Highlights from Ubisoft’s E3 conference

From the Ubisoft E3 Press Conference

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands In Bolivia the cocoa leaf is central to the culture; it also makes cocaine.  What if a drug cartel moved to the country and seized all cocoa resources to become the number one producer of cocaine on the planet? Play as the “Ghosts” -the elite spec ops dropped behind enemy lines to create chaos and disrupt the alliance between a corrupt local government and the Santa Blanca Cartel. The first military shooter that takes place in a mass open world. You can play solo or in a up to 4 player co-op.  The game will be released March 7, 2017.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole You are the new kid in South Park joining in the game of super heroes.  The kids are in an all out civil war. Create your own super hero persona and join the civil war. Combat space is no longer limited. You can move up to enemies, hide behind things, and use your powers to overcome obstacles.  When you pre-purchase The Fractured But Whole you will get The Stick of Truth, free! The game will be out December 6, 2016.

The Division: Underground You and your team will be fighting against a dangerous threat under New York City. Every time you play, the challenge is unique. The expansion will release June 28th on Xbox One and PC, and August 2nd on PlayStation 4.  Three exclusive outfits will also be available to use in game: Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell, and Rainbow Six. If you are a member of Ubi Club, you’ll get all outfits for free. In addition, another new expansion “Survival” will be coming soon.

Eagle Flight An intuitive, easy to pick up game.  The flight mechanic feels like you are flying in VR. Team work is key to this VR game.

Star Trek VR Take over the control panel and become a legitimate Star Trek commander. Work together in a completely rendered starship with your friends manning your very own Enterprise.

For Honor Join the Blackstone region to drive enemies from your lands. Unite your people to prevent a civil war and restore prestige to your empire.  Now take your fleet to the land of the samurai. The game will be available February 2, 2017.  To play the upcoming alpha head to www.forhonor.ubisoft.com to register.

Grow Up Bud will take his first stumbling steps without the watchful eye of Mom. You get to stretch your acrobatic skills across an entire planetary playground. Catapult yourself to new heights; catapult yourself to the moon.

Trials of the Blood Dragon Trials and Blood Dragon had a baby together… out now on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. 

Assassin’s Creed Movie An amazing cast of actor’s and shot in four different countries, Assassin’s Creed takes elements of the game and recreates Assassin’s Creed for the cinema.

Watchdogs 2 Take back control from the establishment in a world where everything around you can be hacked. Watchdogs 2 will be out November 15, 2016 on PS4, Xbox One and PC. PlayStation owners will have all Watchdogs 2 DLC 30 days before the game is released.

Steep Enjoy the view and observe the world around you from the top of the mountain.  Observe the world and navigate to the environment.  Test your skills in different areas such as proximity flying, snowboarding, skiing, and more.  Play online with your friends or solo.  Track your trails, watch your performance, and share with your friends. Enjoy the view this December.

Major Highlights from the PC Game Show at E3 2016

From the PC Game Show at E3 2016

Dawn of War 3 Taking gameplay styles of previous games with new mechanics creates a new version of Dawn of War.  The game is still in development, but the alpha footage looks great so far with epic battles.  A new setting,  a new story with three different heroes, drop pod mechanics, and space laser are new features in the game. Drop a giant “finger of god” laser and control it around the battlefield. June 24th will feature full battle footage.

Oxygen Not Included coming late 2016

Ark Survivor Evolved The new Red Wood biome allows players to build treetop bases, new verticality has been added to the gameplay along with new resources and the need for grappling hooks are an essential feature to the world. Play in a beautiful environment with a looming sense of danger. Meet a new dinosaur -the Titanosaurous- an indestructible dinosaur with brutal attacks and build bases on top of it. Primitive Plus is an official mod coming in July.  Good for role playing, living off the land, new resources, and a new way of gameplay. Also added, the ability to play any animal in the game.

Giant Cop Giant Cop, a fun VR game that allows you to stop crime as a giant hand plucking away criminals where they stand.

Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord An action, RPG, strategy, simulation, sandbox game, feudal simulation game all in one. Players can see improved siege gameplay and new ways to attack.  Gather natural resources, plan your attack, and seize the land.

The Surge Check out more at www.thesurge-game.com

Law Breakers: Promenade The verticality of the game shows a new range of motion.  The gravity switches up the game play. Since the balance is off, the alpha mode is up for players who are looking to help developers “fix” the game.  Sign up for the alpha at www.lawbreakers.com.

AMD has a lot of new goodies coming our way with new graphics cards and much more!

Vampyr We got a first look at some of the gameplay.



Killing Floor 2 Bulls-eye content pack brings you a new sharpshooter, new weapons, Rae Higgins (a new character), and official community maps. The game will leave early access and you can get the full game this fall. Free weekend in Steam coming up as well as a new game: Killing Floor Incursion will also be available for the Oculus Touch.


Tyranny What if evil won?  Decide the destiny of nations.

Observer  A hidden horror game where you hack peoples minds and memories in a cyber punk universe. Gameplay is a full fledged horror experience using narrative and environment to draw you in.

