By Matt Espineli on Jun 10, 2017 07:30 pm
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This year's E3 is going to be packed with exciting new PC games. While we're still uncertain what companies will showcase at E3 2017, we've compiled the biggest PC games that we anticipate to be at the show. Click ahead for a look at what to expect. E3 2017 runs June 13-15, with briefings from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Bethesda, Electronic Arts, and Ubisoft planned for the days before the show kicks off. You can find a full schedule in our feature on the publisher press conferences times.
Agents of Mayhem
On the surface, Volition Entertainment's next open-world action game looks like a major departure from its past work on Saints Row; but at its heart, it's still all about causing as much chaos as possible with a colorful group of characters. With its release coming August 15, there's still much to learn about this bombastic and goofy take on super-secret agencies battling evil organizations.
New Assassin's Creed
A new Assassin's Creed has been confirmed after the series took a year off, but nothing has been shared officially beyond that. Ubisoft has teased that with this new game, "a new era begins." Previous reports and leaks have suggested the game will be set in Egypt and carry the name Assassin's Creed: Origins.
New BioWare IP
After the underwhelming Mass Effect: Andromeda, BioWare looks to rebound with what sounds like an ambitious project set in an all-new universe. Fans can expect the game to have "new concepts, new gameplay mechanics, and new stories set in a unique universe." Made by the same team that created Knights of the Old Republic, the new IP is probably still a ways off from release, but EA could show at least a teaser at E3.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Koji "IGA" Igarashi, best known as the mind behind Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, returns with what's essentially a spiritual successor to that game. In other words, it's a new Metroidvania from one of the key people who established the pillars of that genre in the first place.
Call of Duty: WWII
The Call of Duty series goes back to its roots this year with the Sledgehammer Games-developed shooter that seems to draw influence from the Band of Brothers mini-series.. We expect to see more of the multiplayer at E3, and it's exciting to think about a stripped-down experience after the latest games were set in the future with all manner of super-abilities and equipment.
Crackdown 3
Official details on Crackdown 3 have been few and far between of late, but that should change at E3 if Microsoft talks more about the sandbox, destruction-themed Xbox One and PC game. It would be especially cool if we see it running on Project Scorpio, considering the power of the console could allow for some epic destruction.
The Crew 2
The Crew 2 is the follow-up to Ubisoft's 2014 open-world racer, which let players speed across a scaled version of the entire United States. Currently, we don't know much about the sequel, though the game's official forum features a logo along with the tag line "Beyond the road." The Crew 2 is due before the end of March 2018.
Cuphead
Seemingly an E3 fixture for ages, but really since 2014, Cuphead is a retro jaunt that has one of the most eye-catching and nostalgia inducing art-styles in recent memory. A strange, yet exciting mix between boss rush and old-school action platformer gameplay, we're definitely hoping this one will finally be set for release sometime soon.
Destiny 2
There's still much to learn about the sequel to Bungie's shared world shooter. While the massive reveal from last month gave us a lot to anticipate, we're still looking forward to E3 clearing up more of the specifics regarding the changes to the core gameplay loop, and just how our guardians will fit into the altered landscape post-Destiny 1.
Fable Fortune
With the success of Hearthstone looming large and card games based on The Elder Scrolls and The Witcher franchises launching soon, it only makes sense that the Fable series would explore the genre as well. Expanding on the lore and characters of the quirky RPG series, Fable Fortune looks like it will have a very different visual take on card-battling.
Far Cry 5
Moving away from the tropical and exotic locales of series past, Far Cry 5 brings the action to big sky country Montana, USA. After a lot of noise came out from the reveal of the game's setting and evocative cover art, there's much anticipation in seeing how far Ubisoft will go with this next entry in the series. While Far Cry 5's action and over-the-top theatrics will take center stage, the drastic change in scenery should spice things up considerably.
