The Elder Scrolls Blades, the mobile game from Bethesda in the Elder Scrolls universe, is getting a big update for E3 2019. It will also feature dragons. Additionally, the game will soon be released on the Nintendo Switch.
The first game presented at the Bethesda press conference for E3 2019 was the mobile game The Elder Scrolls Blades. It is now Bethesda’s most popular mobile game after Fallout Shelter. Therefore, Blades is getting a big update.
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What’s in the update? Among other things, the following new content is coming to Blades:
Solo Arena battles
Jewelry crafting system
Dragons with their own quest line
When is the update coming? According to the Bethesda stream, the new content is expected to be available today, Monday, June 10. As always, it will be free.
What’s up with the Switch version? In fall 2019, Blades will come to the Nintendo Switch. It will also be free and there will be crossplay and cross-progression with the other mobile platforms. You can play with your friends on Android and iOS and carry over your progress.
This Sunday, players had to wait until 10 PM German time to catch Microsoft’s press conference for the E3 2019. There were updates on Xbox Scarlett, Cyberpunk, and Elden Ring. We summarize the highlights for you.
That was the press conference: After Electronic Arts had already made an appearance at E3 2019, Microsoft followed suit. As with other studios and publishers, there were small leaks before the actual presentation. However, most of the new information remained under wraps.
We briefly summarize the highlights of the evening for you.
The upcoming next-gen Xbox is four times more powerful than the Xbox One X and is set to debut in Christmas 2020.
Halo Infinite is one of the launch titles for the new console.
There was a dark trailer for Elden Ring, the game from the creators of Dark Souls and George R.R. Martin.
A new trailer featuring Keanu Reeves was shown for Cyberpunk 2077.
Phantasy Star Online 2, a hit MMORPG from Japan, is coming to Xbox One.
With Crossfire X, the “Counter-Strike of Asia” is coming to the West.
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Microsoft and Xbox Press Conference – Here are the most important news
The Microsoft press conference for E3 took place on June 9. The presentation started at 10 PM German time. Here are the key news from the evening.
Cyberpunk 2077
What is Cyberpunk 2077? Cyberpunk 2077 is the next title from the Polish developers at CD Projekt RED. It is said to be based on the pen-and-paper game Cyberpunk 2020.
As with E3 2018, there was a new trailer for the title this year, in which even movie star Keanu Reeves had an appearance. He later also appeared on stage and officially announced the release date during the presentation.
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What is Elden Ring? Elden Ring is the new game from the studio FromSoftware, which had also leaked before the presentation. It is a fantasy action-adventure by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the mind behind the Dark Souls series.
What is Project Scarlett? The next-generation Xbox is being developed under the codename Project Scarlett. The console was presented as such at the E3 presentation.
Thanks to the CPU and GPU from AMD, Scarlett will be four times more powerful than the Xbox One.
Project Scarlett will have four times the data processing power compared to the Xbox One and will feature:
Up to 120 FPS
Ray Tracing
Latest Zen-2 and Navi technology
New SSD generation – Will be used as Virtual RAM
When will the Xbox be released? The release date for the next-gen Xbox is set for Christmas 2020.
What is Halo Infinite?Halo Infinite will be the new chapter of the Halo series and will once again focus on Master Chief. In the predecessor, Chief had to share the spotlight with Jameson Locke, which did not resonate well with fans.
The Master Chief on board the alien ship that rescued him from space.
However, fans had to do without a gameplay trailer this year as well. Only a cinematic trailer was shown, featuring a destroyed ring world.
When will it be released? No exact release date was given for Halo Infinite either. However, the title is expected to be one of the launch titles for Project Scarlett and will likely also be released in Christmas 2020.
What is Gears 5? With Gears 5, the Gears of War series continues. However, not much was shown about the game. Instead, the co-op mode “Escape” was introduced, where players compete against other human players in asymmetrical PvP.
When will it be released? Gears 5 is set to be released on September 10 for Xbox One and PC. It will also be included in the Game Pass for both platforms. Owners of the Game Pass can start playing on September 6.
What is Phantasy Star Online 2?Phantasy Star Online 2 is finally coming to the West after six years. The sequel to the first Phantasy Star Online MMORPG was released back in July 2012 in Japan.
PSO2 will be released for Xbox One and PC. There will also be crossplay between the platforms.
