All the information and rumors surrounding E3 2018

If you’re into a certain type of video game, you’ve probably heard of the biggest show in the E3 gaming world. Every June, the hottest talent in the gaming industry gathers in Los Angeles to showcase their digital products to the world. Let’s take a look at what awaits us gamers at E3 2018!

E3 is where the major platform makers (Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft) use to showcase their latest products, whether hardware or an upcoming blockbuster game. That’s where we’ll likely get surprises (is this the year Valve released Half-Life 3?) and specifics about previously revealed titles.

E3 2018 will open on June 12 and last until June 14 this year. As in previous years, the show will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and will include the usual conventions, as well as notable announcements and exhibit floor booths.

Given that the PS4 Pro was introduced at E3 less than two years ago – effectively extending the life of the system by at least a few years – there probably won’t be any major announcements about it. hardware side. However, there are many rumors that the PS5 is in the early stages of development, but it will probably be a while before we can see the launch of this system firsthand.

Instead, we might see an emphasis on the next generation of PlaystationVR titles. With Oculus, HTC, and Samsung all constantly updating their VR “child”, Sony is likely to introduce a bunch of new VR games to the Playstation system. Just like the company has completely left the handheld market, and will spend most of its time focusing on other hardware areas.

On the software side, perhaps The Last Of Us 2 will be the main focus of Sony in this E3 exhibition. Sony will be able to force Naughty Dog to show real gameplay footage of the game (hopefully something like the world of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy). Days Gone, the open-world zombie game from Sumo Digital, could also make an appearance, as well as Insomniac’s Spider-Man and Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima.

Microsoft has also confirmed their plans at E3 2018 but the company says they’ll be a bit different from previous years. Like EA, Microsoft has begun relocating some of its booths on the exhibition floor of the Los Angeles Convention Center to the Microsoft Theater so it can host fan-focused events. While it will still appear on the exhibition floor of the event area, this area will be reserved for the Mixer stream platform.

Even Microsoft’s annual press conference will be moved. Instead of being held at the Galan Center as usual, this Microsoft event will also be held at the Microsoft Theater at 1PM / 9PM BST on June 10.

“Not only did the Microsoft Theater allow us to centralize Xbox events in one place, but its size also allowed us to accommodate a large number of Xbox events,” said Mike Nichols, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Microsoft. large number of guests and partners at the Xbox E3 2018 Briefing event.

While the location and time of the event is known, there is no word yet on exactly what will be announced. After the Xbox One X launch in 2017, Microsoft will probably focus more on software at E3 2018.

Halo 6 will also be seen as the final chapter for the 343 Industries series (formerly known as Bungie), and perhaps this game will be introduced as a major turning point in the series. Gear Of War will probably also be revealed, as well as rumors of the game Fable being rebooted.

But what about VR? Xbox has invested heavily in HoloLens, and while the games and system-related content we’ve seen so far is still just an interactive Minecraft world, TechRadar hopes that This system will be re-released with a more appropriate gameplay.

With titles like Zelda and Super Mario already out, hopefully Nintendo will start rolling out other experimental and experimental titles. This year will also mark the launch of a new Smash Bros title, developed entirely for the Switch, as well as promoting the esport aspect of the game.

Kirby and Yoshi will also have a brand new adventure in 2018, hopefully Nintendo will show us the first gameplay footage of these two titles. Yoshi’s Wooly World is a side-scrolling title that can be said to be quite successful on the 3DS, so perhaps Nintendo will give players a game with similar gameplay. TechRadar also hopes that Animal Crossing will finally land on Switch at E3 this year.

Metroid Prime 4 will definitely appear at this time E3, or Nintendo Direct. The 3DS remake has been very warmly received by fans, and hopefully Nintendo will give players a full adventure with Samus Aran. Finally, the most anticipated Nintendo Switch game, Pokémon, has also been confirmed. With rumors suggesting that the latest installment will be called Pokémon Stars, it could be a brand new Pokémon or a remake of Sun/Moon.

And maybe Nintendo will also release some new kits for Nintendo Labo (promising to be released in April).

EA said they will appear at the Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles from June 9 to June 11, before the E3 event opens.

EA has also confirmed that fans will be able to experience their latest sports titles like Madden 19, FIFA 19, NHL 19 and NBA Live 19.

TechRadar also said that a new Battlefield game will also be released, but there is no exact information about the game content.

Anthem, the new monster-hunting title from developer Bioware, with gameplay inspired by other titles like Lost Planet, Dark Void and The Division, as well as random weather environments and action gameplay The game’s co-op promises to give players a unique experience. However, the release date of the game has been pushed back, but even so this will still be one of the most notable highlights of E3 2018.

Apart from that, other information about the content of the program has not been revealed yet.

In addition to the details about the sequel to the Assassin’s Creed series, TechRadar hopes Ubisoft will release a completely new Tom Clancy title. There are also rumors that Michael Ironside will return to voice the character Sam Fisher, the gaming community is also very eager to see a post-MGSV Splinter Cell title and how the game is improved.

In addition, the game Beyond Good & Evil 2 will also be present in this program. Although the game is still in development, 2018 will mark the 20th anniversary of the original version, so hopefully Ubisoft will tell us more about the world and nature of this upcoming game. . Oh, and can we see Rainbow Six Siege 2 at E3 2018? The game has one of the largest player communities behind COD and Battlefield, so it wouldn’t be too surprising if Ubisoft included the game in its announcements.

Bethesda has also confirmed their presence at E3 2018 by revealing their press conference will take place on June 10 on Sunday, at 6:30 p.m. KST. A short trailer introduces Bethesda’s announcement that includes the company’s blockbusters like Elder Scrolls, Doom, and Fallout. But still doesn’t say exactly what we can expect.

At this event, there are a few things we could expect to see, such as an expansion for Elder Scrolls Online and some new additions to Quake Champions.

In addition, Besthesda may also announce a new AAA title this year. With a new Wolfenstein, a reboot of Doom, a new Dishonered title and the return of recent Fallout releases and a fresh return of Elder Scrolls. However, Besthesda had plans for two new titles before starting development on Elder Scrolls 6, so it’s possible they’ll see a brand new game or even a Doom sequel at E3 this year.

TechRadar hopes the company will also release some DLC for Wolfenstein 2, as well as reveal some details for the mobile game it is developing or even about future Nintendo Switch ports.

While it didn’t have a big show at E3 2017, but 2018 will be a very important year for this Japanese publisher, TechRadar really hopes to have important information in the announcement section of this game company. . Final Fantasy 7 Remake (or the first installment in the series) will serve as one of the biggest selling points, as the game will mark its official release date three years after its reveal. in 2015.

Kingdom Heart 3 is also likely to be released in 2018, with Square-Enix having been constantly releasing other pointless titles lately, it’s up to the company to release something new. The game has also been confirmed to feature themed worlds like Toy Story and Big Hero 6, a great addition to the series.

And next will be the sequel to the Tomb Raider game series, Shadow Of The Tomb Raider. With Eidos Montreal (the man behind the remakes of the Deus Ex series) taking on the role of game development this time. Hopefully with this, our Lady Lara Croft will be able to regain her throne of treasure hunting from Nate, Chloe and Nadine.

Source: TechRadar