Today during Ubisoft's E3 2015 briefing, the French publisher officially announced Ghost Recon: Wildlands, the first ever open world game in the series. It's in development at Ubisoft Paris and is described by its developers as having the biggest open world Ubisoft has ever made.
The game, which has been in development for more than three years, will let you play alone, or in co-op with up to three others. It is set in Bolivia--and the team spent two weeks there for research.
Publisher Ubisoft has revealed its latest Trackmania title, its high-speed build-your-own arcade racing package.
The new edition, called , is in development for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It comes with 200 pre-built tracks, numerous new environments to build your own race courses, as well as VR functionality.
Video demonstrations of the game showed Ubisoft's developers creating some particularly crazy layouts, with racing cars in free-fall at certain points. The world's first trailer can be found below.
Meanwhile, Trackmania Turbo is said to come bundled with a track builder mode that apparently generates courses on the fly with just one button press.
Rainbow Six: Siege is a game that represents some trouble for a writer, for no matter what colorful words I may put to the page, I can never quite depict the tension of an actual match. If you've been paying attention, you know this isn't exactly the Rainbow Six you've played before--the vibrant single-player settings of
Miraculously, we survived, even though the overwhelming amounts of debris flying throughout the room had convinced me that we were sure to fail. That left one more bomb to defuse, and so we initiated the measured crawl toward our second goal. The five of us chose to split up, two of us monitoring the direct entrance, which was protected by a clump of barbed wire, while the other three made their way upstairs, then back down to a secondary entrance. It was a successful strategy: my closest teammate and I fended off the few terrorists that tried to make a move, and our comrades moved into the room through the second entrance, slashing away the barbed wire that filled the area.
I decided to amp up the aggression, and slinked quickly from door to door, downing every baddie that dared to enter my line of sight, all while the incessant beeping reminded me that the bomb has yet to be neutered. The excellent AI put up a struggle, of course, but team Raven Shield defused the bomb and won the match, leaving me to gloat for leading the team in kills, though not in total points earned. It may not have been my greatest shooter moment ever, but in a game as consistently nail-biting as Rainbow Six: Siege, every one of those killed felt earned. And when the game is released to the public on October 13, I look forward to earning even more.
. The character is considered one of the most popular playable Rainbow operators, and has featured in wider Tom Clancy fiction such as the Rainbow Six novel as well as the 1994 film Clear and Present Danger, starring Harrison Ford.Ding Chavez, circa 1998.
Rainbow Six Siege game designer Andrew Witts elaborates on why Chavez will not return for Ubisoft's latest instalment: "It's a very complicated thing with the Clancy-verse and the books and things. For Siege, we wanted to have our own universe and not have to make a sequel or anything like that. Siege is its own universe with its own new terrorist faction, and new operators."
Instead, Ubisoft is focusing on creating its own new playable operators who will each have distinct personalities inspired by their unique gadgets they bring to the field, such as shock drones, sledgehammers and breaching charges.
For more, check out GameSpot's liveblog of Ubisoft's E3 press conference. Rainbow Six Siege will also have a beta arriving later in the year before its release on Xbox One, PS4, and PC in the holiday period.
In the epidemic-ridden New York of . This was a refreshing change and resulted in firefights that had a longer back-and-forth exchange of gunfire, movement, and attempts to flank one another.
Yet, after a couple of attempts to extract our loot and respawning after a few deaths--respawns are allowed until one team extracts their loot--I was ready to leave the Dark Zone behind. To me, this feels like the least-interesting aspect of The Division. I want to explore more of New York's contaminated streets. I want to build up my home base and bring order back its surrounding boroughs. But mostly, I want to see how The Division tells its narrative, which despite us not having seen much of it yet, Gerighty tells me is definitely something the game will contain.
"Obviously it's about the virus and other events within New York," he explained. "It's a deep narrative. Is it the only reason people are going to play? I hope not. I hope that people will get so engaged by the mechanics that they'll continue playing for hours and hours after they've finished the narrative."
Anno 2205, the strategic civilization builder set on the moon, is scheduled to release from November 3, Ubisoft announced during its E3 2015 press conference on Tuesday.
