Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Nintendo E3 2017 Media Briefing Recap

Nintendo E3 2017 Media Briefing Recap



Nintendo is one of the last of the major press conferences at this year’s E3 and they did not disappoint!



(Here is the full Media Briefing)


First up was Xenoblade Chronicles 2


Explore an endless ocean of clouds, where the last remnants of civilization live on the backs of colossal beasts called Titans. Experience the story of Rex and his new friend, Pyra, a mysterious being known as a Blade who grants him tremendous power. Together, search for Pyra’s long lost home Elysium, the ultimate paradise for all of humanity. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch, Holiday 2017.

Next up was Kirby For the Switch



Kirby is back in this new title coming to the Nintendo Switch console in HD. Recruit enemies as helpers, use Kirby copy abilities such as Sword, Fire and Water, and join forces with up to three friends for a different kind of team-up action. Coming 2018!

Next up was Pokken Tournament DX


They really didn't tell us anything new about it.

Next up was a big surprise
A new 
"True Pokemon RPG"



There’s a mainline Pokémon role-playing game in development for Nintendo Switch right now. The Pokémon Company’s president and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara revealed that the system will receive a main entry in the series during Nintendo’s E3 2017 Direct presentation.

here’s no release date for the Pokémon RPG yet. There will be new Pokémon games out later this year, however: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. These tell an alternate version of Sun and Moon and will be available on Nintendo 3DS this November.


Next up
 was another big surprise 
Metroid Prime 4

is currently in development for Nintendo Switch.


Next up was Yoshi


Yoshi heads on a new adventure in this new action platforming game coming to Nintendo Switch. Explore a great big world decorated like a miniature diorama, look for items throughout the stages and team up with a friend in a new art style for the franchise. Coming 2018! 

Next up was
Fire Emblem Warriors 


Clash with legions of soldiers and fierce monsters as Marth, Xander, Corrin, and other Fire Emblem heroes unleashing over-the-top-powerful Dynasty Warriors-style move. Fire Emblem Warriors is launching on Nintendo Switch, Fall 2017.

Next was more info on Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch


The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the epic fantasy from Bethesda Game Studios, arrives for Nintendo Switch. The legendary open-world adventure where you can be anyone and do anything, now allows you to play anywhere and at home on your TV or on the go. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch console includes all-new exclusive features like motion control for combat and lockpicking, outfits and gear from The Legend of Zelda franchise, and amiibo compatibility. Coming to Nintendo Switch Holiday 2017.

Next up was 
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Expansion Pass



If you own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the Expansion Pass grants access to three new treasure chests, DLC Pack 1, “Master Trials,” and DLC Pack 2, “The Champions’ Ballad,” as they are released. With new corresponding amiibo. DLC Pack 1 “Master Trials” includes: Trial of the Sword, Master Mode, Hero’s Path, Travel Medallion, Korok Mask and eight new armors. Master Trials - DLC Pack 1 will be available June 30, 2017.

Next up was 
Rocket League
(Cross Platform Play)

Winner or nominee of more than 150 ‘Game of the Year’ awards, Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade soccer and driving with rewarding physics-based gameplay. Take to the pitch for a fully-featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely. Express yourself with one of the deepest customization systems around and battle opponents on other platforms with groundbreaking cross-network play! Rocket League races to Nintendo Switch this holiday.

Last but not least was
Super Mario Odyssey


Join Mario on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure! Use his incredible new abilities to collect Moons that power up your airship- the Odyssey, and rescue Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans! Super Mario Odyssey launches to Nintendo Switch on October 27, 2017. 

And that was it! or was it? After the E3 Briefing 
 Nintendo had one more game for us..

Metroid: Samus Returns for the 3DS
(A.K.A Metroid 2) 

Metroid: Samus Returns is an action-packed, side-scrolling shooter which has been remade to include engaging and immersive 3D visuals and a rich, atmospheric color palette. Metroid: Samus Returns launches September 15, 2017.

Monday, June 12, 2017

Sony E3 2017 Press Conference Recap

Sony E3 2017 Press Conference Recap 


I was taught, if I didn't have anything nice to say, then don't say it. So I won't..
(I'll do my best)

The show opened with open with audio problems for Twitch and Youtube. So bad that you could only hear the the audience for the first 2 trailers

Here was the first one 
UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy

(Coming August 22 to the PlayStation)

Next was 
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds DLC

(Coming later this year)


Finally the sound was working right
 and next up was 
Shadow of the Colossus (Remastered)

(Coming sometime?! No release window was giving)


Next we got a longer look at 
Days Gone



The post-apocalyptic game is being made by Sony Bend.

