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E3 2018 Aftermath: 9 Games That Were Missing In Action

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Andrew Rainnie

E3 brings developers, journalists, and fans together for a celebration that is like the video game version of Christmas (or at least, it’s the day when we find out what to ask Santa for six months later).

And while there were so many projects announced, revealed, discussed, and dissected, some people still felt let down because the games they were pining to see were a no show. There were no brief teasers, no tiny morsels of information, just nothing. Radio silence from their developers.

So what were the biggest games you were disappointed you didn’t see at E3 2018? Because I have a few of my own… (more…)

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Gears of War franchise goes turn-based in the upcoming Gears Tactics

Posted on June 15, 2018 by John Scalzo

The 2018 E3 Expo may be over, but we’re still digging through all the huge announcements and trailers that dropped during the big show… like Microsoft’s announcement of Gears Tactics.

The Coalition’s Rod Fergusson got on stage at Microsoft’s E3 Briefing to talk about the turn-based strategy game, which is currently in development exclusively for the PC:

I’m excited to also announce a true Gears of War PC experience in a completely different genre, Gears Tactics. You create a whole new squad, 12 years before Gears of War 1, as they hunt the Locust monster-maker responsible for destroying whole cities. It’s our take on the classic turn-based strategy genre with a character-driven story, faster [and] more aggressive gameplay, a customizable squad and equipment, and of course, it wouldn’t be a Gears game without massive boss battles.

Gears Tactics is currently in development at Splash Damage, and Microsoft plans to announce more details about the game at a later date. The short teaser trailer from the Microsoft E3 Briefing has been embedded above.

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Soul Calibur VI will burn up the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on October 19

Posted on June 14, 2018 by John Scalzo

The soul still burns…

Bandai Namco has announced that Soul Calibur VI will bring its tale of souls and swords to the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on October 19. They also used this year’s E3 Expo to unveil a Story Trailer for the game, as well as a brand new character named GrØh:

Taking place in the 16th century, Soul Calibur VI sets players on a voyage of discovery as they uncover events from the original Soul Calibur to learn hidden truths. The game will also feature a diverse line-up of new and returning characters with their unique fighting styles and weapons including series mainstays; Mitsurugi and Sophitia and newcomers such as special guest-character, Geralt of Rivia, from CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher series and [a new character named] GrØh, who was recently announced.

In addition to the new trailer, Bandai Namco also revealed the first details of Soul Calibur VI’s two special editions, both of which will be available for the PS4 and Xbox One. The Deluxe Edition ($99.99) will feature a Metal Case with a built-in Soundbox, a Soundtrack CD, and the Season Pass. The Collector’s Edition ($149.99) will include everything from the Deluxe Edition, as well as a Collector’s Edition Box, a 12” Sophitia Figure, and a 120-page Art Book.

More information about both special editions can be found at Bandai Namco’s official website.

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Things get pretty freaky in Call of Cthulhu’s E3 2018 Trailer

Posted on June 14, 2018 by John Scalzo

Cyanide Studio is still plugging away at their video game adaptation Chaosium’s pen-and-paper RPG, Call of Cthulhu. Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s tale of “cosmic horrors, creeping madness, and shrouded Old Gods,” the E3 2018 Trailer for the game looks appropriately insane:

1924. Private Investigator Edward Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family in their imposing mansion on the isolated Darkwater Island, off the shores of Boston. Between unfriendly locals and dubious police reports, it becomes clear there’s more to the case than meets the eye. Soon enough, Pierce is plunged into a terrifying world of conspiracies, cultists, and cosmic horrors…

In this world, nothing is as it seems. Sanity is an irregular bedfellow, all too often replaced by the whisperings in the dark. Strange creatures, weird science, and shadowy cults dominate the Cthulhu Mythos, intent on realizing their mad schemes to bring about the end of everything. Your mind will suffer – balancing a razor-thin line between sanity and madness, your senses will be disrupted until you question the reality of everything around you. Trust no one. Creeping shadows hide lurking figures… and all the while, the Great Dreamer prepares for his awakening.

Call of Cthulhu is currently in development for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and it’s expected to launch sometime this year.

