Bethesda blasts off for the unknown with the announcement of Starfield

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Andrew Rainnie

Bethesda had already had a pretty solid show, teasing sequels to franchises such as Doom, Wolfenstein, and The Elder Scrolls during their E3 Showcase. But the publisher’s most curious announcement, and the one that really grabbed me, was the 69-second trailer for their new sci-fi opus, Starfield.

From the Stargate-style logo to the promise of a true space exploration RPG, Starfield could succeed where many have failed (I’m looking at you Destiny 2. And you No Man’s Sky. And of course you Mass Effect: Andromeda).

There was no gameplay, no date, no platforms… in fact… there was very little shown other than an alien planet and the beautiful little craft that seemed to open a warp field (or star field, if you will).

Butif you watch the trailer closely from 0:16 to 0:19, I think you can see the partial reflection of a word (“Conste” – constellation maybe?) Perhaps it is a clue that someone can use to dig up more information about the game, but for me, I’m ready to go into space.

Even if it doesn’t happen on this generation of consoles.

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Jurassic World: Evolution, Super Bomberman R, Lego The Incredibles, more coming to PS Store this week

Posted on June 13, 2018 by John Scalzo

It’s E3 Week, but if you want to take some time out from gawking at what comes next, you can take a look at what’s available now. This week, the following games were added to the PlayStation Store…

WB Games and TT Games are back with the next Lego game, Lego The Incredibles (PS4). Based on both Incredibles movies, two players will be able to team up and bring the supervillains to justice. Also available to download this week is Jurassic World: Evolution (PS4), a theme park builder with dinosaurs… and the soothing voice of Jeff Goldblum (and several other Jurassic Park alums).

Konami’s Super Bomberman R will bring the celebrated franchise to the PS4 for the first time, and Betehsda launched the free-to-play Fallout Shelter on the PS4 earlier this week.

You can learn more about the rest of this week’s additions to the PlayStation Store after the break.

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Ubisoft adds Star Fox to the Switch version of spaceship-builder Starlink: Battle For Atlas

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Andrew Rainnie

I’ve been curious about Starlink: Battle For Atlas ever since it was announced at last year’s E3. I love collectibles (I have several Amiibo), so the idea of building your own spaceship as a model seemed like all kinds of fun.

But then one of the characters from the game put out a distress call for help in the E3 2018 Trailer… and a familiar sound replied.

No?

NO?

YES!

Star Fox and his team will join the dog fight in the Switch version of Starlink, and players will get to see the Arwing barrel rolling and blasting like it was born to. It’s not a true Star Fox game, but I don’t really care. For me, this was the biggest surprise of E3, and it means that I can now explore a new galaxy with a familiar friend.

If you’re unfamiliar with Starlink, here’s how Ubisoft tried to explain it:

The modular toys and dynamic combat mechanics in Starlink: Battle For Atlas let players explore multiple ways to achieve objectives and approach any obstacle or enemy, driven by their own imagination and creativity. Alongside the innovative new way to play, Starlink: Battle For Atlas offers open-world gameplay, spanning a full star system that players can explore with total freedom.

Built from the ground up in the Snowdrop engine, the game allows seamless travel through and around the exotic alien worlds of the Atlas Star System, teeming with life and unique challenges across seven different planets. Players’ actions and choices will impact their journey and no two player experiences will be alike. Enemies will react and fight back intelligently – taking over the star system if the player does nothing to stop them. The fate of Atlas rests in your hands.

Starlink: Battle For Atlas will be released for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on October 16. Three new trailers for the game (including one featuring Star Fox) can be found after the break.

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Fortnite is now available for the Nintendo Switch

Posted on June 12, 2018 by John Scalzo

Even though it was leaked a few weeks ago, Nintendo officially announced today, during their Nintendo Direct: E3 2018 presentation, that the global phenomenon known as Fortnite is now available for the Switch.

As you might have guessed the battle royale game is free to download through the Nintendo eShop, and it offers the same 100-player mayhem that it does on other platforms. In fact, Switch owners can even cross-play against Fortnite players on the PC, Mac, Xbox One, and iOS:

Jump in to be the last one standing in the free 100-player Battle Royale. Build huge forts. Outwit your opponents. Earn your Victory. Squad up together online with friends in the same room or around the world!

Features

  • Build & Destroy – Shape the battlefield by building your own cover. Opponent hiding behind a wall? Take out their cover to get the edge.
  • Gear Up – Board the battle bus and drop in on your favorite zone. Gather resources, collect gear, and battle your opponents!
  • Squad Up With Friends – Team up online with your friends around the world or in the same room!
  • Weekly Updates & Events – Updates constantly fuel the fun with new gameplay modes, outfits, weapons and items.

The very colorful E3 Trailer has been embedded above.

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate includes EVERY character from EVERY Smash Bros. game ever (plus Daisy, Inklings, and Ridley)

Posted on June 12, 2018 by John Scalzo

Nintendo introduced the world to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate this morning, and they definitely made a huge first impression.

Staring directly into the camera, Director Masahiro Sakurai confirmed that every character from every previous iteration of the series would appear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. That means Mario, Link, the Ice Climbers, Solid Snake, Little Mac, Pac-Man, Mega Man, Sonic… 65 characters in all. That includes the previously-announced Inklings (which will be available in eight different costumes), as well as Daisy (an “Echo Fighter” for Peach), and Metroid’s Ridley.

Yes, Ridley is going to be in the next Smash Bros. game.

It’s possible that Nintendo may add more characters to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s roster as we get closer to launch, but watching the E3 reveal of the current roster is 25 minutes well spent.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will also include a variety of controller options, including GameCube controllers, Joy-Con controllers, and the Switch Pro Controller. All Amiibo figures from the Super Smash Bros. Series will be compatible with the game, as will any other Amiibo figure of a featured fighter (such as the Splatoon Series of figures).

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on December 7. And you can find a list of every character set to be included in the game after the break.

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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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