When I was a kid with the original Nintendo Entertainment System, I, of course, played Duck Hunt. Fast forward 25 years, and I did so in virtual reality, live on stage at E3 in front of the entire internet with Duck Season — a tribute to the classic NES title. What was my high score? And, more important, how often …
Engadget at E3: Why Konami has high hopes for ‘PES 2018’
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 promises to be the franchise’s best title in years, thanks to a combination of smoother gameplay and improved life-like graphics. Then there’s the fact you’ll be able to play My Club matches as Usain Bolt, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist. Sure, it’s a pure marketing move, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be fun to have …
‘Metroid’ is really, truly back
Oh boy. We thought Nintendo’s E3 showing would center entirely around Super Mario Odyssey, but it had another bombshell for us in its Direct livestream showcase. A decade later, Metroid is truly coming back — and we’re not talking Freedom Force. We’re getting Metroid Prime 4. Author: Source: Engadget
A bonafide ‘Pokémon’ game is coming to the Switch
For months, Pokémon fans have been speculating about a possible Sun and Moon port for the Nintendo Switch. A version called “Stars” has been rumored since November, promising new creatures and high-resolution graphics. Is it actually happening? Maybe. During Nintendo’s E3 spotlight, Tsunekazu Ishihara from The Pokemon Company confirmed that a new, “core” Pokémon RPG is in development for Nintendo’s …
A new ‘Kirby’ game is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2018
Nintendo wasn’t going to let E3 pass without making some announcements of its own and today the company is doing just that. One of those revelations is that everyone’s favorite wobbling round hero is coming to Nintendo Switch in a new game. That’s right, Kirby will arrive on the console next year. Author: Source: Engadget
‘Super Mario Odyssey’ comes to the Switch October 27th
When Nintendo announced Super Mario Odyssey alongside the Nintendo Switch reveal, it felt like a breath of fresh air. Sure, the Wii U had New Super Mario Bros U, Mario Maker and the excellent platforming of Super Mario 3D world — but the open-world exploration mechanics of Sunshine, Galaxy and Super Mario 64 skipped Nintendo’s last console. When Nintendo teased …
Watch Ubisoft’s E3 event in under 10 minutes
Ubisoft gave us the rundown on its library of upcoming games yesterday at E3, and there was a lot of news packed into the briefing. If you missed it, don’t worry. We’ve trimmed down the event into a much shorter clip so you can catch up in less than 10 minutes. There’s plenty of Far Cry 5, Assassin’s Creed Origins, …
Watch Nintendo’s E3 2017 event in under 7 minutes
The E3 Nintendo Spotlight earlier today delivered a load of announcements in about half an hour. We’re all busy people, and you might not have time to watch the entire event to catch up on the news. Now you don’t have to. We’ve cut down the the finer points to a clip that’s less than 7 minutes. Sit back, relax …
Watch EA’s E3 2017 event live right here at 3PM ET
The big names aren’t waiting until next week to reveal what they have for us at E3 2017. EA is kicking things off today with its event at 3PM ET/12PM PT. We’re expecting details on games like Star Wars: Battlefront II, FIFA 18, Madden 18, NBA Live 18, Need for Speed: Payback and much more. We’ll be there to bring …
What to expect at this year’s E3
Dazzling press conferences. Heart-stopping trailers. A convention center packed with video games large and small. E3 is a magical week for anyone who likes to spend their free time pushing buttons on plastic gamepads. It’s like the Super Bowl, the Oscars and a presidential election rolled into one. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo stand out as the hardware heavyweights, while EA, …