E3 2018 All Articles - Page 1

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: Tracking the Tanks

Coverage Club is our weekly series of smaller impressions in the style of full reviews. Games can range from brand new titles hitting Early Access to older hidden gems that never got their due. No…

July 27, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: Open Door Policy

Coverage Club is our weekly series of smaller impressions in the style of full reviews. Games can range from brand new titles hitting Early Access to older hidden gems that never got their due. No…

July 20, 2018 | 02:30 EDT

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The Weird and Wonderful World of VR at E3 2018

I came to E3 to try as many games as I could, get as much contact with as many developers as possible, and try to highlight all the good on its way. There's one thing I've been finding myself…

July 9, 2018 | 02:00 EDT

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E-Line Media Brings Ocean Exploration and Game Creation to E3 2018

In 2014 E-Line Media published Never Alone. This game served half as a platformer and half as an educational tool to teach people about Iñupiat culture. This year at E3, E-Line is continuing that "…

July 5, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Metro: Exodus' E3 2018 Hands - On Demo Let Me Enter the Great Outdoors

I keep it no secret that Metro 2033 is one of my favorite games. It really opened my eyes to how fantastic FPSes could be thanks to its strong use of atmosphere. I equally loved Metro: Last Light,…

June 30, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: Mixing It Up

E3 is an all-consuming beast, and Coverage Club is no exception. It takes time, energy, and health in exchange for early looks at video games and opportunities to make a fool of yourself. That's why…

June 29, 2018 | 03:53 EDT

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Just Cause 4 Continues Its Chronicle Of Chaos

The Just Cause series is unique. From the beginning, the developer's intentions were pretty clear. Every iteration has driven players closer and closer to that ideal explosion simulator. While Just…

June 29, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Strange Brigade's Striking E3 2018 Showing is Something Sweet

Unlike most games I saw at E3, I already had a pretty good idea of what to expect from Strange Brigade. I'll also fully admit that I went into it not expecting much. My initial thoughts were that…

June 28, 2018 | 01:30 EDT

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State of Mind Shows Off Transhumanist Future at E3 2018

I don't know what the future has in store for us. I leave that line of thought to people much more creative than I am. Thankfully, the world is overflowing with them. I can always turn to books,…

June 28, 2018 | 12:30 EDT

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The Winners and Losers of E3 2018: Microsoft, Sony, Bethesda, and More!

It's that magical time of year again, the week where the biggest companies in the gaming industry start trotting out their best and brightest new projects for the world to look at. From Bethesda to…

June 27, 2018 | 12:30 EDT

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Black Ops 4 Is The Call Of Duty We Have All Been Waiting For

At this past E3 I was invited to a closed door event held by Activision to allow a select few people have hands on time with Black Ops 4 multiplayer. While I went into this with skepticism, I left…

June 26, 2018 | 01:30 EDT

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E3 2018 Interview - A Plague Tale Isn't As Innocent As It Seems

Very few games can capture my attention like A Plague Tale: Innocence has.  From its bleak and grounded portrayal of a ravished France at the height of the plague and Inquisition, to its unforgiving…

June 26, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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Build and Manage A Village In Kingdom Come's 'From The Ashes' DLC

While at E3 2018, I had the chance to see some of Kingdom Come: Deliverance's new DLC, From The Ashes. In From The Ashes, you'll have the chance to build up a new village from scratch as its bailiff…

June 25, 2018 | 12:30 EDT

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More Info About Shadow of the Tomb Raider From E3 2018

I had the opportunity to play some Shadow of the Tomb Raider and attend a presentaton that had a little bit more information on the game. What I did learn is a good fleshing out of Tomb Raider as a…

June 23, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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TR Originals

Coverage Club: Into The Mix

E3 is an all-consuming beast, and Coverage Club is no exception. While covering the show of shows, we were unable to produce our weekly installment, but we're not backing down. In fact, we're…

June 22, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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After Seeing More at E3 2018, The Surge 2 Looks Like A Sequel Done Right

While at E3 I had the chance to check out a presentation from Deck13 on The Surge 2. It was all about what was new, and based on what I learned, The Surge 2 looks like a sequel done right. It's…

June 21, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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Become Your Own Business Tycoon In Rise of Industry

Rise of Industry is an upcoming tycoon game already in early access all (Steam; GOG [Affiliated]) about building a business. You’ll start with some cash and have a slew of products and materials to…

