News:: Grading Ubisoft's E3 2017 press conference

Last year, Ubisoft's press conference was interminable. It was seven hundred hours long with absolutely no games. Steep, a tech demo for extreme sports, was the highlight, second only to it ending. It happens. Sometimes you don't have anything good to talk about. In the case of EA this lasts years at a time.

Ubisoft had an absolutely killer presentation. It started with that Mario x Rabbids game, which we clowned on hard when it leaked, but every minute we saw of it sold us more and more. And that was before I realized it's literally XCOM. Now I have to buy a fucking Switch!

Then there was a new The Crew that introduces a ton more vehicle types and basically looks like what the first game should've been. It could be a lot of fun. And we only had to sit through a little bit of Assassin's Creed since Microsoft debuted it. And then there was a new game, Skull and Bones, a pirate game with Assassin's Creed sailing tech. It might not end up being great, but seeing something new was nice. 

Everything kind of evened out until Beyond Good and Evil 2, which actually fucking exists! It looks incredible! Fantastic opener and fantastic kicker. That's press conference 101. Press conference 102 is not making us have to sit through The Dvision garbage. Good job, Ubisoft.

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News:: 'Monster Hunter: World' is the series' first worldwide unified release

The Monster Hunter series is bigger in Japan than many of the foes you'll face in the game with its most recent release, Monster Hunter X, selling 3.2 million copies in roughly its first month. The series has not been nearly as popular here in the States, however that could change early next year when Monster Hunter: World drops worldwide, all at the same time.

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News:: Polyarc's VR game 'Moss' is a 'Zelda'-esque mousey adventure

In September 2016, a trio of ex-Destiny and Halo developers raised $3.5 million in seed money from overseas developers to create a new studio, Polyarc, dedicated to making virtual reality content. We know what their first big project will be: On Sony's PlayStation stage at E3, the company released a trailer and gave hands-on time for its upcoming VR game Moss.

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News:: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero's DLC gets a little Risky

Amidst the chaos Sony's E3 conference, Wayforward let loose the reveal trailer for the upcoming DLC expansion to Shantae: Half-Genie Hero called Pirate Queen's Quest. It looks like the story will run parallel to the events of the main game and have players control Risky (a series first) as she steals the Dynamo from Shantae.

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News:: Here are some of PlayStation's E3 games up on Amazon

PlayStation's E3 press conference was all about the games. Not a huge departure for Sony, but always good to see. That Spider-Man video was particularly encouraging, I think.

Anyway, a bunch of it went up on Amazon. Do what you will.

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News:: Everything that happened at Sony's E3 2017 press conference

Guys, as our own Jordan Devore put it -- "how is Ubisoft winning E3 so far?"!

Sony had some great stuff for us tonight. We got Monster Hunter World, but that's also coming to PC and Xbox One. We got a lot of old footage, vague confirmations like the fact that Gran Turismo Sport will run at 4K and 60FPs in an attempt to take the wind out of the Xbox One X's sails, and so forth. Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, a game people already forgot about in favor of that new Dragon Ball Z fighter, has a story demo out today.

But Shadow of Colossus is getting a remake! I have mixed emotions, so much so that I struggled to come up with a fancy modifier in the header. I liked it. But I wanted that moment. Where I wake my friends up and tell them that Final Fantasy VII is getting a remake, or that a Bloodborne sequel is real. I didn't get it, but Beyond Good and Evil 2 at Ubisoft and Monster Hunter World (which doesn't look at all like a clone or port) have approached that level.

Nintendo is left! Good night and see you tomorrow.

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News:: The PS4-exclusive ’Spider-Man’ will arrive in 2018

The history of Spider-Man games is filled with highs and lows. For every Spider-Man 2 there's a Spider-Man: Edge of Time, an initially promising but ultimately lackluster outing. Sony hopes to change that with a new Spider-Man game developed by Insomniac. We've known that it's in development, but today we got a much better look through a ton of gameplay at Sony's E3 press conference.

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News:: Spider-man looks similar to Arkham Asylum and that's fine

Call me a cynic all you want, but I was not impressed with Spider-man on PS4. It just looks way too similar to games I can already play, namely the Arkham series. That is fine, though, as I'm sure most people will get a kick out of having a not crappy combat system in a Spider-man game for once.

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News:: Dr. Avery is leading the robot revolution in Detroit: Become Human

I've had this feeling before with Detroit: Become Human. When it was first revealed, I was like, "That's Jennifer Lawrence, right?" It wasn't, or at least it wasn't supposed to be. With this new trailer, I had to call my wife over and ask her opinion. "Is that Dr. Avery?" We think so.

Detroit: Become Human is looking like the most ambitious Quantic Dream game yet. The trailer showed off the studio's expected branching pathways, but it's looking like there's more game in there too, with heist planning, puzzles, and maybe even some light action.