The game looks like it will let you manipulate zombie hordes into taking out camps of human raiders, adding an emergent/stealth element. #Zombear


Next up was 
Monster Hunter World


Monster Hunter: World™ introduces a living, breathing ecosystem in which players strive to become the ultimate hunter. Explore a vast new continent and slay terrifying monsters in heart-pounding co-op battles for up to four players.
The first worldwide launch in the series on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One in early 2018.


Next up was 
Call of Duty: World War II
(Multiplayer Reveal Trailer)


Pre-order Call of Duty: WWII at participating retailers on disc or digital download and get Private Beta Access. Beta begins first on PlayStation 4 on August 25, 2017

Next up was Playstation VR



The games included: Skyrim VR




A military shooter called Bravo Team,




A psychological thriller called The Inpatient,





A game called Star Child




Final Fantasy XV: Monster Of The Deep,
 (a fishing game)



And Moss


And that was it.. No real explanations or release dates.


Next was Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite


Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite unveiled a brand new host of characters while showing off what looked like more footage from the game’s story mode. The story mode detailed a handful of characters meeting at Stark Tower to end the threat brought on by Ultron-Sigma.
Demo available now.

Next up was Destiny 2
(Exclusive Content Trailer)

Fight back the Taken resurgence in the exclusive* three player co-operative Strike, Lake of Shadows, compete against your fellow Guardians on the exclusive* Retribution Crucible map, and earn exclusive* gear, including the unique Exotic Sniper Rifle, Borealis. 
New Legends Will Rise on September 6.
Destiny 2 will get a beta this July on consoles, and in August on Windows PC, Activision announced today.


Next up was God of War
(Be A Warrior Gameplay Trailer)

From Santa Monica Studio and creative director Cory Barlog comes a new beginning for one of gaming’s most recognizable icons. Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father. Together with his son Atreus, the pair will venture into the brutal Norse wilds and fight to fulfill a deeply personal quest. Coming Early 2018.

Next up was Detroit: Become Human



And if you are confused as to why the robots are Uprising and Why the humans are the bad ones?! Then you're not alone!
Nothing was said about this game and why the Robots are uprising (You play as the robots).

In fact Sony Interactive Entertainment America president Shawn Layden was the one and only person to appear on stage at tonight's event. And he wasn't on stage for long. He offered very little. He basically introduced a long sequence of video previews at the beginning and then said his goodbyes at the end.

Last but not least 
was 
Insomniac’s Spider-Man


Insomniac Games' Spider-Man PS4 game, seemingly simply called Marvel Spider-Man, will be released in 2018, and will feature Ultimate Spider-Man, Miles Morales as well as Peter Parker. It's available for preorder now. And that was it.

Ubisoft E3 2017 Press Conference Recap

Ubisoft E3 2017 Press Conference Recap



Ubisoft's annual E3 press conference has concluded, and during the presentation the publisher showed off a bunch of new footage from its upcoming games and some surprises 


(Here is the full Conference)


First was up
Mario & Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
August 29th 2017

Miyamoto showed up at E3 on the Ubisoft stage to talk about the new game.

Miyamoto said wanted to do the crossover between the Rabbids and Mario Land

It's been in development for 3 years.. It's a tactical Mario Adventure vary XCOM like!

The Mushroom Kingdom has been torn apart by a mysterious vortex, transporting the chaotic Rabbids into this once peaceful land. To restore order, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Yoshi must team up with a whole new crew: four Rabbids heroes! Together, they will battle with weapons through four worlds filled with combat, puzzles, and unpredictable enemies. Coming out 


Next up was more info on 
Assassin's Creed: Origins



Discover the mysteries of Ancient Egypt and explore the birthplace of the Assassin's Brotherhood. Assassin's Creed Origins is available October 27.

Next was The Crew 2
(With planes!)

Sign Up for Beta Access: http://ubi.li/ew93c

In The Crew® 2, celebrate the American Motorsports spirit as you explore and dominate the land, air, and sea of the United States in one of the most exhilarating open worlds ever created. With a wide variety of exotic cars, bikes, boats, and planes to choose from, experience the unbridled thrill and adrenaline-pumping excitement of competing across the entire USA as you test your skills in a wide range of driving disciplines.

