E3 2019: All the games we expected to see, and some we didn’t
E3 2019 is the biggest gaming event of the year. It will be loaded with new game announcements and details. These are the games we expect to see at E3 2019, and the games we won't see. We've split games into one of four categories based on their likelihood that they appear at the event.
The biggest surprises from E3 2019
E3 2019 had several of its biggest game announcements leak ahead of time, but that didn't stop the event from still having plenty of surprises for fans. From Keanu Reeves in Cyberpunk 2077 to a Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel, these are the biggest surprises of E3 2019.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is an aggressively familiar reboot
Modern Warfare takes the Call of Duty franchise back to the glory days of Call of Duty 4 with a new campaign mode that bills itself as "realistic" and "morally complex." In truth, it's rather simple, but it could still be a great shooter.
Digital Trends Live: E3 updates, Uber Elevate Summit, Beyond Burger, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler and DT Producer Adrien Warner dig into the trending tech stories of the day, including highlights from E3, the Uber Elevate Summit, more Portal devices are on the way, the Beyond Burger hits stores, and a very special goodbye to the Mars Rover.
E3 2019: The games you can play right now
Like an episode of Oprah, E3 isn't complete without at least one game surprise launching the moment it's announced. That unwritten rule is in full force this year, so we've rounded up all the E3 games you can play right now.
The best E3 2019 trailers
E3 2019 is packed full of game trailers showing off upcoming titles' stories and worlds, as well as full gameplay demonstrations. These are the best trailers of E3 2019, including Cyberpunk 2077, Doom Eternal, Halo Infinite, and a few unexpected surprises from major publishers.
Here are all the biggest games from the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct
The E3 2019 Nintendo Direct was filled with several new game announcements, including a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and a new game set in the Dark Crystal universe. Additional details were revealed on Astral Chain, Luigi's Mansion 3, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and more.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint courts content creators with Delta Company
Ghost Recon Breakpoint launches later this year and the developers are setting the stage for community engagement with the newly revealed Delta Company. The platform will provide resources for content creators, streamers, tournament organizes, and community managers.
Breath of the Wild gets a sequel, Animal Crossing: New Horizons delayed
Nintendo's Direct livestream for E3 2019 was filled with rapid-fire announcements. A new Zelda game was teased, No More Heroes 3 was announced, Banjo-Kazooie and Dragon Quest 11's hero join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Panzer Dragoon franchise returns, and more.
Ubisoft says its games ignore politics. So why are they so political?
Prior to E3 2019, Ubisoft put up an interview with VP of EditorialTommy Francois that reiterated that it doesn't make political statements in games. At its press conference, however, previews of Watch Dogs Legion and Ghost Recon Blackpoint that suggest otherwise.
Marvel’s Avengers is a multiplayer action game that unravels over multiple years
Square Enix revealed the first game that is a result of a partnership with Marvel started in 2017 and it is called Marvel's Avengers. The co-op action game is being developed by Crystal Dynamics and will unfold over multiple years with free playable characters and regions.
E3 2019 Square Enix roundup: Avengers and Final Fantasy VII Remake punch in
Square Enix used its E3 2019 press conference to showcase not only Final Fantasy VII Remake gameplay, but footage from its long-awaited Avengers game. Traditional JRPG fans had a lot to be excited about, too. Here's everything the publisher revealed this year.
Outriders is the new third-person shooter from the developers behind Bulletstorm
Square Enix's E3 2019 showcase was filled to the brim with JRPGs, but a new project from the developers behind Bulletstorm changed up the pace a bit. The original game is a third-person co-op shooter for up to three players, and it will launch in 2020.
Final Fantasy 7 Remakes offers real-time combat, a play on turn-based commands
The release date for Final Fantasy 7 Remake is set in stone, so Square Enix used its showcase at the E3 conference to explain how combat blends real-time fighting with turn-based commands. Viewers were then treated to looks at new areas, vehicle combat, new characters, and more.
E3 2019: Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a charmingly taxing tactical shooter
Ghost Recon Breakpoint's island setting may be pretty, but the world is incredibly dangerous. We played one of Breakpoint's open world missions at E3 2019 and found it to be a thoroughly tactical shooter. Even the terrain can hurt you, and we learned that firsthand the hard way by falling on our face.
Gears 5 Escape hands-on: If the entire game is this good, get hyped
We played Gears 5's new cooperative Escape mode at E3 2019, and it's looking very, very good. Squads of three enter a Hive and have to work together to escape. Unique character classes and difficulty modifiers make Escape feel modern, and the cover shooting gunplay has received some welcome advancements.
Here are the games and announcements from the Ubisoft E3 2019 conference
Ubisoft held its annual E3 press conference on June 10. During the Ubisoft E3 2019 press conference, the company announced Watch Dogs Legion, Roller Champions, and Gods & Monsters, along with a few other surprises. Splinter Cell was, however, left out of the fun, as were Skull & Bones and Beyond Good & Evil 2.
