Nintendo E3 New Games / Screenshots and Gameplay Trailers

Nintendo’s video games have always had an element that can put great big smiles on people’s faces: It’s that special Nintendo magic. It’s that certain undefinable something that makes people’s eyes light up, whether they’ve been playing for decades or they’re picking up a game for the first time. At this week’s E3 video game trade show in Los Angeles, Nintendo is showcasing the invention and reinvention of video game experiences – from unique new ways to play to new takes on fan-favourite games and franchises.

Interactive figures called “amiibo,” scheduled to arrive this year, can be used with multiple Nintendo games, bringing a touch of Nintendo’s magic to the toys-to-life category. With the addition of amiibo to a solid lineup of games on the way, there has never been a better time to own a Wii U or Nintendo 3DS system.

“Nintendo has always represented a unique source of video game entertainment for the widest range of gamers,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and chief operating officer. “We create timeless games with twists and turns that provide hours of enjoyment for fans of all ages, and this year with the introduction of amiibo, we’re pushing the creative envelope forward in compelling new ways.”

New Ways to Play: The toys-to-life category as a whole is extremely strong on Nintendo platforms, and Nintendo’s approach with amiibo adds another dimension to the category. Not only can amiibo interact with a particular game, but a single amiibo will continue to entertain in surprising ways, as they can be designed to be compatible across multiple games. Additionally, the Wii U GamePad controller shines in a slate of unique interactive games from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto.

· amiibo: Figures of Nintendo characters can interact with multiple future Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games in unique new ways, providing fresh game-play experiences and a great value for consumers with compatibility across multiple games. Fans can buy and collect amiibo, to bring them closer to the games and characters they love. By the end of the year, Nintendo’s foray into the toys-to-life category will inject energy into the genre. Nintendo will launch amiibo with around 10 figures. More will be launched during the holiday season and throughout 2015. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be the first game to support amiibo. Other games that will support amiibo include Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Mario Party 10 and Yoshi’s Woolly World, with more to come. A new NFC reader/writer being designed for Nintendo 3DS is scheduled to launch in 2015.
· Games from Shigeru Miyamoto: Shigeru Miyamoto provides an early look at a slate of games he has in development that use the Wii U GamePad controller in different and interesting ways designed to unlock the full potential of the Wii U console.

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Alien: Isolation New E3 Trailer and Screenshots

Alien: Isolation is preparing for this year’s E3 with a new 20 minute theatre presentation and an exciting new game mode playable on the show floor. Additionally, SEGA revealed a new gameplay trailer and fresh screenshots for the game this morning.

Alien: Isolation E3 Trailer:

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Alien: Isolation is a first-person survival horror game capturing the fear and tension evoked by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film. Players find themselves in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger as an unpredictable, ruthless Xenomorph is stalking and killing deep in the shadows. Underpowered and underprepared, you must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use your wits, not just to succeed in your mission, but to simply stay alive.

Alien: Isolation will be available from October 7, 2014, for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

For more information and to keep ahead with the latest news, find us at www.alienisolation.com

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – Nemesis System Gameplay Video and E3 Screenshots Revealed

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE) and Monolith Productions today released an all-new gameplay trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor titled “Nemesis System Power Struggles”. The trailer showcases the depth of the Nemesis System and shows how the stats, appearance and personality of each nemesis are different for every player. No one else will have an exact same Uruk, as the game generates unique, dynamically created enemies.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Nemesis System Power Struggles Gameplay Trailer:

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Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto V Coming this Fall to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC

Grand Theft Auto V Coming SoonRockstar Games is proud to announce that the critically acclaimed and record-breaking Grand Theft Auto V is coming this fall to the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC.

“Grand Theft Auto V looks and feels stunning enhanced by the power of these new platforms,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We can’t wait for players to experience a new level of detail to this massive world.”

