Ubisoft’s today announced new footage for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate sees new frontman Jacob Frye hitching a ride on a stagecoach, chasing down the undesirables of London. New mechanics, such as a grappling hook blade, were on display, as were some of the assassinations that the series has become known for. The trailer continued with the London populace lending Jacob a hand, as he made his escape. Jacob could also be seen recruiting new members to his Rook syndicate.
Ubisoft kicked off its E3 2015 press conference with a special surprise. The foul-mouthed kids of South Park are coming back with a sequel to The Stick of Truth called South Park: The Fractured, But Whole.
The game will be published by Ubisoft, but Obsidian Entertainment looks to be out the door, with Ubisoft San Francisco confirmed to take the reigns of this latest game. While the Stick of Truth centered around the RPG world of wizards and such, Fractured But Whole will center around Coon & Friends, shifting towards superheroes.
Ubisoft and Ubisoft Montreal have announced a completely-new IP called For Honor at E3 today.
For Honor is a fast-paced melee combat game that allows two teams of four battle against one another as one of three warrior legacies: Knights, Vikings, and Samurai.
The game is controlled by using the right stick to move your sword while controling the character with the left stick.
Beta sign-ups are now available on the game’s website.
Today during their E3 conference Ubisoft announced an upcoming massive expansion for their massive only racing game, the Crew. The expansion, titled the Crew Wild Run, will hit shelves 17th November this year, and will be available on all platforms, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
At E3 Ubisoft press conference announced a new Trials Fusion expansion, it may be out of Season Pass content, but the game doesn’t look to be over yet. Trials Fusion is getting a new Awesome Level Max pack on 14th July.
It will contain a cat riding a fire-breathing unicorn, for some reason.
Just Dance 2016 will continue Ubisoft’s long-running dance franchise this year, but with a bit of a twist. Camera peripherals will not be required to play, as users will be able to utilize their smartphones to play. That eliminates the need for Kinect, Wii Remotes, or other similar motion peripherals, though they will clearly still be supported.
A Just Dance streaming service is also set to launch alongside the game, allowing users to pick up new songs at any time. The service will be open to anyone on Xbox One and PS4. Pricing details were not announced.
Just Dance 2016 is set to release this October on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii.
Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Siege last summer, and since then, we got our hands on the game at E3 2014, partook in its closed alpha, and we’ve learned some additional information surrounding the game, such as its release date. Today, Ubisoft has more Rainbow Six Siege to show us at this year’s E3, so let’s take a look at what more we can learn about the upcoming tactical shooter.
EA today announced Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2, the outrageous new adventure set in the Plants vs. Zombies universe. For the first time in franchise history, zombies have taken over Suburbia and plants are on the attack. Each faction has enlisted new characters from the past, present, and future to join the fight. Play your way through all new modes, discover unique gameplay features, and explore all-new maps.
Launching Spring 2016 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Origin for PC, Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 taps into the heart of what fans loved about the original and goes above and beyond to deliver the funniest, craziest and most over-the-top shooter – and that’s only the beginning. Garden Warfare 2 will also deliver free content updates to ensure Zomburbia stays fresh and action packed.
“We’re incredibly excited to announce this new Plants vs. Zombies adventure,” said Jeremy Vanhoozer, Senior Creative Director, Plants vs. Zombies franchise. “The first Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare was a simple idea, and we were humbled and amazed by how much players loved it. With Garden Warfare 2, we’ve continued to listen to our fans to deliver the craziest experience yet – packed with more of what they loved about the original and even more of the crazy, weird and unexpected that makes this franchise so special. ”
Fans have played a huge part in the development of Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2. As a thank you, all players of the original Garden Warfare will have the ability to transfer almost every one of their unlocked characters into Garden Warfare 2 right from launch, so they can jumpstart their new adventure with their favorite plants and zombies.
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 reaches new levels of depth and fun. With fresh lawn-inspiring modes featuring plants on the attack, players can go on the offensive as the plants in an all-new 24-player Herbal Assault mode, or rally the zombies together and defend against the plants in the 4-player co-op mode, Graveyard Ops. Garden Warfare 2 also introduces six new character classes including Super Brainz, a zombie super hero who thinks he’s an 80’s action movie star, and Citron, a bounty-hunting orange from the future, for a total of more than 100 playable character variants. Each new character class offers outrageous powers and abilities that will provide an added layer of strategic depth to battles. All this takes place across 12 new immersive maps that are bursting with personality and humor, spanning everything from a Time Travel Theme Park to the final frontier.