Next up was
 South Park: The Fractured But Whole


Ubisoft showed a new trailer for South Park: The Fractured But Whole,
In the new trailer South Park Pokes Fun At Bad X-Men Movies which is coming October 17.

But that wasn't it for South Park!
South Park: Phone Destroyer




From South Park Digital Studios comes a real-time battle game like nothing you’ve ever experienced before! Take on Cartman, Kenny, Stan and Kyle in all out mobile mayhem!

South Park: Phone Destroyer brings you iconic South Park characters, action packed real-time strategy, exploding PvP battles, trademark South Park humor and collectible cards in a perfect mix that’s spicier than Cartman’s chili con carne.
Assemble the ultimate team of cowboys, wizards, cyborgs and more and get ready to crush your opponent!

All those countless hours spent on your phone have been preparing you for this moment.
Fulfill your destiny and become… THE ULTIMATE PHONE DESTROYER!

Next up was 
a new IP
Skull and Bones


Sail the high seas of Skull and Bones, an online naval open world game set during the Golden Age of Piracy in the exotic and untamed frontier of the Indian Ocean.

What we know so far about Skull and Bones:
It is the Golden Age of Piracy. Renegade captains command the most powerful weapons on Earth: warships. You are a pirate captain who has refused the king’s pardon and sailed from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, an untamed frontier full of lavish riches. However, these waters are also a battleground where far-reaching colonial empires, powerful trading corporations, and ruthless pirate gangs clash. In order to survive, you will have to build a lethal fleet, prey upon lucrative trade routes, and ally with other pirates in your endless struggle for supremacy.

Dominate a Dangerous Open Ocean:
A shared open world that reacts as you plunder rich trade routes

Customize Your Pirate Experience:
Choose your captain, recruit your crew and build deadly ships

Naval Combat Redefined:
Use your weapons, spyglass and even the wind to stalk and destroy your prey

Play Solo or Coop:
Raid the Hunting Grounds alone or group with other players to hunt larger prey

Explosive Multiplayer:
Enter the Disputed Waters and fight for supremacy in a variety of game modes

Available Fall 2018 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

Next was 
Transference a new VR Game
(with Elijah Wood)


Transference is a psychological thriller and the first game collaboration between SpectreVision and Ubisoft. Bridging the gap between movies and games, we invite you to lose yourself in the destructive tale of a man’s obsession as you explore his digitally recreated memories.

Experience the limits of techno-psychology and escape a maze-like puzzle concealing a corrupted truth. Get projected into the digital consciousness of troubled case subjects and maybe you will influence their fate.

The game will be available spring 2018 in VR and traditional platforms: PSVR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Available Spring 2018

Next up was dancing Sub-Zero's
Just Dance 2018


Not much to say about this but I did noticed that it said it was coming out for Wii (Not Wii U), Switch, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.


Next up was 
Starlink: Battle For Atlus
(No Man's Sky Ubisoft Edition)



What we know
In Starlink: Battle for Atlas, you’re part of a group of heroic interstellar pilots, dedicated to free the Atlas star system from the Forgotten Legends, an evil robot force. Starlink: Battle for Atlas offers a whole new gameplay experience: build your own modular Starship model, mount it on your controller, and take part in epic space combats. Equip your model with different parts and your Starship changes in game in real time. Assemble your fleet, mix and match your pilots, Starships and weapons to create your own play style and defeat the enemy.



Next was 
Steep: Road to the Olympics Expansion




Get a look at the very first full Expansion to the world of Steep, featuring the new real-world sports like halfpipe, slalom, and skicross! 

Steep Road to the Olympics will be available just ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang Korea in February 2018.
Available December 5, 2017.



Next up was 
Far Cry 5
(Some Gameplay was showed as well)


Far Cry comes to America in the latest installment of the award-winning franchise.
Welcome to Hope County, Montana. When your arrival incites the cult to violently seize control of the region, you must rise up and spark the fires of resistance to liberate a besieged community.

And last but not least
 Was
Beyond Good & Evil 2 
(Only 14 years after the first)



Here's what we know so far about Beyond Good and Evil 2:


Journey to System 3, for the prequel to one of Ubisoft’s most beloved games! Fight alongside unforgettable characters in a stunning new solar system, as you struggle for freedom and the right to determine your own fate among the stars. Play the adventure by yourself or with friends in a vast and seamless online playground.


Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the spiritual successor to the cult classic, a prequel that will transport players into a profoundly multicultural world, capturing the spirit of the original with grandiose decors and intense dramas that play out across a vast universe. Through the Space Monkey Program, Ubisoft Montpellier will be developing the game alongside its community of fans.


System 3 has become the center of interstellar trade and colonization in the Milky Way of the 24th century, thanks to the creation of Hybrid slaves. While private enterprises fight over resources and power, the first colonists weave together the rich and diverse spiritual and cultural heritages of Old Earth to give meaning to their existence. In this new era of piracy, we will rise from lowly pirate to legendary captain at the helm of massive star-faring vessels, adventuring alongside crews of colorful characters to fight for freedom and the right to determine our own fate among the stars!

Bethesda E3 Press Conference 2017 Recap

 Bethesda E3 Press Conference 2017 
Re-Crap..


Bethesda was the last publisher to take the stage at E3 on Sunday with what was supposed to be an hour long press conference (So we thought) that only lasted 38 minutes..

(ok I won't talk about bad about Bethesda.. I won't talk bad about Bethesda.. Maybe if I say it enough times it'll come true?!)

So the show opened with a video montage of the devlopers kids, talking about how their parents make games (Cool)

(This is the full press Conference)

After that was the VR portion of the Conference
with DOOM VFR being shown


DOOM VFR is a new virtual reality game from legendary developer id Software, coming to PlayStation VR and VIVE platforms. Learn more at https://beth.games/2r8KTXq

Next up was Fallout 4 VR


Experience Fallout like never before, with Fallout 4 VR, coming October.

Next up was 
The Elder Scrolls Online 
(Yes they actually showed a trailer for a game that's already out)


Next up was the Creation Club 
(Yes Paying for mods)


"Your favorite worlds just got a little bit bigger. Creation Club is a collection of all-new content for both Fallout 4 and Skyrim. It features new items, abilities, and gameplay created by Bethesda Games Studios and outside development partners including the best community creators. Creation Club content is fully curated and compatible with the main game and official add-ons." Learn more at https://beth.games/2racaNc

Creation Club will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC later this summer

Next up was
The Elder Scrolls Legends — Heroes of Skyrim


This brand-new set of over 150 cards will include new mechanics like Shouts, familiar characters, and, of course, dragons… lots of dragons. Heroes of Skyrim will be available on June 29 on all platforms.

(Bethesda-Land)

Next up was
The Elder Scrolls Skyrim Switch

(Link?.. Is that you?!)


(This is their press release) 

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch includes all-new gameplay features like motion controls for combat and lockpicking, outfits and gear from The Legend of Zelda. Take down enemies with the Master Sword, protect yourself with the Hylian Shield or look heroic in the Champion’s Tunic. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch also includes all official add-ons: Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn. Plus tap other compatible amiibo to gain additional loot including those from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild series, 30th Anniversary - The Legend of Zelda series, Super Smash Bros. series, and The Legend of Zelda series.

Next up was

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider


The notorious Billie Lurk makes her return in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider. Reuniting with her mentor
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider will be available on September 15, 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Next was Quake Champions


The Beta is now open, this will be especially helpful if you plan on taking part in the just announced Quake World Championships happening at this year’s QuakeCon! With a $1 million prize pool, players will need to bring their best in order to win big.
Play the beta now by grabbing your code at Quake.com: https://beth.games/2p2okme

Next was
 The Evil Within 2


You are Detective Sebastian Castellanos and at your lowest point. But when given a chance to save your daughter, you must enter a world filled with nightmares and discover the dark origins of a once-idyllic town to bring her back. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around you. Will you face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive? This is your one chance at redemption, and the only way out is in.

The Evil Within 2 releases worldwide Friday the 13th, October 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

And last but not least was 
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus



Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed first-person shooter, Wolfenstein: The New Order developed by the award-winning studio MachineGames.

An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech 6, Wolfenstein II sends players to Nazi-controlled America on a mission to recruit the boldest resistance leaders left. Fight the Nazis in iconic locations such as small-town Roswell, New Mexico, the flooded streets of New Orleans, and a post-nuclear Manhattan. 

Equip an arsenal of badass guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of advanced Nazi soldiers, cyborgs, and über soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter.
America, 1961. Your assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. Despite the setback, the Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. 

You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guts, guns, and gumption to return stateside, kill every Nazi in sight, and spark the second American Revolution.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will release on October 27, 2017 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.