Watch the new trailer in full high definition resolution, featuring in-game footage captured on PlayStation 4 below:

Grand Theft Auto V will take full advantage of the power of the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC with across-the-board graphical and technical improvements to deliver a stunning new level of detail. Increased draw distances, finer texture details, denser traffic, and enhanced resolutions work together to bring new life to the cities, towns, deserts and oceans of Rockstar North’s epic reimagining of Southern California.
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Konami Reveals New Details and Trailer for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN at E3

Metal Gear Solid 5 Phantom Pain logoKonami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced that it will premiere a live gameplay presentation of the highly anticipated METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. E3, the largest trade show for the interactive entertainment industry, will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 10-12. At E3, KONAMI (South Hall #701) will host a series of presentations in a dedicated theater by invitation only that will mark the first in-depth demonstration of Hideo Kojima’s most ambitious addition to the METAL GEAR SOLID universe.

Following the recently released prologue (METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES), METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN concludes the METAL GEAR SOLID V experience by following the story of the protagonist of the series, Big Boss (a.k.a. Snake). The METAL GEAR SOLID V experience is Creator and Director Hideo Kojima’s first time incorporating open world gameplay to the groundbreaking METAL GEAR franchise.

The theater presentation will showcase approximately 30 minutes of gameplay, focusing on new features and a walkthrough of a portion of the game. Members of the Kojima Productions team will play the game live, showing key elements of the expansive open-world environment, its photorealistic graphics, and the freedom offered to players in the game. Attendees will be shown how the Close Quarters Combat (CQC) elements have evolved. In addition, the presentation will illustrate how the dynamic environment, including the changing weather and the differences between night and day, impacts the famed stealth-based gameplay. The freedom of movement, use of various modes of transport and key infiltration techniques will also be shown in their many forms.

In addition to the gameplay presentation, KONAMI has also revealed a stunning new trailer for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. The trailer is an extended cut of the exclusive new footage that debuted during Sony’s E3 press conference, and highlights the descent of Snake as the game series takes on a darker, more serious tone. The cinematic trailer depicts the harsh realities of war and its many casualties.
Sony E3 Press Conference METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN Trailer:

PlayStation Now Open Beta Coming To PlayStation 4 Users In North America Beginning July 31, 2014

playstation-now_logoSony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that the open beta for PlayStation Now (PS Now), the company’s streaming game service that leverages cloud-based technology, will become available to PlayStation 4 (PS4) users in the mainland United States*1 and parts of Canada on July 31, 2014. The service will then expand to PlayStation 3 (PS3) systems from September, followed by PlayStation Vita, and also PlayStation TV by the end of this year in the US*1 and Canada.

SCE has been conducting a private beta on PS3 systems with select participants since this January and more recently with PS4, and has been working towards the delivery of the open beta while receiving constructive feedback from users. By expanding the beta to the general public, SCE will give more gamers the opportunity to experience the benefits of game streaming and also continue to collect important user feedback to further evolve the service.
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Dead Island 2 E3 Reveal Trailer

Dead Island 2 LogoThe zombie apocalypse has hit the iconic, sunny realms of California as Deep Silver announced Dead Island® 2 today. Building on the strengths of the multi-million best-selling hit Dead Island, Dead Island 2 delivers a shared survival, open-world zombie experience set in a clash of natural beauty and bloody horror and violence: paradise meets hell once again!

Developed by award-winning studio Yager, Dead Island 2 is scheduled for release in spring 2015 on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC.

Dead Island 2 E3 Reveal Trailer:

Several months after the events on Banoi, the United States military has put the Golden State under full quarantine. Now a restricted zone, California has become a bloody paradise for those who refuse to leave their homes and an action-packed playground for renegades who seek adventure, glory and a fresh start. Combining the classic Dead Island elements of immersive close combat, action and role-playing, Dead Island 2 features crazy, never-before-seen handcrafted weapons and over-the-top characters in taking players from the iconic Golden Gate to the celebrated beachfront boardwalk of southern California’s Venice Beach.
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Destiny E3 Bundle News and Trailer

destiny logo smallActivision has a cool E3 trailer and news for their upcoming game Destiny. Later this week, PlayStation 4 owners will have the chance to play Destiny’s First Look Alpha starting Thursday, June 12th, at 12:00pm PDT, and ending on Sunday, June 15, at 11:59pm PDT. To register for a chance to be among the first people to play Bungie’s epic, new, first-person action game, fans should register tonight at the website: www.greatnessawaits.com/Destiny

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Additionally, the long-awaited Destiny Beta date is confirmed to begin on July 17th.

