E3 News (Page 3)
News The ESA Reminds Us That E3 Will Return
The show must go on
E3 might have been cancelled this year due to the global pandemic, but that doesn't mean it won't be making a return. A fresh new tweet from the official expo account has reminded followers that the convention still exists "thanks to video games" and that it will be back. There's also a short promotional video attached, take a...
News Square Enix Will Announce Several New Titles Between July And August
Just don't expect a press conference
It's been a very different year for the video game industry so far. Instead of the usual E3 conferences taking place all within the same week, publishers have decided to spread things out and host their own online events. Other companies have been dropping individual announcements. Nintendo, for example,...
News Limited Run Games Has Postponed Its Upcoming Presentation
Will be broadcast at a "later date"
When this year's E3 was officially cancelled, physical specialists Limited Run Games was one of the first companies to confirm it would still be going ahead with its own digital conference (filled with announcements about upcoming physical releases). The show was scheduled to take place on 8th June, but will now...
Random At Reggie's First E3, Someone Thought He Was A Security Guard
Imagine the confusion when he hopped on stage
The former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé is a relatively tall and well-dressed guy - in fact, at his first E3 with Nintendo someone thought he was a security guard. A member of staff apparently stopped dead in their tracks when they saw Reggie and fumbled about as they tried to show him...
News Square Enix Reportedly Ditching Plans For E3 2020 Replacement Show
New titles will be announced individually
With this year's traditional E3 event being cancelled, publishers are having to come up with new ways to keep fans up to date with new releases this summer. Ubisoft has committed to a new digital showcase called 'Ubisoft Forward', set to air at around the time E3 would have taken place, but others are...
News E3 2020 Won't Get An Official Digital Replacement, Despite Initial Plans
Plans move to 2021
When E3 2020 was cancelled earlier in the year, event organiser Entertainment Software Association said that an "online experience" which could replace the physical event was being explored. It has now been confirmed that no such digital event will be happening this year. The news comes from an E3 representative, who shared the...
News ESA Locks In The Dates For E3 2021, Will Take Place Next June
And this year's digital event seems unlikely
Following on from IGN announcing its own 'Summer of Gaming' event yesterday, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has locked in the dates for its next E3 conference. With this year's E3 officially cancelled, the next "reimagined" version of it will be taking place between 15th - 17th June 2021...
News IGN Announces Its New 'Summer Of Gaming' Digital Event, An E3 Replacement Starting This June
Multiple third-party publishers involved
Last month, E3 2020 was officially cancelled due to "increased and overwhelming concerns" about the coronavirus outbreak. Various video game companies, such as Nintendo, responded to the news with official statements saying they would explore other ways to engage with fans and share new announcements. Now,...
News Bethesda Isn't Hosting A Digital E3 Event This Year
Still has "lots of exciting things to share"
With the traditional E3 event we all know and love being cancelled due to coronavirus concerns, a number of publishers have committed to sharing digitally streamed events in its place. Bethesda will not be one of them. Bethesda's vice president of marketing and communications, Pete Hines, has taken to...
News Square Enix "Exploring Other Options" To Share Its Games, Now That E3 2020 Has Been Axed
"More to come, stay tuned"
Square Enix put on quite an impressive show at last year's E3, so how is it going to back it up now that this year's expo has been officially cancelled? The Japanese publisher and developer has released a statement (via Twitter), saying how it is "exploring other options" to share its 2020 and next-gen line-up with fans...
News Devolver Digital And Limited Run Games Will Still Stream E3 Presentations
"The show must go on"
Indie publisher Devolver Digital has made a name for itself over the past few years hosting parody presentations around the time of E3. Despite taking to Twitter yesterday to tell everyone to cancel their "E3 flights and hotels" before the annual expo was officially called off, the company will still go ahead with its own...
"And will have more to share as the year continues"
So, it's official, E3 2020 has been officially cancelled due to "increased and overwhelming" concerns about the COVID-19 virus. A number of major third-party publishers such as Ubisoft have already issued statements, and now it's Nintendo's turn. Here's a response provided to GameSpot by a...
News Ubisoft "Exploring Other Options" As E3 2020 Closes Its Doors
Sounds like a Ubisoft Direct is coming
With E3 2020 now officially cancelled, game publishers and developers who were planning to attend the event will need to start thinking about their options. One of E3's major and consistent guests, Ubisoft, has already commented on its plans regarding the event's cancellation. The studio has shared an update...
