Stop killing in ‘Fortnite’ and explore nature with new Playground mode
An upcoming content update for Epic Games' Fortnite will introduce the new Playground mode. Four players are sent to the battle royale map where they are free to explore and create, making it the perfect choice for new players looking to experiment with the game's many systems. It is only available for a limited time.
Yes, ‘Gears 5’ is the full title of The Coalition’s latest shooter
Gears of War will drop the "of War" from its title for Gears 5, which The Coalition studio head Rod Fergusson has confirmed is the game's full title. Microsoft previously announced Gears of War 4 as "Gears 4" but ended up reverting back to the standard title before the game launched in 2016.
‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ review
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a loving tribute to Nintendo and gaming history. A terrific multiplayer fighter in its own right, even single-player fans have plenty to love this time. Extra DLC characters will flesh out the already enormous roster of famous fighters and will keep Switch owners occupied for a long time.
Why is Bethesda making ‘Rage 2?’ We dove back into ‘Rage’ to find out
Id Software’s Rage saw the famous first-person shooter studio go in a decidedly more serious direction than its past game, and it didn’t always pay off. Rage 2, developed by Id and Avalanche Studios, arrives next spring, and looks to right some of the wrongs seen in the original game.
These are the E3 2018 games that could come to next-generation consoles
The majority of games revealed or shown during E3 2018 are planned to launch on current-generation consoles or PC, but there are a few we suspect could actually launch on future platforms. Here are the eight games we suspect could come to next-generation systems, even if they also appear on Xbox One or PS4.
‘Pokémon: Let’s Go’ games are a full-featured nostalgia trip for longtime fans
Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! look to be the perfect games for longtime fans of the series, with areas from Pokémon Yellow now looking as we wished they did years ago. The game even includes gyms, complete with the characters we remember from Yellow and the animated series.
New ‘Death Stranding’ trailer shows off gameplay, confuses us even more
The first gameplay for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding was shown during the PlayStation E3 2018 press conference, and it has us even more confused about the bizarre science-fiction title. Want shadowy figures, babies in fluid sacs, and weird flashing monster-detecting devices? It's all here.
First ‘The Last of Us: Part II’ gameplay shows just how deadly Ellie has become
Sony and Naughty Dog showed off the first gameplay demonstration for The Last of Us: Part II during the PlayStation E3 2018 press conference, and it was an intense and violent slice of the game. The footage focused exclusively on Ellie, who will be the playable character this time around.
‘Skull & Bones’ will turn friends into enemies in the hunt for treasure
Ubisoft's Skull & Bones is shaping up to be a major expansion of the naval warfare mechanics introduced in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and the demonstration shown at E3 2018 pitted friends against each other. The game is expected to arrives to consoles and PC in 2019, with a beta being held earlier.
‘Rage 2’ looks to be faster, zanier, and way more exciting than the original
Gameplay shown for Rage 2 during Bethesda's E3 2018 Showcase has us very excited to get our hands on the sequel. It's zanier and more creative than the original, but it's still Rage at heart. The game -- and a goofy severed head collector's edition -- will be available on consoles and PC next spring.
EA shows more ‘Anthem’ and ‘Battlefield V’ at E3 2018, debuts all-access subscription
Electronic Arts skipped the main E3 floor and focused on previously-announced games during its EA Play 2018 press conference, held on June 9. From Anthem gameplay to, Battlefield V footage and even a first look at Unravel 2, here are the biggest games, announcements, and news from EA Play 2018.
‘XCOM 2’ headlines June’s PlayStation Plus freebie games
Sony has revealed the free games PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive in June, and there are some heavy hitters. In addition to the excellent strategy game XCOM 2, members will be able to grab an underrated tactical shooter for PlayStation 3 and a fantastic motorcyle-based platform-racer.
What to expect from Microsoft’s E3 2018 press conference
Microsoft needs a big E3 to gain some momentum this generation, with its Xbox One X in desperate need of games to show off its power. Here is what we expect to see announced during the company's show, including first-party exclusive games as well as third-party titles and even a new piece of hardware.
Here’s what to expect from Electronic Arts at EA Play 2018
Electronic Arts is once again skipping E3 in June and will instead host its own EA Play event during the same time. The event is likely going to feature Battlefield and Anthem heavily. Here are the games we think will show up, including those already confirmed and those we've heard rumors about.
What games will Square Enix show off during its E3 2018 presentation?
Game publisher Square Enix will be hosting its own E3 2018 presentation this year, showing off its lineup of upcoming games. We expect to see already announced titles like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Kingdom Hearts III, likely alongside unannounced games. The event will be held on June 11.