Last night Sony announced an exclusive Destiny bundle with the first-ever white PlayStation 4 console. The Destiny bundle will include the custom glacier-white PS4, the game, as well as 30 days of PlayStation Plus. The white PlayStation 4 Destiny bundle will be available when the game launches on September 9th.

For more information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com.

Far Cry 4 E3 Screenshots and Press Conference Gameplay Demo

Far Cry 4 LogoToday, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, Ubisoft showcased Far Cry 4, the much anticipated sequel to the #1 rated shooter of 2012. Players can now bring a friend along on their open world journey, making Far Cry 4 the ultimate Far Cry experience.

Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghale, returning to the country of your birth, the lush forests and harsh snowcapped summits of Kyrat, to fulfill your mother’s dying wish of spreading her ashes. This striking and unpredictable country offers visitors opportunity and peril. You quickly find yourself caught up in a rebellion to overthrow the oppressive regime of Pagan Min, a man known as much for his sense of style and charisma as his cruelty and calculated brutality. Navigating the treacherous landscape, you find your fate increasingly determined by the choices you make because in Kyrat, every second is a story.

Far Cry 4 E3 Screenshots:

Far Cry 4 E3 Media Briefing Gameplay Demo:

In Far Cry 4, you’ll conquer fortress outposts from the back of a six-ton elephant and take to the skies as you rain down explosives from the seat of your gyrocopter. The vertical landscape of the Himalayas isn’t just a pretty backdrop, but a playground that encourages the player to fight, hunt and explore, grappling up cliffs or launching into the air, plummeting to the valley below in a controlled free fall with your wing suit. You’ll carry with you a truly unique arsenal of weaponry that lets you play your way, whether it’s sniping, sneaking or all-out assault. When all else fails, animals can be your biggest allies or your greatest danger, as Kyrat’s wilderness delivers on the promise of a true open world anecdote factory.
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Star Wars Battlefront E3 2014 Trailer

Star Wars Battle Front LogoStar Wars Battlefront is the ultimate Star Wars battle experience, brought to life by the creators of Battlefield. Fight in epic Star Wars battles on iconic planets and rise through the ranks playing as the heroic Rebellion or the evil galactic Empire. The game will be released in 2015 for the PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One platforms.

EA SPORTS Reveals PGA Tour / E3 2014 Trailer Revealed

EA-SPORTS-PGA-TourA return to the virtual links is near as today Electronic Arts Inc. announced EA SPORTS PGA TOUR. The new title will feature gorgeously detailed real-world courses, as well as epic fantasy courses that offer not only new settings, but their own unique challenges. EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will launch on Xbox One, the all-in-one entertainment system from Microsoft, and the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, in Spring 2015. The first video of EA SPORTS PGA TOUR can be seen here.

The game will be the first EA SPORTS title to utilize the power of the Frostbite 3 engine to render stunning courses and open up the golf experience like never before. With the ability to stream full environments, players will truly be able to play the ball as it lies no matter where it lands.

“Frostbite 3 is really the perfect piece of technology for us to use as we create EA SPORTS PGA TOUR,” said Executive Producer Brent Nielsen. “There is no better engine out there for creating complex, lifelike environments, and it has allowed us to recreate some of the world’s most beautiful courses, as well as create some new ideas of our own. Also, for the first time ever we’re offering a game that’s completely free of load times after you start your round, allowing you to move seamlessly from one green to the next tee without breaking immersion.”
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The Sims 4 Available September 2, 2014 / E3 2014 Gameplay Trailer

The Sims 4 LogoIt’s time to save up those vacation days, life gets better in 85 days. Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that The Sims 4 is arriving on PC starting September 2 in North America. The Sims 4 is the only game where the new generation of smarter Sims with big personalities gives players the power to play with life and create meaningful, and sometimes weirder, stories. A new trailer showing these compelling new gameplay experiences is available to view HERE.

“On September 2 our fans will be able to experience why we believe The Sims 4 is the best life simulation game ever,” said Rachel Franklin, VP and Executive Producer for The Sims 4. “These are brand new Sims whose traits, emotions and aspirations combine to define more meaningful personalities than you’ve ever played with before. You decide not only what they look like, but more importantly, who they are. The combination of these new Sims, our powerful new creative tools, and the all-new Gallery add up to the best game we’ve ever made.”


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