FIFA 18
The video game industry's biggest sports franchise, FIFA, returns in September with a new entry with Cristiano Ronaldo on the cover for the first time ever. The single-player story mode, The Journey, returns, while there will of course be the usual gameplay improvements. Expect FIFA 18 to feature in a big way at EA's briefing this year.
Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite
Making a surprise comeback, Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite makes big changes to the tried-and-tested formula of over the top 3-on-3 fighting by introducing the all powerful Infinity Stones and dropping the team number to 2-on-2.
Metal Gear Survive
Metal Gear Survive is a new game set between Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain. Series creator Hideo Kojima, who has moved on from Konami, is not involved, and it offers a new style for the series that features what looks like zombies as enemies.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
In the follow up to GameSpot's 2014 Game of the Year, Shadow of War brings Talion and his wraith companion Celebrimbor back to the front lines in their fight against Sauron and his dark army. In a larger and more open world, including new loot and gear to uncover, the undead ranger will have to form his own army to engage in an epic standoff against The Dark Lord.
NBA 2K18
While NBA Live 18 seeks to become a worthy contender, NBA 2K18 stands as the latest entry in the genre-dominating series. We don't yet know what to expect, but at the very least, you can expect the usual visual improvements and other refinements.
Need for Speed: Payback
After a year away, the Need for Speed series returns with Payback. More than just the standard racing game you might expect, EA says you'll also engage in heists, car battles, and more while playing as three distinct characters.
Psychonauts 2
As the follow up to Double Fine Games' cult hit from 2005, Raz and the Psychonauts are caught up in another adventure where they'll have to use their psychic powers to traverse the environments and invade the minds of others to uncover the secrets behind the Psychonauts organization.
Quake Champions
Quake Champions revives the classic Quake style of arena shooter gameplay but with a new character/class system. While not a major factor, these characters do feature their own distinct movement speeds, health pools, and a special ability.
Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves, the first original, non-Kinect game out of beloved developer Rare in years, allows you to live out the life of a pirate with your friends. You'll be able to work together to navigate the sea by ship while hunting down treasure and fending off enemy players who are seeking the same thing.
Sonic Forces
Sonic Forces is the latest 3D Sonic game, starring not only modern Sonic and classic Sonic, but a completely new hero that you create and customize.
Sonic Mania
Sonic Mania returns to the gameplay and visual style of the original Sonic the Hedgehog games on Sega Genesis. It's being developed primarily by programmers Christian "Taxman" Whitehead and Simon "Stealth" Thomley, who are both known by fans as major contributors to the Sonic ROM hack community.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Set the day after The Stick of Truth, the South Park kids are caught up in another game of make believe that quickly gets out of hand. Trading out swords and sorcery for capes and utility belts, the kids will explore the town, fight crime, and engage in turn-based battles to decide who gets to lead their new superhero franchise.
Star Wars: Battlefront II
2015's Star Wars: Battlefront was a fun game that let you live out your Star Wars fantasies. It shipped more than 14 million copies, making it one of the most commercially successful Star Wars games in history, but many remarked that it didn't offer enough depth. EA has acknowledged this feedback and has promised a bigger and better sequel that features characters and storylines from all eras of Star Wars. And there is a single-player mode this time.
State of Decay 2
The 2014 original State of Decay was a surprise hit, and with its permadeath element, it was a tense, white-knuckle affair with a lot of great action. The sequel has a larger map and co-op support, among other things.
Total War: Warhammer II
The follow-up to the critically Total War: Warhammer, this sequel introduces four new playable races: High Elves, Dark Elves, Lizardmen, and Skaven. It will apparently offer hundreds of hours of gameplay with its more narrative-focused campaign.
