Microsoft will show off 20 games at its E3 2013 presentation later this evening although weren’t sure how this is broken down in terms of platforms.
Geoff Keighley revealed the total on Twitter, although also revealed that additional Xbox games will be shown on Spike, including exclusive reveals during its Xbox pre- and after-shows.
Sony has already said that it has 40 games to show off across PS Vita, PS3 and PS4. So both should be pretty interesting shows.
Today Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Ace 3 smartphone. The Android device will serve as a budget-friendly alternative to the South Korean firm’s high-end handsets, such as the Galaxy S4.
Powered by a 1.2GHz dual core processor and 1GB of RAM, the Galaxy Ace 3 features a 4-inch 480×800 display as well as a 5-megapixel camera.
The phone runs Google’s Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and comes with a raft of Samsung’s exclusive software pre-installed, including S Translator, S Travel, Smart Stay and S Voice.
The device will replace the existing Galaxy Ace 2, offering a speedier processor and RAM upgrade but retaining the same camera capabilities.
Samsung is yet to announce pricing and a release date for the Galaxy Ace 3, but it is expected to retail at around £200.
Today (10th June) is one of the biggest days in the gaming calendar, with all four E3 press conferences taking place later this evening.
Each conference from the E3 expo in Los Angeles will reveal new games for the first time, show anticipated trailers and, fingers crossed, spring a few surprises.
Ubisoft press conference live stream:
BST: 11pm to midnight
ET: 6pm to 7pm
PT: 3pm to 4pm
Get ready for Watch Dogs, Assassin’s Creed 4 – Blackflag and Splinter Cell – Blacklist and more.
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It’s Sunday 9th June 2013 and here in LA and E3 2013 is about to kick off. If you have ever wondered what it was like at E3 this video will give you an idea of what the calm before the storm is like on the day before the press conferences.
And here is the video:
Stay tuned for lots more E3 2013 coverage here on Connected Digital World.
Watch the New Trailer for Disney Infinity E3 2013 Trailer experience of a lifetime is the Disney Infinity. Astonishing. Visionary. More title cards than ever before. With special appearances from Sulley, Captain Jack Sparrow, Mr. Incredible, and countless Disney and Pixar characters in player-created worlds of adventure, high-octane racing, combat, and visceral, heart-stopping ornamental shrubbery.
Disney Interactive presents DISNEY INFINITY, where your favourite Disney and Pixar characters come together in countless adventures that are as wild—and irreverent—as your imagination.
Play in their worlds. Experience the worlds of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Incredibles and Monsters University. Take on the role of Sulley, the naturally gifted “scarer”; become Captain Jack Sparrow, and fight Davy Jones to rule the Seven Seas; or transform yourself into Mr. Incredible, and use your super strength to save the city from Syndrome and his robot army.
Or create your own. Unlock virtual toys, characters, vehicles, buildings, weapons, gadgets, and more—and bring them into the Disney Infinity Toy Box where you can mix them all up to create your own worlds and adventures. Race. Fight. Build. Fly. Compete. Grief your friends. In the Disney Infinity Toy Box, there are no rules. If you can dream it, you can do it.
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Watch the gameplay footage from Call of Duty – Ghosts showing off the Call of Duty dog called Riley, a reference to Simon “Ghost” Riley from Modern Warfare 2.
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Activision kicked-off E3 early this year with an unprecedented live telecast to fans around the world, showcasing a first look at new gameplay from the upcoming Call of Duty: Ghosts and we have four new screenshots to show off.
Featuring an all-new world, new story, new characters and new experiences, all powered by a new, next-gen engine, Call of Duty: Ghosts is not only a stunning leap forward for the mega-hit franchise, but also showcases what’s possible on next generation consoles. Hosted by Spike TV’s Geoff Keighley and Internet personality iJustine, the live 30-minute broadcast titled “Call of Duty: Ghosts All Access“gave fans of the worldwide phenomenon the first chance to go behind the scenes with Activision’s acclaimed studio Infinity Ward, for a look at the upcoming title two days before the start of 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo).
“Every year our team puts on an amazing production to showcase our games at E3, a spectacle that delivers an epic, immersive experience that takes your breath away. Yet all our fans aren’t able to be here and share in the moment,” said Activision Publishing CEO, Eric Hirshberg. “So, since our fans can’t come to E3, we’re bringing E3 to them. This year we’re making sure the Call of Duty community is first in line to see Call of Duty: Ghosts as we kick-off what’s going to be a historic week.”
Gamers saw the level “Into the Deep,” a beautiful and awe-inspiring underwater mission that pulses with lifelike realism and heart-pounding tension; “No Man’s Land,” an eerie glimpse at the aftermath of a world recovering from a catastrophic event, as well as the first chance for gamers to get their first peek at Riley, the new canine character in Call of Duty: Ghosts. The televised special, which was broadcast live on television on DirecTV, on consoles and on popular online outlets around the world, offered viewers a sneak peek at the gameplay a full two days before the industry commences its annual E3 conference. The global telecast also featured a series of interviews with members of the Infinity Ward development team, as well as Academy Award® winning writer Stephen Gaghan, who is penning the script for the new title.
