15 Important Lessons From E3 2015
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Bethesda Deserves its Own Press Conference
2015 was the first year Bethesda held a dedicated E3 press conference, and it’s safe to say they knocked it out of the park. Between Fallout 4, Doom, and Dishonored 2, the company showcased terrific footage for its new lineup, and above all, focused purely on games. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo could learn a new trick or two from them.
Microsoft Continues to Rely on Halo and Gears of War
The military shooter remains the centerpiece of Microsoft's console strategy. Like clockwork, you can count on a Halo or Gears title to appear at E3, and both Halo 5: Guardians and Gear of War 4 had strong showings this year, proving that Microsoft's mainstays still attract massive audiences.
Nintendo Debuts Cool Puppets
Nintendo had several cool titles on display at E3, including Super Mario Maker and Star Fox Zero, but most of their big games had already been announced a year ago. But don't count them out yet, though. Nintendo has always had sporadic E3 appearances, often hiding great games for late year surprises.
Sony Banks on Nostalgia and Thrills its Hardcore Supporters
For years, fans have been clamoring for a new Shenmue game and an HD remake of Final Fantasy VII. These games often felt more like wistful daydreams than realistic requests, which helps explain the fervor when Sony actually announced both projects this year at its press conference. Both games are largely goodwill gestures, showing that Sony and Square Enix care about their most dedicated fans. (Photo: Corbis)
VR Spends Another Year in Gestation
It was no contest: some of the longest lines at E3 this year were for hands-on demos of Sony's Project Morpheus and the Oculus Rift. Both companies had a variety of intriguing games on display, but they seem to be playing a game of chicken, hoping to perfect the technology before either one pushes for a mass release. In years past we were told 2015 would be a big year for VR. Unfortunately, it looks like yet another year will pass before the public at large gets to experience it. (Photo: Corbis)
Star Wars: Battlefront is Beautiful
It's been a long time since we had a Star Wars game that takes the lead in delivering cutting edge tech. After the cancellation of the ambitious Star Wars 1313, Battlefront has stepped up to the plate with an incredible demo at E3 featuring a 20 vs 20 Walker Assault on Hoth. With visuals that border on photo realistic, Battlefront may be just as exciting as this year's upcoming film sequel. (Photo: Electronic Arts)
Mass Effect Makes a Comeback
In spite of an anti-climactic ending to Mass Effect 3 which sparked a fan backlash, the Mass Effect series remains revered for its thrilling space opera action. After a small glimpse at the exciting sequel set on new planets with new characters, we're already prepared to forgive past sins. If Dragon Age Inquisition is any indication of the scope BioWare has planned for the new Mass Effect, we're in for a hell of a ride. (Photo: Electronic Arts)
Street Fighter Still Packs A Wallop
After the success of Street Fighter IV, Capcom hopes to keep the fighting flame alive. Street Fighter V was everywhere at E3, with players camped out in front of demos to rotate in for a few rounds. The game feels great to play, maintaining the crunchy combat of the last Street Fighter but with a new level of technical sophistication that should lead to deep and varied strategies when mastered. (Photo: Capcom)
The Last Guardian Rises From The Grave
After seven years of protracted development, many had given up on The Last Guardian ever seeing the light of day. The follow up to the massively influential arthouse hits Ico and Shadow of the Colossus finally emerged this year. This year's new footage had a slow, contemplative pace that felt out of place among the high-octane action hits surrounding it on the show floor, but it still held enough promise for us to welcome its understated return. (Photo: Sony)
Microsoft Capitalizes on the Past
Of the three big console developers, Microsoft typically does less to celebrate its past than the competition. This year, however, Microsoft announced Xbox One backward compatibility for 360 and XBLA games. Battletoads creators Rare also showed off a giant collection of its classic games coming to the Xbox One. In one fell swoop, Microsoft has delivered a robust catalogue of gaming history.