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News:: Destructoid Meetup: Dranks at Golden Gopher tonight

We're having a thing at E3. You should come. 

Come have a chillaxing, refreshing, possibly fatal non-dance party drink-up hosted by Destructoid's Editors and the Enthusiast Gaming Network. We're gathering in wrinkled clothing on Monday the 12th at The Golden Gopher, located just five minutes from the Silent Hill Convention Center. *Doors open at 8pm, no list. Bar closes at 2 A.M.

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News:: 'Skyrim' is coming to the PSVR after all

Fallout 4 isn't the only Bethesda title getting the VR treatment. During the Sony E3 announcement on Monday, the company confirmed leaks from earlier in the week that it is also porting Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to the PSVR. Unfortunately, there's no word yet on when the game will actually be released.

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News:: 'The Inpatient' takes you into a mental asylum on PlayStation VR

It seems that Supermassive Games, the developers behind Until Dawn, has been busy lately. Not only are they delivering another social game with Hidden Agenda, they're also working on a PlayStation VR title, The Inpatient. We still don't know much about it, but judging from the E3 teaser, it places you inside a mental asylum where things are slightly... off. The game looks aesthetically similar to Until Dawn, but I hope it'll be deeper than the PS VR spinoff of that title. If anything, it looks like a wonderfully creepy environment to explore within the confines of a VR headset.

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News:: Destiny 2 looks pretty darn cinematic compared to the first

I never got around to playing the first Destiny, despite initial hype due to Bungie's great gun-play. But after hearing so much of a lack of story and that it's a quasi-mmo grind-fest, I just never gave it shot. It seems like they are really addressing the story concerns bit this time around, including some fine cinematic in this new trailer.

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News:: Be a godly daddy when God of War releases early next year

When we first saw the new take on God of War last year, I wasn't really sure how to accept the new direction but now after seeing a bit of gameplay at Sony's E3 press conference, I'm all in. 

You can't doubt how fantastic this looks, and I can't wait to use my viking god powers to teach my son about my crazy greek god past while I gracefully paddle boat around the world showing off my new, grizzled dad beard. 

God of War releases early next year. 

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News:: The Until Dawn developer is also making a shooter called Bravo Team

Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games has a new game called The Inpatient, and that's the studio's main E3 news. But, it's not its only E3 news. There's another game.

Also revealed at PlayStation's E3 press conference is something called Bravo Team. The short clip made it seem like a pray and spray shooter in VR. It's uh, gun-y.

Also, "bravo, team" is what I'm gonna say to the Dtoid Squad once we make it through all these pressers.

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News:: Fievel goes into virtual reality with Moss

Polyarc announced a virtual reality game at Sony's E3 2017 conference, Moss. You play as a small white mouse white enormous ears but I still went with the Fievel reference because Stuart Little and that Matthew Broderick-ass mouse are both punks.

It's a third person action platformer that looks very cute. We'll add the trailer into this post when Sony uploads its damn YouTube.

EDIT: Wait, here we go. And here's more info from the YouTube: "Quill, a young mouse with dreams of greatness, is called on an epic journey. Together, you'll travel to forgotten realms, solve challenging puzzles, and battle menacing enemies. Only with your unique abilities will she prevail—immerse yourself in the world of Moss to help write the story of a hero in the making."

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News:: Star Child is an upcoming sci-fi sidescroller for PS VR

During Sony's E3 presentation, the company announced an upcoming sci-fi sidescroller for the PlayStation VR titled Star Child.

The game will be developed by Playful and published by GameTrust, which was previously responsible for Song of the Deep and Has-Been Heroes.

While there is no confirmed release date for the game at this point in time, or any announcement of it being on any other platforms, the trailer shown during the E3 presentation did at least give us a glimpse of its gameplay and its art style. Given my love of this sort of sci-fi aesthetic, I have to say that I'm kind of curious to see how this one shapes up.

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News:: Monster of the Deep is a Final Fantasy XV fishing game for PSVR

Finally, we can crack open a cold one with the boys in VR. And not just any boys -- the FFXV boys!

Announced at Sony's E3 press conference, Square Enix is doing a virtual reality fishing game spinoff of Final Fantasy XV, dubbed Monster of the Deep, and it's due out this September for PlayStation VR.

It's so goddang dumb, I love it.

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News:: I'm so ready to return to WW2 in Call of Duty: World War II

Call of Duty: World War II's new E3 trailer looks nice, featuring anti-air guns, dropping bombs from planes, flamethrowers, and locations such as Crimea and the English channel. There is a new "Divisions" feature where players choose from one of five division, "each with their own specialized training and weapons skills." In a new mode called War Mode "players must works as a team and fight for control through multiple strategic objectives."

