By Array on Jun 13, 2018 11:37 pm
Fortnite is perhaps the biggest game in the world right now, attracting a massive audience across PS4, Xbox One, PC, mobile, and--as of Nintendo's E3 Direct presentation--Nintendo Switch. But as a game that receives regular, free updates on a regular basis, it doesn't lend itself to a traditional E3 showing. Rather than show off what's next for the game, Epic promoted the game at E3 by hosting a celebrity Pro-Am. The event saw a variety of celebrities--including Joel McHale, Jon Heder, and Paul George--teaming up with players and streamers, including the wildly popular Ninja. We headed to the event, which was held at the Banc of California Stadium--a huge, 22,000-seat soccer arena--to snap some pictures of the action, which you can check out above. Ninja is known to be a massively popular Fortnite streamer and a strong player. He teamed with the musician Marshmello, and together the two of them came out as the Pro-Am's winners. They won $1 million for the charity of their choice, with all other participants also receiving prize money for charity. A total of $3 million went out to charities through the event. The Pro-Am came on the same day that Fortnite was released on Nintendo Switch. That version consists solely of Battle Royale, the PvP mode that has boosted the game to incredible levels of success. From what we've played, Fortnite runs well on Switch despite its handheld nature, though you of course need an internet connection in order to play, which reduces how portable it really is. As for whether Nintendo's upcoming subscription service will be required to play, Epic isn't saying just yet.
By GameSpot Staff on Jun 13, 2018 11:10 pm
Nintendo Direct caps off E3's press conferences every year, and this year the company unveiled a packed presentation full of games that are sure to get many people excited. Of course, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate took much of the attention; every single character that has ever appeared in a Super Smash Bros. game--from the original 12 characters featured in the Nintendo 64 games, all the way up to the latest DLC characters made released for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U--will be included as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. There were other big titles, like mini-game favorite Super Mario Party, the first new game in the series in three years, along with Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Mega Man 11, FIFA 19, and Overcooked 2. There are a lot of ports on the way, too. Dragon Ball FighterZ, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Paladins, and Dark Souls Remastered all made it into this year's Nintendo Direct. Then there was Fornite: Battle Royale. We knew the game was likely coming to Nintendo Switch, but Nintendo dropped a big surprise today by announcing the game was not only releasing on Switch, but that it would be available right away. While the game suffered some matchmaking issues immediately after launch, Epic says they have been ironed out and you are now able to play successfully. In our experience, it runs decently well, although it's not quite the optimal way to play. If your only concern is being able to do so from bed without pulling out your phone, though, it's just the ticket. There were many other games announced during Nintendo Direct. Click through above to check them all out, and then catch up on every announcement from the event in our Nintendo E3 news recap.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nintendo's popular fighting series makes its highly anticipated Switch debut later this year. Titled Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the game includes every single playable character that has ever appeared in the franchise's history. Along with its immense returning characters like Mario, Bowser, and Link (sporting his Breath of the Wild attire), Super Smash Bros. on Switch introduces a number of newcomers to the roster, including the Inklings from Splatoon and Ridley, and new features including: Ridley from the Metroid series also joins the fight Returning fighters include Wolf, Ice Climbers, Pokémon Trainer and more Elevate the Super Smash Bros. experience to new heights with faster combat, new attacks, new items, and new defensive options Hold a 4 player free-for-all, or kick it up to 8-player battles All current Super Smash Bros. series amiibo figures are supported
Developer: Bandai Namco | Release Date: TBA 2018
Super Mario Party
The antics continue in the upcoming mini-game collection, Super Mario Party. It's the first new game in the series in three years; the previous installment released in 2015 on Wii U. The game introduces all-new ways to play, including Joy-Con controller enabled minigames, and new modes to enjoy with family and friends. Board game play goes back to the four-player basics as you take turns and race across the board searching for Stars. You can also pair up two Nintendo Switch systems and delight in this dynamic play style, such as in the new Toad's Rec Room mode. With new modes and new minigames coupled with original board game play, the party starts anywhere, anytime, and with all kinds of players. New modes include: Mario Party: Enjoy the original Mario Party board game experience with new element like character dice blocks, a party system, and new boards to explore Toad's Rec Room: A dynamic new play style that pairs up two Nintendo Switch systems for Table top mode Go head-to-head in 80 new minigames with many ways to play: Fast and fun skill-based mini-games that use the Joy-Con controllers in all sorts of different ways
Developer: Nintendo | Release Date: October 8
Overcooked 2
