During their E3 2016 press conference Sony Interactive Entertainment and Quantic Dream debuted a new, four-minute trailer for Detroit: Become Human. The trailer focuses on introducing a new playable character who has been described by David Cage as Connar, the Deviant Hunter.
You see, Detroit is a neo-noir thriller set in the near-future city of Detroit. Androids, who look exactly like human beings, have replaced humans in most tasks: they are workers, babysitters, gardeners, nurses, teachers, clerks. The story of Detroit starts with an unexplained incident that begins to affect the Androids. Some disappear without any explanation, others have unexpected behaviors and strangely show signs of emotions. The rumors of “deviant” androids start spreading, but no one seems to know what’s really happening…
As such, Connor is the second playable character for the game. Connor is an advanced prototype assigned to police forces to help them investigate cases involving deviants. He is cold and analytical; he thinks fast and benefits from some surprising advanced features. He is very determined and nothing matters more to him than accomplishing the mission he was programmed for.
KOEI TECMO ANNOUNCES SECOND DOWNLOADABLE DEMO FOR HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SAMURAI ACTION RPG, NIOH, ALONGSIDE GRIPPING NEW TRAILER
Catch a Glimpse of the Seductively Dangerous and Fantasy-filled World of “Nioh,” Exclusively on PlayStation®4
Hertfordshire and Los Angeles, Calif. – 14th June 2016 – KOEI TECMO Europe today announced that its highly-anticipated samurai action RPG, Nioh, will receive a second downloadable demo exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Following the overwhelming success of the Alpha Demo in April—during which more than 850,000 players downloaded Nioh and experienced the game’s intense and compelling gameplay for the first time—the second demo is currently planned for launch in August, with more information on its contents and exact release date to be announced at a later time.
KOEI TECMO Europe has also released a gripping new trailer alongside a choice selection of assets that reveal a variety of captivating locations, unusual mythical creatures, sinister enemies, and mysterious allies that cross paths with the game’s enigmatic blonde-haired protagonist, William. The short video provides a further glimpse into a world enveloped in mystery and mysticism, hinting at William’s powers and motives as he sets out on a treacherous path that takes him to the far end of the world – to a land of exotic islands torn by civil war and demonic supernatural threats.
A demo of Nioh featuring brand new content will be present at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2016 in Los Angeles from the 14th to the 16th June with more of what everyone loved about the recent Alpha Demo on PlayStation 4: more high-intensity combat, new weapons, never before seen characters, deadlier enemies and a whole lot of challenging gameplay. All Alpha Demo content will be available for those who have never tried the title.
About Nioh
In the dark, fantasy action RPG Nioh, players will traverse war-torn Japan as William, a blonde-haired swordsman whose background as a fierce warrior and seasoned knowledge of the blade allows him to survive in the demon-plagued land of the samurai. Players will face off against other samurai in epic sword battles and intense, multi-target engagements offering a level of difficulty that will truly test even the most hardened samurai’s skills, patience, and strategy. Nioh not only incorporates iconic elements from Japanese folklore such as samurai and supernatural creatures—the game also offers the exhilaration of an authentic samurai sword fight straight from Team NINJA. Nioh is guaranteed to challenge players in a way that makes every mission feel earned and their accomplishments worthwhile.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
KOEI TECMO EUROPE UNVEILS PLOT-TWISTING INFORMATION AND BRAND NEW TRAILER FOR A.O.T. WINGS OF FREEDOM
Take on Oversized Enemies in Hand-to-hand Combat as Eren in Titan Form!
Hertfordshire and Los Angeles, Calif. – 14th June 2016 – KOEI TECMO Europe revealed today an exciting and transformative feature of A.O.T. Wings of Freedom, the epic action game based on the worldwide anime hit ‘Attack on Titan’, alongside an action-packed new trailer and screenshots. Scheduled for launch on the 26th August 2016, the game will be released on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as digital-only on the PlayStation®Vita handheld system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC via Steam®.