News E3 2020 Is Officially Cancelled
Update: Statement confirms
Update (Wed 11th Mar, 2020 15:40 GMT): Well, that's it then... E3 2020 is officially cancelled. Event organiser Entertainment Software Association has issued the following statement confirming the news: "After careful consultation with our member companies regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry –...
Talking Point Has Coronavirus Finally Put E3 Out Of Its Misery?
Game over?
Update: And it's official - E3 2020 has been cancelled. News that E3 2020 is on the verge of being cancelled makes us think of years gone by. There was a time when the mere mention of the Electronic Entertainment Expo gave gamers the world over a spurt of the old dopamine. E3 may have been a comparatively small industry-only event but it...
News E3 2020 Concerns Grow As Los Angeles Declares State Of Emergency Over Coronavirus
ESA issues a revised statement
This year's upcoming E3 conference is under threat as its host city, Los Angeles, has today declared a state of emergency over the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Governor Gavin Newsom made the call after a California man sadly lost his life to the virus while onboard a cruise ship. The action has caused E3 event...
News E3 2020 "Moving Ahead Full Speed" Despite Coronavirus Concerns
"We will continue to be vigilant"
After seeing a number of publishers pull out of PAX East last week due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, as well as the postponement of GDC, thoughts naturally fall to another major gaming event coming up in the near future: E3. The 2020 show is set to take place this summer from 9th - 11th June,...
News Nintendo, Xbox And Multiple Third-Party Publishers Commit To E3 2020
After Sony and Geoff pull out
E3 2020 is expected to be slightly different this year, as it transforms into a "fan, media, and influencer event". Despite these changes, the show will go on. In a press release on its official website, the Entertainment Software Association has confirmed many of the major players – including Nintendo –
News E3 2020's First Press Conference Has Already Been Confirmed
Only 117 days to go!
With the more vocal portion of the Nintendo fan community screaming for a new Direct presentation every other day, we imagine there aren't too many out there concerned about this year's E3 just yet. For those who are already thinking about what this year's event might bring, though, you'll be pleased to know we've already had...
Poll Is E3 Still Relevant To Nintendo In 2020?
Sony walks away, Microsoft doubles-down... where does that leave Nintendo?
This week, Sony confirmed that it would be skipping E3 for the second year running despite the fact that it is launching a new console in 2020 – an occasion you'd normally assume would be reason enough to attend the world's most influential gaming event. Amid speculation...
News E3 Reportedly Set To Be Rebranded As A "Fan, Media And Influencer Festival" Next Year
With "queuetainment" and 10,000 more attendees
The Entertainment Software Association is set to make some rather significant changes to the annual gaming trade event, E3. Starting from E3 2020, it hopes to turn the event into a "fan, media, and influencer festival". The news comes from an E3 2020 planning document, as reported on by GameDaily.biz...
News Luigi's Mansion 3 And Link's Awakening Nominated For 'Best Console Game' Of E3
Switch nominees across multiple catogories
Now that E3 2019 has wrapped up, 64 judging publications for the Game Critics Awards have selected this year's 'best of E3' nominees. The winners will be announced on 27th June. First party Nintendo titles are featured across multiple categories. Luigi's Mansion 3 is up for best console game, best...
News We Believe In E3, Says Nintendo
"We’re bullish on the show. We’re here. We believe in it."
Sony was a conspicuous absence at this year's E3 event in Los Angeles, and with a trend of other companies reducing their presence at the show, the notion that the expo is losing relevance certainly isn't new. The dates for next year's event have already been announced, but it's hard to...
News Nintendo Is Seeing A Consistent Year-On-Year Increase In Media Coverage During E3
On the up for three years on the bounce
E3 is an exciting time for everyone involved, but also a very busy one for anyone working in gaming media. We're not afraid to admit that the days surrounding the event can often turn into one huge ball of stress, as announcements, reveals, leaks, and Keanu Reeves come flying at you from every angle just...
News Nintendo's Doug Bowser Shares Fun Little Anecdote About His E3 Direct Performance
"I can’t tell you how many takes we had to do"
While upcoming games are obviously the focus of any Nintendo Direct, the E3 show's opening sequence featuring Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser alongside actual, Peach-napping bad guy Bowser was a fun little thing to behold. You can remind yourself here. Over the last few days, we've already...
