e3 2016
Sony @ E3 2016: Two Sides To Every Coin
Sony’s showcase at E3 2016 was a huge success, and nothing short of a spectacle. And how could it be? With a live orchestra, gorgeous games and huge titles, it was everything we expected it to be, and more. But there’s one small thing that seems to have slipped most people’s attention. Apart from Horizon: Zero Dawn, most the games that Sony announced are still “in development for PS4”. The footage from God of War is supposed to be an early first glimpse and no comments have yet been made regarding the release date for God of War. Similarly, Death Stranding, the new game from our beloved Hideo Kojima, is TBA regarding release. The same goes for Days Gone. Sony simply went ahead and gave us brief glimpses of it’s projects lined up for years down the line. Microsoft could’ve had t...
Microsoft @ E3 2016: Honesty Not Always The Best Policy?
Most of us can agree that Sony emerged a clear victor at the E3 2016 conference, thanks to their spectacular showcase and amazing titles. Microsoft also had quite a few tricks up their sleeves, but they fell short. BUT. And it’s a big ‘BUT’ (no pun intended). Announcing Project Scorpio along with Xbox One S may not seem like a great idea, BUT they laid all their cards on the table. For someone who does not yet own a console and wants to get into gaming right now, the Xbox One S is not that bad a bet. It provides you the power of Xbox One in a 40% smaller form factor, and it also comes with inbuilt power supply. While the Project Scorpio may turn out to be the most powerful console yet, One S bridges the gap between the past and the future. With 4K support for Blu-ray video, and HDR gaming,...
Microsoft @ E3: Xbox One S, Project Scorpio And Much More
Microsoft kicked off its E3 press conference this year with the sleeker, slimmer version of the Xbox One – the Xbox One S. Priced at $299 for the 500GB model, the new addition provides the punch given by its predecessor in a smaller form factor with built-in power supply, thereby removing the need for the cumbersome power brick you need for the Xbox One. Check out the Xbox one S in the video below: There was also a lot to offer in terms of video game titles, with independent developers getting special attention. Some of the major titles announced are as follows: Gears of War 4: Microsoft announced the newest addition to the Gears of War franchise, showcasing actual co-op gameplay footage from Gears of War 4, which you can check out on the official Xbox YouTube channel: Forza ...
E3 2016 – Sony Outshines The Competition?
This year’s E3 conference showcased a lot of promise from all the developers, but we can’t help but feel that Sony clearly takes the cake. From an eargasmic start from the composer of the OST to “God of War” to the end with an actual gameplay footage of their new zombie survival game, “Days Gone”, the entire showcase is a delight to watch. It feels much more focused and streamlined when compared to Microsoft, Sony’s arch rival in the world of gaming. While Microsoft had a lot of amazing content to offer in terms of both hardware and games, it’s easy to notice that they might have been a little too eager to push their next major addition to the Xbox One family – Project Scorpio. Scheduled for release during holiday season ’17, they announced it right along the Xbox One S, the slimmer, cheap...
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens Demo Available Now
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on 14th June announced, a free downloadable game demo for LEGO® Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™. The Niima Outpost Demo allows fans and newcomers to join Rey, Finn and BB-8 as they evade the First Order in their daring escape from Jakku. As part of this exciting content, players can experience new features coming to LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, including taking on Stormtroopers in intense Blaster Battles, utilising Multi-Builds to explore the wreckage of Imperial Star Destroyers and piloting the Millennium Falconin dogfights against First Order Tie fighters. The Niima Outpost Demo is available for PlayStation®4 players ; download via the PlayStation Store. The Demo is also available for Xbox One, via the Xbox Marketplace. Image Credit: Shutterst...
EA E3 2016 Highlights: Battlefield 1, Mass Effect Andromeda, FIFA 17 & More
Yes EA had its own separate conference prior to E3 official, but it’s all part of one big show. Here are the main highlights: Battlefield 1 With epic scale battles, involving an array of vehicles (motorcycles, tanks, horses, etc), and a ton of environmental destruction, Battlefield 1 keeps the hype train alive. Mass Effect: Andromeda Though scarce on details, the trailer for Mass Effect Andromeda looks stellar and ambitious. One can only hope that this isn’t EA milking the franchise. Titanfall 2 In what seems to the actual competition to Call Of Duty, Titanfall 2 looks fast, with a lot of verticality. FIFA 17 In what may or may not be a valuable addition to the series, FIFA 17 will come with “The Journey”, a single player campaign. Well, if raci...
Minecraft: Story Mode: Developer Telltale Games Releases Game’s 6th Episode on Tuesday
The episode, titled “A Portal to Mystery,” launched for Android, iOS, PlayStation and Xbox platforms and PC. It is the first in a series of three add-on episodes that expand the title’s story. The next thrilling chapter in the Minecraft: Story Mode saga arrives tomorrow on all platforms (PC/Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, iOS and Android). Check out this trailer for a peek at the exciting mystery that is about to unfold! As Jesse and the gang travel through another portal in an attempt to return to their world, they are whisked away to a land filled with dangers (of the zombie variety). Taking shelter in an ominous and spooky mansion, they meet a cadre of famous adventurers from the Minecraft community who have also sought refuge from the dangers outside. Things take a...
More Variants Of The Xbox One Might Be Coming This E3
According to Brad Sams, an writer and games journalist reported on his podcast that he’s been privy to information (“sitting on for a while”) regarding the Xbox and it’s plan for E3 and the future. While Microsoft has not confirmed any of Sam’s claims as of yet, he has been know to hive out information that has previously been confirmed, including the Xbox One Elite Controller. First off, he claims that a compact version of the Xbox One is on the way, called the Xbox Mini, which cay very well be true given that the PS3 and the Xbox 360 did similar things. A more interesting reveal would be two streaming devices supposedly on the way, one oriented towards apps and games, while the other is more of a Chromecast alternative, each being priced approximately $175 a...