By Kallie Plagge on Jun 10, 2017 08:28 am
Awaiting Greatness
This year's E3 holds the promise of exciting new PS4 games. While we're still uncertain what publishers and developers will showcase at E3 2017, we've compiled the biggest PS4 games that we anticipate to be at the show. Click ahead for a look at what to expect. E3 2017 runs June 13-15 with briefings from Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, Bethesda, Electronic Arts, and Ubisoft planned for the days before the show kicks off. You can find a full schedule in our feature on the publisher press conferences times.
Agents of Mayhem
On the surface, Volition Entertainment's next open-world action game looks like a major departure from its past work on Saints Row; but at its heart, it's still all about causing as much chaos as possible with a colorful group of characters. With its release coming August 15, there's still much to learn about this bombastic and goofy take on super-secret agencies battling evil organizations.
New Assassin's Creed
A new Assassin's Creed has been confirmed after the series took a year off, but nothing has been shared officially beyond that. Ubisoft has teased that with this new game, "a new era begins." Previous reports and leaks have suggested the game will be set in Egypt and carry the name Assassin's Creed: Origins.
New BioWare IP
After the underwhelming Mass Effect: Andromeda, BioWare looks to rebound with what sounds like an ambitious project set in an all-new universe. Fans can expect the game to have "new concepts, new gameplay mechanics, and new stories set in a unique universe." Made by the same team that created Knights of the Old Republic, the new IP is probably still a ways off from release, but EA could show at least a teaser at E3.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Koji "IGA" Igarashi, best known as the mind behind Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, returns with what's essentially a spiritual successor to that game. In other words, it's a new Metroidvania from one of the key people who established the pillars of that genre in the first place.
Call of Duty: WWII
The Call of Duty series goes back to its roots this year with the Sledgehammer Games-developed shooter that seems to draw influence from the Band of Brothers mini-series.. We expect to see more of the multiplayer at E3, and it's exciting to think about a stripped-down experience after the latest games were set in the future with all manner of super-abilities and equipment.
Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy
Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy is a collection of high-definition remasters of the first three Crash Bandicoot games. Aside from remastered graphics, it also sports new features, including time trials in all three games, as well as adjusted level design and difficulty.
The Crew 2
The Crew 2 is the follow-up to Ubisoft's 2014 open-world racer, which let players speed across a scaled version of the entire United States. Currently, we don't know much about the sequel, though the game's official forum features a logo along with the tag line "Beyond the road." The Crew 2 is due before the end of March 2018.
Days Gone
Days Gone is an open-world zombie game exclusive to PS4. Announced at E3 2016, we haven't seen much else since about Sony Bend's upcoming title, but the third-person shooting and survival gameplay mean we're looking forward to seeing more.
Destiny 2
There's still much to learn about the sequel to Bungie's shared world shooter. While the massive reveal from last month gave us a lot to anticipate, we're still looking forward to E3 clearing up more of the specifics regarding the changes to the core gameplay loop, and just how our guardians will fit into the altered landscape post-Destiny 1.
Detroit: Become Human
David Cage and Quantic Dream are following up Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls with another intriguing project in the form of the PS4-exclusive Detroit: Become Human. This cinematic adventure tells the story of robot life coming to terms with its existence, and we're eager to see more of it at E3.
Far Cry 5
Moving away from the tropical and exotic locales of series past, Far Cry 5 brings the action to big sky country Montana, USA. After a lot of noise came out from the reveal of the game's setting and evocative cover art, there's much anticipation in seeing how far Ubisoft will go with this next entry in the series. While Far Cry 5's action and over-the-top theatrics will take center stage, the drastic change in scenery should spice things up considerably.
FIFA 18
The video game industry's biggest sports franchise, FIFA, returns in September with a new entry with Cristiano Ronaldo on the cover for the first time ever. The single-player story mode, The Journey, returns, while there will of course be the usual gameplay improvements. Expect FIFA 18 to feature in a big way at EA's briefing this year.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
The highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake is built from the ground up with fully polygonal graphics as opposed to the pre-rendered environments of the original. It also features a real-time combat system similar to Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts. The game was originally being developed with the assistance of Cyberconnect 2; however, the project is now being made internally at Square Enix.
