E3 2016: New ‘Legend of Zelda’ Image Leaks Ahead Of Nintendo’s Presentation

by Josh JacksonJune 13, 2016

Usually, companies will try to keep their cards close to their chests right before a big E3 presentation. Apparently, Amazon had other plans when it came to Nintendo’s upcoming Legend of Zelda title for the Wii U and NX.

The image shows Link climbing a cliff with an expansive kingdom visible in the background. Based on the artwork itself, it’s clear that the focus seems to be exploration, while also showing off how big Hyrule might be this time around. With constant rumors swirling that this next entry in the storied Legend of Zelda series will take Link through a Skyrim inspired open world version of Hyrule, it would explain why this image sets the tone that it does.

With only a day away before Nintendo tips its hand to the public regarding their next big title, that gives us plenty of time to speculate until then. What conclusions do you draw after seeing this image, and what do you hope to see when the game finally releases early next year? Comment below and share your thoughts, and make sure to check back with us for our full impressions on the show floor!

E3 2016: The ‘Titanfall 2’ Multiplayer Trailer Puts Its New Abilities Into Action

by Josh JacksonJune 13, 2016

While most of the chatter coming out of EA’s E3 2016 press conference regarding Titanfall 2 had to do with its newly revealed campaign mode, that’s not to say that the team at Respawn forgot where its bread and butter was. As seen in the game’s new multiplayer focused trailer, there will be plenty of new ways to take down the enemy team when you jump online as both a pilot and a Titan.

New Titans is definitely a feature to get excited about, but the trailer had a lot more to show than a few new robots to tear through the town with. The new weapons and pilot abilities really stole the show for me, highlighting the level of innovation that is coming with the highly anticipated sequel. Highlights of the trailer include expanded melee options for the Titans, a grenade ability that pulls enemies towards it, leaving them as sitting ducks for you to pick off, and the grappling hook, which will let pilots latch onto their enemies and pull themselves in for the melee kill… Even while both are in the air!

The first Titanfall had a reputation of being especially stylized in the gameplay department thanks to its unique take on movement, coupled with its changing dynamic between being on foot or in a Titan. Titanfall 2 already looks to be taking this concept much further, in ways that I can’t help but look forward to.

Haven’t watched the trailer yet? Give it a look and let us know your opinions on the new features in the comments! Titanfall 2 will release on the PS4, Xbox One and PC on October 28.

E3 2016: Leaked ‘Dead Rising 4’ Screenshots Mark The Return Of Frank West

by Josh JacksonJune 13, 2016

He’s fought evil between dimensions. He’s taken on the finest heroes and most dangerous villains that the Marvel universe has to offer. He’s covered wars! And if these leaked screenshots of the yet to be announced Dead Rising 4 are any indication, there’s no one you would rather have on your side in a zombie apocalypse than Frank West.

After being relegated to guest appearances and becoming the focus of DLC side stories since the character’s debut in the original Dead Rising, the photojournalist takes the lead once again when he finds himself in the middle of yet another zombie outbreak. As expected from a series such as this that doesn’t take itself seriously in the slightest, Frank returns to the fray with a variety of crazy weapons and abilities, one of which is some kind of space armor with a giant concrete stick. Being surrounded by hundreds of zombies never looked so good in the screenshots below. Go ahead, check them out!

The images alone make it obvious that the game will take place near Christmas, so it will be interesting to see how that plays into whatever crazy narrative the game is sure to follow. One thing is for sure though; after Dead Rising 3 improved so much on the previous formula, it can only get better as long as photography makes its return.

Are you looking forward to the return of Frank West? Tell us what you think in the comments, and make sure to keep up with our E3 coverage as more news on Dead Rising 4, and every other announcement throughout the week, begins to surface.

E3 2016: The ‘Dishonored 2’ Gameplay Trailer Is Here!

by Josh JacksonJune 13, 2016

With so much buzz surrounding Dishonored 2, the follow up to 2012’s surprise hit, we knew Bethesda would touch on it during their E3 press conference this year. What we didn’t know was how great it would look in motion, building on what was an already popular game with new powers and abilities to eliminate your targets with.

As one of two supernatural assassins, Dishonored 2 is clearly hoping to build on the strengths of the original by allowing players to approach taking out their targets in a variety of ways. The gameplay trailer alone shows off how our protagonists can summon mystical powers to make enemies their playthings, attack them with traditional swords and guns, or even avoid direct conflict altogether by utilizing the game’s stealth and hostage mechanics, all while taking place in a unique setting that blends industrial society with the world of mysticism. If you couldn’t tell, it’s looking like there will be plenty to enjoy no matter what your play style is when Dishonored 2 releases in on November 11 of this year on the PS4, Xbox One and PC.