Gamers can also play Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 their way. They can play multiplayer with or against friends or enjoy Garden Warfare 2 playing solo. For the first time, we’re introducing a unique solo play experience where fans can play every single game mode either by themselves against AI, or with the help of a friend in local split screen. Solo play will also offer a new twist on how gamers experience this universe with more details to come soon.
Today announced that EA SPORTS FIFA 16 delivers Innovation Across the Entire Pitch in gameplay, helps all fans Compete at a Higher Level with FIFA Trainer, and brings New Ways to Play by introducing Women’s National Teams to the franchise. At the heart of FIFA 16, innovative gameplay features will deliver a balanced, authentic, and exciting football experience that lets fans play their way. Confidence in Defending
Defenders and attackers are balanced, creating a realistic and enjoyable experience when trying to regain possession of the ball.
· Defensive Agility brings balance in movement between attackers and defenders, driven by more than 25 gameplay feature changes to defender locomotion.
· Defend as a Unit injects intelligence and positional-awareness into players so they can better decide between marking an opponent and covering dangerous space.
· New Tackling Fundamentals offers new behaviors like fake and standing tackles, as well as full-body challenges and the ability to bridge out of sliding tackles when caught out of position.
Control in Midfield
In midfield, two game-changing features make the battle in the middle of the pitch as important as it is in real football.
· Interception Intelligence gives players the smarts to close passing channels and shutting down options.
· Passing with Purpose offers a new driven pass to play sharp, incisive passes so you can find teammates with precision.
Moments of Magic
FIFA 16 gives fans the tools they need to create thrilling moments in attack.
· No Touch Dribbling gives players the option to let the ball run to buy time, create separation, feint, and blow by the defender in the final third. A feature inspired by the motion capture of Lionel Messi, it changes the way players attack.
· Clinical Finishing provides variety in shooting and more exciting goals than ever before.
“This year we’re looking at every single role on the pitch, evaluating where we wanted to innovate with all the feedback from fans, and setting out to develop the most balanced and exciting football game in the long history of the EA SPORTS FIFA franchise,” said David Rutter, VP and GM, EA SPORTS FIFA. “Whether fans prefer short and precise passes through the middle, or getting it outside and whipping in crosses, the beauty of FIFA 16 is that it offers fans the freedom to play their way and find success on the pitch.”
Compete at a Higher Level
Regardless of skill level, everyone will have a chance to Compete at a Higher Level by utilizing the EA SPORTS FIFA Trainer, a ground-breaking in-game training system which uses the context of the game to recommend options to the player. Fans can now learn as they play with an optional graphic overlay (HUD) which prompts them with gameplay options depending on their position on the pitch and Trainer level. The trainer recommendations will progress as the level of the trainer increases, which can be set to automatic or controlled manually. Basic commands get you started, while deeper hints will improve the game of the most skilled fans.
New Ways to Play
With all New Ways to Play, FIFA 16 will feature 12 Women’s National Teams for the first time in franchise history. Teams from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Sweden, and the United States of America will all represent their respective federations in several FIFA 16 game modes including Kick Off, an Offline Tournament, as well as Online Friendly Matches. To see Women’s National Teams in the game, visit https://www.easports.com/uk/fifa/women .
A New Way to Play On the Go
For those who want an authentic football experience on the go, EA SPORTS announced a brand new mobile game in development – EA SPORTS FIFA. Launching later this year as a free download on the App StoreS and Google Play, the next generation FIFA for mobile harnesses the increased power of new devices to deliver stunning console-quality gameplay to phones and tablets. Fans will enjoy authentic football on their phone or tablet devices, with enhanced hybrid touch controls, new skill moves, and for the first time ever on mobile, player celebrations. See more at https://www.easports.com/uk/fifa/mobile .
Have Your Say
Fans will have a chance to decide who joins superstar Lionel Messi on the cover of FIFA 16 in select regions. On a website launching soon, fans can cast their votes until July 5, 2015, in the FIFA 16 Cover Vote. For details, click here.
FIFA 16 Pre-Orders
Fans who pre-order FIFA 16 can choose from Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe editions. The Super Deluxe edition offers up to 40 FIFA Ultimate Team Jumbo Premium Gold Packs, three FIFA Ultimate Team loan players for five games each, and two brand new celebrations from the EA SPORTS Football Club catalogue. For more details visit https://www.easports.com/uk/fifa/buy/UK .
FIFA 16 will be available on 26th September in the UK on Origin on PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3
Coldwood and EA today announced a partnership on the development of a new puzzle platformer game titled, Unravel.
