It wouldn’t be a Ubisoft presentation without some Assassin’s Creed to show off and near the end of their E3 2015 press conference the company did just that when they revealed more information and gameplay footage for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate.
Set to be released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 23rd, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is set in the more modern setting of 1868, smack dab in the middle of the Industrial Revolution, where players will play a pair of twins named Jacob and Evie Frye. The company showed off a few snippets of gameplay, including footage of a rope launcher and cane sword, as well as a cinematic trailer and you can check out both of these below.
Welcome to Capsule Computers live (or semi-live) recap of events with the 2015 E3 showing for Ubisoft. Below are the announcements as they occur, laced in some opinion as needed of course, so let’s get to it!
And without missing a beat, South Park: The Fractured but Whole has been announced. Matt Stone and Trey Parker take the stage after a short clip airs, announcing that they are ready to actually do the sequel, while Aisha Tyler spices up the dialogue with some playful banter. We have not seen the end of the new kid.
Yves Guillemont comes out after a Ubisoft is made humble, announcing a new, fresh IP dubbed For Honor. It looks awesome all around, and Jason Vanderberg comes out to give some explanation. For honor is a multiplayer title where players literally go to war with an opposing side. Every watch a war movie with soldiers just rushing into each other? Well, that is pretty much the gameplay featured within For Honor, though the one on one battles are a bit more complex. It looks gory and fun – so I am down for this.
We quickly see a trailer for The Crew: Wild Run – which is an expansion of the main game and features monster trucks. It seems decent, but things are moving so fast that we move into Trials: Awesome Level Max, which is like a bad internet joke and reminds me of why I didn’t care for Far Cry: Blood Dragon.
The Division is up next, and Ubi are speaking of The Dark Zone, which is a dark and unnerving setting within the game. We see multiple players on a mission at an extraction point, and while the visuals don’t blow me away, this clip does the game far more justice than what we saw in the Microsoft conference. The beta will go multi-platform early next year, right before the March 8th release date.
So many Betas. Anno 2205 got a nice trailer, and is due out November 3rd with a beta coming later this year. I would imagine that would be sooner than later due to it being just five months away, but we shall see. A second trailer put the game in perspective quite well – as players have to built their way up to space. Oh yeah, that trailer is here:
Aisha Tyler had fun in the crowd, and then spoke a bit about Just Dance 2016. There isn’t a lot to say here, but Ms. Tyler makes me interested. You can use your smart phone to play, and the game will hit on all consoles. Jason Derulo comes to the stage and sings for a bit and I think he needs a new mic. He is terrible live. Good god. That’s show business I guess. Just Dance Unlimited also was announced, which is a streaming version of Just Dance but with a subscription.
Rainbow Six: Siegegets an awesome new teaser featuring Angela Bassett, who also took the stage directly after. Bassett plays the role of Six who leads the anti-terrorism unit. The rest of the talk is mainly banter, but this event is a lot more fun than EA by miles already. Terrorhunt was announced after the brief celebrity appearance, allowing players to disarm bombs and face threats as a team or solo. This game looks like a blast, no pun intended with the bombs and breaching – of course. The beta will be out September 21st.
Trackmania is coming to consoles! Well, I know that isn’t the most exciting news, but it is to the little following who have kept this customizable racer alive over the years. The game will feature 200 tracks, as well as a randomly generated map with infinite tracks.
There is also a trailer you should watch too:
Sorry Ubisoft, I just am tired of Assassin’s Creed. I have purchased countless titles from the franchise, but I just feel done. That being said, Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate‘s new trailer was great – I just think the franchise is in need of a break. For those who are interested, this is the first modern Assassin’s Creed title, set in 1868 during the industrial era.
The final surprise of the event came with a new Ghost Recon: Wildlands, which was stunning in its current state. It has been years since the franchise took form, and now it seems that it is getting a genre reboot as an open world experience that features co-op. It definitely looks nice, and is sure to create a good amount of buzz for Ubisoft.
Ubisoft has had a shit year with games in general, and this was a delightful conference that helped boost morale with the fans. Even the dull titles seemed exciting, as Aisha did fantastic as host and we got a lot of great sequels coming soon. Sometimes your excitement is the show, and this was yet another entertaining event from Ubisoft.
Best of Show: South Park, Angela Bassett, and Ghost Recon rounded the show off well, but Aisha Tyler’s execution saved the show.
Worst of Show: Jason Derulo, Trials: I am a meme edition, I guess there was a lot of Tom Clancy?
Thanks for joining us and stay tuned for even more E3 2015 coverage!
While Ubisoft had a few things to show off that we already knew about, they had a few surprises as well. This includes a brand new I.P. that was revealed during their E3 2015 press conference called For Honor for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. For Honor is meant to be a fast-paced multiplayer title featuring the melee classes of Knights, Vikings, and Samurai. Each of these three classes will have unique skills and weaponry with each class having a chance to turn the tide of battle and help their faction win.
