It’s ground zero for the biggest celebration in video games. Glitz, glamour and the power of a marketing budget run amok as the industry converges on the city of angels to kick off E3. Here’s when you can watch them, and what you can expect to see from the biggest names in the business announce their upcoming games.
The Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy was released last year, exclusive to Sony’s PlayStation 4. One of the best remasters of modern times, the trio of classic games received completely new art, effects and audio. It turned one of the most beloved PlayStation series into something resembling a modern game – with its old-school, crushing difficulty left intact. Itr'll be on PC, Xbox One and Switch on June 29
Anthem has already been labelled as a Destiny killer, even though the game that killed Destiny was Destiny itself. The next big game from EA and Bioware definitely looks like it’s been set in the Destiny mould – with a focus on long-term appeal and regular content drops.
The new God of War has been five years in the making. It’s a big change for Kratos; not only has he switched over to a new Pantheon of gods to kill, but he’s also got a son in tow. In a world with new gods and monsters, Kratos must teach his son Atreus not only to survive, but also prevent him from making the same mistakes. It’s got everything you’d expect from God of War and more – with a strong narrative, a dark world and unflinching, brutal combat. AND NOW YOU CAN WIN IT!
It’s safe to say that when it comes to implementing microtransactions is Star Wars: Battlefront II was a mess. So ,much so, that the company received a world of vitriol and backlash, and yanked them right out before stuffing them back in months later. It’s a situation that the company doesn’t want to repeat.
It's Job Simulator with a coat of nihilistic, irreverent paint. It's fun, funny and indulgently self-aware. It's undoubtedly a must-have for fans, but like the character you play as, it's a disposable clone.
At its E3 showcase in 2015, Sony announced that Shenmue III was coming. Of course fans were excited to finally see its conclusion. Now, everyone else can finally see its beginning.
The new God of War has been five years in the making. It’s a big change for Kratos; not only has he switched over to a new Pantheon of gods to kill, but he’s also got a son in tow. In a world with new gods and monsters, Kratos must teach his son Atreus not only to survive, but also prevent him from making the same mistakes. It’s got everything you’d expect from God of War and more – with a strong narrative, a dark world and unflinching, brutal combat. AND NOW YUOU CAN WIN IT!
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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