Playing Google Stadia in 2019 requires a bundle purchase, not just a controller
Google Stadia's launch games have been revealed but how will gamers access the cloud gaming platform? There are two ways to play Stadia: The free Base version and Pro, which requires a monthly subscription. Google also revealed a founder's pack for early adopters that are ready to pull the trigger.
Google Stadia launch games include The Division 2, Destiny 2, Elder Scrolls MMO
Right on the doorstep of E3 2019, Google revealed a bunch of the games coming to the Google Stadia platform. There are the usual suspects like Destiny 2, The Division 2, and the recently announced Ghost Recon Breakpoint. There are also a couple of surprises like Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3.
Nintendo’s E3 2019 booth lineup does not include Animal Crossing
In a release addressed to fans, Nintendo included a list of games that will be available on the showroom floor at E3 2019. Titles included Pokémon Sword and Shield, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Link’s Awakening, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. One game not mentioned, however, is Animal Crossing.
Cyberpunk 2077 release date reportedly set for 2019, but likely delayed to 2020
CD Projekt Red is reportedly targeting the release of the long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 this year, but it will likely be delayed to 2020. The studio, which is aiming to launch the game with the same quality as Red Dead Redemption 2, is expected to reveal more information about the project at E3 2019.
Apex Legends to debut limited-time event. Season 2 reveal set for E3 2019
Respawn Entertainment’s silence on Apex Legends has been broken. Season 2 is on the way and the game studio is set to share some details during E3 2019 but, before that, players will experience the debut of the first limited-time event. Legendary Hunt features a queue for elite players and some fresh rewards.
Here are our predictions for Microsoft’s 14 exclusive Xbox games at E3 2019
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has revealed that Microsoft will be showing the most exclusive games it ever has at E3 during the 2019 expo: 14. Which Xbox games should we expect among the collection? We dig through reports and rumors to share a few that are possible or almost inevitable.
343 Industries’ Halo: Reach PC beta launching for players in June
After being delayed indefinitely in April, the Halo: Reach beta has resurfaced. On the day of Microsoft's Xbox briefing at E3 2019, players will be able to head to participating stores to get hands-on with PC version Halo: Reach, win prizes, and compete in Gears of War.
Square Enix may tease long-awaited The Avengers Project at E3 2019
Marvel and Square Enix formed a multi-game partnership in January 2017, starting with The Avengers Project that will be developed by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal. Nothing has since been heard about it, but Square Enix may be teasing the presence of The Avengers Project at E3 2019.
Cyberpunk 2077 development at full speed, but still not playable at E3 2019
CD Projekt Red is at "full speed" with the development of Cyberpunk 2077, but it will not yet be playable for the public at E3 2019. The developer's president, meanwhile, left open the possibility that the game's release date will finally be revealed at the annual event, which will kick off in two weeks.
Sabrina or Ozark? Netflix has secret games in store for E3
The Netfix video game adaptation Stranger Things will see its third part release this July, and it will be shown at E3 2019. However, Netflix also has other unannounced games that will come to E3. Netflix has recently experimented with interactivity in its shows, including Black Mirror.
A hidden Destiny 2 quest is live, Season of Opulence teased for June release
Destiny 2 update version 2.2.2 is live and players can dive into the hidden Zero Hour quest for a chance to earn the Outbreak exotic pulse rifle. Bungie is also setting the stage for the shooter's future, setting a date for a race to finish the game's next raid: Crown of Sorrows.
Here’s everything we know about zombie-infested survival-horror game Days Gone
Days Gone, the first PS4 title from Sony's Bend Studio, looks to offer a different type of zombie game. Set in the Pacific Northwest years after a deadly pandemic, the world of Days Gone is filled with hungry zombies called Freakers. Here's everything we know about Days Gone ahead of its April 26 launch.
Halo Infinite, a spiritual reboot for the series, will make its way to E3 2019
Halo Infinite, the follow-up to 2015's Halo 5: Guardians, was described by 343 Industries as a spiritual reboot of the series. The game will be at E3 2019, coinciding with reports that Halo Infinite will be a launch title for the next-generation Xbox consoles that will also be unveiled at the event.
Microsoft reportedly planning to unveil next-gen Xbox consoles at E3 2019
Microsoft is reportedly planning to unveil the next-generation Xbox consoles, codenamed Anaconda and Lockhart and collectively known as Project Scarlett, at E3 2019, in which Sony will not be participating. Halo Infinite, which was revealed at E3 2018, will be a launch title for the new consoles.
‘Anthem’: Everything we know about Bioware’s next game
Anthem is an upcoming Destiny-esque game from BioWare with plenty of features to offer and we're here to tell you all about it. From gameplay, Javelin skins, and DLC, to microtransactions, boss fights, and post-launch content, here is everything you should know before you jump and fly into this new world.
Xbox boss says Microsoft going ‘big’ at E3 2019 as Sony skips event
Microsoft will apparently have a "fun" and "big" E3 2019, according to Xbox head Phil Spencer. Microsoft is apparently not just committed to the annual video game event despite the absence of Sony, but rather, it is going all-in, with possible announcements of new games and its next-generation console.