God of War
God of War is the latest entry in the long-running action game franchise developed by Sony Santa Monica. While the game shares the same name as the first game in the series, it's actually meant to be a soft reboot to the story of protagonist Kratos.
Gran Turismo Sport
Gran Turismo Sport marks the long-running franchise's debut on PS4. In addition to the expected visual improvements, it also offers a new online championship system, new concept cars, and more.
Kingdom Hearts 3
After many spinoffs, prequels, and confusingly named tie-ins, a proper sequel to Kingdom Hearts 2 is on the way. Sora, Donald, and Goofy return to begin their search for the Key to Return Hearts, travelling through unforgettable Disney worlds and meeting iconic characters along the way.
Knack 2
Knack launched alongside the PlayStation 4 console in 2013, and despite a mixed critical reception, it's getting a sequel. It apparently brings "new moves, improved couch co-op, vibrant environments, and fun-filled combat," but we don't currently know a release window.
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II provides a continuation of the story from Naughty Dog's acclaimed game. The studio has been tight-lipped about what it entails, but we do know that both Joel and Ellie return.
Madden 18
Last year's Madden game pushed the series forward with commentary updated on a weekly basis, and this year's game will do something new as well, it seems. A single-player mode similar to FIFA's The Journey has been teased, and you can expect to hear more about this and more during EA's briefing.
Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite
Making a surprise comeback, Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite makes big changes to the tried-and-tested formula of over the top 3-on-3 fighting by introducing the all powerful Infinity Stones and dropping the team number to 2-on-2.
Metal Gear Survive
Metal Gear Survive is a new game set between Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain. Series creator Hideo Kojima, who has moved on from Konami, is not involved, and it offers a new style for the series that features what looks like zombies as enemies.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War
In the follow up to GameSpot's 2014 Game of the Year, Shadow of War brings Talion and his wraith companion Celebrimbor back to the front lines in their fight against Sauron and his dark army. In a larger and more open world, including new loot and gear to uncover, the undead ranger will have to form his own army to engage in an epic standoff against The Dark Lord.
NBA 2K18
While NBA Live 18 seeks to become a worthy contender, NBA 2K18 stands as the latest entry in the genre-dominating series. We don't yet know what to expect, but at the very least, you can expect the usual visual improvements and other refinements.
NBA Live 18
There have been few entries in the NBA Live series over the last decade, with NBA Live 18 representing the latest attempt of EA to become competitive in the basketball sim space. Virtually nothing is known about the game at this point, but you can likely expect EA to attempt to demonstrate that it has finally nailed the fundamentals of basketball.
Need for Speed: Payback
After a year away, the Need for Speed series returns with Payback. More than just the standard racing game you might expect, EA says you'll also engage in heists, car battles, and more while playing as three distinct characters.
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is the long-awaited sequel to 2010's Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Rather than continuing the adventures of the protagonists from the first game, it introduces a completely new cast of characters who must fight against an emerging threat in the kingdom of Ding Dong Dell.
Psychonauts 2
As the follow up to Double Fine Games' cult hit from 2005, Raz and the Psychonauts are caught up in another adventure where they'll have to use their psychic powers to traverse the environments and invade the minds of others to uncover the secrets behind the Psychonauts organization.
Sonic Forces
Sonic Forces is the latest 3D Sonic game, starring not only modern Sonic and classic Sonic, but a completely new hero that you create and customize.
Sonic Mania
Sonic Mania returns to the gameplay and visual style of the original Sonic the Hedgehog games on Sega Genesis. It's being developed primarily by programmers Christian "Taxman" Whitehead and Simon "Stealth" Thomley, who are both known by fans as major contributors to the Sonic ROM hack community.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Set the day after The Stick of Truth, The Fractured But Whole has the South Park kids caught up in another game of make believe that quickly gets out of hand. Trading out swords and sorcery for capes and utility belts, the kids will explore the town, fight crime, and engage in turn-based battles to decide who gets to lead their new superhero franchise.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is an action game based on the titular webslinger developed by Insomniac Games, the studio behind Ratchet & Clank and Sunset Overdrive.