The game will be Free2Play, but will also have a premium service.
When will it be released? The MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2 is expected to be released in Spring 2020.
What is Crossfire X? Crossfire is one of the biggest shooters in Asia and was released there in 2009. Now, the “Counter-Strike of Asia” will be released as Crossfire X for Xbox One.
However, no real gameplay scenes were shown here either. So it cannot yet be said how much Crossfire X will differ from the game released in 2009.
When will it be released? A rough release date for this game has also been set for 2020.
As announced by Microsoft at its E3 press conference, Crossfire X will be coming to the West. The “Counterstrike of Asia” is set to be released on Xbox One in 2020.
What is Crossfire X? Crossfire X is a first-person shooter developed by the South Korean studio Smilegate Entertainment. It is a standalone version of the shooter Crossfire. Currently, it is only playable in the Asian region, but it is very popular there.
Crossfire has been around for a few years and was released in 2009. Now the shooter, as Crossfire X, is coming to Xbox One.
Crossfire X at E3
So far, there have been no real gameplay scenes. The trailer shows some dramatic shots with soldiers in combat. It is therefore unknown how much it will differ from the original version.
When is Crossfire X supposed to be released? The release is currently only vaguely set for the year 2020. No more details have been disclosed yet.
Will it be released on other platforms as well? That is unclear. So far, it has only been officially announced for Xbox One. PCGamer mentions a possible release on PC.
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At Microsoft’s E3 presentation this Sunday evening, a proper trailer for Halo Infinite was finally shown. The story of Master Chief continues, and the Spartan is back in action.
What is Halo Infinite? Halo Infinite is intended to be a sort of spiritual reboot of the Halo series, while also continuing the story of Master Chief after Halo 5. That’s why the developers at 343 Industries chose the name Halo Infinite.
When is it coming out? A release date for Halo Infinite has not been announced. However, it is said to be a launch title for the next Xbox Scarlett, which is expected to be released in Christmas 2020.
Halo Infinite will be available for Xbox Scarlett and PC.
Project Scarlett is the name under which the console is being developed at Microsoft. The final name has not been confirmed yet.
Check out the Halo Infinite trailer from E3
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What can be seen? The trailer begins with a stranger trapped on a spaceship. His ship loses pressure, and it’s clear that the man is in considerable trouble.
With great effort, the stranger manages to patch the leak. Shortly after, he receives a friendly signal. He tries to make contact over the radio but receives no response. When he wipes the fogged window, he sees a figure in front of his spaceship – Master Chief is floating lifelessly in space.
The man expends his remaining energy reserves to revive Master Chief, hoping that the Chief can rescue him from his predicament.
The chip that hosted Cortana until Halo 4, and assisted the Chief, is now empty.
The Chief finds in his right hand the chip that housed his AI friend Cortana in the previous parts, but now it is empty. The man shows the Chief why he is in such a bind: He apparently comes from a ring world, a Halo, which has been destroyed.
Instead of fleeing, the Chief sets out to fight again. He opens the ship’s hatches, and the name of the game is revealed: Halo Infinite.
The fans are still waiting for actual gameplay footage.
At the E3 2019, a new trailer for Borderlands 3 was released. Additionally, there is now a new DLC available for the predecessor, Borderlands 2 – for free.
The E3 2019 is in full swing and Microsoft is churning out announcement after announcement. Borderlands 3 also made a small appearance. The upcoming coop loot shooter has received a new trailer that showcases more of the game’s madness.
Furthermore, a new DLC for Borderlands 2 has been officially announced and also released immediately.
E3 Trailer for Borderlands 3
What can be seen in the trailer? The trailer for Borderlands 3 from E3 2019 is a colorful mix of the “typical Borderlands madness.” All four vault hunters are shown with their special abilities unleashed on a multitude of enemies.
Of course, loot is also the focus here. It’s not just about shooting and picking up loot, but also about using loot… or something like that. As usual, Borderlands plays with its strange humor.
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Especially exciting: The trailer reveals that Lilith is likely no longer a Siren. She says, “There are 6 Sirens – and I was one of them.” This essentially confirms a fan theory that Lilith has lost her Siren powers.
Free DLC for Borderlands 2 is out
New DLC for Borderlands 2 has launched: At the same time as the new trailer was released at E3, a new DLC for the predecessor, Borderlands 2, was launched.
