The new game from the developer of the Killzone franchise looks like quite a different game from those shooters. You take control of a woman from a tribe fighting with rudimentary weapons, but you fight against hulking, mechanical beasts.
Sandwiched among the likes of The Last Guardian and the Shenmue III Kickstarter, Firewatch was one of many independently developed games spotlighted at Sony's E3 2015 press conference. It's a mystery starring Henry, a seemingly isolated fire lookout in a Wyoming forest in 1989. Guided by Delilah, a puzzling female voice over walkie talkie, Henry is coerced into investigating a number of unexplained occurrences and disappearances in this wilderness. One tense moment includes the revelation that your lookout tower--now in the distance--has been taken over by a mysterious character. Interactions with Delilah aren't mandatory and it will be up to you to decide how much you wish to trust her. Firewatch is also notable for its art direction, led by illustrator and poster designer Olly Moss.
Sony announced its plans to launch PlayStation Vue, a new cloud-based TV service that will bring "live TV, movies and sports without a cable or satellite subscription."
The new video streaming service will launch with support from a number of networks, including Showtime, Fox Soccer, and a brand new channel from Machinima.
According to Sony's Andrew House, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to subscribe to PlayStation Vue packages at a discounted rate.
Sony is expected to release more details on the service soon.
At Sony's E3 press conference tonight, the company showed off a CG trailer for , giving us a look at Evie Frye in action, and revealing some details on PlayStation-exclusive content.
Evie, the twin brother of fellow protagonist Jacob Frye, appears to play in a more stealthy fashion than Jacob. The CG trailer showed her navigating London and then taking on a number of enemies while Jacob offered voiceover. She could be seen using the new Cane-Sword weapon, as well as throwing knives.
After seeing Evie, Sony's Adam Boyes revealed that the PS4 version of Syndicate will include some exclusive content in the form of the Dreadful Crimes missions. These will let you play as your choice of Jacob or Evie as you attempt solve various crimes.
Ubisoft’s E3 2015 press conference trailer for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate was a packed content showcase of the series’ first foray into Victorian era England. That includes the return of horse carriage pursuits, concealment with the donning of hoods, and lethal takedowns from above.
I don’t know what is the significance of the Devil’s Acre--the presumed primary setting of Syndicate’s London--but there is a similarly named locale in San Francisco where “you could raise ten men for any adventure in as many minutes." Coincidentally, this place gained notoriety in the 1860s, the same time setting as Syndicate. More importantly, this is the time of the Industrial Revolution, so using the exploitation of child labor in factories as a major plot device greatly fits this Dickensian vision of the city.
The trailer also shows the social prowess of co-protagonist Jacob Frye. It’s a twist on the franchise’s designs on the multiplayer-driven “brotherhood”. Rather than enlisting skilled assassins, Frye is enlisting any member of the local citizenry to oppose authority figures and those running the hazardous factories. Known as The Rooks, Frye’s gang moves with confidence and swagger straight out the musical Oliver! and I’m genuinely curious how this gang fits into the game’s narrative and the franchise’s overall lore.
Last but not least, it's Sony's turn to contribute its two cents to today's string of E3 2015 press conferences. So what will we see?
Here's an live roundup of all the biggest news from Sony's press conference. Check back here as times goes by for every single story as they are announced!
Previously Announced Games With New Info:
A new gameplay demonstration for. It will release in 2016.
Here's a montage of some of the most anticipated games from Sony's E3 2015 Press Conference.
Check out some gameplay and a trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops III Co-Op Campaign from Sony's Press Conference at E3 2015.
We finally get a look at the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Black Ops III in this high-octane gameplay trailer.
Check out 4 trailers from Devolver Digital including Ronin, Eitr, Mother Russia Bleeds and Crossing Souls from the Sony Press Conference at E3 2015.
Get a first look at one of the stars of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Evie Frye.
The long awaited Shenmue 3 is finally being made reality through Kickstarter and here's the big reveal trailer.
Check out the official reveal trailer for Destiny: The Taken King shown during E3 2015.
Check out the announcement trailer for the Final Fantasy VII remake that was unveiled at the Sony E3 2015 press conference.
The GameSpot crew talks Ghost Recon Wildlands, The Division, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Trackmania: Turbo, and epic beards.
