When major events like E3 come around, people want certain things, but look at logic and facts to figure that some of them may not come to fruition. Most of these highly anticipated announcments are actually what the fans want, but were a patient bunch so we will gladly wait until the stars align and look like an announcment is right around the corner. Well, what are five things that gamers really would like to see at this E3, but will probably not be shown. Here’s the list:

Kingdom Hearts 3
Besides Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts is probably Square Enix’s most beloved franchise. For some reason mixing Final Fantasy characters, with Disney characters, and action-RPG gameplay works perfectly together. While info on the  portable Kingdom Hearts will likely be shown at E3, don’t expect much on the home console front. With the Kingdom Hearts team and creative director trucking away with on Final Fantasy Versus XIII, they don’t have the time or resource to announce or start another project.

New Zelda on the Wii
Last year Miyamoto announced to reporters at E3 that the Zelda team and the Mario team are hard at work, and while both teams are probably working hard on home console games don’t expect a reveal of both games at this E3. With Spirit Tracks coming this Fall for the Nintendo DS, they wont reveal Zelda just yet.

Final Fantasy Versus XIII Info
While Square Enix will likely show off info on Final Fantasy XIII at E3 don’t expect much on the Versus front until TGS. Square Enix is known to be very hush hush on their titles, and with Versus looking like a 2011 release in the West. They will most likely focus all their attention on XIII, to create some positive buzz over here on the game.

David Jaffe’s New Game
Most of you guys know and either love or hate David Jaffe. He is the developer that speaks his mind, and is usually very honest with both fans and journalists. Most are hoping that he will reveal his game at E3, but he has said multiple times on his blog and during interviews that the game will not be shown at E3. Now call me naive, but  I’m going to take Jaffe at face value and believe what he’s got to say. Don’t expect a big reveal from Jaffe and his team until the Fall.

Halo Chronicles
This is most likely to happen out of all of them, but it is probably not going to happen. Halo fans are going to get their Halo-fix with ODST, so most likely they will save news on Peter Jackson’s new project till another date.  While it would be smart to blow people away with a massive-new Halo expierence, it seems likely Microsoft will focus on other franchises, and blow up ODST to get people excited.

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Music in video games are just as important as story and graphics. Without a great soundtrack, it’s hard for a game to suck a player into the world. Music helps convey emotions that graphics and story cannot convey. Think of some of your favorite games, and now think about the games soundtrack. Nine out of ten times the better games have great oundtracks.

Luckily for the video game industry some of the better modern day composers work on games. It’s time to pay some respect for those who help make games that much better through sound. Without further adieu, here are the top five video game composers:

5. Marty O’Donnell

Most Known For: Halo Series

The man’s music has graced quite possibly the most popular game in video games right now. His music in these games have been nothing but amazing. He creates a feeling that you are in a epic battle, and that there is hope you will succeed. His music is more important to Halo than the graphics, and if you don’t believe that then play Halo on mute. He knows how to perfectly make you feel like you are Master Chief and that you are Earth’s last hope. You feel like a badass when his tunes come on.

Most Popular Song:

4. Yoko Shimomura

Most Known For: Kingdom Hearts Series, Mario RPG Series, Street Fighter 2, etc.

Being a female composer she brings something that most other male composers cannot. Her music sticks with you, and not in a way where you are humming the songs. Her songs make you feel something. The music is deep and sophisticated, but can still be light hearted. Basically, when her music starts up the listener pays attention. She has done a great job on all her works, and her next game, Final Fantasy XIII Versus, looks to continue the trend.

Most Popular Song:

Other Popular Songs:

Final Fantasy Versus XIII Theme

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0c8B97gfnw

3. Harry Gregson-Williams

Most Known For: Metal Gear Solid Series

Gregson-Williams is a brilliant composer, and probably one of the most well known composers in the gaming industry. His work does not only stay in the video game industry (he has worked on major motion pictures), but the impact he has had on the gaming world has been big. His music in the Metal Gear Solid series has been praised ever since he began working on them with Metal Gear Solid 2. He makes you feel the emotion of the games before you even get into the story. This is clearly evident in his composition on MGS4, Old Snake Theme.

