Once you’ve tackled day one of E3, you feel more prepared for what’s to come. You can approximately scope out where you want to go next and you can give yourself more of a plan if you chose randomly the day before. Of course the queues for media and industry still made the arrival just as chaotic as the first day

Today’s first game was Wolfenstein: Youngblood.

I managed to slot myself into one of the first sessions of the day. I became very immersed instantly and loved the co-op aspect. Next up, the Watch Dogs Legion booth with a demo presentation. Watch Dogs Legion has an interesting aesthetic and concept. The futuristic London has you able to recruit and play as literally anyone in the world and take them on the story journey with you. The goodie was an enamel pin of the game’s logo and a rubber pig mask as seen in the advertising. I opted not to take the mask with me though. I didn’t think it would look good in customs…

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint had a representative play the game with you. Having someone know what they’re doing in a group as opposed to winging it or not having a pleasant experience with a team member who doesn’t want to listen, was very smart in my opinion. Although my group didn’t get very far, we got the opportunity to explore the game mechanics and understand the importance of working as a team. The goodie was a velcro patch designed to sit on the clothing as a military patch.

STG’s Lady Lauren @ E3 – 2019 Tom Clancy Breakpoint

Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga made me want to get into the Lego game universe again. The game looked gorgeous and if you’re wondering how a Lego game can keep up with the continuous growing development of better graphics or rendering, than worry no more. Plus I want to give a shout out to the booth’s practicality. The cue featured a television clearly outlining session times of the day and a countdown timer from the current session time. It was a shame for them when a power surge happened though, when I was in the queue, as it put the booth out of action for a bit. The goodie was Lego figurine of Finn.

Man of Medan was an interesting one I wanted to try. The lines weren’t very long but the wait time still a bit. There actual location wasn’t very practical though as I had the light shining on my screen the entire time with music and voices blaring in my ears around me. Meaning I couldn’t really see the screen or hear what the characters were saying. I would have liked to have had a demo that showed off a bit more of the game though as I felt like I spent 10-15 minutes walking in the same setting. The goodie was a Man of Medan t-shirt.

UPDATE

Today, it was time to take on the E3 Coliseum.

I’d stayed away from it for the first two days because there was so much to see and do in the Convention Centre that there really wasn’t enough time to venture over there and justify the time spent. Day three had a few talks that I really wanted to see though. I was lucky that it tied in with day three because this was the only day out of all of them that gamers could attend the Convention Centre at the start of the day, like everyone else. That of course equaled chaos.

The first panel I attended was hosted by Troy Baker and discussed narrative driven games in VR. Narrative driven games are my favourite too so it was interesting to see how these would be developed in VR and just general conversation around storytelling and relationships in stories. The second panel was with Elon Musk and Todd Howard. They talked about video games, space, technology and the future and it was much funnier than expected. Elon mentioned such things that he probably wouldn’t have started programming without video games, he played Fallout 3 and 4 heaps and that the future of video games would lead to the end of the world or video games will become so close to reality that you won’t be able to tell the difference.

Sort of like the Matrix effect.

It ended with a Q&A that was mostly a wasted opportunity as people asked pointless or no questions but rather requests.

I went along to my appointment for Square Enix’s upcoming Avengers title in the afternoon. It’s been in development for a few years now and I’m definitely looking forward to it. Headphones in, we all got a taste of the first twenty minutes of the game and what’s on offer. Its hard to picture other voices / faces in iconic Avengers roles thanks to the movies but at the end of the day they are comic book characters and anyone can play them! The goodies were a confidential dossier that featured detailed info papers about each character and a themed lanyard with the words VIP.

The Unreal Garden at E3 was the last thing I tried at the Convention. The augmented reality setting combined the surrealist and fantastical environment with augmented nature and fantasy. Although I was a tad disappointed it only worked in an small rectangle portion of my view, I understand that technology can take time and I’m fascinated by the concept.

I can’t believe my E3 2019 experience is over. It went so fast and yet gave me enough time to experience it fully. Highlights for me included narrative games Cyberpunk 2077, Wolfenstein Youngblood, Watch Dogs Legion and Avengers. Who knows what the rest of the year will hold for video games!