Arma 3 Apex New terrain where you can always find something new.  Players can explore the terrain with new classes of vehicles and weapons.  Available on July 11, 2016. All pre-orders now include all the new weapons and vehicles.

Turing Test  A first person puzzle game that asks “Is there life on Europa?”  A fictional story on what it would be like if this premise were true.  Learn the game through the mechanics; it was designed for anyone to pick up and play. 

Overland A survival strategy game where you take a road trip across post-apocalyptic America.  Manage your fuel and weapons by making the right calls along the road.

Dual Universe Build anything you want to make your own world.  Takes place in one world at the same time. Features include: all constructions and ships are built in game, a seamless fully editable single shared universe, and emergent gameplay where you rebuild civilization.

Day of Infamy From the creators of Insurgence, and early access launch will be available July 2016.

Mirage Arcane Warfare Similar to Chivalry, but with magic; magic is added into the sword fighting system. Combat is about watching the animations of the opponent; it has a deliberate feel so you can block any attack.




E3 Xbox Conference Major Highlights

From the Xbox E3 2016 Conference

Xbox: New features and updates

With the release of new games, Xbox is now offering Xbox Play Anywhere, a cross play feature between Xbox and Windows 10; buy the game once and you will have it for both systems starting October 11, 2016.

Xbox One is working to improve backward compatibility and cross play.  Some changes they are bringing is background music (to listen to your own music while you play), the ability to choose your preferred language no matter which region you reside, Cortana, and Xbox live on all devices (iOS, Android, Xbox, Windows).  More new features will include: Clubs for Xbox communities which make it easier to find other players; Groups which will be like a “want ad” for multiplayer; and Arena as the new competitive gaming platform where players can register and compete in tournaments.

In addition, some awesome hardware options Xbox is offering is, of course, the new Xbox One S, a Gears of War 4: Elite Wireless Controller Exclusive Design, and the ability to order customized controllers.

Games Coming Soon to Xbox One:

Killer Instincts: With the Gears of War 4 release announcement, KI is adding General Raam to the roster.  You can try him for free this week.

Forza Horizon 3: Forza takes you to Australia with open world racing courses, new terrains, gameplay, challenges, and new vehicles. Forza offers a 4 player campaign where you can instantly join co-op modes online. It will be the most social Forza ever. Another exclusive to Xbox One and Windows 10, Forza Horizon 3 will be available September 27th, 2016

Final Fantasy XV: Square Enix showed the awesome gameplay of Final Fantasy  XV on Xbox One. The graphics look amazing and the game promises a fast and fluid battle system.  Final Fantasy XV will be available September 30, 2016.

Battlefield 1: Battlefield 1 takes you back to the epic warfare of  WWI.  The game features excellent gameplay, immersion, strategy, and team play on a dynamic battlefield. You can play with 4-6 players or single player using a variety of new weapons and vehicles.  Battlefield 1 will be available October 21, 2016.  However, if you have EA access or Xbox Live you can play it first October 13, 2016.

Minecraft:The new Friendly update is now offering cross play for iOS, Android, Xbox Live, Windows, and VR devices. The Friendly update  allows you to connect with your friends and other players on all platforms to bring into your Minecraft realm. Texture packs and add-ons are also coming this fall which will allow you to modify characters and blocks. Xbox live members can try Minecraft Realms for free.

Gwent: The Witcher Card Game: Offers cross play across different platforms, a full blown multiplayer experience, as well as a single player campaign.  Go to playgwent.com to register for the exclusive beta.  We can see the game released September 2016

Inside, (June 29th): To celebrate launch Limbo will be free to all Xbox Live players starting today.

Tekken 7: Aside from the competitive mode, Tekken 7 will have an epic story mode with seamless transitions to cinematic scenes.  Xbox Live Gold members will receive a free copy of Tekken Tag Tournament 2.
Sea of Thieves: Embark on adventures with your friends, explore worlds, find treasures, and face off against creatures. 
Halo Wars 2: Continuing the adventures of the Spirit of Fire.  In Halo Wars 2, your crew will wake up in the alien construct known as the Arc.  You will be fighting a new faction called “The Banished”. Halo Wars 2 will be available February 21, 2017.  A week long beta, however, is available on Xbox One now (June 13-20).


We also got a sneak peak at: Gears of War 4, The Division Underground expansion, Recore, Deadrising 4 (holiday 2016), Scalebound, State of Decay 2,

Independent games: Cuphead, Outlast II, Deliver us the Moon, Flint Hook, FAR, Slime Rancher, Shadow Tactics, Figment, The Culling, For the King, Beacon, Stardew Valley, Hand of Fate 2, Below, Raiders, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Yooka Laylee, Everspace, We Happy Few (Available on Xbox game preview),




E3 – Skyrim Special Edition has been announced

 

Skyrim is getting a Remastered Edition

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Skyrim Special Edition also brings the full power of PC mods to consoles.  New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Mods, there are no limits to what you can experience