Another big year at E3 as so many great titles are announced or further revealed to the public. A handful of games packed with mind boggling graphics and interactive elements to really bring gaming into the next year with.
Of course, there is nothing better than seeing it for yourself, so I am going to break everything down into each of the E3 panels and also include the footage of each, so that you can watch everything with your own eyes and see what we saw in all of its glory.
~ MICROSOFT ~
Of course we have to start off with this one since a lot of these games can be found available for the Xbox console (side note: the Xbox One X is $50 off right now). Microsoft had a ton of news to announce, including the acquisition of a handful of additional studios under their umbrella. These studios include Playground Games (ie, Forza Horizon), Ninja Theory (ie, Hellblade), Undead Labs (ie, State of Decay) and Compulsion Games (ie, We Happy Few). All of this to help expand on the number of exclusive titles for the Xbox consoles.
Phil Spencer also pointed out at the end that they are hard at work on improving in-game AI, console-quality gaming on “any” device (including phones), and of course a new Xbox console to once again “set the benchmark for console gaming”. No information is obviously available beyond that they are simply working on the future of consoles (the next generation console). Which we probably won’t see much of until next year based on the broad and limited statements offered–also, the Xbox One X hasn’t had the spotlight long enough to rush another console out into the market.
Let’s take a look at these new games though. New titles like The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the beautiful Ori and the Will of the Wisps. That is just the tip of the iceberg though, as they talk about some major titles like the LONG awaited Kingdom Hearts 3, Fallout 76, Crackdown 3, Metro: Exodus, Forza Horizon 4, and of course…Halo Infinite. Enough of this though, let’s watch Microsoft’s press conference from the show (this one thanks to Gamespot):
~ SQUARE ENIX ~
Another big one, as Square Enix also shares an incredible line-up of titles as well. Titles like Just Cause 4, Babylon’s Fall, The Quiet Man, Final Fantasy XIV and Monster Hunter, and the aforementioned Kingdom Hearts 3 game (that one gives me goosebumps and happy memories!).
Of course, we can’t forget the awesome footage shared from the new Shadow of the Tomb Raider game, which looks beyond fantastic and filled with tactical features and a storyline that will surely keep you glued to the edge of your seat with.
Once again, enough with the chit chat, and let’s take a look at the conference at E3 via Twitch:
(you’ll have to skip around to the start of the show)
~ UBISOFT ~
Ubisoft also had a great show today at E3 with announcements like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and the really nice looking pirate game called Skull & Bones (arrr). Other titles feature massive interactive worlds and graphics that give you the giddies, like the new Beyond Good & Evil 2 and The Division 2. You also have Transference, Trials Rising, For Honor, Mario + Rabbids’ Donkey Kong (DLC), and “Starlink: Battle For Atlas”–featuring an appearance from For McCloud from Star Fox (ahhhhh!). I found myself stomping my feet through most of these announcements, but Star Fox was a wonderful touch, including an appearance by Shigeru Miyamoto, Star Fox’s creator and Nintendo executive (Representative Director).
So? Let’s take a look at that press conference! (Once again, footage is made possible thanks to Gamespot):
~ EA ~
Last (for now), but not least, we have EA. EA also had a great show with a number of titles announced, including a new Star Wars game called “Jedi: Fallen Order”, and Battlefront II updates, where they promise that they have listened to everyone’s valuable input and evolved Battlefront into a game you are going to love. The new updates feature all new modes, and will bring you into the Clone Wars, with characters like Obi Wan, Anakin and General Grievous.
You also have Command & Conquer: Rivals, Sea of Solitude, Unravel Two, and of course, Anthem!
Finally, they provide some exciting footage from the new Battlefield V game that looks like it is going so much fun to get lost in for hours and hours and…you get it.
So let’s take a look at EA’s conference!:
(you’ll have to skip around to the start of the show)
That’s it for now, with more to come as it develops. For now, come look for me on the E3 floor! If your lucky, you might even get a chance to challenge me at something.