“Commander Lilith & The Fight for Sanctuary” is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One – completely free of charge. The DLC connects the story of Borderlands 2 with its successor, Borderlands 3, and is therefore a must for all fans.
How can you play the new DLC? Since the DLC is free, you just need to download it from the respective store. On Steam, select Borderlands 2 in your library and then the downloadable content. On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, simply select the respective stores and search for “Commander Lilith” and the DLC should be listed. A prerequisite is owning Borderlands 2.
What do you think of the new trailer? Are you already hyped for Borderlands 3? Or are you already playing the DLC for Borderlands 2? How do you like the new scenes?
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Release and more information about the new Xbox generation “Project Scarlett” was presented by Microsoft during the press conference at E3 2019. We will show you the details.
What is known about the new Xbox generation? The new console is all about gaming. Load times are supposed to be extremely reduced.
Up to 120 FPS
8K resolution
GDDR 6 RAM
Real-time ray tracing (via hardware acceleration)
Latest AMD Zen 2 processors and Navi technology powering the console
New SSD generation – used as virtual RAM
With the CPU and GPU from AMD, “Project Scarlett” is 4 times stronger in data processing compared to the Xbox One X.
With the SSD technology as virtual RAM, load times are said to be extremely reduced, allowing for faster movement through the worlds of games.
For the SSDs, a new generation is used. These are said to be 40 times faster compared to the Xbox One.
As a launch title for the new console generation, Halo Infinite was mentioned.
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This is how Microsoft teased the Xbox: Even before the start of E3 2019, hype around the new Xbox consoles spread. Fans extracted codes from several tweets. These were hidden next to the focus points of the images. Deciphered, they ultimately formed the word Scarlett.
What rumors were there beforehand about the new Xbox family?
Rumors about the Scarlett family of Xbox surfaced shortly after E3 2018. It was said that Microsoft plans to present several new consoles and then release the new Xbox as a finale in 2020.
Already at the end of 2018, the names Lockhart and Anaconda became known through rumors, which hinted at “the two new Xbox consoles” at that time.
It was speculated that these two models would differ like the Xbox One S and the Xbox One X. The Lockhart was said to be the cheaper base model and a bit stronger than the Xbox One X.
Further, it was stated in a December leak that the Anaconda would be the more expensive version with much more power.
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At the Microsoft press conference, a first trailer for Elden Ring, the new game from FromSoftware, the developers of the “Dark Souls” series.George R.R. Martin, the author of the “Game of Thrones” book series, also worked on the game.
This is the new game from FromSoftware: Elden Ring will be a new fantasy action RPG with an open world, coming from the creators of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro.
As previously speculated in leaks, George R. R. Martin is collaborating in a supportive role on the story and game world of the game. Martin is known as the author of the book series “A Song of Ice and Fire”, on which the “Game of Thrones” series is based.
When is Elden Ring supposed to be released? Unfortunately, the trailer does not reveal a release date. Titles like Dark Souls (May 24), Bloodborne (March 27), or Sekiro (March 22) have always been released in spring. It is possible that Elden Ring aims for a similar time frame. However, there has been no official statement regarding this yet.
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George R. R. Martin and “Soulsborne” creator Myazaki are collaborating
What is Elden Ring about? This is not yet known. The trailer only shows some dark scenes that at least suggest the direction it is heading. It seems it will have a rather dark fantasy setting.
The previous leaks have mentioned a large open world. Danger lurks around every corner, against which players must defend themselves.
It is likely that Elden Ring will follow a similar path as Dark Souls and Bloodborne. These are known for their challenging difficulty.
In the meantime, a new image has also been uploaded, which could possibly be the cover:
The famous online action RPG Phantasy Star Online 2 is finally coming to the West after six years. The MMORPG is supposed to be released on Xbox One and PC in 2020. This was surprisingly announced by Microsoft at E3 2019.
What was announced? During the Microsoft conference at E3 2019, it was announced that the online action RPG Phantasy Star Online 2 is finally coming to the West.
After the English website for the game was taken offline in 2017, fans had already given up hope for it. But now it has been announced for Xbox One and PC.
The MMORPG will be available here in Spring 2020. You can watch the trailer here:
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What is Phantasy Star Online 2? The successor to the first Phantasy Star Online MMORPG was released in July 2012 in Japan. Here is an overview of the key information about PSO2:
Payment model: The game is free-to-play but has a premium service.