There's been a ton of futuristic and modern shooters in recent years, but I still prefer the ones set in World War II. This new multiplayer trailer has me extra excited to finally get a modern return to the series. I'm particularly excited to play Normandy. War games are always more interesting when based in reality than made up.

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News:: Until Dawn developer is working on the unsettling, VR 'Inpatient'

So uh, more PSVR games! Today during their E3 press conference, Supermassive Games showed off Inpatient, a new VR game that has an unsettling tone and an even more unsettling name. It evidently takes place in the same world as Until Dawn, too.

It's one of what is to be a long line of VR thrillers, and I'm super excited for this brave new era. I couldn't get through parts of Resident Evil 7 without taking my helmet off for a breather.

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News:: The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim VR is another way to play a six year old game

As if Skyrim on Switch, Skyrim for Elder Scrolls: Legends and paid mods for Skyrim on PS4, Xbox One and PC wasn't enough Skyrim for 2017, Sony's E3 conference had a quick trailer for Skyrim VR present. Whether this game remains an exclusive has yet to be determined, but it will be heading to PSVR sometime this year.

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News:: Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite has a story demo out like RIGHT NOW

At Sony's E3 presser, the platform holder let loose a barrage of trailers. One of the first was for the long-awaited Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite (we'll have that here as soon as it's available). But the big news that matters to fans right now is the story demo available today. Like, you might be able to turn on your console right now and start downloading it.

Go go go! Check back here for the trailer once you've got the download all queued up.

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News:: The next 'God of War' comes to PS4 in early 2018.

When Sony teased us with a new God of War game at last year's E3, its presentation was almost perfect. The ten minute gameplay reveal had almost everything -- the return of Kratos, alive and well after the events of God of War III, a beautiful environment, thrilling combat, an epic beard and, most importantly, a strong indication of character development. Not only were we getting the Destroyer of Worlds back, but we were seeing a more human side of Kratos. The only thing missing from the reveal was a release window. A year later at E3 2017, we finally have one. God of War for PlayStation 4 will be available in early 2018.

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News:: A new 'Shadow of the Colossus' HD remake is coming in 2018

PlayStation 4 users will be getting a new high-definition remake of Shadow of the Colossus next year, Sony has just announced at its E3 2017 keynote. The action-adventure game originally came out in 2005 for the PlayStation 2, and then it was remastered in 2011 with "HD" graphics.

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News:: 'Matterfall' brings frantic sci-fi shooting to PS4 on August 15th

Wondering when you'll get to see Matterfall, the next side-scroller from the Resogun creators at Housemarque? You won't have to wait too long. Housemarque and Sony have revealed that Matterfall will reach the PS4 on August 15th. It's not quite as visually luscious as the 2015 trailer suggested (that was was clearly a cinematic meant to whet your appetite), but it still looks tantalizing if you're a fan of Housemarque's frantic shooters.

Source: PlayStation (Twitter)

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News:: 'Monster Hunter World' heads to PlayStation in early 2018

If you're a Monster Hunter from way back, you'll likely be excited to know that Capcom's latest iteration, Monster Hunter World, is set to release in early 2018. The trailer came onstage at Sony's PlayStation Live experience at E3 in Los Angeles, showing us a lush environment with reptilian monsters both large and small, plus a huge fire-breathing bird-thing that, well, shows up just in time to help the hunter get away from a big scent-carnivore.

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News:: Pacifist RPG 'Undertale' heading to PS4 and Vita

If you've never looked at a PC as a gaming device, you might have missed one of 2015's best, most unexpected RPG hits: Undertale. It was a quirky, independent game that billed itself as "the friendly RPG where nobody has to die," but it was more than a pacifist adventure -- it was a role playing game that made every encounter a puzzle, a joke and a moral choice. Sound like your jam? Worry not -- Sony just announced at E3 that the game is coming to PlayStation 4 and PS Vita.

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News:: The PS4 is getting Monster Hunter World next year

Capcom debuted a new Monster Hunter at Sony's E3 press conference. Monster Hunter World is coming early 2018.

The trailer featured lush jungle environments with slithering, screeching dinos and wider open vistas. I loved seeing the dude throwing the ghille suit to stealth attack a 30-foot dino. The hookshot was pretty badass too.

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News:: Shadow of the Colossus is getting a remake

Colossal. Blue Point Games is working on a remaster or remake releasing next year. 

Developing. 

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News:: Oh yeah, Days Gone has a shitload of zombies

Last year, Sony introduced us to Days Gone, a zombie game with a lot of zombies. Like, so many zombies on the screen. All of them not happy with how undead you are.

It took a while to get there this year, but Days Gone still has a lot of zombies. At first, it's just biker guy surrounded by a lot of bad stuff. Wolves eating a body, a scuffle with a roughneck. But then, boom! Lots of zombies.

And zombie humans are one thing. Zombie bear is another.

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