Posts Tagged ‘E3’
E3 2012 – Sony Press Conference: Heavy Rain Developer Quantic Dream Shows Off ‘Beyond’. Looks Gorgeous. Trailer Inside.
The latest title from Heavy Rain developers Quantic Dream, was always going to make a splash, where better then, for such a splash to be made than right at the start of the Sony E3 presser.
Showing Quantic Dream’s considerable flair for the cinematic and of course, beautiful gorgeous visuals, Beyond aims to take us on a journey to discover what lies beyond death with an innocent young woman, played with expert nuance and aplomb by Juno star, Ellen Page.
Boasting an eerily close visage to it’s voice actress, the level of facial animation and sheer amount of detail almost make us forget that LA Noire and it’s facial tech even existed. This is some seriously next-gen looking stuff, with Ellen Page’s character evoking such a powerful level of emotion without saying word – just mere muscle twitches in her face are enough to convey palpably strong levels of emotion. It’s powerful stuff, but despite this, no real gameplay was shown, though it certainly wouldn’t be unreasonable to infer that the game would play very similar to Heavy Rain; mixing up cinematic exploration and QTE action scenes.
Take a look at the breathtaking trailer for yourself:
Beyond is due to release sometime in 2013 on PS3.
E3 2012 – EA Releases Launch Trailer For Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Expansions No.2 – Close Quarters
Following on from their Battlefield Premium announcement that was leaked here, comes the release of the launch trailer for the first Battlefield 3 DLC expansion pack that has launched since the game did back in September last year (Back to Karkand was available at launch).
Each of the Battlefield 3 expansion packs have been designed with a particular focus in mind. Therefore, it shouldn’t be too difficult to guess what playstyle ‘Close Quarters’ will be gunning for. The next pack after this one, Armored Kill, is due to be released in September and will focus almost exclusively on vehicle based combat; giving you huge maps with which to ply your thunderous exchanges of vehicle against vehicle in.
Take a look at the trailer below and see if the focus on infantry combat in ‘Close Quarters’ floats your boat:
Battlefield 3: Close Quarters is available now for free on the PS3 if you’re a Battlefield Premium member. A week later for 360 and PC owners who are Battlefield Premium members. A week staggered after that for PS3 and then PC and 360 formats for £9.99/1,200 Microsoft Points respectively.
The official release schedule for the expansion can be seen here: http://www.battlefield.com/battlefield3/1/close-quarters
E3 2012 – XCOM Enemy Unknown (No, not the shit shooter one, the other one) Gets A Bit Of Trailerage
2K Games and Sim City developer Maxis have released a trailer for their forthcoming strategy based XCOM title, XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
As well as cribbing the moniker of the much loved turn based original which was released way back in the nineties, the game also boasts the same third person perspective, strategic gameplay and reserach and development to improve your soldiers, equipment, vehicles and even your home base.
You also get to autopsy aliens too. Probably.
Though the trailer perhaps doesn’t show off the game in it’s best like (it looks like any other third person shooter really), trust me when I say that the game is shaping up to be a polished and highly enjoyable strategical gem.
The trailer can be seen by clicking on the embed below:
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is due to release on 360, PS3 and PC platforms this October.
E3 2012 – Capcom’s DmC Gets A Brand New Trailer; Much Swearing & Attitude Contained Therein – Release Date Of January 15th, 2013 Confirmed
Sneaking under the radar whilst the Microsoft, EA and Ubisoft conferences were going on, was the latest trailer for Capcom’s Ninja Theory developed Devil May Cry reboot; DmC.
More of Dante’s unabashed attitude was on show alongside a generous smattering of in-game and cut-scene footage, all adding up to reinforce my increasing belief that this really won’t be shit at all.
Nope not at all.
See for yourself:
DmC is due to be released on 360, PS3 and PC platforms on January 15th, 2013.
E3 2012 – Ubisoft Conference: Brand New IP ‘Watch Dogs’ Unveiled – Looks Like A Cross Between Assassins Creed & Hacker. Looks Unbelievable.