Star Wars Battlefront II
2015's Star Wars Battlefront was a fun game that let you live out your Star Wars fantasies. It shipped more than 14 million copies, making it one of the most commercially successful Star Wars games in history, but many remarked that it didn't offer enough depth. EA has acknowledged this feedback and has promised a bigger and better sequel that features characters and storylines from all eras of Star Wars. And there is a single-player mode this time.
Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the first entry of the Yakuza series. It improves the resolution, textures, and loading times, and clears up some of the first game's more confusing plot lines and inconsistencies.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Uncharted 4 wrapped up Nathan Drake's story, but the franchise continues with Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, which is due out in August. Set in India, the game focuses on the characters Chloe and Nadine with a story involving the Tusk of Ganesha. It's a $40 standalone game containing the largest level Naughty Dog has ever made, so we are definitely excited to see more at E3.
Yakuza 6
Yakuza 6 is the latest entry in Sega's long-running crime-drama action series. The game originally came out in Japan in 2016; however, it's finally set for a western release sometime in 2018.
By Chris E. Hayner on Jun 10, 2017 05:18 am
Wonder Woman is leading the way...
At long last, a Wonder Woman movie is a reality. Based on the reviews alone--it's rated a 76 on Metacritic--the film is a major achievement and the best film yet in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). With the movie raking in $103.1 million on its opening weekend, there should be no more excuses about why female superheroes haven't been given the spotlight they deserve. Here are 20 compelling female heroes that need their own movie as soon as possible. Image credit: Warner Bros.
Captain Marvel
It's hard to believe but the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has yet to give a female hero her own solo film. That will all change soon, however, with Brie Larson stepping into the role of Captain Marvel. Expect the film to premiere sometime in 2019. Image credit: Marvel Comics
Jean Grey
20th Century Fox has revealed that the next movie in the X-Men franchise will center on Jean Grey as it adapts the Dark Phoenix storyline. Given that it's one of Marvel's all-time classic plots, fans can't help but hope that they get this one right. Image credit: 20th Century Fox
Batgirl
Thankfully, the Batgirl movie is actually happening. What's more, with Joss Whedon writing and directing, it seems to be in good hands. Given that there have been nine Batman films since Michael Keaton first donned the cowl in 1990--with only two featuring Batgirl--it's time for her to shine. Image credit: DC Comics
Emma Frost
Given how major a character Emma Frost is in the Marvel Universe, fans got their hopes up for her debut in X-Men: First Class. Sadly, she was relegated to little more than a lackey for the movie's big bad. A film about her transition from supervillain to superhero would be a welcome story. Image credit: 20th Century Fox
Black Widow
Scarlett Johansson first played the role of Russian-spy-turned-hero Black Widow in 2010's Iron Man 2. Since then she's appeared in 5 MCU movies--with two more on the way--but has yet to get a solo movie. We'd love to see Marvel's next phase of films give this rich character the solo story she deserves. Image credit: Marvel Studios
X-23
After her introduction in Logan--and the news that Hugh Jackman is done with the Wolverine role--why not bring Dafne Keen back for an X-23 solo movie? After all, the end of Logan perfectly sets up her leading a team of new mutants. Image credit: 20th Century Fox
Supergirl
There's no denying that DC's movie universe could use a bit of brightening up. If The CW's take on Supergirl proves anything, it's that Kara Danvers can do exactly that. Given that the DCEU has no problem using characters already in play on TV, why not put a big screen spin on Supergirl? Image credit: The CW
Mockingbird
While ABC failed to adapt Mockingbird for TV (though they did try!), the character would be a wonderful addition to the big screen MCU. She would also join Black Widow as one of the few Marvel superheroes that doesn't rely on special powers to get the job done. Image credit: ABC