Following the plot-twisting events of the hugely successful anime series ‘Attack on Titan’, players will be able to take control of protagonist Eren’s powerful Titan form and get up close and personal with the gigantic human-like creatures! Transforming into this titanic beast replaces Eren’s ODM gear and blades with fists. A first English language demo featuring this game-changing ability will be hands-on at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2016 in Los Angeles from the 14th to the 16th June.
KOEI TECMO Europe also released a new gameplay trailer showcasing the newly-revealed feature’s unique play-style! This gripping new trailer features Eren’s extraordinary transformation, as well as the game’s main playable characters, and focuses on the fast-paced battles, towering Titans, and claustrophobic atmosphere of A.O.T. Wings of Freedom. A variety of new screenshots were also released today, spotlighting a selection of the stages where players will fight against the Titans; from the evacuated streets of the Stohess District to the open plains outside of the walls!
About A.O.T. Wings of Freedom
A.O.T. Wings of Freedom is a titanic action game that successfully replicates the claustrophobic atmosphere and fast paced battles of ‘Attack on Titan’, one of the most celebrated new anime IPs of the last few years, and follows Eren, Mikasa and Armin through the events of the first series. Set in a land where three walls have been built around the settlements, to protect themselves from Titans, three young heroes Eren, Mikasa and Armin witness the end of 100 years of peace. As a Titan breaks down one of the outer walls humanity is once again threatened. The heroes must fight off the Titans and discover the mystery behind them. Players will experience a claustrophobic atmosphere and fast paced battle action as they repel the fearsome Titans
ABOUT KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. TECMO is best known for the Dead or Alive® and Ninja Gaiden®series. KOEI is best known for its Dynasty Warriors® and Samurai Warriors® franchises. On April 1, 2009, KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD was established as a result of the TECMO, LTD. and KOEI Co., Ltd. merger. More information about KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
NieR: Automata’s dystopian future arrives early 2017
New Teaser Trailer Showcases the War-Torn World of Androids 2B, 9S and A2
LONDON (14th June 2016) – NieR: Automata™, the SQUARE ENIX and PlatinumGamesInc. developed, action-RPG title, will be available to fans in Europe and PAL territories early 2017 – for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The highly anticipated follow up to the 2010 cult-classic NIER, NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful mechanoids.
2B is the main playable character and is an all-purpose battle android deployed as a member of the automated infantry squad, YoRHa. She is equipped with a sword for close quarters combat and the “Pod” support system for ranged battle. Her eyes are obscured beneath her standard-issue military visor, which she rarely removes. 2B is cool, calm, and collected.
Story of NieR: Automata
Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing their secret weapon: the machines. In the face of this insurmountable threat, the human race is driven from the earth and takes refuge on the moon.
The humans develop an army of android soldiers to fight back against the mechanical horde, but succeed only in slowing its advance. To break the deadlock, a new breed of android infantry is sent into the fray: the YoRHa squad.
In the forsaken wasteland below, the war between the machines and the androids rages on. A war that is soon to unveil the long-forgotten truth of this world…
About PlatinumGames Inc.
PlatinumGames Inc. is an independent entertainment developer based in Osaka, Japan, dedicated to making high quality, next generation games for a variety of hardware platforms. Loaded with some of the gaming industry’s most talented creators, PlatinumGames seeks to break the mold of a sequel driven industry by creating innovative, original IP that exceed users’ expectations. For more information, please visit: www.platinumgames.com .
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as IO Interactive™, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 115 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 68 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 45 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
Sony took to the stage for their E3 press conference to show off some more of Guerrilla Games’ Horizon: Zero Dawn through eight minutes of gameplay footage. You can check out the new gameplay in the video demonstration below and as for the game itself, Horizon: Zero Dawn is set to be released on the PlayStation 4 on February 28, 2017 in North America, March 1 in Europe, and March 3 in the United Kingdom.