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Last year Spyro the Dragon made his triumphant return in Spyro Reignited Trilogy, and on September 3rd, 2019 he’s continuing to spread the remaster fire by landing onto Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam for the very first time.

Currently available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One , Spyro Reignited Trilogy will soon allow Spyro fans to enjoy the three original Spyro games however they want to play on the go with Nintendo’s gaming console or looking better than ever on PC. The trilogy, which includes Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Making its official Nintendo Switch debut during this year’s Nintendo Direct at E3, Spyro Reignited Trilogy will mark the first time all three original Spyro games will be available on a Nintendo console. The trilogy will also mark the first Spyro appearance on a Nintendo console since Skylanders Imaginators in 2016, and the first Spyro-led game on a Nintendo console in more than 11 years. With Nintendo Switch, players can jump, glide, charge and flame their foes as they take on the challenges and adventures from the remaster both on the go in handheld mode or from the comfort of their homes in TV mode.

Spyro will also take his first ever flight on PC via Steam when Activision brings the dynamic gaming collection in fiery 4K and an uncapped framerate to delight both veteran and new franchise fans.

Immaculately remade from the ground up, Spyro Reignited Trilogy features the exciting and nostalgic gameplay that fans enjoyed years ago with over 100 levels, enhanced reward sequences, as well as the beautiful redesigns of Spyro’s hoard of zany dragons and other goofballs (including Sparx the Dragonfly, Hunter, Sheila, Agent 9 and Sgt. Byrd) and many more. The trilogy also includes enhanced environments, a remastered soundtrack, updated controls, brand-new lighting and recreated cinematics for added pizzazz in this beloved adventure. Lead developer Toys For Bob is back at it again to bring the Spyro Reignited Trilogy to Nintendo Switch, while the PC version will have the talented developers at Iron Galaxy leading the charge.

“Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a love letter to the fans. Bringing this nostalgic experience to the Nintendo Switch and Steam means that no matter what gaming platform they choose, players will have the opportunity to experience this incredibly fun and iconic game,” said Michelle Fonseca, Vice President of Product Management and Marketing, Activision. “Our goal is to transport players back to their precious memories from the ‘90s, while also inviting new fans to dive into Spyro’s world on whatever platform they desire.”

Spyro Reignited Trilogy demonstrates the cultivation of epic game remastery that builds on the incredible experience of the original games. The characters and personalities are creatively re-developed with additional flavor allowing fans to reignite the flames with Spyro and his crew. Players will experience a trilogy packed with an astounding amount of detail, refreshed modern gameplay mechanics, and smooth camera handling.

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Marvel Entertainment and Square Enix are excited to unveil Marvel’s Avengers, an epic action-adventure game that combines cinematic storytelling with single-player and co-operative gameplay.

Developed by Crystal Dynamics in collaboration with Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Northwest, and Nixxes Software, Marvel’s Avengers will release simultaneously for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Stadia, and PC on May 15th, 2020.

Marvel’s Avengers invites players to live their Super Hero dreams. Outstanding storytelling and an ever-expanding universe come together in the definitive Avengers gaming experience. Master extraordinary abilities, customize a growing roster of Heroes, assemble into teams of up to four players, and defend the Earth from escalating threats.

Marvel’s Avengers begins at A-Day, where Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor are unveiling a hi-tech Avengers Headquarters in San Francisco — including the reveal of their own helicarrier powered by an experimental energy source. The celebration turns deadly when a catastrophic accident results in massive devastation. Blamed for the tragedy, the Avengers disband. Five years later, with all Super Heroes outlawed and the world in peril, the only hope is to reassemble Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

“Crystal Dynamics is one of the industry’s most talented and respected game development studios, and we couldn’t be more excited about their ambitious vision for Marvel’s Avengers,” said Jay Ong, EVP, Head of Games at Marvel Entertainment. “It will thrill our fans and serve as a key part of Marvel’s storytelling, delivering an authentic and innovative take on our heroes as never been seen before. This game is what’s next for the Avengers.”

“As super fans, working with Marvel and these characters is a dream come true and we are excited to finally reveal Marvel’s Avengers to the world,” said Scot Amos, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “This is our original take on these iconic Super Heroes. Leveraging our companies’ combined experience in epic action-adventure storytelling, we’re building a universe that fans will immerse themselves in for years to come.”