Players will be able to capture control points throughout the map and slaughter their enemies in a “groundbreaking” multiplayer mode that features the “Art of Battle” control system that lets players wield the weight of your weapon to feel the power and impact of every strike. Check out the announcement trailer as well as some multiplayer footage below.
Welcome to Capsule Computers live (or semi-live) recap of events with the 2015 E3 showing for EA. Below are the announcements as they occur, laced in some opinion as needed of course, so let’s get to it!
Right off the bat, Mass Effect: Andromeda is announced. That is quite a big way to start. There is a Holiday 2016 date as well, but the trailer doesn’t show much. This will be one of those trailers that people break down and hunt for clues on later, as it shows a few maps, planets, and so on. I will have to do some investigating myself later.
A talking suit comes out to get the show started, promising new IPs “unlike anything you would expect”, which then rolls into Need for Speed. I suppose the trailer looked good, but it did leave a bit to be desired as the guy who spoke afterwards hyped it up to be much bigger than what we saw in the clip. “The richest customization ever” should keep Need for Speed fans happy though. November 3rd everyone, because there is nothing coming out that month.
Also, what is with this newsticker showing times of announcements? EA, you’re not the Grammy’s.
Now we have Joe Dirt’s cousin and some female making no sense as we look at more Need for Speed and its customization options. We learned how colors change in this clip. From red to redder. Now we have official gameplay and the graphics are well done, but its basically Need for Speed with twitter capability (who checks Twitter in their car while racing?).
Star Wars: The Old Republic is on stage. I haven’t heard that name in a good while. A new expansion is coming with new stories that have that “rich, Bioware storytelling”. Knights of the Fallen Empire is due out October 15th and is more than welcome. Good to see EA didn’t give up on it.
Next up are the two original IPs, and I am kind of curious. Enter Unravel. So far we see an image of a yarn cat named…Yarny. This game was crafted to be deeper than your typical game, and is a puzzle/platformer. Unravel sounds interesting and I am listening but the guy on stage is shaking like a leaf. Buddy, if you blow this – your studio gets to visit that big Maxis in the sky. The trailer is shown and color me impressed. This game has a wonderful soundtrack and looks like a ton of fun.
Go ahead give it a watch:
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Back to business, Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 is being detailed, explaining the plants are on the attack this time around. There is an evil villain attempting to build Zomburbia, and while the plants attacking the zombies is a bit odd, the story is slightly charming in a weird way.
Graveyard Ops is a new four-player co-op mode, and the Imp is detailed – showing off his chaotic stylings. SuperBrainz is a new melee class for the zombies, while Captain Deadbeard is a sniper class. Z-Mechs are also available for large enemy battles. The game looks well constructed and a lot like the first installment, but that really isn’t a bad thing. New Solo modes and split-screen have been added due to demand, and the “Free Content Updates” have me curious as EA and free are not words you typically use in a sentence together. Take a look at the newly revealed gameplay to see everything in action:
Remember PopCap? Just curious if anyone remembered.
Oh boy, NHL 16. Its hockey. I don’t know what to say except I enjoyed Mutant League Hockey. The standard sports titles are shown off, and it seems NBA Live 16 is out next.
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Yep, EA are not giving up on this NBA property. The face scan feature is being tested – and Hoop Gawd (yes that is his moniker) is demoing the product. September 29th the game releases, and Game Face HD launches beforehand for mobile to allow players to easily scan their faces. You also up your swag from what EA tell us when you play the game, so there’s that. I love how they are talking about features that have been around since the Genesis, acting like it is new just because the last NBA title was a mess.
EA Mobile is talking. 400,000 hours of gameplay. Apple Watch. That image above covers the conversation. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes was also announced with tons of characters that reek of micro-transactions, and Minions Paradise is also announced. Sigh. Yes, EA are cashing in on Minions now. The crowd is so quiet. I really hate these types of games, and I dislike this guy trying to talk about shenanigans that Minions get into. I am sorry, dear reader. I just careth not.
Now we have FIFA. Here is a very trailery trailer for FIFA 16. Out comes Pelé and the fans love their celebrity guest. He tells a story and we hear about moments as the EA rep tries to craft his stories into a promotion for FIFA 16. He seems nice, but this is rather boring and the rep gets him out of there after too much talking happens. I guess it is worth stating that female players are now in the game.
and HOW IS PELE STILL TALKING!
The crowd cheers for Sara Jansen who is out to speak about Mirrors Edge: Catalyst. We finally see a bit of gameplay and get a look at the setting – with Gabriel Kruger being named as the main antagonist. There are also no levels, loading screens, or stops that are man-made. I can easily say that is a big deal and the highlight of this presentation. This trailer is also fantastic. February 23rd folks, mark that date!
Robert Flores is out speaking about Madden 16, explaining how the fantasy mode will be tied into the game. Its Madden and it has a lot of fluff right now due to the drawn out explanations, but I assure you, its Madden.
