While Gearbox didn’t show off Borderlands in any guide, we did get to go hands on with its new shooter. Called Project 1v1, it does – as its name suggests – pit two players against each other. Reminiscent of games like Quake Arena and Unreal Tournament, it’s a fast-paced arena shooter with a focus on skill.

E3 is also home to plenty of other companies who want to proudly show off their consumer goods. One of those companies? My Arcade, a producer of arcade cabinets with a twist: They’re adorably tiny six-inch replicas.

Despite there being so few right now, Microsoft is still putting out some quality exclusives at E3. And if it's an indication of the future, it's one that looks very bright.

The Division 2 isn't trying to get new players into its established franchise, but it is doubling down on making sure existing players have a reason to continue playing.

Agent 47 was a MacGuyver of murder whose trip around the world saw numerous dodgy individuals murdered in increasingly bizarre and creative ways. It’s that creativity which has been the foundation of the entire Hitman franchise, a fact that Hitman 2 wastes no time in reminding you of when you step back into the Italian loafers of 47 as he starts a new contract.

Forza Horizon 4 is all about refinement, but its new seasons systems does a lot to push the series in a new interesting direction.

Activision and developer Treyarch are going all in on online services this year. If Call of Duty isn’t going to spend obscene amounts of cash on providing a narrative structure, then fans are well within their rights to expect a tighter and even more polished multiplayer offering.

How does Destiny 2 plan to hook lapsed players back into its fold come September? With a mode that marries the best aspects of both its favoured modes, into one cohesive game of action, treachery and a race against time.