Overcooked 2 is serving up more chefs, more kitchens, more recipes, and more co-op madness. You can group up with friends or go it alone to cook up a storm, chopping, steaming and frying your way through levels that keep you on your toes. Online multiplayer can bring four chefs together to save the Onion Kingdom once again. Overcooked 2 features: Online Multiplayer New themes, chefs, recipes & kitchens Chaotic couch co-op (for up to four players) Versus mode Arcade mode
Developer: Ghost Town Games | Release Date: August 7
Killer Queen Black
The 5v5 objective-based side-scrolling arcade multiplayer game Killer Queen Black is coming to Switch this Winter. Players either gather resources, kill the queen, or capture the snail to win in Killer Queen Black. Fly solo, or team up with three of your friends as you race to complete one of three possible victory conditions. The game is a new take on the arcade eSport Killer Queen, which has been rebuilt from the ground up and optimized for console. Gameplay is immediately recognizable and familiar, yet it introduces exciting new twists and online play for the home audience. Killer Queen Black is the follow up to Killer Queen that fans have been begging for. Online Multiplayer Four game modes: Quick Match, Ranked, Custom, and Arena Five distinct weapons: Sword, Morning Star, Laser, Lance, and Stinger
Developer: Bumblebear Studios, Liquid Bit | Release Date: Early 2019
Hollow Knight
A Switch port of the independent hit Hollow Knight was announced in Nintendo's E3 presentation last year, but this Metroidvania-style game is out right now on the Eshop. Hollow Knight's distinct art-style is both dark and charming, which brings this side-scrolling adventure to life. In Hollow Knight, you'll explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures, and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style that features: Classic side-scrolling action, with all the modern trimmings. Dodge, dash and slash your way through even the most deadly adversaries. Includes all of the new items, areas, characters, and bosses from the currently released free content packs; Hidden Dreams, The Grimm Troupe, and Lifeblood. All players will also get access to the final free content pack, Gods and Glory, due later this year. Explore a vast interconnected world of forgotten highways, overgrown wilds and ruined cities. Choose which paths you take, which enemies you face and find your own way forward. Evolve with powerful new skills and abilities. Gain spells, strength and speed. Leap to new heights on ethereal wings. Dash forward in a blazing flash. Blast foes with fiery Soul!
Developer: Team Cherry | Release Date: Out Now
Sushi Striker: Way of the Sushido
Help Musashi end the Empire's tyrannical monopoly of the world's sushi supply by becoming a Sushi Striker. Devour conveyor-belt sushi, matching plates and sushi types to defeat any enemy or boss who stands between you and victory. Befriend Sushi Sprites and use their powerful skills in battle. Deliciously strategic action-RPG-puzzle battles await. Developer: Nintendo | Release Date: Out Now
Wasteland 2
Wasteland 2 is the direct sequel to the first ever post-apocalyptic computer RPG, made by the producer of the original Fallout, and it's now being ported to Switch. There are over 80 hours of gameplay, where you're tasked with decking out your Ranger squad with devastating weaponry, test the limits of your strategy skills, and bring justice to the Wasteland. The game offers lots of choice, including: One size does not fit all: Don't feel like finding the key for a door? Pick the lock, bash it down with your boot, or just blow it open. Decision making with consequences: With both short and long term reactivity, your choices ripple outwards, changing the game's events and forever altering the lives of those in the wasteland. Huge and customizable: Hundreds of characters, with thousands of variations on your Rangers' appearance. Over 150 weapons. No two players will have the same experience.
Developer: | Release Date: Fall 2018
Paladins
Paladins is a team-based shooter similar to Team Fortress 2 and Overwatch. Gamers play as Champions, powerful heroes who use a mixture of guns and magic to defeat their opponents. Each Champion belongs to one of four classes. Front Line Champions operate as tanks and protect their allies from enemy fire. Damage Champions spearhead offensive assaults with their faster speed and high attack output. Support Champions keep their allies healed up and ready to fight. Flank Champions excel at circumnavigating the battlefield to ambush enemy teams from behind. Paladins will be free-to-play later this year. Founders get early access, immediately unlock all Champions and their voice packs now and forever, and receive exclusive cosmetics. The game includes: Fantastic Champions: Paladins is set in a vibrant fantasy world and features a diverse cast of Champions ranging from sharpshooting humans to mech-riding goblins, mystical elves, and jetpack-clad dragons. Each Champion brings a unique set of abilities to the battlefield and new Champions are regularly added to Paladins, keeping the game exciting. Free-to-play: Paladins is completely Free-to-Play. Anything that affects gameplay can be unlocked simply by playing, with cosmetic items available for purchase. Deck-building: No matter what your playstyle is, you'll find it in Paladins. With Paladins' deckbuilding system, you can become an iron sights sniper, a grenade-slinging explosives expert, or a track star with an assault rifle--all as the same Champion. Choose from dozens of cards to customize your abilities and make each Champion your own. Customize your champion: Ancient Goddess. Interstellar bounty hunter. Cutthroat pirate. Frost giant. You can be all of these and more in Paladins. Choose from hundreds of skins already available in Paladins or find a new favorite in each update. Accessibility: Paladins can be played from either a first-person or third-person perspective. The controls are simple to grasp for newcomers and shooter veterans alike which makes for an easy pick-up-and-play experience.