Spider-Gwen
With Sony Pictures optioning to develop their own Spider-Man extended universe outside of the MCU, starting with a Venom movie, perhaps it's time for a new web-slinger. Since its debut in 2015, Spider-Gwen has become a beloved comic book series set on an alternate Earth where it's Gwen Stacy that was bitten by a radioactive spider. Who's to say she can't be the hero of this new franchise? Image credit: Marvel Comics
Jubilee
Given Jubilee's powers--shooting pyrotechnics from her hands and turning objects into explosives--it's hard to believe the movies didn't make much use of her. In X-Men: Apocalypse, however, this underrated X-Men character was given a true introduction and can now be showcased the right way. Image credit: 20th Century Fox
Scarlet Witch
Wanda Maximoff is one of the most tortured members of the MCU, but unfortunately her stories are relegated to B- and C-plots in the Avengers films. A film about her personal journey--and who she is away from her fellow superheroes--would bring the necessary exploration of this complex character. Image credit: Marvel Studios
Negasonic Teenage Warhead
Negasonic Teenage Warhead immediately won viewers over with her debut in Deadpool. While she'll return for the movie's sequel, her own story would be a great addition to the X-Men franchise. If Spider-Man can make high school-age superheroes interesting, Negasonic and her bad attitude make them cool and cutting-edge. Image credit: 20th Century Fox
Storm
Storm has had a long and storied history in Marvel Comics, but the X-Men films haven't touched on much of it. That's disappointing, as she's been around since the first movie. Now that X-Men: Apocalypse has introduced a young Storm to the franchise, though, the time has come to fully explore her past. Image credit: 20th Century Fox
Catwoman
Sure, Catwoman already had a movie. And it was terrible. But that's why the antihero is due for a clean slate. A Selina Kyle story done right would be the perfect fit for DC's expanded movie universe. Image credit: Warner Bros.
Thor
In 2014, Marvel made a major change to the Thor comics, with Jane Foster taking control of Mjolnir and becoming the new Thor. This storyline would be an interesting way to continue Thor's journey when Chris Hemsworth moves on from the role. Image credit: Marvel Comics
Ironheart
As with Thor, Tony Stark too has also relinquished his role as a superhero in the comics. Instead, a young girl named Riri Williams now wears the armor under the name of Ironheart, ushering in a new generation of heroes. When Robert Downey Jr. is ready to hang up his helmet, introducing Riri as his replacement would be a revolutionary step for the MCU. Image credit: Marvel Comics
Kitty Pryde
Yet another female superhero that's been undermined by the X-Men film franchise, Kitty Pryde can walk through walls and make herself intangible. That's a pretty incredible superpower that, with the right movie, could be elevated to something very special. Image credit: 20th Century Fox
Power Girl
Should the DCEU not want to double up on Supergirl, given that she's already on TV, Power Girl would certainly do the trick. While they are technically the same person, Power Girl is from an alternate Earth and is often portrayed as more mature than her Supergirl counterpart. Then again, Warner Bros. could just do both movies to set up for an eventual crossover. Image credit: DC Comics
Rogue
Rogue is a character that can absorb the abilities of other mutants by touch, meaning she can become practically anyone. Yet in the X-Men films, her power is portrayed as a burden that she longs to get rid of. Given that the franchise rewrote its own timeline, 20th Century Fox should right their wrongs with Rogue and reintroduce the hero. Image credit: 20th Century Fox
She-Hulk
While The Hulk hasn't connected in solo movies as much as Marvel Studios may have wanted, perhaps the answer is simple: A She-Hulk film could bring an entirely new dynamic to the MCU and, more importantly, eventually provide someone who can stand toe-to-toe with the Hulk in a future showdown. Image credit: Marvel Comics
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