Developed by Blue Byte, the city builder appears to be developed specifically for PCs only.
A short trailer of the city builder can be found below.
Ubisoft has announced a Trials Fusion expansion pack called "Awesome Level Max."
Revealed during Ubisoft's E3 2015 press conference, a short trailer showed a gun-toting cat riding a fire-breathing unicorn. No gameplay was shown, but we think you'll agree that's enough to make it worth paying attention to.
The Awesome Level Max expansion for Trials Fusion will be released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on July 14. Ubisoft did not say whether the content will be available for the Xbox 360 version.
Few RPG franchises have as loyal a fan base as Fallout. We already knew that the game will be set in Boston and will feature a rather fearless German shepherd along with his vault-dweller human. But at a June 14 press conference, creator Bethesda also revealed a megaton (see what we did there?) of new images, features and abilities. Even better: A real release date, for November 2015. (Photo by: Bethesda)
Dishonored 2
trigue! More backstabbing! More sneaking around! And now there's a new character to play: Emily Kaldwin, the rightful scion in the original game. The first game raked in plenty of awards and accolades, so the sequel should get a lot of attention. (Photo by: Bethesda)
Halo 5: Guardians
We're talking about a franchise that has raked in more than $3 billion in revenue, so, naturally, expectations are high for this release. The gameplay demo revealed at E3 looks righteous, and fans have been waiting a long time for this new installment. (Photo by: Microsoft)
Doom
The seminal first-person shooter is back! The original Doom series from the 1990s is credited not only with birthing a new gaming genre, but also racking up a serious following. (We're talking 10 million units sold.) Bethesda's resurrection looks as slick as it does utterly sick. (Photo by: Bethesda)
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Again, the existence of this game is no surprise. But it remains one of the most anticipated games out there, and the new footage shown at the E3 showed a scope and attention to detail previously unseen in the franchise. (Photo by: Microsoft)
Gears of War 4
Long rumored and even longer awaited, the latest game in a $1 billion franchise finally got some official love at E3 this year. The footage shown was dark (way too dark) but what we did manage to see looked pretty darned promising. (Photo by: Microsoft)
Dark Souls III
It's official: Dark Souls fans will get to die, die, and die some more (presumably in fresh ways) via a third installment of this vicious action franchise. And expect it to be huge; the first two installments have sold into the millions of units. (Photo by: Bandai Namco/Microsoft)
Star Wars Battlefront
Star Wars fans have been waiting for years for a brand-new cooperative online shooter to call their own, and Electronic Arts made that dream officially come true at E3 this year. Recruit a scrappy team of fighters, and enjoy classic Star Wars mainstays like the AT-AT here. (Photo by: Electronic Arts)
Mass Effect: Andromeda
The story of Commander Shepard may be over, but that isn't stopping Electronic Arts from rolling out a brand-new story set in the wildly popular Mass Effect universe. Bring on the reapers!
When Gears of War first appeared on the Xbox 360, it was a defining moment for a generation of video games. Microsoft is hoping to have the same impact on your Xbox One, and the new teaser for Gears 4 showed off some gruesome enemies and intense moonlit battles.
Halo 5: Guardians
Fans already have their eyes on Halo 5, but Microsoft showed off some very cool new Warzone multiplayer features for the upcoming shooter, including maps five times the size of any previous Halo areas. The game releases on October 27th, 2015.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Even a small glimpse at the next Mass Effect installment is enough to get any fan delirious with excitement. The space opera RPG is planned for PC and current-gen only, which means it will take full advantage of the power of your Xbox One. EA has stated the game will follow all new characters exploring unique planets, now that Commander Shepard's story has come to a close.
Dark Souls III
With the recent success of Bloodborne, it was only a matter of time until From Software announced a new official entry in the Souls series. We got a small glimpse at Dark Souls III in an announcement teaser, and it looks like the game continues the franchise's tradition of foreboding environments and deadly monsters.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
It's still strange to see Lara Croft, a staple of the early PlayStation scene, star in an Xbox exclusive adventure. From the new gameplay shown, traversal and environmental puzzles will play a large role in the game, giving it a classic feel reminiscent of Uncharted 2.