Developer: inXile Entertainment | Release Date: Fall 2018
Arena of Valor
Hugely popular Chinese MOBA game Arena of Valor is being ported to Nintendo Switch. It first released for mobile platforms in 2015. Developed and published by Tencent Games, it was reported that the game had over 80 million daily active players and 200 million monthly active players, and was both the world's highest grossing game as well as the most downloaded app globally.In September 2017, Nintendo first announced a partnership with Tencent to bring the game to the Nintendo Switch. Developer: Timi Studio Group | Release Date: Fall 2018
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is an upcoming Switch port of the Wii U puzzler of the same name. In addition to the content from the original release, the Switch port includes new levels themed around Super Mario Odyssey, as well as a two-player co-op mode. You're able to play with a friend or family member by sharing a pair of Joy-Con controllers. While one player controls Captain Toad, the other can assist with things like turnip cover fire. A Nintendo 3DS version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, which includes stereoscopic 3D visuals and touch-screen controls, also launches on July 13. Developer: Nintendo | Release Date: July 13
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
One of gaming's most recognizable mascots was remastered last year in the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. This June, the remaster bundle--which contains the original Crash Bandicoot, as well as sequels Cortex Strikes Back and Warped--is coming to Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. In Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, you'll spin, jump, wump, and repeat as you take on the challenges and adventures through the three games that started it all. The trilogy includes Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped. Relive all your favorite Crash moments in their fully-remastered graphical glory. Developer: Toys For Bob | Release Date: June 29
Daemon X Machina
Daemon X Machina is an upcoming mech action game. It's a collaboration between developers First Studio and Marvelous Entertainment, with an array of notable Japanese developers. In the game, you take your Arsenal, a fully customizable powered suit, out for an array of missions to fight the enemy at all costs. You can choose and equip your Arsenal with a multitude of weapons, obtain more from downed enemy Arsenals, and swap them on the fly to suit your strategy in the face of ever-changing threats. Daemon X Machina features: Kenichiro Tsukuda, well known for his work developing the Armored Core series, leading the team that has developed this brand-new title with the goal of making it "the best mech action game" out there. The character designs were created by Yusuke Kozaki, who also worked on the Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem Fates games. Mech concept designs were created by Mr. Kawamori, who also worked on the Armored Core series and the Super Dimension Fortress Macross series. Arsenals can battle freely in the air and on the ground.
Developer: Marvelous Entertainment, First Studio | Release Date: 2019
Dark Souls Remastered
Nintendo announced the Switch version of Dark Souls Remastered back in January. It said the the Switch version will come with the Artorias of the Abyss DLC and display the game at 1080p resolution with 30 FPS when played in TV mode. It features: -
Dark Souls' deep and dark universe: Delve into an epic dark fantasy universe stricken by decline and the Curse. Explore its intricate world design, full of hidden passages, dungeons and secrets, and uncover its deeply rooted lore. -
Each end is a new beginning: Each playthrough surprises you with new challenges and unexpected facets of the game. Don't bet on completing the game only once. -
Gameplay richness and possibilities: Hundreds of unique combinations of weaponry, armor, magic, and crafting options to create your own playstyle and gaming experience. -
Sense of learning, mastering, and accomplishment: From your first steps to mastery, build your character while refining you playing skills. Learn to strategize freely and experience the rewarding taste of overcoming daunting foes. -
Multiplayer (up to 6 players with dedicated servers):
Developer: FromSoftware | Release Date: Summer 2018
Dragon Ball FighterZ
The critically-acclaimed Dragon Ball FighterZ is heading to Nintendo Switch. At launch, it'll include all the characters featured in the original release at day one, with DLC characters (already released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC) arriving on the Switch version sometime later. The game is optimized for the Nintendo Switch and includes: Simplified controls for single Joy-Con play Spectacular fights: Aerial combos, destructible stages, famous scenes from the Dragpon Ball anime, all reproduced in 60FPS 3v3 tag/support: Allows players to train and master more than one fighter/style which brings deeper gameplay High-end anime graphics: The game uses the power of the Unreal engine.
