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Bethesda kicked off its E3 press conference with a gory showing of its new Doom game. Along with three (count them), violence-filled trailers, developer id Software showcased a new mode called Doom SnapMap. The idea behind the mode is to let players create their own levels and new gameplay modes, …
Read More »Bethesda E3 rehearsal leads to accidental Dishonored 2 reveal – report
A live microphone at Bethesda’s E3 news conference rehearsal yesterday apparently captured mention of a Dishonored sequel, with the publisher more or less acknowledging the gaff. Kotaku reports on Arkane president Raph Colantonio going over Dishonored co-director Harvey Smith’s presentation, with all indications pointing to a Dishonored 2 reveal. It’s …
Read More »E3 2015: Nintendo reveals seven more Amiibo, leak suggests Animal Crossing toys to follow
Nintendo has detailed seven more Amiibo from its Super Smash Bros range, all of which will launch in September. These include ROB the Robot, Duck Hunt, Mr Game and Watch and Falco (from Starfox) toys. There will also be Mii Fighter Amiibo available. Nintendo has announced that all Super Smash …
Read More »E3 2015: Street Fighter Ryu joins Super Smash Bros as part of major update
UPDATE: UK and Europe Prices are here. They are as follows: Roy (Fire Emblem) 3DS: 3.59/EUR 3.99Wii U: 3.59/EUR 3.993DS and Wii U Combined: 4.49/EUR 4.99 Lucas (Mother 3) 3DS: 3.59/EUR 3.99Wii U: 3.59/EUR 3.993DS+Wii U Combined: 4.49/EUR 4.99 Mii Fighter skins (Virtua Fighter 1/Virtua Fighter 2/ Isabelle/ Zero/ Mega …
Read More »E3: The Industry Survival Guide
So you are in LA for the 2015 Electronics Entertainment Expo. But how can you get the most out of the show? And where should you visit? MCV has once again asked the games industry for their top secret tips on getting the most out of this year’s event. SURVIVING …
Read More »E3 2015: When is Bethesda’s press conference?
The first press conference of E3 belongs to Bethesda, and it will start at 3am UK time on Monday, June 15th. That’s 7pm in LA time on Sunday, June 14th. The conference will reveal more details around Fallout 4 and Doom, while rumours suggest there may be an appearance from …
Read More »E3 2015: When is the Square Enix press conference
Square Enix is back at E3 with a big press conference, which will start at 6pm UK time (or 10am LA time) on Tuesday, June 16th. For those attending on the day, it’s a strict invite-only event, but it takes place at the JW Marriot, just across the way from …
Read More »E3 2015: When is Nintendo’s press conference
Nintendo is once again not hosting an E3 press conference this year and is instead putting together a Nintendo direct video. It worked pretty well for them last time, so it’s not necessarily a negative thing. In LA time, the video will air from 9am on Tuesday, June 16th – …
Read More »E3 2015: When is Sony’s press conference?
If you’re in the UK, you might want to set your alarm clock – or simply not go to bed at all – for PlayStation’s E3 press conference takes place at an eye-watering 2am UK time on Tuesday, June 16th. Although that’s 6pm LA time on Monday June 15th.. So …
Read More »E3 2015: When is Ubisoft’s press conference?
Ubisoft’s press conference at E3 2015 will take place at 11pm UK time on Monday June 15th or, if you’d rather, 3pm LA time. The event will feature The Division, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Rainbow Six: Siege plus the usual Just Dance and Rabbids… but it will also feature a new …
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