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Telltale is working with Netflix to create a Stranger Things game; Minecraft: Story Mode “interactive adventure” coming to Netflix app

Posted on June 14, 2018 by John Scalzo

You might say I’m upside down with excitement, but Telltale Games has announced they’re working with Netflix to create a Stranger Things game adaptation for PC and consoles.

The announcement was made yesterday in a pair of tweets (1, 2) on the developer’s official account. No other details were revealed, but it will presumably follow the episodic structure of Telltale’s recent releases:

[W]e’re thrilled to confirm that Telltale is developing a game based on Stranger Things that we’ll publish to consoles and computers at a later date.

Our partnership with Netflix is something we’re incredibly proud of, and while we don’t have anything more to share right now, we’re excited to reveal details on these projects later in the year.

In a separate tweet, Telltale also confirmed that they’re converting Minecraft: Story Mode into an “interactive adventure” that will be playable through Netflix’s streaming service. It should be available sometime this Fall.

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will be available in an “Edition of Lost Time” on PS4

Posted on June 12, 2018 by John Scalzo

Square Enix is pulling out all the stops for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age‘s North American debut this Fall.

Fans who pre-order Dragon Quest XI for the PS4, or purchase it during its initial print run, will be upgraded to the special “Edition of Light,” which includes a reversible cover and instant access to three in-game items (Supplicant, an accessory with the power to restore Magic Points; Healer, an accessory with the power to restore Hit Points; and three Seeds of Skill, a consumable item which confers extra Skill Points on a player).

For players who prefer a digital download, the reversible cover will be swapped out for a “The Legend Reborn” Theme on the PlayStation Store and an exclusive PC Wallpaper Set on Steam.

However, the publisher is also putting together an ultimate Dragon Quest XI package for the PS4 known as the “Edition of Lost Time.” Exclusively available through the Square Enix Online Store, the “Edition of Lost Time” will contain a big batch of collectibles and in-game content:

  • Copy of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age – The “Edition of Light” version of the game for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system
  • Companion Compendium – A 128-page hardback art book featuring concept art and famed artist Akira Toriyama’s early designs.
  • Symphonic Suite – A 2-disc CD set featuring orchestrated versions of in-game music.
  • The Map of Erdrea – A 20”x15” cloth map
  • A Collectible Steelbook Case
  • Bonus Digital Content – Including Pep Pop, a drink that immediately peps up all active allies; and 15 more Seeds of Skill.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will be available on September 4.

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Meet the characters from Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age in its E3 Trailer

Posted on June 12, 2018 by John Scalzo

It’s been nearly a decade since Nintendo and Square Enix helped bring Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies across the Pacific, but the beloved RPG franchise will make a splashy return this Fall with the launch of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age for the PC and PS4.

Yesterday, we got a new look at Dragon Quest XI during Square Enix’s E3 Showcase. This trailer, dubbed “The Legend of the Luminary,” aims to introduce fans to the game’s new characters:

Watch the Dragon Quest XI E3 2018 trailer to learn of the fate that awaits the Luminary and his loyal companions. Dragon Quest XI tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama.

While it is the eleventh mainline entry in the critically acclaimed series, Dragon Quest XI is a completely standalone experience that features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned turn-based combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to long-time fans and franchise newcomers alike.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is looking like an absolutely epic adventure, and it’ll be available for the PC and PS4 on September 4.

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Square Enix and Platinum Games will bring Babylon’s Fall to PC and PS4 in 2019

Posted on June 12, 2018 by John Scalzo

Led by the Nomads, Humanity strikes back against Gaia.

There’s a lot to unpack in the E3 Trailer for Babylon’s Fall, the latest collaboration between Square Enix and Platinum Games.

The game’s world looks to be dense with lore, and viewers are hurtled through hundreds of years of human history in a few brief flashes. After the discovery of the “Oversoul,” a new kind of energy, the citizenry began to worship a goddess known as Gaia. But the goddess was displeased, and she delivered an apocalyptic punishment to the world.

Here is where the game begins, as players take control of the Nomads, beings with some kind of magical ability, to exact a vengeance on Gaia. It looks like Platinum Games owes quite a debt to Dark Souls, but the trailer doesn’t give us any idea what type of game Babylon’s Fall actually is.

I guess we’ll all find out together when Babylon’s Fall is released for the PC and PS4 in 2019.

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