Developer: Arc System Works | Release Date: Summer 2018
Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter is making its way to PS4 and the Nintendo Switch. Originally released on iOS, Android, and later on Xbox One, the game is a free-to-play survival simulator where you manage a Fallout vault: -
Build the perfect vault: Select from a variety of modern-day rooms to turn an excavation beneath 2,000 feet of bedrock into the very picture of Vault Life. -
Get to know your Dwellers and lead them to happiness. Find their ideal jobs and watch them flourish. Provide them with outfits, weapons, and training to improve their abilities. -
Turn worthless junk into useful items with Crafting. Customize the look of any dweller in the Barbershop. -
A well-run Vault requires a variety of Dwellers with a mix of skills. Build a Radio Room to attract new Dwellers. Or, take an active role in their personal lives by playing matchmaker. -
Send Dwellers above ground to explore the blasted surface left behind and seek adventure, handy survival loot, or unspeakable death. Find new armor and weapons, gain experience, and earn Caps. But don't let them die! -
From time to time, idyllic Vault life may be disrupted by the dangers of post-nuclear life. Prepare your Dwellers to protect against threats from the outside and within.
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios | Release Date: Out Now
FIFA 19
FIFA is consistently one of the biggest releases of the year, and in a year where a World Cup will attract many new fans to the sport, FIFA 19 will likely be no different. The game will boast the UEFA Champions League license after primary rivals PES and Konami lost the rights to all UEFA club competitions earlier this year. The news means FIFA has a near monopoly over the world's major soccer licenses, including the 2018 World Cup, which came to FIFA 18 just recently. Introducing the prestigious UEFA Champions League, offering authentic in match atmospheres, featuring gameplay updates including elevated on-pitch personality and a striking overhaul, and providing new and unrivaled ways to play. Champions Rise in FIFA 19. -
Play the pinnacle of club football across a variety of modes in FIFA 19 with official match presentation, breadth in tournament experiences, including UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup, and an all-new commentary team in Derek Rae and Lee Dixon. -
The UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Super Cup come to life across experiences in FIFA 19. From live content updates in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team, to authentic Career Mode integration, to an all-new standalone UEFA Champions League Mode, you can experience the greatest club football competition in the world no matter where you play in FIFA 19. -
In-Match experience: Featuring distinctive team and player personalities, introducing official broadcast presentation for the some of the world's biggest leagues, and elevating your ability to finish with the all-new striking overhaul -
Experience FIFA wherever, whenever, and however you want. Connect to your television and play Single or Multiplayer, or take the same modes on-the-go. -
Split Joy-Con support: Built exclusively for Nintendo Switch, Split Joy-Con controls enable you to compete with your friends anytime and anywhere. Without any additional hardware, players can separate the Joy-Con controllers and enjoy multiplayer game modes at home, or on the go. Joy-Con support on FIFA 19 includes: -
Online Friendlies: Enjoy new ways to play on Nintendo Switch including Online Friendlies. Invite anyone from your friend's list and track your rivalry through a five-match season, both in FIFA and FIFA Ultimate Team. -
FIFA 19 Ultimate Team: Build your dream squad from thousands of players and compete in the most popular mode in FIFA, featuring content from UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
Developer: EA | Release Date: September 28
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the latest entry in Nintendo's critically-acclaimed strategy series. It retains many of the core mechanics the series is known for. Though, it does offer some changes. Battle screens are filled with armies, and you directly command one character, but they're leading a small battalion of other soldiers who join in on the attack. In addition, you can explore what looks to be a fully realized 3D world. Developer: Nintendo | Release Date: Spring 2019
Fortnite: Battle Royale
The immensely popular Fortnite: Battle Royale has finally made its way onto Nintendo Switch. And in a rather surprising reveal, it's out now. Developer: Epic Games | Release Date: Out Now
Just Dance 2019
Just Dance returns this year sporting a new lineup of songs and dance routines. Like previous installments, players must mimic the on-screen dancer's choreography using either motion controllers or the game's associated mobile app. Developer: Ubisoft | Release Date: TBA
Mario Tennis Aces
Mario Tennis Aces marks the first Mario sports game to arrive on Switch, and longtime Mario Tennis developer Camelot is introducing a number of new mechanics for this installment, including the time-slowing Zone Speed and the ultra-powerful Zone Shots. The game also features a handful of new characters to choose from and the series' first proper story mode since GBA's Mario Tennis: Power Tour. Developer: Nintendo | Release Date: June 22
Mega Man 11
Like the classic Mega Man games from the NES era, Mega Man 11 puts you in the metallic boots of a boy robot who takes on stages and their upgrade-gifting bosses in any order. Unlike those classics, it sports a sharp cartoonish art style and new abilities like bullet time and a super-powered Mega Buster. Developer: Capcom | Release Date: October 2
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