If you haven’t had a chance to watch the trailer, do it now and tell us what you think of Arkane Studios’ next entry in the Dishonored series.

E3 2016: ‘Prey’ Resurfaces… And Looks Nothing Like You Would Expect

by Josh JacksonJune 13, 2016

It’s been years since Prey 2 was announced, with an endless cycle of delays making it seem like we might never see the follow up to 2006’s cult classic shooter. During Bethesda’s E3 2016 press conference, they revealed that the game has been retooled, seemingly sharing little with its Xbox 360 and PC predecessor.

Now simply titled Prey, the new trailer follows Morgan Yu, a test subject who has been ran through countless experiments for the betterment of the human race. After waking up aboard a space station in the year 2032, Yu finds himself stranded on a ship overrun by hostile aliens. Using his unique abilities alongside any weapons he can find, Morgan will uncover the secrets surrounding the station and the experiments he was subjected to, all while fighting to survive his terrifying ordeal.

Developed by Arkane Studios, the team behind Dishonored, it’s safe to say that this new Prey game is a sequel in name only. With a new development team and a completely different premise, I’m really disappointed to see the portals and gravity physics disappear. Often seen as Portal years before Portal would be released, I can’t help but feel that Prey is losing some of its identity in the transition. With that said, Arkane is a very talented studio, and I have faith that they will be able to deliver a product worth playing when the game launches in 2017. Either way, it will be hard to wonder what could have been.

Want to check out the new Prey for yourself? Check out the reveal trailer below and share your thoughts with us.

E3 2016: EA Kicks Off Their EA Originals Indie Branch With The Reveal Of ‘Fe’

by Josh JacksonJune 13, 2016

During EA’s E3 2016 press conference, the company went over their new EA Originals publishing branch. Inspired by the release of last year’s Unravel, the program is promising to seek out passionate small development teams with a knack for innovation, and providing them with the security that the backing of a huge publisher like EA can bring to the table to help see these ideas come to fruition.

The first game that will be launching under this program is Fe, a 3D platformer developed by Zoink, the small development team out of Gothenburg, Sweden that was behind Stick it to the Man back in 2013. Using a shadowy purple aesthetic that gives it a vibe between Limbo and Ori and the Blind Forest, Fe looks like a gorgeous game so far. Thinking about how much farther the game could go beyond the brief minute and a half that we saw it in action, we’re definitely interested in how the game will progress.

By committing to selecting a few projects each year to develop under this banner, EA Originals will provide a steady flow of new experiences that aim to bring small teams into the spotlight. A move like this goes a long way to help the company shed its negative image when it comes to stifling creativity in previous years, and can only be good for the industry as the small guys and girls get such a big chance to succeed.

Watch Fe‘s reveal trailer below and tell us what you think in the comments!

Source: ea.com

E3 2016: ‘Fifa 17’ Gets A Story Mode For Some Reason

by Josh JacksonJune 13, 2016

When you think of sports games, the last thing that will probably spring to mind is their gripping narratives. As seen during EA’s E3 2016 press conference however, that might soon change in the upcoming Fifa 17.

Titled The Journey, the campaign will place you in the cleats of Alex Hunter, an up and coming Premiere League player who was just brought in to one of many possible teams. The Journey looks to examine his rise through the ranks, including how he copes with his new found fame and how the pressure of having so many eyes on him will take a toll on him both on and off the field in ways that we would never have expected from an annual sports title. Just one watch of the trailer makes it seem like we’re watching a drama instead of playing a game about kicking a ball around.

Promising to allow Alex to play in any Premiere League club with authentic managers and alongside some of the best players in the world, this mode is obviously hoping to bring a level of authenticity to this story in a way that might only be possible in a video game. Still, I can’t help but laugh at the idea that this game is getting a story, yet Titanfall, also released by EA, didn’t. Good thing they’re fixing that with the sequel.

Are stories in sports games a good thing, and will you Fifa fans ever play it instead of trash talking your friends after a hard earned goal? Watch the trailer and let us know what you think!

E3 2016: ‘Titanfall 2’ Examines The Bond Between Man And Machine In Its Campaign Mode

by Josh JacksonJune 12, 2016

One of the main criticisms that held the original Titanfall back was its lack of a true campaign mode. Respawn and EA are looking to address that with Titanfall 2, with a story focused trailer that debuted during their E3 2016 press conference.

Focusing on a Titan who’s pilot was killed in action, the perspective switches between the behemoth robot and its new perspective pilot as it does everything it can to protect its new controller from being shot down on the battlefield. Showing off some of the new environments, visuals, abilities and characters, Titanfall 2 seems like it’s doing a good job with fully integrating what we learned about this world in the first game with an actual narrative to dive into.

