Even without some of its biggest players, the annual showcase of all things to do with video games is still shaping up to have plenty to show off via the tried and trusted press conference gauntlet. Now spread out over several days instead of one gruelling marathon, here’s a look at when you can see the hottest new reveals ahead of E3 2019 grand opening.

When Rainbow Six Siege was first announced, many older Rainbow Six players were upset that the game seemed to focus entirely around PvP multiplayer. That may actually have turned out for the best, because even though it seemed like Rainbow Six Siege was released to die, Ubisoft did what Ubisoft does, and supported it extensively, delivering one of the best tactical multiplayer shooters of the generation. The game is still getting substantial support, and – aside from an often toxic player base – is still worth playing.

The last day or two have seen an explosion of leaks and rumours – which can only mean one thing: It’s E3 time! Yes, E3 kicks off this weekend, so we’re starting off with well, more rumours. This time, something that’s a little out of left field.

Almost eight years have passed since Bethesda released the fifth game in the series, Skyrim, and it’s starting to sound like that wait is going to be excruciatingly long for chapter number six.

I have a soft spot for the Fable franchise. While Molyneux and Lionhead’s ambitious RPG series never quite reached the heights of its promises, the series has always delivered whimsical light RPG fare that’s fun to play. I didn’t really care too much for the industrialisation that happened in Fable 3, so I’d love for the whole thing to sort of start again, with a bit of a quasi-reboot.

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is easily some of the best value for money in a very crowded field. The idea is simple: A few bucks a months gets you access to a wide variety of games, with the library regularly updating itself and rotating a curated selection in every month with new offerings. That value is about to get better, because Xbox One Game Pass is finally coming to PC.

We know that there’s a new Need for Speed from mega-publisher EA coming at some point. In a post on Reddit, Ghost Games has given a little more detail on the when, but very little on the what. In a post on Reddit, Ghost games has confirmed that they’re the team that’s working on the next Need for Speed, which will be out at some point this year. You won’t, however, see it at this year’s E3 in any way, shape or form.

One of Ubisoft's surprises for E3 2019 may have leaked a few weeks too early. Here's a sneak peek at their upcoming sports game, Roller Champions.