Ok. We all knew that Assassins Creed 3 would steal the show for Ubi right? Sure, Splinter Cell would be hovering around in the same playground, but really, it was AC3’s time to shine and enjoy the spotlight without worry of peer or compeitition.
That plan went right out of the fucking window with ‘Watch Dogs’ a brand new IP from Ubisoft that puts the player in the shoes of a high tech espionage agent who can literally hack anything and turn the city to his advantage in order to terminate a target or secure information. It demonstrated on-stage and looked brutal, hard-edged and uncompromising. It looked like some crazy bastard cross between Assassins Creed, Hacker and the Nolan Bat-verse, yet somehow, it transcended it’s supposed inspiration with a style and flair all it’s own.
E3 game of the show so far. By far.
I’ll stop blabbering now, just watch the video of the demonstration below:
Watch Dogs is due to be released on platforms to be confirmed. A date is to be announced.
E3 2012 – Microsoft Release Their ‘Summer of Arcade 2012’ Trailer
Microsoft have just released a trailer for their forthcoming Summer of Arcade promotion which showcases five of the best Xbox Live Arcade titles available this year.
Need something to tide you over the typically sparse Summer gaming months? Then take a look at the quintet of gaming awesomeness below and see if anything takes your fancy:
Summer of Arcade starts this Summer, exclusively on Xbox 360.
E3 2012 – Ubisoft Conference: Assassins Creed 3 Gets Demoed & Trailered
Assassins Creed 3 was always going to be main draw for folks who were going to watch the Ubisoft press conference. Thankfully, the on-stage demonstration that Ubisoft put on for it more than justified the faith and excitement that people had for the game. A variety of hugely detailed and expansive environments as well as some cool hunting and acrobatics certainly raised the profile of Ubisoft’s greatest Q4 hope, even higher in my mind.
Check out the gameplay demonstration below:
Assassin’s Creed 3 is due to release this November on 360, PS3, PC & WiiU.
E3 2012 – Ubisoft Conference: Rayman Legends Gets It’s Day In The Sun On WiiU (Yes, there’s a video)
The fact that Rayman Legends had been leaked a few weeks back did little to dull the impression that RaymanLegends on WiiU left on folks when it was demonstrated on-stage as part of the Ubisoft press conference.
The game looked hugely vibrant, with crisp, colourful graphics and the same whimsical comedy and solid platforming antics that we’ve come to expect from Ubi’s platforming mascot.
Most interestingly, this was being demonstrated on WiiU hardware, though Ubisoft were keen to stress that it wasn’t complete etc.
Cast your eyes over the video below and watch the demonstration for yourself:
Rayman Legends is due later on this year and 360, PS3, PC, WiiU, Playstation Vita and Nintendo 3DS.
E3 2012 – Ubisoft Conference: Far Cry 3 On-Stage Demonstration & Trailer
Ubisoft couldn’t really have asked for a more impactful (or controversial) opening salvo for their press conference (disregarding that Just Dance 4 bollocks) than Far Cry 3.
Blood, boobs, tigers,drugs and death; it’s all here.
Despite reaffirming the accepted belief that the game is completely mental it still manages to be a solid and robust open-world shooter, the on-stage demonstration below certainly didn’t pull any punches.
See for yourself:
Far Cry 3 is due to be released this September on 360, PS3 & PC.
E3 2012 – EA Press Conference: Need for Speed Most Wanted On-Stage Demonstration & Trailer
Easily one of the highlights of the EA press conference was the unveiling of the Criterion developed Need for Speed: Most Wanted (not a Most Wanted 2 then? EA must have a low opinion of the original it seems) title, a game which came across a lot more strongly as a spiritual successor to Burnout: Paradise than a bonfide succeeding entry in the Need for Speed franchise that we all know and sometimes love.
Take a peek at the crisp visuals, hellishly fast racing action and open-world shenanigans yourself at the embed below:
Need for Speed: Most Wanted is due to arrive this October on 360, PS3 & PC platforms.
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