June 21, 2018 | 12:30 EDT

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The British Bioshock Formula Works Wonders For We Happy Few

Publishers sometimes get a bum rap, especially when you get to the more independent focused corners of the web. They're the monster corporations that devour studios and drown players in…

June 21, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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We Spoke to the Total War: Three Kingdom Devs About Dueling, The Setting, and More

Total War: Three Kingdoms is the next in the long-running and critically acclaimed Total War series, and while at E3 I had the chance to speak with a couple of the developers about the game. Three…

June 20, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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E3 2018 Rend Interview With Jeremy Wood; Info On Construction, Pets, and More

I learned some new information about the faction-based, fantasy survival game Rend while at E3 and had the opportunity to speak with Jeremy Wood about the game. Most of what I learned is from the…

June 19, 2018 | 04:35 EDT

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Starlink's Focus On Toys Obscures Its Massive Potential

Fans of Nintendo's sci-fi leaning properties seem to live and breathe disappointment. The cast of Custom Robo never got a chance to shine. Captain Falcon feels trapped in an endless void from which…

June 19, 2018 | 02:36 EDT

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Resident Evil 2 Remake Is Everything I Wanted And More

When I saw the reveal for the much anticipated Resident Evil 2 Remake at this year's Sony E3 press conference, I almost fell out of my seat.  As a '90s kid I can remember the sleepless nights me and…

June 19, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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Here's The 8 Best Games We Saw at E3 2018

We saw well over 100 games throughout our time at E3 and whittling that down to just 8 was difficult. We had seven staff at the show and each of us chose one game and we collectively chose the final…

June 18, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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For Honor's Breach Mode Brings Ubisoft's Brawler Full Circle

I think it's fair to say that For Honor didn't set its best foot forward on launch. We had high hopes when we reviewed it, but a swath of technical issues kept all but the most diehard fans away.…

June 17, 2018 | 01:00 EDT

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After Playing Pokemon: Let's Go, I Now Know It's The Game We All Dreamed Of As A Kid

When I first played Pokemon GO, I thought that was the game we all dreamed of as a kid. Now that I have had the opportunity to play some Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, it has taken the Pokemon fantasy…

June 17, 2018 | 12:00 EDT

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Rage 2 Is Strictly Single-Player, Will Hit 60FPS On Consoles (Kinda)

Some more details have emerged regarding id Software and Avalanche's upcoming FPS RAGE 2. First up, RAGE 2 will be strictly single-player. The original RAGE had two online multiplayer modes: "Road…

November 1, 2019 | 09:51 EDT

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Super Mario Party Has An Online Mode, But It's Just For Minigames

Nintendo's upcoming Switch entry to the Mario Party franchise, Super Mario Party, will be getting an online multiplayer mode...but there's a catch: the online mode is just for minigames. This news…

June 15, 2018 | 02:22 EDT

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Yoshi On Switch Has Been Delayed, Now Coming In 2019

The upcoming Yoshi game for Nintendo Switch has been delayed "until 2019", according to Nintendo. The game was conspicuously absent from Nintendo's E3 Direct presentation on Tuesday, and now we know…

June 15, 2018 | 09:42 EDT

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Fortnite Hits 2 Million Switch Players In One Day, 125 Million In Total

Insanely popular battle royale game Fortnite has managed to rack up 2 million players on Nintendo Switch within its first day of release. The game was originally announced for Nintendo's console…

June 15, 2018 | 08:32 EDT

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Everything We’ve Learned About Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice So Far

Souls fans, rejoice. FromSoftware’s newest project has been revealed. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an action-adventure game in a slightly similar way to Dark Souls or Bloodborne, although some key…

June 15, 2018 | 08:06 EDT

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Grim Fandango and Broken Age Heading to the Nintendo Switch

Double Fine is bringing two adventures games, the classic Grim Fandango and the Kickstarter Broken Age, to the Nintendo Switch. The announcement came from E3 this year, during a live reading of the…

June 14, 2018 | 09:47 EDT

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Spider's GreedFall Gets a New E3 Trailer

Developer Spiders released a brand new trailer for their upcoming RPG GreedFall. The story trailer showed off the games unique blend of 17th century Europe intermixed with magic and fantasy elements…

June 14, 2018 | 04:29 EDT

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Seeing 50 Minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 Reminded Me Why I Love Games