Fans also got a sneak peek at a massive, immersive and unprecedented video wall built by Activision for show attendees on-site at E3. Call of Duty’s “Show Mode” experience also features state-of-the-art visual/sound effects, controlled pyrotechnics, wind, smoke and low-lying fog to highlight original Call of Duty content, providing a truly unique experience for attendees at the show.
With an amazing level of attention down to the smallest detail, where each hair is noticeable on character models, scratches and bruises are apparent, and even the dirt beneath fingernails of characters are recognizable, Call of Duty: Ghosts sets a new bar of visual fidelity and near photorealism without sacrificing any performance, maintaining the hallmark of 60 frames per second-on every platform-to provide that signature Call of Duty smoothness and gameplay.
“Our new tech is allowing us to deliver an absolutely stunning next generation Call of Duty experience on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, but that’s not all. The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions will reap the benefits of our new tech as well, which we believe will make this the most striking Call of Duty game ever created, regardless of what platform our fans choose,” said Infinity Ward, executive producer, Mark Rubin.
Call of Duty: Ghosts will release on Xbox 360, PlayStation3 and PC on November 5. Call of Duty: Ghosts will also release on the Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 later this year.
For fans that missed the “Call of Duty: Ghosts All Access” broadcast, go to www.callofduty.com/ghosts to watch the replay.
Just a reminder that in a few days time (11th June) that the next downloadable content (DLC) character for DC Comics fighting game Injustice: Gods Among Us, infamous Mortal Kombat character Scorpion, will be available for everyone.. The newly designed version of Scorpion by Jim Lee, Co-Publisher at DC Entertainment, will be on Xbox 360 for 400 MS Microsoft Points and on PlayStation 3 at a price of £3.99
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Watch Jim Lee and Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon have a chat about Scorpion’s new design, Mortal Kombat and more.
Tomorrow here in LA are the press conferences before E3 starts, and you can watch the Sony PlayStation press conference right here on Connected Digital World.
Hopefully Sony will actually be showing off the PS 4 hardware, along with various new games.
So watch below from 6pm US Pacific time, which is 2am UK time (yeah, sorry, it’s that late).
Let us know what you hope they show, and what you think of it by leaving a comment below.
In anticipation of E3, Bohemia Interactive released a brand new set of Arma 3 screenshots.
Starting with the successful Arma: Cold War Assault (originally titled Operation Flashpoint*: Cold War Crisis) in 2001, Arma 3 is the latest installment in Bohemia Interactive’s award-winning tactical military shooter series for PC. Set in a Mediterranean sandbox of over 290 km², featuring 40+ weapons and 20+ vehicles, Arma 3 provides an authentic, diverse and open combat experience. The game features a wide variety of singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay, as well as limitless options for content creation.
Here are the others:
Would you like a Steam key to join the Arma 3 Alpha Lite trial? Click here if you do.
Grid 2 launched recently and our friends at Codemasters gave us 3 cool Grid 2 t-shirts to giveaway, and here are the winners.
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GRID 2 brings the best cars, events, locations and drivers together in a new globe-trotting competition, World Series Racing.
Here is one of the t-shirts:
And so here are the three winners:
Richard Hargreaves who wanted to drive a Jaguar XJ220 in beautiful silver
Hayley Todd who wanted to drive a Bugatti Veyron
Ross Watson who wanted to drive the Peel P50
Well done everyone, I will be in touch to get your sizes and addresses! For everyone else stay tuned as we have a lot of cool contests and giveaways coming up soon.
Good luck and thanks again to Codemasters for the t-shirts.
Don’t forget to check out our Grid 2 review right here.
Fans can keep up with all the latest updates straight from the studio by speeding over to www.gridgame.com.
Our friends at Bohemia Interactive have given us 200 steam codes for Arma 3 Alpha Lite, would you like one as we still have a few left?
While the Arma 3 Alpha leads Steam’s Top Sellers chart since launch, Bohemia Interactive also made a free invite-only variant available. The Arma 3 Alpha Lite is a limited version of the Arma 3 Alpha – providing people with the opportunity to try out the singleplayer showcase missions, a selection of weapons and vehicles, and the scenario editor. Unlike the regular Arma 3 Alpha, the Arma 3 Alpha Lite does not feature a multiplayer component or modding support, and does not include access to the Arma 3 Beta and complete game later on. To participate in the Alpha Lite, people need to be invited by those who have purchased the regular Arma 3 Alpha, or you can get one from us.
To claim a code, just click on the Contact Us link at the top of the page and ask us for one – simple as that. Hurry though as the Arma 3 Alpha Lite will be discontinued on June 18th, 2013.
Tomorrow here in LA are the press conferences before E3 starts, and you can watch the EA 2013 Preview press conference right here on Connected Digital World.
Tune in below on June 10 at 1pm US Pacific time (which is 9pm UK time) as EA unveils its next generation of games with news on Battlefield 4, FIFA, Madden, UFC, NBA LIVE, Need For Speed, Star Wars and more!
Let us know what you hope they show, and what you think of it by leaving a comment below.