Unravel introduces Yarny, a tiny, new character made from a single thread of yarn, who embarks on a seemingly larger than life journey through the breath-taking, lush environments of Northern Scandinavia. Using Yarny’s small thread and big heart, players will traverse nature’s obstacles in this unique physics-based puzzle platformer.
“The idea of Unravel was created from a very personal place. We didn’t start out by saying we’re going to make a puzzle platforming game. We started by thinking more about our lives, and the things we hold meaningful. We wanted the game to have a heart and the gameplay could always be designed to represent that,” says Martin Sahlin, Creative Director at Coldwood. “The tale of Unravel is about love, and the bonds between people. And the yarn is a representation of that. Yarny’s red thread is the tie that connects everything in the game, from the gameplay mechanics to the story, and the people in it.”
Unravel is a game all about overcoming obstacles, both big and small. Some challenges are simple, like using Yarny’s thread to swing across a gap, or rappel down a tree. Sometimes things get more complex, and players will need to use Yarny’s thread in clever and creative ways to find the path forward. Whatever the case, no feat is too big for Yarny. Along the way, witness him unlock a heartfelt story about love and longing, and the ties that bind. The tale is told completely without words and Yarny is the red thread that runs through it all.
Unravel will be available for digital download on Origin for PC, the PlayStation 4 , and Xbox One.
When the first reveal for the new Star Wars Battlefront game showed Rebel vs Stormtrooper action like never before.
DICE revealed actual gameplay footage, revealing more of its Walker Assault game mode. Rebels could be seen scrambling inside their Hoth base, preparing for a Stormtrooper onslaught. AT-AT and AT-ST walkers could be seen patrolling, while a Star Destroyer could be spotted in the distance. Meanwhile, there was air combat up above, as well, with Rebal X-Wings and snow speeders taking on Imperial TIE Fighters and walkers. And yes, there was footage of the iconic tow cable wrapping up the AT-AT’s legs.
The demo was soon joined by some iconic Star Wars characters, as each side had unlocked Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
All footage was captured on PlayStation 4, but Star Wars Battlefront is also set to come to PC and Xbox One on 17th November.
EA today announced that Mirror’s Edge Catalyst will be available 26th February, 2016 in the United Kingdom (23rd February, 2016 in North America and starting 25th February, 2016 in Europe). Mirror’s Edge Catalyst immerses players in the origin story of Faith, and her rise from a careless young woman to a heroine who opens the eyes of an entire city. Featuring fluid movement and combat in a massive city where you can run free and explore, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst adds a new level of immersion to action adventure games by putting you in the first person perspective. You are not just watching Faith’s fight for freedom, you will experience it through her eyes.
“When we set out to bring Mirror’s Edge to a new generation of gamers, we knew we wanted to deliver on the potential of the first game – building an iconic heroine in Faith, bringing a beautiful, stylised world to life, and delivering fluid first person action,” says Sara Jansson, Senior Producer at DICE. “In Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, you will get to feel what it’s like to glide across the skyline of the city. You will get to know what it feels like to be a projectile who plows through your opponents. And you will get to experience Faith’s story.”
In Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, you will experience the rise of Faith, a daring Runner who uncovers a hidden truth within the walls of the city of Glass. Through her journey, Faith will explore every corner of the city, from the highest, most pristine skyscrapers, to the dark and gritty tunnels that lie beneath. Players will need to master the environment, using their momentum and timing their combat to fight the oppression of the ruling elite, uncovering the dark secrets behind the city’s beautiful façade. Mirror’s Edge Catalyst gives players the freedom to explore the entire city, discovering a variety of new activities, like ‘Dash’, races from point A to B, environmental puzzles and story missions to complete at their own pace.
For players that want to show off their perfect technique or how well they’ve mastered the city can pre-order Mirror’s Edge Catalyst to receive the Combat Runner Kit or Speed Runner Kit*, respectively. The Combat Runner Kit includes unique in-game items including a combat-themed Projection Shader, changing how a player appears in their friend’s game world, a Runner Tag to stand out in the leaderboards, and a unique background to customize a player’s Screen Hacks. The Speed Runner Kit also comes equipped with a Projection Shader, Runner Tag and unique Screen Hack background, but the features are more themed to the speed of their skill.
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst will be available at retail and for digital download on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Origin for PC.
During the Xbox E3 Press Conference The Coalition showcased an upcoming new game in their fan-favourite Gears of War series. The gameplay revealed a male and female soldier as they made their way through a night time environment.
What started as a calm patrol soon escaladed into a crescendo of enemies, mystery, and danger. The new game will feature the return of the series iconic assault rifle with a mounted chainsaw, as well as the combat system that made the original three games so popular.
