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.
Prior to the official announcement of a new Dark Souls, it was unclear whether Miyazaki would be involved with the Bloodborne expansion. Or if, as the rumour suggested, he had moved on to a new project.
As of yet, Miyazaki's involvement has not yet been clarified. The Dark Souls 3 trailer shown at Microsoft's E3 press conference did not mention Miyazaki, or say anything to the effect of "from the creator of the original Dark Souls."
EA Sports is offering a "special item" to all its FIFA 15 Ultimate Team players, which appears to be a free card of either Messi or Pele.
Both football icons are considered extremely difficult cards to collect on Ultimate Team, but during EA's 2015 press conference, the corporation said existing customers would be given a "special item." As this pledge was made, a picture of both Messi and Pele cards were displayed.
The Ultimate Team bonus content was unveiled after Electronic Arts showcased its latest edition of FIFA, with the focus this year said to be based on balancing the game with more defensive options.
At last, Star Wars: The Old Republic will be gaining a story-based expansion.
BioWare announced the expansion, which is called Knights of the Fallen Empire, on the stage of their E3 2015 press conference. BioWare stated that the expansion will feature the hallmarks of previous BioWare games, such as dialogue choices that shape your personal story as well as the world around you.
Knights of the Fallen Empire will feature new explorable worlds, a new enemy faction, and new companions. An accompanying trailer depicted a troubled history between two apparent twin brothers, representing the dark and light sides of The Force.
Star Wars: The Old Republic - Knights of the Fallen Empire is scheduled to be released on October 27, 2015, and will be free to all SWTOR subscribers.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst will launch on February 23, 2016, EA announced today in a trailer revealed during its E3 press conference.
Watch the trailer before for a -depth preview of what the game looks like now.
The next Mirror's Edge, simply touted as a prequel, was first revealed at but has noted developer DICE has done a slash and burn on the original story. Based on the above trailer, it does feel like the game's narrative is getting a full reboot.
And secondly, the legwork needed to deliver a version of the women’s game EA felt happy with has improved the game as a whole. Player model scaling used to be linear, which means every part of the body was increased the same amount in order to recreate players of different sizes. Getting women’s bodies to look authentic meant designing a more sophisticated system, with the side-effect that some more outlandish specimens in the men’s game--Channon picks out Peter Crouch and Ade Akinfenwa-- are accurately modelled for the first time. There’s a similar story for modelling long hair too. You’re welcome, Ibra.
What does all this mean? That the early signs are good, at least in terms of the core gameplay. There’s already more change and improvement going on here than we saw in a finished FIFA 15, and the women’s game is a long-due addition being handled with precise attention to detail. Most of the stuff I hated, and you probably hated too, is on the way out. True, UItimate Team plays such a central role in FIFA’s longevity these days that excitement should be tempered until we know more about EA’s plans are there, but for now--cautious optimism is permitted.
You can play as Luke Skywalker in the upcoming Star Wars: Battlefront, EA announced today.
While you typically will play as a member of the Rebel Alliance or as a Stormtrooper, Battlefront occasionally offers players the chance to assume the role of hero characters. Skywalker is one of these, joining previously announced heroes like Darth Vader and Boba Fett.
As Luke, you can use Force Pushes and Saber Rushes; you'll also move faster than other characters and can deflect blaster shots with your lightsaber.
launches on November 17 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
GameSpot staff breakdown what exactly Microsoft were showing off during the HoloLens demo of their E3 2015 press conference. Can it possible be as cool as it looks?
Coalition Games provided a gameplay demonstration of upcoming Gears of War 4 during Microsoft's E3 2015 press conference. Feel free to relive the experience by looking through the following images.
Microsoft started out strong with a first look at Halo 5: Guardians' campaign, then continued from there with several new game announcements and demos of other big exclusives.
Next, Microsoft revealed a new game from Inafune called Recore.
There's a new Xbox One controller with replaceable parts!
Bethesda showed off some new Fallout 4 gameplay.
Fallout 4 on Xbox One will have support for PC mods!
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 was revealed.
Dark Souls III was finally officially announced!
The Division is getting a beta first on Xbox One.
We saw some of Gigantic.
Cuphead looks amazing!
We got to see some of Tacoma, the next game from the developer of Gone Home.
Rise of the Tomb Raider has a lot of snow and a really intense climbing sequence.
Rare is making a new game called Sea of Thieves.
Microsoft used Hololens to show off a new version of Minecraft.
Chris Watters and the GameSpot Staff breakdown their impressions of the Mass Effect Andromeda trailer from EA's Press Conference at E3 2015.
DICE shows gameplay and concept art for the new Battlefront at E3 2015.
EA shows off the 3 keys positions they focused on for Madden NFL 16: Quarterbacks, Receivers and Defenders in this E3 2015 Stage Demo.
GameSpot staff breakdown what exactly Microsoft were showing off during the HoloLens demo of their E3 2015 press conference. Can it possible be as cool as it looks?
We analyze the Gears 4 E3 2015 footage and try to dissect what it reveals.