What is better than Peter Moore? Peter Moore of course. He is out speaking about Star Wars: Battlefront. Frostbite, Frostbite, Battlefront, Frostbite. And now for the lovely Sigurlina Ingvarsdottir to take the stage to talk about the game itself (no disrespect to her dialogue but she sounds so bored). After a lot of stills, we finally get to see the game itself. Actual multiplayer (as if there is another mode) for Battlefront). This is Battlefield.
I hate to sound negative, but I lived Battlefront I and II for years, and aside from the scenery and models, it seems like Battlefield. I am not saying its bad, I am just saying it doesn’t fit its namesake. It is Star Wars, but Battlefront? Eh, we shall see.
That is it! Not the worst show ever, just a very boring show with only a few highlights. November might have become an easier month on the EA front, but with Gamescom coming, we might be able to see better clips and coverage from EA.
Best of Show: Mirror’s Edge, Yarny and his humble developer, and Mass Effect: Andromeda
Worst of Show: Pele being shoved off the stage, The entire mobile section, and honestly – the Star Wars: Battlefront clip (remember folks, this is just my opinion).
Thanks for joining us and stay tuned for even more E3 2015 coverage!
Ubisoft had more of The Divisionto show off at their E3 2015 press conference and this time around it happened to focus on a team of players entering “The Dark Zone” which is a dangerous areas where players will not only have to worry about AI enemies but other players as well.
In the video you’ll see the team take down bad guys and steal items before heading to the extraction location. However before being extracted, the team kills a group of newcomers that were once allies all before one of the team members decides to leave the group and kill his wounded friends to take all of the loot for himself.
The presentation ended with the announcement that Tom Clancy’s: The Division will be released on March 8, 2016 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. It is worth noting that a beta for The Division was also announced to go live on Xbox Live in December and will come to all platforms in early 2016. You can sign up for that beta here.
Ubisoft came out swinging for their E3 2015 press conference by starting things off with the sequel to one of my favorite games last year in the form of South Park: The Fractured but Whole. This title will be a brand new RPG adventure that will feature everyone’s favorite South Park characters as they take on their super hero personas. This means that players will take on the role of a new kid once again while joining Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman in a new hilarious and outrageous RPG adventure.
Players will delve into the crime-ridden underbelly of South Park with Coon and Friends. This dedicated group of crime fighters was formed by Eric Cartman whose superhero alter-ego, The Coon, is half man, half raccoon. As the New Kid, players will join Mysterion, Toolshed, Human Kite, Mosquito, Mint Berry Crunch and a host of others to battle the forces of evil while Coon strives to make his team the most beloved superheroes in history.
At the end of their E3 2015 press conference EA mercifully gave those who stuck around a little reward by debuting the first gameplay footage of Star Wars Battlefront. This footage was set on the planet of Hoth during the “Walker Assault” mode.
As the Empire, you must accompany AT-AT walkers as they march towards the Rebel base to destroy it. And as a Rebel, you must do everything you can to stop them. It was also revealed that Star Wars Battlefront will offer split-screen co-op with AI and one on one battles so you can play with friends however you like. You can check out the gameplay trailer below and as for the game, Star Wars Battlefront is currently set to be released on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on November 17th.
Need some games to play while you watch all the E3 trailers? Capsule Computers and Indie Gala released their 64th Every Monday Bundle this week. The bundle contains seven indie games for one low price.
Lilly and Sasha: Curse of the Immortals – Lilly and Sasha are twin sisters who are about to be torn apart. Sasha is being consumed by darkness after being tricked into touching an ancient shrine and the only person who can save her is Lilly.
The Adventures of Tree – Save the world from the evil Florps in this RPG currently in Steam Early Access.
The Music Machine – A visually striking ghost story about Haley and her best friend Quintin, a ghost now controlling her body.
Light Bound – A randomly generated top down shooter where the walls are only visible by the player’s lights.
While EA’s E3 2015 press conference started out great, it became extremely tedious after a very short while to the point that some were actually happy that the Twitch stream died. That being said, there was a silver lining and that happened to be the few minutes they spent talking about Mirror’s Edge Catalyst.
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst will tell players Faith’s origin story as it follows her transition from a careless woman to the fierce heroine we know. The developers went on to say that the game will take place in an entire open world and feature no levels and no load screens. They closed their brief Mirror’s Edge Catalyst presentation out with announcing that the game will be released on February 23rd, 2016 for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
We have known for a bit that EA was working on a new Mass Effect title and the company kicked off their E3 2015 conference with something that was sure to hook viewers. They started with the newest game in the Mass Effect series but it won’t be called Mass Effect 4 like some thought, it will be called Mass Effect: Andromeda instead. Outside of the actual announcement of the game, the only other detail EA shared is that the title will be released during the holiday season in 2016 for the PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
While we may hear more about the game later, or not until next year, you can check out the reveal trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda below.
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