Cyberpunk 2077 was easily my most anticipated title at E3 2018, and my already high expectations are just a mere speck of what they once were now that I saw 50 minutes of gameplay. It's one of the…

June 14, 2018 | 11:05 EDT

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Cyberpunk 2077: Everything We Know So Far

Cyberpunk 2077 was first unleashed at the finale of Microsoft's E3 2018 conference to a stunned audience. CD Projekt RED is now in promotion mode, with the press release out and three interviews with…

June 13, 2018 | 03:14 EDT

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Microsoft's Next Generation Of Consoles In Development, Reportedly Codenamed "Scarlett"

E3 is a hotspot for video games news, official and unofficial, and this report brings together both. Microsoft’s E3 press conference showcased a broad range of upcoming video game titles, with little…

June 13, 2018 | 10:28 EDT

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Soulcalibur VI Launching on October 19th, Special Editions Detailed

Soulcalibur VI is coming out this fall, according to new information by publisher Bandai Namco. The big announcement today was the games official release date, along with the games planned special…

June 12, 2018 | 09:30 EDT

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Nintendo Direct E3 2018 Press Conference Recap

Nintendo once again takes the screen at E3 2018, but like previous years the publisher opts to give a brand new Nintendo Direct for E3 2018. This year is no exception, and on the day E3 officially…

June 12, 2018 | 03:40 EDT

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Nintendo Direct E3 2018: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

During their Nintendo Direct presentation today, Nintendo revealed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate got a huge update of information. First, the biggest announcement is that the…

June 12, 2018 | 02:12 EDT

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Nintendo Direct E3 2018: Overcooked 2, Killer Queen Black, & Hollow Knight

Three Nindies announcements were dropped at the Nintendo Direct for E3 2018: Overcooked 2, Killer Queen Black, and Hollow Knight. All three of these titles will be coming to the Nintendo Switch.…

June 12, 2018 | 01:18 EDT

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Nintendo Direct E3 2018: Fortnite

Incredibly popular battle royale game Fortnite will be available for Nintendo Switch today, at 10am PST (1pm EST). The news was revealed during Nintendo's Direct presentation earlier today. Nintendo…

June 12, 2018 | 01:15 EDT

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Nintendo Direct E3 2018 - Fire Emblem Three Houses

At the Nintendo Direct for E3 2018, Nintendo decided to showcase the newest Fire Emblem game, which had previously been unnamed and just announced that it was coming for Nintendo Switch. Fire Emblem…

June 12, 2018 | 01:14 EDT

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Nintendo E3 2018: Super Mario Party

A brand new Mario Party game was unveiled during Nintendo's E3 2018 Nintendo Direct. Super Mario Party comes with a host of 80 new mini-games, a lot of which seem to be taking advantage of the motion…

June 12, 2018 | 01:12 EDT

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Nintendo Direct E3 2018 - Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country

During their Nintendo Direct presentation today, Nintendo announced a new expansion for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The new standalone DLC is called Torna ~ The Golden Country. The new expansion showed…

June 12, 2018 | 01:11 EDT

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Nintendo Direct E3 2018: Daemon X Machina

Nintendo kicked off their E3 2018 Nintendo Direct with Daemon X Machina. Daemon X Machina seems like a mech game in the vein of Front Mission or Zone of the Enders with high-speed mechs, a lot of…

June 12, 2018 | 01:05 EDT

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EA Play: Hands-on Time with Battlefield V, Unravel 2, Command and Conquer Rivals, and More

E3 may not have started proper, but we got our first hands-on opportunity with some new games thanks to EA Play. EA's event let us try out games like Battlefield V and Madden 2019 before the general…

June 12, 2018 | 12:08 EDT

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Bomber Crew Drops July 10th On PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Indie flight strategy game Bomber Crew will launch July 10th on consoles, developer Runner Duck Games has confirmed. The news comes after Bomber Crew was featured as part of Microsoft's ID@Xbox E3…

June 12, 2018 | 10:15 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Press Conference Recap

Sony's press conference has now come and gone and within plenty of information on some of their hottest upcoming titles including The Last of Us Part II, Spider-Man, and the highly anticipated Death…

June 11, 2018 | 11:55 EDT

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Sony E3 2018: Déraciné

Following the conclusion of the core Sony E3 2018 show, we got to see one last title in the post-show that was created by FromSoftware: Déraciné. The presentation for Déraciné opened with imagery…

June 11, 2018 | 11:23 EDT