant to finger prints.
This unique device will create a number of new and innovating gameplay options. It will also be great for browsing the internet,
using Netflix, or watching videos online. The game pad can even be used as a fully functional TV remote. The WiiU is guaranteed
to be the hot item this holiday season.
Best of Show:  And the winner of E3 2012 is.... Ubisoft? Yes, Ubisoft! For the
first time ever a 3rd party publisher has upstaged the big three and won the best of show. This company had an impressive
roster of titles that rivaled even the best exclusives on other platforms. And speaking of other platforms, Ubisoft games
were among the best titles shown at the Nintendo and Sony E3 press events. Talk about getting upstaged. But the real surprise
hit of the show was the new game called "Watch Dogs." This ambitious next gen title was a real show stopper with
its dazzling visuals, unique gameplay, and intriguing story. This game is sure to be the reason many people will buy a next
generation console. Unfortunately we don't have a release date for this game. But not to worry, we still have plenty of other
Ubisoft games to enjoy until then, including the surprise hit ZombiU, the blockbuster action title Assassin's Creed 3, and
the platforming game Rayman Legends. Congratulations to everyone at Ubisoft. You not only won E3, but you have also won the
hearts and minds of gamers everywhere.
BONUS: Best Freebie
For the third year in a row we stormed the floors of the E3 Expo
giving away our beautiful custom made arcade tokens. This promotion gets bigger and more crazy with each passing year! These
tokens are a celebration of video gaming. And they are made exclusively for the E3 Expo. We had a tremendously fun time handing
out these coins to our fellow attendees. Our very own Dr Gonzo was on the scene giving out coins to everyone he met on the
show floor. People always tell us this is a great way to promote our site, however we do it just because we like making people
happy. We graciously thank you all for making this give away such a tremendous success!
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