An expanded version of the 3DS game Monster Hunter Generations, Generations Ultimate on Switch features an assortment of additional content on top of the base game, including two new Hunting Styles, another Elder Dragon, a new endgame boss, and the even more challenging G Rank quests. Veteran players can also transfer their save data from Generations to Ultimate and continue the hunt on Nintendo's hybrid console. Developer: Capcom | Release Date: August 28
Octopath Traveler
Octopath Traveler is a unique and beautiful-looking RPG that uses what the developers call HD-2D graphics, which combines Super NES-style 16-bit graphics with polygonal environments and HD effects. There are eight different playable characters, each with their own unique playstyle and starting area. Combat is turn-based, during which characters build up Boost Points to help them perform special abilities. Developer: Square Enix | Release Date: July 13
SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy
This new brawler from NIS is heavy on fan service, but should also please fans of the classic SNK fighting series. Battles will focus entirely on the female fighters from SNK's various fighting game series. Developer: NIS/SNK | Release Date: TBA 2018
The World Ends With You: Final Remix
The hi-res version of Square Enix's The World Ends With You is coming to Switch, along with a "sizable" new story scenario. It was announced during January's Nintendo Direct Mini, and is due sometime in 2018. Developer: Square Enix | Release Date: TBA 2018
By Gajan Kulasingham on Jun 13, 2018 10:14 pm
Nintendo had plenty of exciting announcements at E3 2018, but the highlight was definitely the roster reveal for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In case you missed it, literally every character ever released for previous games will be available to play along with two new fighters: Ridley and Inkling. But how did Nintendo show this off at its booth? We have the pictures to show you! Alongside the displays depicting various Smash characters and items, you'll also see life-sized Pokemon and views of the epic wraparound screen. Attendees were able to check out not just new trailers for upcoming games but Smash matches as well while they waited in line. While the new Smash was, as expected, the major focus of its Direct presentation, its booth was home to numerous other games. With the Pokemon Let's Go titles on the way, Pokemon had a strong presence, as you can see above. But the clear highlight was Smash, which is hard to complain about given the massive array of characters it boasts. You'll see items related to everyone from Donkey Kong to Bayonetta. In case you missed any of Nintendo's other E3 announcements, you can catch-up on the company's conference news round-up here. And if you want to go beyond just Nintendo, don't miss out on the list of every new game revealed at E3 this year.
By GameSpot Staff on Jun 13, 2018 08:56 am
If I haven't seen it, it's new to me!
It's E3 season, that magical time of year when game publishers and developers unleash their best (and worst) kept secrets to an audience starving for a taste of the future. One after another the likes of EA and Bethesda flaunt their next big game, and occasionally spring a new release without delay. E3 may be a great opportunity to learn about games that we've seen before, but don't kid yourself: you're in it for the announcements and you know it. As E3 rolls on, we will continue to update this gallery with newly announced games so you won't feel left out as publishers and platform holders compete for your eyes and ears. We will also provide links to other articles and videos produced at E3 as we play the included games and talk to their developers throughout the week. To find every little bit of info we have on a particular game, from new gameplay to the tiniest bit of news, click on the highlighted titles in each slide to head over to the dedicated page for the game you're after. Got something to say about a brand-new game? Let it all out in the comments; tell us what you're excited for; live for the moment and for the love of all that is awesome enjoy E3 along with us! The first new game, in alphabetical order, is...
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
It might have been leaked by merchandise, but this iteration of Assassin's Creed has been confirmed to be at this year's show. Titled Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the game will be set in Ancient Greece and allows you to play either a male or female Spartan warrior protagonist. It'll also include dialogue choices and naval combat. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: October 5, 2018 Further reading:
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is the latest game by Dontnod Entertainment. It takes place in the universe of Life is Strange, and puts you in control of a young boy who's greatest talent is his imagination. He thinks of himself as a superhero and explorer who fights against evil forces on his journey. Its events and characters are directly connected to the upcoming second season of Life is Strange. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: June 26
Babylon's Fall
Babylon's Fall is the latest game by famed studio, Platinum Games. Based on the reveal trailer, the upcoming project appears to be fantasy-themed action game. You appear to play as a knight with unique magical abilities. Platforms: PS4, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Battletoads
A brand-new Battletoads game has been announced. No gameplay was shown, but we did learn, however, that it will have three-player couch co-op and 2.5D graphics. In addition, the art in the game appeared hand-drawn--at least according to the announcement trailer. Platforms: Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA 2019
Control
Control is the latest game by Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Alan Wake and Quantum Break. The debut trailer showcased a strangely shifting world, with a protagonist who can fly and control objects using telekinesis. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA
Daemon X Machina