Watch Dogs Legion allows players to control any citizen they see in London
During Ubisoft's E3 2019 conference, viewers were treated to a look at gameplay for Watch Dogs Legion. Building a roster of unique characters is the goal and we witnessed three very different people work to recruit a fourth. Watch Dogs Legion will launch in 2020.
How to watch AMD’s E3 Next Horizon Gaming press conference
AMD is scheduled to deliver a press conference to kick off E3 on Monday, June 10. The presentation is set to focus on gaming, and we expect to hear more about the company's new Navi RX 5000 graphics cards. The event will be broadcast live, so here's all the details on how to follow along.
Digital Trends Live: Project Scarlett, E3 preview, Google Pixel 4, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the trending tech stories of the day, including news on Microsoft’s Project Scarlett streaming service, Google’s Pixel 4, new deepfake editing software, an e-scooter glitch that lets you speed, and vacationing on the International Space Station.
E3 2019: The five best games from the PC Game Show
At the annual PC Game Show at E3, more than 30 PC games were featured in trailer form, plenty of which represented our first look at these games. From Chivalry II to Midnight Ghost Hunt Remnant: From the Ashes and more here are the five games that really have us excited.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake release date set, launches first for PS4
Ahead of Square Enix's E3 2019 conference, the release date for Final Fantasy 7 Remake was revealed and it will arrive early for PS4 players. Interestingly, there's no mention of game consisting of multiple episodes but the synopsis reads almost exactly the same as the summary for the original game.
Bethesda reveals Ghostwire Tokyo, a horror game from The Evil Within devs
A couple of new IPs were revealed during the Bethesda conference at E3 2019 and one is coming from the studio behind the survival horror series The Evil Within. The new game is an action-adventure called Ghostwire Tokyo where players will face off against the supernatural beings.
E3 2019 press conference schedule
E3 2019 has arrived, featuring conferences from some of the biggest game publishers in the world, such as Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Bethesda, Electronic Arts, and more. Here is the E3 2019 conference schedule, as well as what happened already and what we think is yet to come.
Here is what Bethesda showed during its E3 2019 press conference
Bethesda held its fifth annual E3 press conference on June 9. Here is everything the publisher had to announce, including two new IP and new features for its existing lineup of games. Both Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI were completely absent from the presentation, as was expected.
Fallout 76 to add NPCs and a battle royale mode called Nuclear Wasteland
At the Bethesda E3 2019 showcase, Todd Howard admitted to the rough launch of Fallout 76. In an effort to get players back into the game, the publisher is releasing a free update called Wastelanders that will add NPCs, dialogue trees, and a new questline. A battle royale mode is also coming to the game.
Xbox Project Scarlett launches Holiday 2020 with Halo Infinite
fMicrosoft officially got the ball rolling with premieres, updates, and a few surprises during the Xbox briefing. Near the end, the company set the stage for next-gen home console gaming by revealing hardware details for Project Scarlett and a 2020 release window alongside Halo Infinite.
Xbox’s Project Scarlett console is awesome, and it doesn’t matter
Microsoft has set a release date for Project Scarlett, its next-generation game console. It promises incredible performance, stunning 8K visuals, and lightning-quick load times -- but none of that matters. The console's relevance is waning.
Gears of War 5 Escape mode revealed at Xbox E3 briefing, release date set
Gears of War 5 launches in late 2019 and one of the game's developers took the stage during the Xbox E3 briefing to shed some light on the new title. The new co-op Escape mode was teased and there will be a couple of opportunities before launch where players can test the game out.
E3 2019 Xbox press conference round-up: New console and new Halo confirmed
Microsoft held its annual E3 press conference on June 9. The Xbox E3 2019 press conference featured more news on Project Scarlett and Project xCloud, as well as plenty of games like Halo Infinite, Gears 5, The Outer Worlds, Cyberpunk 2077, Psychonauts 2, and many more.
E3 2019: Madden NFL 20 feels like it might have the X-factor
We checked out Madden NFL 20 at EA Play and came away quite impressed. The new X-Factor mechanic injects a bit of arcade magic to Madden and we're happy to finally have Run-Pass Option plays at our disposal. It does feel quite similar to Madden 19 in a lot of ways, but franchise updates sound exciting.
Cyberpunk 2077 release date announced, Keanu Reeves to play a character in game
The wait to learn Cyberpunk 2077's release date is over. A cinematic trailer was shown during the Xbox briefing before introducing a character played by Keanu Reeves. Reeves himself then took the stage to introduce a quick gameplay trailer that showed the 2020 release date for the open-world RPG.
EA Play 2019: All the big news, from FIFA 20 to Battlefield V to Star Wars
EA is doing things a bit differently for its fan-oriented EA Play event. Multiple livestreams aired on June 8, replacing the traditional press conference format. These included Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, FIFA 20, Madden NFL 20, Apex Legends, Battlefield V, and The Sims 4.
E3 2019: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC go live ahead of Xbox briefing
Microsoft has launched Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass PC ahead of its E3 2019. Both new subscriptions were announced earlier this year, but only now are available for gamers to join. And both are only a buck for the first month.