You could be gaming on AMD’s Navi graphics card before the end of the summer
AMD's Radeon VII isn't even out yet but we've already heard tell that its next-generation Navi architecture could be less than six months away. Navi will reportedly make its big entry-level to midrange debut at E3 in June with a general release of various graphics cards just one month later.
Nintendo and Microsoft say they’re all-in on E3 after Sony bows out of 2019 event
Shortly after Sony announced it will not participate in E3 2019 for the first time, Microsoft and Sony announced the show will go on as usual for each software giant. E3 2019 now presents a unique opportunity for Sony's major competitors, as the PlayStation brand has stolen the show in recent years.
For the first time ever, PlayStation will be a no-show at E3
For the first time in the event's history, E3 2019 will not feature Sony or PlayStation. The massive event almost always features a lengthy press conference from Sony, often after all other major companies give theirs. Both Nintendo and Microsoft, Sony's main competitors, will be attending the show.
Ecobee is getting installed in all of Clayton’s new prefab homes
Even prefab homes are getting smarter: Clayton, one of the nation’s largest prefabricated home builders, is putting Ecobee3 Lite smart thermostats in all its new units. Under a partnership announced this week, Clayton will offer the Alexa voice-enabled Ecobee4 as an upgrade option for some homes.
SteelSeries’ wireless gaming mouse is charged for battle in 15 minutes
SteelSeries' latest gaming mouse aims its sights at going wireless without limits, packing a new battery that can deliver over 10 hours of game time with only a 15-minute charging session and a wireless communication system with only 1ms of latency, thanks to SteelSeries' TrueMove3+ optical system.
‘Forza Horizon 4’ review
Forza Horizon 4 adds a new twist to the popular franchise – seasons. These change the huge map, demanding new ways to approach the same old challenges. This promises almost endless racing, but will you want to keep playing? Our Forza Horizon 4 review reaches a definitive verdict.
‘Far Cry 5’: Everything we know so far
Far Cry 5's four teaser trailers reveal the game's ominous setting of Hope County, Montana. Here's everything we know so far.
Insomniac’s ‘Spider-Man’: Everything you need to know
Sony and Insomniac have provided more information about the upcoming new Spider-Man game, a PS4 exclusive. Here is everything we know.
‘Doom Eternal’ brings packs of hellish demons to Earth
During its E3 2018 press conference, Bethesda and id Software announced Doom Eternal, the sequel to 2016's reboot of the iconic first-person shooter franchise. This time around, the demons have found their way to Earth and there are twice as many as before. More details will be revealed at QuakeCon.
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ E3 build used a hefty PC, but can your system keep up?
CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 was shown at behind-closed-doors demonstrations during E3 2018, and the PC the studio used to play the game had some hefty specifications. Here's what the rig included. Can your PC handle the game at these settings, or are you going to need to upgrade?
Nintendo isn’t abandoning the 3DS, despite its absence at E3
Nintendo chose to ignore its 3DS system during the company's E3 2018 presentation, but that doesn't mean the handheld is dead and buried just yet. More games are planned for it in the future, and it appears Nintendo will continue to support it alongside the newer Switch, which launched in 2017.
From instant game launches to heroic women, these were the trends of E3 2018
E3 always sets the tone for gaming over the following year. The 2018 show made it clear that games are becoming more diverse both in characters, and in the ways game publishers choose to launch them into the world. Here’s the weirdest, coolest, and most important trends of E3 2018.
Stand up or sit down? Many don’t take advantage of VR’s room-scale experience
Oculus' VP of Content Jason Rubin claims that a "significant percentage" of Oculus Rift headset owners would rather sit down to enjoy virtual reality rather than take advantage of room-scale motion detection. He made this revelation to Insomniac founder and CEO Ted Price at E3 2018 last week.
‘Ghost of Tsushima’ looks like a playable Kurosawa film
‘Ghost of Tsushima’ is a PS4-exclusive samurai action/adventure game from Infamous developer Sucker Punch Productions that captures the look and feel of classic samurai media, like the films of Akira Kurosawa, more accurately than any video game we’ve ever seen from our hands-off impressions at E3.
Playable beta for ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’ won’t be ready for quite some time
Beyond Good & Evil 2 creative director Michel Ancel has revealed that his team doesn't expect a playable beta of the game to launch before the end of 2019. This likely pushes a full release into 2020, which seems appropriate given the scope of the project. Ancel is also currently developing the independent game Wild.
We’re drooling over these tiny wireless Nintendo Switch controllers
Third-party game accessory company 8Bitdo unveiled a new line of tiny controllers compatible with the Nintendo Switch. The gamepads are designed to mimic the look of the Game Boy Pocket and support rumble as well as motion controls, though they don't feature analog sticks due to their size.
Twitch streamer Valkyrae talks ‘Fortnite,’ provides tips at E3 2018
The Fornite Pro-Am was one of the biggest events at E3 2018. Prior to the tournament, we spoke with Twitch streamer Valkyrae about the popular title, and how it feels to compete against some of the biggest names in gaming. She also offered some tips for first-time gamers looking to leave their mark.
Twitch streamer Pokimane on playing ‘Fortnite’ full-time, building a community
'Fortnite Battle Royale' is one of the biggest games in the world, and developer Epic Games recently celebrated the title's success with the Pro-Am tournament. Before the big event, we spoke with Pokimane about her experience with the game and what it's like to be a pro gamer.