Daemon X Machina is an upcoming mech action game. It's a collaboration between developers First Studio and Marvelous Entertainment, with an array of notable Japanese developers. Developer: Marvelous Entertainment, First Studio | Release Date: TBA 2019
Dead or Alive 6
Kasumi, Hayate, Helena, and plenty of other familiar faces return to the arena in Dead or Alive 6. This fighting game will continue to utilize the franchise's staple complexity when it comes to combos and counters, while upping the realism of its visuals. Two new mechanics, Fatal Rush and Break Gauge, shake up the combat by introducing an easier way for beginners to compete. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: Early 2019
Déraciné
Déraciné is an upcoming PSVR game from Dark Souls developer, FromSoftware. As a spirit summoned by a young girl in a secluded boarding school, you must prove its existence and build up bonds with other students through subtle interactions. Platforms: PSVR | Release Date: TBA
Devil May Cry 5
After years of waiting, we're finally getting a brand new Devil May Cry game. And in a rather surprising twist, it's a direct continuation to the first four Devil May Cry games. The debut trailer mainly focused on returning protagonist, Nero, who appears to be accompanied by an unnamed woman. However, the last few seconds indicated that Dante will return too. Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: Spring 2019
Doom Eternal
Doom Eternal is the upcoming sequel to the critically-acclaimed Doom reboot from 2016. The game takes everything that the previous game did and pushes it forward: the Doomslayer is more powerful than before, the number of enemies have doubled, and it takes place on Earth. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA
Dying Light 2
In the sequel to the first-person apocalyptic survival shooter, players will have plenty more chances to practice their sweet parkour while killing zombies. However, this time around, player's choices will have real effects on the world and push the story down different paths. Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC | Release Date: TBA
The Elder Scrolls VI
Bethesda finally announced the next game in the Elder Scrolls series: The Elder Scrolls VI. No other details about the game were provided outside of a short teaser. It shows a mountainous region and some fog accompanied by a version of the iconic Dovahkiin music. A setting wasn't specified, although fans are sure to do some sleuthing to narrow down the list of possibilities. Hopefully, we'll get more details sooner than later. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA
The Elder Scrolls Blades
The Elder Scrolls Blades is a first-person, melee experience that focuses on the type of combat seen in other Elder Scrolls games. Players adventure through dungeons, but can also engage in PvP duels and city-building mechanics. Platforms: iOS, Android, PC | Release Date: Fall 2018
FIFA 19
FIFA is consistently one of the biggest releases of the year, and in a year where a World Cup will attract many new fans to the sport, FIFA 19 will likely be no different. The game will boast the UEFA Champions League license after primary rivals PES and Konami lost the rights to all UEFA club competitions earlier this year. The news means FIFA has a near monopoly over the world's major soccer licenses, including the 2018 World Cup, which came to FIFA 18 just recently. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch | Release Date: September 28 Further reading:
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the latest entry in Nintendo's critically-acclaimed strategy series. It retains many of the core mechanics the series is known for. Though, it does offer some changes. Battle screens are filled with armies, and you directly command one character, but they're leading a small battalion of other soldiers who join in on the attack. In addition, you can explore what looks to be a fully realized 3D world. Developer: Nintendo | Release Date: Spring 2019
Forza Horizon 4
Microsoft and Playground Studios are back for another round of Forza Horizon, the open-world racing spin-off of Forza Motorsport on Xbox One and PC. The last time we saw the series was in 2016, with the game set in a condensed version of Australia. This time around it's set in Britain where you and other players are free to drive around the world at your leisure and participate in a variety of racing events. Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: October 2
Gears of War 5
Gears of War returns with its fifth entry. This time around you play as Kait, who originally appeared in Gears of War 4. This latest entry sees Kait embark on a journey to discover the truth behind the visions plaguing her mind--most likely an effect of the Locust necklace she inherited from her grandmother. Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Gears Tactics
Gears Tactics is a turn-based strategy spin-off of the Gears of War franchise. The game takes place 12 years before the first Gears of War. You can customize your own squad to take on threats in what was described as a more aggressive version of the classical tactics formula. And of course, as a Gears game, it will feature larger-than-life boss battles. Platforms: Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA
Hitman 2
Hitman 2 is taking its assassination simulator to new locations, like a Miami racetrack, but unlike the previous game, these will not release episodically. IO Interactive promises even more methods of taking out targets this time around, so we're curious to play around with Agent 47's new killer options--and track down the mysterious Shadow Client. Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: November 13 Further reading:
NBA Live 19
The latest basketball game from EA Sports was revealed; NBA Live 19 shows some new features like dances, emotes, player customization, and a bunch of fresh kicks. This feeds into the return of the player creator and single-player story mode called The One. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: September 7 Further reading:
Nier Automata: Become As Gods Edition