Later the company also revealed that there will be a $120 special edition of Horizon: Zero Dawn that will be released at the same time and will come with the following bonuses:
9” Statue by Gentle Giant – featuring heroine Aloy in amazing detail
48-Page Artbook by Dark Horse – featuring Horizon: Zero Dawn concept art
Steelbook Case – with exclusive cover artwork
4 Resource Packs – the Carja Trader Pack, the Banuk Traveler Pack, the Nora Keeper Pack and the Nora Machine Trapper Pack
2 Outfits – the Carja Storm Ranger Outfit and the Banuk Trailblazer Outfit
2 Weapons – the Carja Mighty Bow and the Banuk Culling Bow
New trailer for Crytek’s VR Sci-Fi adventure, Robinson: The Journey, is out of this world, and out now
See how a journey into a new virtual world for PlayStation® VR begins
Frankfurt am Main (Germany) June 14, 2016 – Offering a glimpse into the backstory of its upcoming PlayStation® VR adventure, Robinson: The Journey, Crytek today released a new trailer for the game at E3 2016.
Shown from the player’s perspective, the trailer features dramatic flashes of the spaceship crash that leads to the game’s protagonist becoming cast away on a mysterious extrasolar planet. As the door of the stranded ship opens to reveal the world outside, prepare to witness a beguiling landscape peppered by meteor showers, populated by dinosaurs, and featuring unexplored territory that stretches as far as the eye can see. An adventure begins.
Crytek is an independent videogame developer, publisher, and technology provider with headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and six other studios around the world. Established in 1999, Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, and Warface. All of Crytek’s games are developed using CRYENGINE, the company’s cutting-edge 3D game technology, which is also the first choice of other leading developers and licensees when creating games for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and Android. Crytek’s ongoing growth in the games-as-a-service market has extended the company’s reach as they continue to deliver top quality interactive experiences to players through self-publishing platforms online.
After being delayed for so long it became something of a running joke in the gaming community, Sony took to the stage during their E3 2016 press conference to finally announce that The Last Guardian has a solid release date. The PlayStation 4 title will now be released on October 25th where a standard version will be priced at $60 and a collector’s edition costing $120 will include a Premium SteelBook Case, Premium Statue, 72-page art book, 10-track digital soundtrack, sticker sheet, and collector’s box.
To go along with this announcement Sony released a new trailer as well as a few new screenshots for The Last Guardian that you can check out below.
Zelda, Zelda, Zelda! Zelda was the core focus of Nintendo’s E3 campaign and they delivered big time with heaps of new news, trailers and gameplay footage. Let’s break it down.
First up, the game has been renamed to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Straight away, you know this is a very different Zelda experience, one more focused on open world exploration, survival and RPG elements. The world looks beautiful and also full of variety with many different locales shown in the trailer such as fields, beaches and canyons.
The new trailer also opens with voice acting. Yes, it seems this new Zelda may be the first to feature voice acting. We don’t know if Link himself will be voiced, but it seems characters around him will. Also note I said himself there. There have been a lot of rumours about Link being able to be a female in this game but those rumours were squashed.
Link’s ‘female’ appearance was likely a consequence of the new ability to have different outfits in the game that will not only change your look but affect your stats and bestow special abilities upon you.
There’s also heaps of other cool reveals in this trailer so I’ll list them in dot points below.
Link can mount any wild horse he discovers.
Time of day seems to be important, with a time shown on the mini map indicating a day/night cycle.
The game will also sport dynamic weather. Rain for example may put out fires.
As expected the world is littered with secrets. The map will have around 100 ‘shrines’ which are like mini dungeons with puzzles to solve.
There is a sprint and jump button.
Link can climb any vertical surface. This will be tied to a stamina meter similar to how actions were in Skyward Sword.
Link can chop down trees to make a bridge.
Link can swim, hunt animals and set fire to grass. Using the environment will play a big part in surviving. If you kill an animal, it will turn into meat with a puff of smoke.