News Eiji Aonuma Still Excited To Collaborate With Shigeru Miyamoto After Many Years
Who wouldn't be?
Earlier this week at E3 2019, Game Informer spoke to The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma and was asked about what it was like to work with other Nintendo producers such as Takashi Tezuka (responsible for Super Mario Maker 2) and the one and only Shigeru Miyamoto. Teaming up with such famous faces within the video game...
Random Astral Chain Is Filled With Hidden Toilets And "Lots Of Cats"
Um, what?
While the majority of PlatinumGames fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Bayonetta 3 on the Switch, the next title the Japanese company is actually releasing on Nintendo's hybrid platform is the synergetic action game Astral Chain. It's being directed by Takahisa Taura, who was the lead designer on NieR: Automata. During the...
News Have The Post-E3 Blues? The Dates For E3 2020 Have Already Been Confirmed
Mark your calendars
E3 2019 was a pretty wild time for Nintendo fans yet again; with Switch riding high and a decent number of top-name games on the horizon, there was plenty for the Japanese giant to shout about this year. But what about next year? If there's one thing we've learned in the 13 or so years of running this very site, it's that people...
News Hyperkin Isn't Quite Sure What Route To Take With Its N64 Clone Console Yet
"We don't we know what the end solution might be"
At E3 2019 this week, our video producer Zion Grassl had the chance to catch up with Terence Calacsan from Hyperkin and have a chat about the Retron Ult - an N64 clone that is "super early" in development. It's compatible with Nintendo 64 cartridges, controllers, targeting 720p HD output and will...
Random Animal Crossing's Angry Mole Mr. Resetti Has Lost His Job
"This will be a positive thing"
One of the angriest Nintendo characters is probably Mr. Resetti from the Animal Crossing series. If you've ever encountered him yourself, you'll know he's the guy that pops up out of the ground and tells you off when you forget to save. You might have even met his brother Don Resetti if you were particularly naughty...
News Overcooked 2's Latest DLC Adds Horrifying Horde Mode
And it's available now
If you tuned into the final day of Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2019, you will have seen a segment featuring Ghost Town Games showcasing a "first-look" at its new DLC for Overcooked 2. Overcooked 2: Night of the Hangry Horde sees players face the most "terrifying" threat to the Onion Kingdom yet – the unbread. The DLC adds...
News Nintendo "Looking" At Game Streaming But Is Focused On "Seamless" Play Experiences For Now
"We’re looking at those technologies"
A lot of news coming out of this year's E3 has been about game streaming services. The search-engine giant Google kicked things off when it gave the world its first proper look at Stadia and since then we've heard Microsoft talk about its xCloud service and even Bethesda chime with its new Orion technology...
News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Won't Have Direct Connectivity With The Mobile Entry Pocket Camp
But there will be "collaboration items"
Many mobile games nowadays often connect with the main release, which is normally available on more advanced hardware. For example, we've seen The Pokémon Company encourage compatibility between Pokémon GO and Pokémon: Let's Go on the Nintendo Switch in recent times. It appears the upcoming Switch game...
Done and dusted?
Although the 3DS appears to be on its last legs following the recent launch of Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth, it still managed to get some spotlight at this year's E3 when Limited Run announced the Atooi Collection, featuring five games in one physical release While it's clear third-party publishers are still releasing games for...
News Nintendo Ran With A Zelda II Joke When The Power Went Out At E3 2019
"I am Error"
Can you imagine the amount of power consumed inside of the Los Angeles Convention Center around this time of year? It's probably a lot – considering all of those big screens and video game kiosk showcasing a bunch of brand new titles. Sure enough, though, there's been a power outage at this year's expo. On Wednesday, E3 2019 was sent...
Video Watch Miyamoto And Tezuka "Spin The Wheel" At E3 2019
What fun Super Mario Maker 2 facts will be revealed?
If you're one of the lucky people attending this year's E3, you may or may spot Nintendo's legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and the producer of Super Mario Maker 2, Takashi Tezuka. While the annual event is intended to be a business trip for most people within the industry, that won't...
News "Luigi Assist Mode" Makes Super Mario Maker 2 More Accessible
And reinforces the fact it's a game about building
There was a lot to learn about each of Nintendo's upcoming Switch titles on the first day of Nintendo Treehouse Live at E3 2019. When the localisation team sat down alongside Super Mario Maker 2 producer Takashi Tezuka, viewers were able to learn a little bit more about what to expect from the...