Xbox One is finally getting the critically acclaimed Nier: Automata, which first released on PS4 last year. It will release at a discounted price and will include all previously-released DLC. Platforms: Xbox One | Release Date: June 26
Nioh 2
In a rather surprising announcement, Sony announced the sequel to the critically-acclaimed samurai-action game, Nioh. Not much is known about the game's story or if you'll be playing as the original's protagonist, WIlliam Adams. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: TBA
The Quiet Man
The Quiet Man is a brand-new game where you play as silent protagonist who appears to be deaf. The brief trailers showed him getting into a fight and quickly dispatching two hooligans in an alleyway. As the title implies, the game's mechanics will likely involve silence and sound in some manner. According to Square Enix, more information concerning The Quiet Man will be revealed in August. Platforms: PS4, PC | Release Date: TBA
Sea of Solitude
Sea of Solitude is an upcoming EA Originals game about a lonely girl whose emotions manage to turn her into a monster and the world into a flooded post-apocalyptic world. She must explore this world in order to find a way to turn back into a human. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA Further reading:
Twin Mirror
Dontnod Entertainment is partnering with Bandai Namco to bring Twin Mirror, a new psychological thriller, to PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2019. Based on the E3 2018 trailer, the story focuses on a character named Sam who wakes up one day to discover a shocking amount of blood on his clothing with no memory of the cause. As Sam attempts to piece together the events from the night before, he will explore both the real world and surreal manifestations of his own psyche. Twin Mirror looks intriguing so far, but being one big mystery, we'll have to wait until we see more of the game to get a grasp of how we ultimately fit into Sam's harrowing investigation. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019 Further reading:
Unravel Two
Unravel Two focuses on the adventures of Yarny, a small, woollen toy. Developer Coldwood says the sequel will be a more upbeat affair than the original, with a slight shift away from puzzler and towards the platformer end of the spectrum. Yarny is more agile than before, and this is utilized in some of the story mode's trickier sections. New to experience this time around is the addition of drop-in / drop-out co-op play. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, and PC | Release Date: June 9 Further reading:
Starfield
For the first time in 25 years, Bethesda is creating a new IP. We don't know much about Starfield. However, based on the game's title and brief teaser trailer, it's probably safe to say that this RPG will take place in space. Platforms: The next generation of consoles, PC (Expected) | Release Date: TBA
Super Mario Party
The antics continue in the upcoming mini-game collection, Super Mario Party. It's the first new game in the series in three years; the previous installment released in 2015 on Wii U. Developer: Nintendo | Release Date: October 8
Tetris Effect
Tetris Effect is a new take on the classic puzzle game. The core mechanics remains the same; players arrange blocks to form lines to gain points, but the action has been increased thanks to an a focus on immersive sound and music. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: Q4 2018
Trover Saves the Universe
Trover Saves the Universe is the newest game from Rick and Morty creator, Justin Roiland. Like his most recent games, it'll be a VR experience. Platforms: PSVR | Release Date: TBA
Wolfenstein Youngblood
Wolfenstein: Youngblood is set in an alternate 1980s Paris and follows the events of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. It stars series protagonist BJ Blazkowicz's twin daughters, who are working together to continue the fight against the Nazis. The game can be played solo or co-op. Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch (Expected) | Release Date: 2019
By Matt Espineli on Jun 13, 2018 02:37 am
When it comes to E3 press conferences, Sony often makes it a point to focus primarily on games, never spending too long talking in between reveals. While some years have varied due to the quality of the announcements, Sony has generally performed well with a bevy of unexpected reveals. But this year's presentation offered a substantial change-of-pace. Instead of announcing a laundry list worth of games, Sony instead focused on four of its biggest upcoming games. But we did see more than four games during the event. As expected, famed developer Hideo Kojima intrigued audiences with the latest trailer for Death Stranding. We finally got debut gameplay footage of Ghost of Tsushima, the open-work samurai action game developed by Sucker Punch Productions--the studio behind Infamous and Sly Cooper. In addition, the new trailer for Spider-Man made us all the more excited for the game's release this September. Lastly, we finally got a closer look at the The Last of Us: Part II's story and tense gameplay. But there were plenty of other surprises too. Sony announced a sequel to Team Ninja's samurai-action game, Nioh. It even debuted the first trailer for the highly-anticipated Resident Evil 2 Remake, which in turn led to further reveals about the game (such as it adopting a third-person camera). We also saw footage for Control--the latest game by Remedy Entertainment. Sony's E3 presentation was packed with exciting new details for its biggest games, as well as a variety of new ones. Be sure to click ahead to see everything that was shown. And if you'd like to catch up on everything that came from the briefing, check out our news roundup. In the meantime, which PS4 games are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Activision's juggernaut shooter series is mixing things up this year, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will not have a traditional campaign. While campaign is out, battle royale is in through fight-to-the-death mode called Blackout. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: October 12