Links weapons will break with use, forcing you to find enemies and take their weapons.
Link has access to various technologies in this game. It seems one item grants him the ability to create platforms anywhere in the world, even generating them midair to fall on enemies. This item is called the Shiekah Slate.
Dodging and attacking with good timing seems to initiate a slow down mechanic allowing you to do more damage and unleash a new rush attack.
There seems to be a large variety of clothes you can wear including a full set of armour. In colder environments, you will have to dress warmer or else lose health as you progress.
There also seems to be a lot of variety in the in game weapons which have an ‘attack value’. Examples include sticks, bows, swords, axes, clubs and more.
There are now square bombs, conveniently shaped to not roll everywhere. Round bombs are back too.
You can ride your shield down snowy mountains like a
The Master Sword is in the game somewhere/somehow.
Enemies live in colonies and inhabit certain regions of the map.
The big spider mechanical things from the first trailer are called Guardians.
There is lot’s of wild life and resources to gather such as fruit and meat. This is important as Link now needs to eat to restore his health, cutting grass (which you can still do) will no longer yield hearts. Food may also grant other abilities such as increased strength.
Reggie describes the E3 demo as only a tiny bit of the map, but says it is also huge and no one at E3 will be able to explore the whole thing.
Ganon will be in the game in some capacity.
The Wolf Link amiibo can be scanned in and then helps Link hunt animals and attack enemies.
Off-screen play on the GamePad is confirmed, the Pro Controller can also be used.
There will be no difference between the Wii U and NX version of the game although we theorize the NX version will definitely look and run better.
Wow that’s a lot to take in. This Zelda looks like it could eclipse all before it. Of course, what would a major Nintendo release these days be without a new amiibo tie in. Nintendo will be releasing three new amiibo, including Link on a horse, Link firing his bow and a Guardian amiibo. The legs on the Guardian amiibo can be posed to your liking.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be releasing on the Wii U and the Nintendo NX sometime in 2017.
Following the announcement that a new God of War game is on the way Sony Interactive Entertainment continued with their E3 2016 press conference by bringing out Bend Studio to announce that they are working on a title called Days Gone for the PlayStation 4.
Days Gone is set in the beautiful, volcanic scarred high-desert of the Pacific Northwest and is an open-world action-adventure game where you play as Deacon St. John, a Drifter and bounty hunter who would rather risk the dangers of the broken road than live in one of the “safe” wilderness encampments. The game takes place two years after a global pandemic has killed almost everyone, but transformed millions of others into what survivors call Freakers – mindless, feral creatures, more animal than human but very much alive and quickly evolving.
Skills learned in his prior life as an outlaw biker have given Deacon a slight edge in the seemingly never-ending fight to stay alive. But will it be enough? Currently no release date has been given for Days Gone but you can check out the reveal trailer and gameplay trailer below.
Sony kicked off their press conference by revealing that SIE Santa Monica Studio is working on a new God of War title that is simply going to be called God of War for now. The title has not been given a release date at this time but it is in development for the PlayStation 4 and over ten minutes of gameplay footage have been released and you can check that out below.
Santa Monica’s Cory Barlog has stated that the company didn’t want to simply reboot the God of War franchise, starting over with a retelling of the origin story and instead wanted to reimagine the gameplay, give players a fresh perspective and a new tactile experience while delving deeper into the emotional journey of Kratos to explore the compelling drama that unfolds when an immortal demigod makes a decision to change.
For Kratos, this change means breaking the cycle of violence, distrust and deception that his family, the Greek pantheon, perpetuated for so long. That cycle drove a whole host of bad decisions – the ill-fated deal with Ares, the murder of his family and a rage fueled descent into madness and vengeance that ultimately ended with the epic destruction of Olympus. It also means learning how to control his rage, the intensely turbulent monster that lives within him, steering him down ever-darker paths. Kratos needed to figure out how to put the monster back in the box, how to control when he does and does not let that monster out.