Most Popular Song:

2. Koji Kondo

Most Known For: Mario Series, Zelda Series, Etc.

The man is responsible for the most catchy and known tune in video game history, the Mario Theme. The way Miyamoto is a revolutionary at game design the same can be said for Kondo when it comes to music. Without Kondo, Miyamoto’s games would have been good but not nearly as great as they are today. Kondo’s songs get stuck in your head hours after you finish playing them, and you can’t stop humming them. He was very important in the rise of Nintendo.

Most Popular Song:

Other Popular Songs:

Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Intro Theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y88M-AQztl0

1. Nobuo Uematsu

Most Known For: Final Fantasy Series, Lost Odyssey, etc.

Uematsu is the man when it comes to game soundtracks. He blends so many different styles together to create a wide range of emotions for whatever the scene is trying to convey. Many people who have played Final Fantasy games in the past have said that whenever they hear a Uematsu song, they get reminded of the game it was for. It brings them back to the time. Songs like “One Winged Angel” from Final Fantasy VII are songs that convey more emotion than some other games entire story. For years he created a wide variety of soundtracks at a high level. His music has shaped and changed the video game soundtrack industry. His music touches the soul when you listen to them.

Most Popular Song:

Other Popular Songs:

Lost Odyssey Main Theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNa1W9cj8NA

To Zanarkand (FFX):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLnZ5jcsRpc

When you first get a new game, first impressions are everything. If the game doesn’t impress early on then many gamers won’t continue on till the end. Many developers suck gamers in with a great cinematic opening. Something to get the gamer excited about what is yet to come. These openings are made to set the mood, and can be the beginning of something great.

Over the next two days, we will be listing the Top 10 Video Game Opening Cinematics in gaming history. Some of the main factors in the making the list is the strength of emotions it conveys, the quality of music, how much it sucks you into the game, and the quality of visuals for the time.

Today is the bottom half of the list, Numbers 10-6….

10.

Rock Band

Who wouldn’t want to rock after seeing this? The CG graphics are solid, but the best part is the music. The song Highway Star by Deep Purple is the perfect theme song for a game like Rock Band. The guy standing on the hood of the car rocking out is completely badass. This is easily the best use of a rock song in a opening trailer, and is just completely badass.

9.

Metal Gear Solid 2

This opening was amazing for the time. This was seeing Solid Snake in details that gamers have never seen before. The music made the gamer feel like they were in for some serious shit. Snake is a badass jumping off the George Washington bridge in his invisible camo. Come on who didn’t want to play this game after seeing this?

8.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Most Zelda games have great openings, but Twilight Princess gets the edge because of the graphic superiority over the past versions, and slightly better cinematics than those used in the past. The music is epic. The gamer feels like they are an epic warrior about to go on the adventure of their life. The opening gives you a great taste on whats yet to come in the game.

7.

Infinite Undiscovery

While the game wasn’t a classic this opening cinematic was amazing. Three warriors fighting an evil villain with Square Enix’s great CG graphics. It actually intrigues you to see what the story has in store. Music is solid, but what makes this special are the battle sequences and the beautiful graphics. The ability to create an intriguing world in 5 mins is amazing.

6.

Chrono Cross

This Playstation 1 game is considered by many to be one of Squaresoft’s finest games. The opening was great for the time. The music was composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, who in the past worked on the soundtracks for Chrono Trigger and other Squaresoft games. The song reflects the mood of the game great, and back in the day a cinematic like this was ahead of it’s time. Truly fantastic.

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Well, thats #10-6. Tune in tomorrow for the Top 5 Opening Cinematics in Video Game History.

Post your personal Top 10 lists below in the comment section, so we can all compare lists and personal preferences.