Sony Seeks New Horizons
While it's always great when game companies keep tradition alive with our favorite franchises, it's nice to see them explore new directions too. One of the most talked about games at E3 this year was Sony's new game Horizon: Zero Dawn, featuring a red-headed huntress taking down gigantic robotic dinosaurs with style. (Photo: Sony)
Pokemon Developer Make a New Game, and It's Not for Nintendo
A small hidden gem at this year's E3 was the new game from Pokemon developers Game Freak. Tembo The Badass Elephant plays like a colorful mashup of Sonic the Hedgehog and the rhino stages from Donkey Kong Country. Surprisingly, the action platformer is coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox this summer, with no plans for a Nintendo release. We wonder if Game Freak will finally spread its wings after decades of Pokemon production. (Photo: Sega)
Uncharted 4 Has Some Surprises Up Its Sleeve
After recent gameplay footage slightly underwhelmed, Uncharted 4 had a lot to live up to at this year's E3. Boy, did it ever deliver. In addition to a stunning chase sequence shown off at Sony's press conference, an extended show floor demo kicked up the excitement even more. If you were impressed by any of Uncharted 2 and 3's epic set pieces, prepare to be amazed.
Artsy Parkour Game Mirror's Edge Catalyst Generates Buzz
It's surprising we're actually getting a follow up to Mirror's Edge, a sleeper hit from seven years ago that featured pacifist roof-top running across a colorful cityscape. Even more surprising is how popular the new game was at E3, with 3 hour lines curving around EA's booth just for a glimpse at the game's futurustic open world. (Photo: Electronic Arts)
Nintendo Releases a Lost Classic
In many ways, this year's E3 was dominated by the resurrection of projects many had written off. Nintendo's contribution towards this trend was a translated, but never released until now, NES prequel to the cult classic Earthbound. If that sounds obscure, it's because it is. While this small release won't make the company a lot of money, it will definitely engender goodwill from patient fans. (Photo: Nintendo)
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| Heres your First Look at Finn Balor in WWE 2K16
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Current NXT superstar and number one contender for the NXT Championship, Finn Balor was one of the first six roster members revealed for WWE 2K16. Now we have an image of what hell look like in the game, thanks to a tweet from the new WWE 2KDev account. We can see Balor standing next to a monitor displaying his virtual self wearing in his Demon getup.
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| Assetto Corsa - An E3 Look Behind the World's Most Accurate Racing Simulator
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While at E3 this past week I had a chance to meet with three members of Kunos Simulazioni, the Italy-based development team behind what I've consistently heard regarded as the most accurate racing simulator on the market. That game is Assetto Corsa, and as a car and racing simulator fan who had previously never experienced the title, I was excited to see why the game has earned its reputation.
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| 12 comics to read before you play Batman: Arkham Knight
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is just around the corner, promising one of the biggest adventures starring the Caped Crusader yet. Plenty of villains and allies are set to make an appearance or two, and the scale can be intimidating, especially if you haven't played the rest of the Arkham series.
Thankfully, there's a way to go into this feeling a bit more prepared: comics! Batman got his start in comics, and has more than 70 years' worth of reading material for you to check out. We've highlighted some of the best and most pertinent to Arkham Knight here. Enjoy!
Okay, this is the easy, obvious one. Taking place within the Akham-verse, this official comic relates the events that take place between Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Knight. If you want to know all the lore behind Rocksteady’s tertiary game starring the Dark Knight, this is the comic you need.
If you pre-ordered Arkham Knight from GAME or GameStop, you’ll receive the Red Hood story pack DLC. But who is Red Hood, exactly? If you want to know that, this comic will give you your answers. As is typical with comics though, Under The Hood weaves in and out of other story arcs, most notably Hush and A Death In The Family. Still, it’s an enjoyable read in and of itself, and was even turned into an animated film starring John DiMaggio (Bender from Futurama) as Joker.
Speaking of Hush, this comic is widely regarded as one of DC’s best, and for good reason. Similar to The Long Halloween (another entry on this list), Hush plays with the concept of a mysterious, unknown villain showing up in Gotham and toying with both Batman and his villains. Sounds kind of like the Arkham Knight, don’t you think? The ending is … not great, but there are still lots of fantastic individual moments that make up for it, not to mention the foundation it sets up for characters like Red Hood.
Spoilers for those who haven’t played Arkham City yet: By the end of that game, the Joker lies dead. While you might think that would be a relief to the citizens of Gotham and her vigilante protector, it’s actually made things more difficult. Villains that previously warred against one another no longer have the Clown Prince of Crime getting in their way and stirring up trouble, and so they have formed a more unified front. The Secret Six comics also address such a concept, though with smaller-name rogues. Still, to see what the bad guys can do when they stop fighting each other, check this one out.