Marvel’s Avengers features a cinematic story, complete with the high-octane action that Crystal Dynamics is known for. Featuring regular content updates, the game will take players on an epic journey delivered over multiple years.

“We’ve assembled world-class developers from across the industry to bring players on an unforgettable journey,” said Ron Rosenberg, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “To ensure a truly heroic experience for all players, we’re announcing that our narrative will be delivered over multiple years, with no loot boxes or pay-to-win scenarios. Every new Super Hero and region will be delivered to players at no additional cost if you own the core game. This is just the beginning of what we’ve got in store for our fans.”

Square Enix is also excited to announce a global partnership with PlayStation and will share more details about surprises for PlayStation players in the future.

Players around the world will begin their journey in Marvel’s Avengers on May 15, 2020.

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FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre, diving deeper into the world and its characters than ever before. The first game in this project will be set in the eclectic city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience that provides a great starting point to the series.

Along with unforgettable characters and a powerful story, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.

SQUARE ENIX also revealed details of special editions including the Deluxe Edition and SQUARE ENIX Store exclusive “1st Class Edition” for the ultimate collector.

The Deluxe Edition, available to pre-order now, contains a hardback art book featuring stunning concept art, a Mini-Soundtrack CD, Summon Materia DLC allowing players to summon Cactuar in game, and a Sephiroth SteelBook Case. The Digital Deluxe Edition contains a digital art book, a digital Mini-Soundtrack, and Summon Materia DLC allowing players to summon Carbuncle and Cactuar in game.

The “1st Class Edition” includes all Deluxe Edition content, the Carbuncle Summon Materia DLC, as well as a Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife and Hardy Daytona box set (bundled separately), which is available to pre-order in limited quantities from the SQUARE ENIX Store.

Those who pre-order any version of the game from select retailers will also receive the Chocobo Chick Summon Materia DLC at launch. Those who pre-order any digital edition from the PlayStation Store will also receive the Cloud & Sephiroth Dynamic Theme for the PlayStation 4.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE will be available first for the PlayStation®4 system from March 3rd, 2020.

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Bigben and development studio KT Racing are pleased to announce TT Isle of Man 2, the sequel to the official game of the Isle of Man’s iconic Tourist Trophy motorcycle race. Several images have been released for the announcement. The game will be available in 2020 on consoles and PC.

This motorcycle racing sim is developed by KT Racing, a development studio specialising in racing games and known for creating the first TT Isle of Man game and other games based on the WRC franchise. The new game will recreate the Snaefell Mountain course even more accurately and offer a vastly improved riding experience so that all the thrills of racing are faithfully captured.

Created in 1907, the Isle of Man TT is one of the world’s most iconic races for motorcyclists.

It is certainly the most demanding and difficult motorcycle race. The course snakes through the Isle of Man’s winding and narrow roads. Riders reach speeds of over 300 km/h, take off over bumps and scrape against low walls on a 60-km course with more than 250 bends to be memorised by heart: it’s a breathtaking challenge!

TT Isle of Man 2 will be available in 2020 on consoles and PC.

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm have announced LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, a brand-new console game where players will experience memorable moments and nonstop action as told through the unique lens of LEGO. 

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the biggest LEGO Star Wars game, featuring all nine Skywalker saga films, including the highly anticipated conclusion to the series, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Launching in 2020, the game will immerse players into the expansive saga with the freedom to control hundreds of characters and vehicles to create their own unique journey through the galaxy.

Developed by TT Games in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Games team and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be available for the Xbox One, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Friends and family can dive right into their favorite saga film and play through memorable Star Wars™ moments, reimagined with LEGO^Ò fun and humour. Players can start at the beginning with Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, begin the original trilogy with Star Wars: A New Hope, or launch right into Star Wars™: The Last Jedi or Star Wars™: The Rise of Skywalker, both of which are making their LEGO Star Wars game debut. From the desert of Geonosis, to the swamps of Dagobah, to the snowfields of Starkiller Base – players will have the power to revisit any planet, at any time, in any order they wish. The entire galaxy is available to discover and play in.

“LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga marks our return to the franchise that kicked off the LEGO video game series. The game will give fans an all-new LEGO Star Wars experience with complete freedom to explore the LEGOStar Wars galaxy,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “It was an absolute pleasure to be part of the launch of the original LEGO Star Wars game and it’s equally exciting to now move the series forward and help create a new era of LEGO Star Wars games.”

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga features the biggest roster of playable characters in the LEGO Star Wars series including the greatest legends from every era of the Skywalker saga. Players can fight against the forces of evil as favorite characters such as Luke Skywalker, Rey, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Finn, BB-8 and a legion of other heroes, or turn to the dark side as Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Kylo Ren, and more. The greatest vehicles from across the galaxy are also available to command. Players can jump to lightspeed in the Millennium Falcon to outrun Imperial starships, battle First Order TIE fighters in Resistance X-Wings, or podrace on Tatooine.

“With the Skywalker saga coming to an end, we wanted to give fans the ultimate Star Wars video game experience with all the humor and charm that is uniquely LEGO,” said Douglas Reilly, Vice President, Lucasfilm Games. “LEGOStar Wars: The Skywalker Saga will bring to life all those Star Wars adventures remembered and undiscovered in an epic culmination of all nine saga films as fans celebrate the closing of this chapter in Star Wars.”

“We are thrilled to continue LEGO Star Wars’ 20 years legacy with this impressive new game where kids and families can join forces to explore the galaxy together,” said Sean McEvoy, Vice President, Digital Games, The LEGO Group. “LEGOStar Wars: The Skywalker Saga contains a massive amount of content and is an accessible entry point to the Star Wars galaxy, featuring all of the fun and unforgettable gameplay that makes LEGO games appealing to audiences of all ages.”

LEGO Star Wars video games are enjoyed by multiple generations of gamers around the world with more than 50 million copies sold.

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Vertigo Games, the videogame studio behind the hit VR shooter Arizona Sunshine, has announced After the Fall, an epic multiplayer VR action FPS that will bring players into a vast, hostile world with seamless co-op gameplay at its core.

Expected to launch in 2020, After the Fall combines an unprecedented VR world shared with players worldwide, a cinematic and atmospheric campaign, action-packed solo and multiplayer gameplay, and endgame built from the ground up for VR. Players can register for beta access for a chance to play HERE.

“Arizona Sunshine was one of the first full-feature games developed exclusively for VR. Ever since, we’ve been eager to take it up a few notches and push hard at the boundaries of VR again,” said Richard Stitselaar, Studio Director at Vertigo Games. “With After the Fall, we’re bringing VR to life at a scale we believe hasn’t been done before – a seamless multiplayer experience shared with as many players as possible set in a dynamic world that will keep them coming back for more.”

Set in the post-apocalyptic, ice-covered ruins of an alternate 1980s Los Angeles, After the Fall pits up to four players against a vast, hostile world in a raging fight for control of the city and the survival of humanity. Go solo or join forces with players worldwide as you scavenge the remains of civilization, face relentless hordes and larger-than-life bosses, craft a huge range of guns and deadly close combat weapons, and wield devastating powers with real-life movements.

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Today, during the E3 press conference, Ubisoft revealed Tom Clancy Rainbow Six Quarantine, the latest installment in the best-selling Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six franchise.

Developed by a new dedicated team at Ubisoft Montreal, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Quarantine is set several years in the future of the Rainbow Six Universe. The Rainbow Operators will face off against a highly lethal new breed of mutated alien parasite infecting human hosts and their surroundings.

“We set out to create a radically re-designed co-op experience built on the foundations of one of the best shooters of this generation. What Siege is to the PVP shooter genre, we want Quarantine to be to co-op.” said Bio Jade Adam-Granger, Lead Game Designer.

Players can prepare to launch into tense, chaotic and totally unpredictable missions as they will risk everything with their squad, every time they step into Quarantine.

This brand-new three-player, tactical co-op shooter will be available early 2020 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC. The game will also be available on Uplay+, Ubisoft’s subscription service for Windows PC.