The original game was some of the most fun I had during the early Xbox One days, so integrating that gameplay with something for us to do when we don’t feel like being yelled at by strangers online can only be for the better. This sequel looks fantastic in motion, so I can’t wait to head over to the convention and try it for myself. With the game making its PS4 debut when it releases alongside its Xbox One and PC versions on October 28, it might be hard which version to pick! Especially with the collector’s edition on the market.

What are your thoughts on the campaign, the last game’s lack of one, and the second game as a whole? Sound off below, and make sure you watch the trailer while you’re at it!

E3 2016: Leaks Prove The Slim Xbox One Is Real!

by Josh JacksonJune 12, 2016

It’s getting harder and harder to keep a secret these days.

Leaked pictures posted on Neogaf show off the rumored Xbox One Slim model a day before Microsoft was likely to reveal it at their E3 press conference. Set to come with a 2 TB hard drive, a 40% smaller frame, 4K video support, and the option to stand it vertically, the new white model seems like it would be a good entry point for someone who has yet to pick up the console.

More specific details, such as the price, release date, and any other expanded features have yet to surface. Of course, we expect all to be revealed at Microsoft’s actual press conference, and we’ll be sure to update the story with any new information as it becomes available.

Between the system’s growing backwards compatibility list, a ton of new exclusives on the horizon, and strong third party support to keep us playing, now might be as good of a time as any to pick up some Microsoft’s new hardware. With the PS4 Neo hitting shelves as well and Nintendo’s NX releasing early next year however, the competition looks like it will only get tougher. Based on what we know, does the Xbox One Slim sound like something you’re considering picking up?

Source: IGN.com

E3 2016: Watch The First Gameplay Footage Of ‘Injustice 2’ In Action

by Josh JacksonJune 12, 2016

Fresh off the announcement and reveal trailer for Injustice 2, WB Games and NetherRealm Studios aren’t going to make us wait long before we see some of the new characters in action thanks to the release of the first game play footage for the upcoming fighting game.

While the spotlight may be shining on newcomers such as Supergirl, Gorilla Grodd and Atrocitus, the returning cast is showing that they shouldn’t be forgotten about. Aside from even more dynamic looking stage hazards for the heroes and villains to fight through, new customization costumes won’t be the only way the cast will keep us on our toes. Batman reminds us why he’s such a badass thanks to his new finisher using his Batwing, while Superman uses his strength and speed to bounce his opponents around with crushing blows high in the clouds. Or… You could just be like Aquaman and have a giant whale eat your enemies.

Even still, the new characters steal the show. There’s a certain kind of excitement that comes from seeing Supergirl switch from her public identity to her superhero persona in the blink of an eye. Grodd displays his brute strength while he manhandles anyone who stands in front of him, which contrasts Atrocitus, who puts his Red Lantern abilities to good use with a combination of vicious constructs and his overwhelming rage. In a blink and you’ll miss it shot, Black Manta is shown as being part of the cast as well, showing everyone who the real king of the sea is.

Watch the trailer below and get excited with the rest of us. Who else do you expect to see make the roster when the game releases in 2017?

Geekscape Games Podcast: Level 62 – ‘Juan’s Not Here Because He Had A Baby’

by Shane O'HareFebruary 1, 2016

Join Derek, Josh, Juan and Shane as they discuss the last week in video games!

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This Week:

EA is ditching E3 in favour of ‘EA Play.’

Shane is inappropriate.

WB abandoning Mortal Kombat X on PC.

TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan looks phenomenal.

New WWE2K16 DLC Breaks ‘Universe Mode’.

PS+ and Games With Gold games for February.

Zack and Wiki hits WiiU.

Mighty No. 9 delayed again.

Detective Pikachu WTF.

Street Fighter V getting a story update.

Valkyria Chronicles on its way to PS4.

WWE2K16.

Oxenfree.

MegaDimension Neptunia VII.

Splatoon.

Listener Mission Objective:

“What’s the first game that you would recommend to a non-gamer.”

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Are You Game? Bethesda Confirms Press Conference For This Year’s E3!

by Derek KraneveldtFebruary 1, 2016

Briefly: Well this is exciting.

Bethesda had a fantastic pre-E3 press conference last year, revealing a number of anticipated titles, including one of my favourite games of 2015, Fallout 4 (and the mobile title that I can’t stop playing, Fallout Shelter).

This morning, Bethesda revealed that they’ll be back for another conference on June 12th at 7PM. We’re sure to see more from DOOM, Dishonored 2, and BattleCry, but what else could they possibly have in store for us?

Could we finally see the first details for the first Fallout 4 expansion pack? Or will we even see them before June?

In any case, I’m excited. Bethesda‘s conference last year was a highlight of E3 for me (and Juan even sent me that sweet three pack of figures), and I can’t wait to see what they have in store for us this time around.

What do you hope to see? Sound out below!

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— Bethesda (@bethesda) February 1, 2016