What does Harley Quinn do when her “puddin’” isn’t there to boss her around? Why, she teams up with other villains and goes on suicide missions for the government, of course. The Suicide Squad comics band together unlikely allies and put them work toward a greater goal, not unlike Villains United. The difference here is that the squad, while not exactly led by Quinn, nonetheless features her in a prominent position of power, unshackled by her love for Mr. J. Expect the same in Arkham Knight.
We’re not sure what role anti-hero Azrael will play in Arkham Knight, but we see him briefly in trailers and hear him warn Batman that “dark days are here” along with other prophetic musings. Azrael is an interesting character who has served as friend, foe, even replacement to Batman, and the Sword of Azrael story gives the best idea about his personality and motivations.
The Arkham games have come to be known for their grittier portrayal of Batman and his world, and fans have come to love this more serious take on the Dark Knight. If you’re the sort where you not only enjoy Rocksteady’s twisted vision but wish there were more Batman stories that ventured into the darker corners of storytelling, check out Grant Morrison’s A Serious House on Serious Earth, which incidentally inspired the original Arkham Asylum game. A fair warning though: this story is not for the faint of heart.
Almost every villain and their mom seems poised to make an appearance in Arkham Knight, and the same can be said of this tale set during Batman’s early years of crimefighting. In The Long Halloween, a new villain appears and begins a murder spree of one victim per month. Calendar Man knows who the mysterious killer is, but won’t tell good ol’ Bruce, instead forcing him on a hunt throughout the city which is being torn apart by mob violence. Similarly, in Arkham Knight, Gotham is falling apart at the seams as a new bad guy - the Arkham Knight - comes to town.
Dark Victory is the direct follow-up to Long Halloween, and is just as good, if not better in some ways, than its older sibling. Once again featuring appearances from seemingly everyone in Batman’s rogues gallery, Dark Victory tells a fascinating tale of the escalation of violence in Gotham and its intimate connection to Batman. Essentially, Dark Victory makes us wonder if things would be as bad in Gotham as they are if Batman had never come along. On that note, one has to wonder if the Arkham Knight would have orchestrated his rise to power if it hadn’t been for Bruce giving him someone to fight against.
It’s hard to see the Arkham Knight as anything other than a dark mirror to Batman. Where Batman uses non-lethal force and is joined by a handful of friends and family, the Arkham Knight dispenses violent, deadly force using not only himself but a literal army of goons. In many ways, the Arkham Knight is probably what Batman would become if Bruce ever lost control, and that’s precisely what begins to happen in Batman: Ego, as a broken mind battles itself for control of its body’s future. Part action, part psychological thriller, Ego makes us see what would happen if Batman’s symbolic presence were twisted into something more vicious.
Batman: Arkham Knight is set to be Rocksteady’s final outing with tall, dark and brooding (that’s you, Bats). Although it’s sure to be action-packed, it also feels a bit like saying goodbye; a memoriam, if you will. Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader by Neil Gaiman is of a similar tone, as the story opens on the funeral for Gotham’s protector. Why is Batman a legend? This story will tell you, show you, and convince you.
Girl Robin. Batman beats up Superman. The animated version has Bats voiced by Peter Weller, AKA Robocop. It probably will have no parallels to Arkham Knight, but it’s really freaking good and you should totally read it.
WHERE'S RACHEL?? WHERE'S THE TRIGGER?? Er ... ahem. Sorry, got a bit carried away there. Anyway, those are our suggestions for the best DC universe comics to prep for Batman: Arkham Knight, but we're always open to suggestions! Let us know your favorite Bat-comics in the comments!
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| The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot Online Client Patched 19.06.2015
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| Game Player's Review "Tiny Batman Is Just One Reason Why I Love LEGO Dimensions"
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Game Players Review goes hands-on with LEGO Dimensions.
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| Unreleased Splatoon Maps And Weapons Get Detailed, Rainmaker Mode Explained
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| Lego Jurassic World Review [KZoku Ent]
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Kuma wrote: Lego has taken another famed franchise and turned it into another kid-friendly, comedic and fun experience for every fan of the Lego Games series. Lego Jurassic World takes on Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park II, and the newly released Jurassic World in one amazing Lego adventure. The beauty of any Lego game is the fact that they turn many of our favorite franchises into a lovely parody that works well with the goofy antics of that genre. Please join me in this review and see if it lives up to the Lego name.
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