Control
Control is the latest game by Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Alan Wake and Quantum Break. The debut trailer showcased a strangely shifting world, with a protagonist who can fly and control objects using telekinesis. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA
Days Gone
Days Gone takes players to a post-apocalyptic open world, set in the Pacific Northwest. The action-adventure/survival-horror game puts you in the shoes of Deacon St. John, once an outlaw and now trying to survive in a devastated world. While on the road, Deacon must battle Freakers, zombie-like humans and animals that have become mindless and violent and travel in fast-moving hordes, much like the zombies in World War Z. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: February 22, 2019
Déraciné
Déraciné is an upcoming PSVR game from Dark Souls developer, FromSoftware. As a spirit summoned by a young girl in a secluded boarding school, you must prove its existence and build up bonds with other students through subtle interactions. Platforms: PSVR | Release Date: TBA
Destiny 2: Forsaken
Destiny 2's next DLC expansion, Forsaken, appears to be this game's attempt at a Taken King-style revamp. It introduces new areas set on the Reef, new Supers, and a mode called Gambit that blends PvP and PvE. You'll also get the expected additions like more Exotic gear to collect, while a free update will introduce some other improvements (such as a new in-game achievement system) for all players. Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: September 4
Death Stranding
Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima no longer works for Konami, but his new studio's game looks significantly weirder than that often-bizarre series. We don't know much about Death Stranding's gameplay other than it's an open-world action game. But it'll feature The Walking Dead's Norman Reedus and what appears to be a very important baby. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: TBA
Dreams
Dreams is the latest game from Media Molecule, the studio behind Little Big Planet. It takes a similar approach by focusing on the player to create experiences via customization tools. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: TBA 2018
Ghost Giant
Ghost Giant is a new VR game by Zoink, the creator of Fe. You control an ethereal being known as the Ghost Giant, who befriends and watches over a lonely cat child named Louis. Platforms: PS4, VR | Release Date: TBA 2019
Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima is the latest game by developer Sucker Punch Productions, the studio responsible for Infamous and Sly Cooper. The game is set on the island of Tsushima during the Mongol invasions of Japan in 1294. You play as a lone samurai turned vengeful assassin--likely fighting to drive out the Mongol army from Japan. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: TBA
Kingdom Hearts III
We've gotten sneak peeks at some of the worlds and characters that Kingdom Hearts III will contain, including Hercules, Monsters Inc., and Toy Story. We're not sure exactly where the story will specifically take Sora and friends, but we do know it is the direct sequel to Kingdom Hearts 2 and an end to the saga. Platforms: Xbox One, PS4 | Release Date: January 29, 2019
The Last of Us: Part II
There is a huge amount of hype for Naughty Dog's next big game, The Last of Us: Part II. The major change this time around is that you play as Ellie, not Joel. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: TBA
Nioh 2
In a rather surprising announcement, Sony announced the sequel to the critically-acclaimed samurai-action game, Nioh. Not much is known about the game's story or if you'll be playing as the original's protagonist, WIlliam Adams. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: TBA
Resident Evil 2 Remake
Resident Evil 2 Remake takes the 1998 survival-horror game of the same name and remakes it from the ground up. From the debut footage, it appears to be taking liberties with the appearance and gameplay of the original. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC (Expected) | Release Date: January 29, 2019
Spider-Man
While you play as Peter Parker in Spider-Man, the game won't rehash the hero's origin story. Instead, you'll play as an experienced Spider-Man tasked with defending New York City against a new super-villain threat. The action-adventure game, developed by Insomniac Games, is set in a modern-day open world. Spider-Man will use parkour-like movements, in addition to web swinging and crawling. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: September 7
Tetris Effect
Tetris Effect is a new take on the classic puzzle game. The core mechanics remains the same; players arrange blocks to form lines to gain points, but the action has been increased thanks to an a focus on immersive sound and music. Platforms: PS4 | Release Date: Q4 2018
Trover Saves the Universe
Trover Saves the Universe is the newest game from Rick and Morty creator, Justin Roiland. Like his most recent games, it'll be a VR experience. Platforms: PSVR | Release Date: TBA
Twin Mirror
Dontnod Entertainment is partnering with Bandai Namco to bring Twin Mirror, a new psychological thriller, to PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2019. Based on the E3 2018 trailer, the story focuses on a character named Sam who wakes up one day to discover a shocking amount of blood on his clothing with no memory of the cause. As Sam attempts to piece together the events from the night before, he will explore both the real world and surreal manifestations of his own psyche. Twin Mirror looks intriguing so far, but being one big mystery, we'll have to wait until we see more of the game to get a grasp of how we ultimately fit into Sam's harrowing investigation. Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
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