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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: 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 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 …
Read More »E3 2015: When is the Xbox conference?
Microsoft’s pre-E3 press conference will start at 5:30pm in the UK on Monday, June 15th – 9:30am in Los Angeles. The conference will last 90 minutes and takes place at The Galen Center on 3400 South Figueroa Street, for those attending on the day. If you are planning to attend, …
Read More »More money is spent on games than movies and music combined, says IHS
Stat trackers IHS has shown its latest market data ahead of next week’s E3 – revealing that $92bn will be spent on games this year. That is higher than music ($18bn) and movies ($62bn) combined. The latest estimates from the firm also reveals that 80 per cent of this revenue …
Read More »Sega – from console showstopper to PC powerhouse
Back in 1995, a handful of gaming giants united to create the global trade show E3. At the heart of its creation was Sega, which had run a number of events in the years prior. So it was very much the end of an era when Sega announced it wouldn’t …
Read More »OPINION: E3 may be over for you
The words: ‘E3 just isn’t as relevant as it used to be’ are invariably said by two sets of people. Either those with a vested interest in its decline, or people who are trying to come to terms with the fact that their boss isn’t sending them this year. It’s …
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