ReCore
ReCore was one of the biggest unexpected surprises announced at E3 this year. A young woman and a robot companion scour a futuristic desert landscape, where they encounter dangerous enemies hidden inside a cave. From the creator of Mega Man, Keiji Inafune, and the team that worked on Metroid Prime, ReCore looks like an original game to keep your eye on.
Xbox 360 Backward Compatibility
Beginning this fall, Microsoft will roll out backward compatibility for Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One. If you've got a robust catalogue of old games, including XBLA titles, you'll now be able to enjoy them on your new system!
Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
Laser-blasting zombies attacking to the tune of Kenny Loggins's Highway to the Danger Zone? There's only one thing that can mean: a brand new installment in the hilarious, team-based shooter series Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare. The game releases on Xbox One in Spring 2016.
Star Wars Battlefront
A massive multiplayer battle between the rebels and the empire on the frozen tundra of Hoth - what more could a Star Wars fan ask for? We’ve waited a while for the return of the Battlefront series, and it looks like our patience has been rewarded.
Fallout 4 (Now With User Mods!)
Bethesda announced at the Microsoft press conference that Fallout 4 on the Xbox One will have access to any of the player-created mods on the PC version of Fallout 4. Finally, console players won't be left out of the cool mod scene that has made drastic improvements to games like Fallout 3 and Skyrim!
Rare Replay
So: Rumors about the return of Battletoads were partially true. Rare is releasing an Xbox One exclusive collection of 30 classic titles spanning decades of video game history, including Conker's Bad Fur Day, Blast Corps, and yes, Battletoads.
Forza Motorsport 6
Forza Motorsport 6 is gunning its way to Xbox One on September 15th, just a few months away. One of the coolest features of the new game is the dynamic reactions vehicles have to wet terrain. Now you can experience the thrill of hydroplaning at high speeds as your vehicle careens out of control.
Wireless Elite Controller
Beginning with the oversized monstrosities that controlled the original Xbox, Microsoft has been on a continuous quest to improve control of its games. The Wireless Elite Controller looks like the pinnacle of that effort, with hair-trigger locks and swappable components that allow for serious customization.
Fable Legends
The Fable series has had a rocky go of it lately, with its most recent games receiving lukewarm reactions from longtime fans. Microsoft is hoping to rekindle interest with an ambitious, free-to-play cooperative RPG. Here's hoping Microsoft can crack that controversial pay structure and deliver an experience that remains faithful to the spirit of the original games.
Sea of Thieves
Check out this pirate-themed MMO. We're talking naval battles, stunning island scenery, and the option to walk belligerent players off the plank and into Davey Jones' locker.
Ashen
Microsoft seems to once again be ramping up its indie support after a rocky launch, and the gorgeous and atmospheric Ashen looks to be a stand-out result. Ashen is an open-world RPG with a distinct look, and a story that features a wanderer in search of a home.
Cuphead
The indie game Cuphead has received a lot of buzz over the past year, and it's easy to see why, with its lush visuals harkening to a bygone era of classic animation. The frantic boss fights and inventive art style make Cuphead a standout in the Xbox One's catalogue of intriguing indie games.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst
The follow up game no one thought we’d ever see is finally arriving in early 2016. Mirror’s Edge Catalyst puts you in the shoes of roof-top runner Faith as she navigates a dystopian world hellbent on destroying personal privacy.
Check out this cinematic trailer from E3 2015 for Assassin's Creed Syndicate.
Check out the E3 2015 gameplay walkthrough for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.
The new Terrorist Hunt mode is shown off in which Raven Shield diffuses two bombs on the Consulate map at E3 2015.
Check out the trailer for Trackmania Turbo from the Ubisoft Press Conference at E3 2015.
Ubisoft shows off the Trackmania Turbo track editor during their press conference at E3 2015.
Check out this gameplay of the Terrorist Hunt mode for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, shown at the Ubisoft conference for E3 2015.