Random Bowser Nailed His First Appearance As Nintendo Of America's President
All hail our new overlord
If it wasn't already official enough, it's now 100% confirmed – Bowser is Nintendo of America's president and there's no turning back. If you caught Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct presentation, you most-definitely saw Doug Bowser – Reggie's replacement – appear in his first Direct as the head of the American subsidiary...
News The Color Dungeon Returns In Link's Awakening On Nintendo Switch
Dampé from Ocarina of Time also makes his debut
If you tuned into Nintendo's Treehouse Live Broadcast following the big E3 2019 Direct presentation, you likely saw the same segment we did highlighting upcoming September release, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. While there was a lot revealed about this Switch title in the half-hour demo, one...
News Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition Gallops Onto Nintendo Switch This September
The luminary rides again
At Square Enix Live yesterday, Dragon Quest fans were presented with a brief trailer reinforcing the fact Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition was coming to the Switch this Fall. It was at this moment there was a collective sigh, with everyone assuming there wouldn't be a release date reveal...
News Travis Touchdown Returns In No More Heroes 3 Next Year
We've been waiting 10 years for this
After ongoing teases from Goichi "Suda51" Suda and an intriguing ending in Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, it's now been confirmed the beam wielding professional assassin will be making a mainline return at some point next year. Yes, after a ten-year absence in the series, we're finally going to be seeing...
News It's Official: The Witcher 3: Complete Edition Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This Year
Geralt has arrived!
After ongoing rumours and some wild speculation, today's Nintendo Direct E3 2019 showcase has finally confirmed Geralt of Rivia is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Yes, that's right – at some point later this year, Nintendo Switch owners will be treated to CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG masterpiece, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt –...
News Roller Champions Is Ubisoft’s New IP, But Console Platforms Are Yet To Be Confirmed
Switch controller assets discovered during pre-E3 leak
Update: The leak was real, then. Ubisoft revealed Roller Champions during its E3 press conference, alongside the trailer shown above. A demo is available on PC right now, but console platforms are yet to be revealed. The game will be free-to-play, which suggests that micro transactions are going...
News Square Enix Collective Is Publishing Circuit Superstars On The Switch In 2020
Micro simulation
One particular announcement during Square Enix's E3 2019 presentation which seemed slightly different to the rest was Circuit Superstars. This top-down physics-based racing title by Original Fire Games is channelling certain micro-sized classics of yesteryear and is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2020. It'll also be published by...
News This Fall, The Luminary Rides Again In Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition
Playing the waiting game
At Square Enix Live, we were treated to another look at Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition. Noticeably, the release date has now been narrowed down to this Fall. So, when will exactly will we get to see it? It looks like we'll just to wait a little bit longer. In the meantime, take a look at...
News Download A Demo Of Dragon Quest Builders 2 On 27th June
Game arrives on 12th July
If you're still on the fence about Dragon Quest Builders 2, perhaps a demo will help you decide whether or not you're ready to move onto the second entry in this relatively new Minecraft / Dragon Quest crossover series. At Square Enix Live, the Japanese company announced a demo for the game would be released here in the...
News Learn How Death Is Tied To Life When Oninaki Releases On Switch This August
Discover the mysterious realm beyond
We first found out about action role-playing game Oninaki during a Nintendo Direct presentation earlier this year, in February. With this in mind, Square Enix Live has now locked in a release date. It's arriving in a few months time, on 22nd August. To help promote the launch announcement, Square Enix released a...
News Romancing SaGa 3 and SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions Are Being Localised
The more the merrier
If you're a fan of the SaGa series you're in for a treat, at Square Enix Live, the company revealed Romancing SaGa 3 and SaGa Scarlet Grace: Ambitions would both be released in the west. There's no information about when exactly these games will arrive. The third game was exclusively released in Japan in 1995 and was previously...
News Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Releases This Winter
Online play included
One game we got a small update on during the Square Enix Live E3 2019 presentation was Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition. It's now scheduled to arrive this winter. To celebrate, Square Enix shared a new trailer featuring development footage of the game. In addition to this, it revealed an online multiplayer...
News Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This Year
Add another one to your collection
During the Square Enix Live event, it was revealed Final Fantasy VIII Remastered will be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Right now, there is no information about when exactly this classic will be released, so you'll just have to enjoy the description and trailer below. Experience Squall, Rinoa, and...