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Hot from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced that Watch Dogs: Legion, the newest installment of the blockbuster Watch Dogs franchise will be available worldwide on March 6th, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox One X and Windows PC. Watch Dogs: Legion will also launch on the new generation gaming platform, Stadia

In the near future, London is facing its downfall: people are being oppressed by an all-seeing surveillance state, a corrupt private military corporation controls the streets, and a powerful crime syndicate is preying on the most vulnerable. In Watch Dogs: Legion, the player’s mission is to build a resistance to fight back against the emergence of an authoritarian regime.

Thanks to a never-before-seen gameplay innovation created by Ubisoft Toronto, the studio behind Watch Dogs: Legion, players will have complete freedom to ‘Play as Anyone.’ Every Londoner in the open world is fully simulated, with a persistent life and backstory, and players can recruit anyone from the entire population into their team. From an MI5 agent to a tough bareknuckle fighter, from a brilliant hacker to an illegal street racer, or from a rising football star to a geriatric grandma, anyone can join the resistance and become the hero of the story.

Every character also has unique gameplay traits, based on their profile. Once they join the team, players choose their class, level them up, and unlock new abilities and upgrades. They can easily swap between them and approach the challenges of the game the way they want using hacking and drones, stealth, melee or combat, lethal or non-lethal.

In Watch Dogs: Legion, the players’ choices have real consequences. If non-lethal force is used, the enemy will attempt to subdue and arrest the player. But if the player shoots to kill, their characters could be wounded or even permanently killed.

In Watch Dogs: Legion, players can even bring their unique team online and team up with their friends in four-player co-op, while sharing their progression between single-player and online.

Fans who purchase the Gold, Ultimate or Collector’s editions will be able to get the game up to three days early from the standard release date. Fans who pre-order Watch Dogs Legion will receive access to the Golden King Pack with the “Uneasy Lies” Mask Skin, the “Serpent Sisters” Pistol Skin and the “Lux” Car Skin.

Moreover, Ubicollectibles revealed Watch Dogs: Legion: Resistant of London, its new figurine inspired directly from the world of Watch Dogs. This 26 cm figurine shows a DedSec operative in an iconic pose, wearing either the Winston mask or the King of Hearts mask (as two switchable masks will be included) and stepping defiantly on an Albion mercenary’s helmet as a proud member of London’s resistance. This piece holds a burnt Black Jack flag, the symbol of the city’s decay. On top that, a unique ULC code that unlocks the in-game mask “King of Hearts” will be included for free.

Watch Dogs: Legion will also be available on Uplay+, Ubisoft’s subscription service for Windows PC.

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Today, Ubisoft announced Gods & Monsters, an all-new action-adventure game developed by Ubisoft Quebec, the team behind Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, will launch worldwide on February 25, 2020. This open world fantasy adventure features a beautiful painterly art style, engaging players in a fantastical world as they use godlike abilities to defeat famed mythological beasts and save the Greek gods in a heroic journey for the ages.

In Gods & Monsters players embody Fenyx, a forgotten hero on a quest to restore power to the Greek gods after it was stolen by Typhon, the deadliest creature in Greek mythology. Players will explore the Isle of the Blessed and prove their heroism as they face dangerous mythological creatures, including fearsome Gorgons and Harpies and mighty Cyclopes. Gifted with special powers from the gods of Olympus, players must overcome treacherous dungeons, challenging trials and perform heroic feats on their journey to save the gods.

A storybook adventure at heart, Gods & Monsters features a lively and colorful open world to discover. Players will roam freely on the ground and glide in the air, taking advantage of their extraordinary abilities to explore this vibrant world full of surprises, epic battles, quests and fantastical creatures. The journey will be as challenging and rewarding as the destination, and players will emerge as the heroes they were meant to become. 

“Over the last 10 years, I have had the chance to be part of an incredible team that has pushed the limits of Assassin’s Creed to explore historical periods from a unique angle. But our imagination has always been bound to the reality of the history books. Through our work on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey these past four years, our minds have lingered on another aspect of our history – mythology. Today, with Gods & Monsters, the tales we all love and know so well become a reality to be explored like never before,” said Marc-Alexis Côté, senior producer at Ubisoft Quebec.

Gods & Monsters will be available from February 25th, 2020 for PlayStation 4, the Xbox One, Xbox One X, Windows PC, the Nintendo Switch and Google Stadia.

Gods & Monsters will also be available on Uplay+, Ubisoft’s subscription service for Windows PC.

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