Combat system: Action
Platforms: Xbox One and PC
Crossplay between platforms will be possible
The story and content updates in Phantasy Star Online 2 come in episodes. Currently, there are a total of 5 episodes, and all of them will be playable here.
This is how the gameplay of Phantasy Star Online 2 works: The gameplay is based on quests and is designed for groups of up to four players. The quests are played in instances, which sometimes contain random elements to keep the gameplay exciting.
For example, it may happen that so-called “Emergency Codes” occur in the quests. They provide players with additional rewards when they fulfill certain tasks or conditions.
Phantasy Star Online 2 has a large English fan community that has already released patches in English and continues to bring new updates whenever PSO2 receives new content.
Originally, it was intended that SEGA would bring the game to the West in 2012, but then there was a long silence, and now it has led to the surprising announcement at E3 2019.
Update 10.6. 1:07 AM: As SEGA announced via Twitter, the release is only intended for North America. They have not yet found a solution for the EMEA region (Europe, Africa, Middle East). They understand that this is frustrating and will provide more news as soon as they have it.
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Microsoft has now introduced the new Elite Controller “Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2” for Xbox and PC. The new controller features a USB-C port and a rechargeable battery.
What is new? The popular Elite Controller from Microsoft is coming in a new version. This new version was introduced at Microsoft’s press conference during E3 2019.
In the trailer, you can see the new controller and its features:
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The pressure sensitivity of the analog sticks can be adjusted, allowing you to have an even better feeling while gaming with it.
The new Elite Controller also comes with a battery that is said to last for up to 40 hours. The battery is rechargeable.
With the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One and Windows 10, you can customize the controller to suit your playstyle in many ways. Key assignments for voice commands like “Record” or “Take a screenshot” are possible.
The shoulder buttons have shorter travel distances, allowing you to click faster and shoot more effectively.
The handles seem to be made of non-slip material so that the device stays firmly in your hands even during intense battles in your matches.
In the center of the controller, you will find a button that allows you to switch between 3 saved profiles.
What connections does the controller have? The new Elite is equipped with support for USB-C and Bluetooth.
Pre-order the new Elite Controller for Xbox: If you are convinced by the new controller, you can now pre-order on the Xbox website. The price is 179.99 €.
During the E3 press conference, Microsoft first unveiled Gears 5. The release and the coop mode Escape were presented. Check out the trailer here.
When is Gears 5 being released? The release date was also revealed at the conference. Gears 5 is set to be released on September 10 for Xbox One and PC.
It is also included in the Game Pass for both platforms. Game Pass owners can even start on September 6.
Escape brings coop for 3 players
This is the Escape mode: In Escape, you fight together in coop against monsters. Unlike the Horde mode, players do not need to survive, but rather escape.
Up to three players fight side by side against nasty creatures
As a trio, you must fight your way outside (online or locally)
You can explore the map and unlock new areas where you find weapons and modifications
There are 3 class-based characters with active and passive abilities
Each class has its own skill cards and collects its own experience points.
According to IGN.com, who were able to preview the mode, Escape can be very challenging. Teamwork is said to be crucial for survival.
Unfortunately, there is no gameplay footage yet. Instead, Microsoft released a trailer showcasing many action-packed scenes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErqsgG0HRR8
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Other games were also showcased at E3. Here you can find the new trailer for Cyberpunk 2077:
The actor Keanu Reeves will play a special role in the sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077. Many details were revealed at the E3 2019.
The E3 2019 is in full swing and numerous pieces of information about Cyberpunk 2077 have been published. Besides a lot of information about the game, there was also the appearance of a special person. The actor Keanu Reeves came on stage and explained that he will be a part of Cyberpunk 2077.
Who is Keanu Reeves? Keanu Reeves is considered by many to be an icon in the sci-fi genre, as he has starred in many major films. Especially as Neo in the “Matrix” series, he was popular, but in more recent times, he has also thrilled audiences as John Wick.
What kind of role does Reeves play in Cyberpunk 2077? Which role exactly Keanu Reeves will play in Cyberpunk 2077 is still not clearly defined. However, he can be seen at the end of the latest trailer. There he informs the player that they “have to burn down a city.” It is therefore possible that his character takes on some sort of mentor role in Cyberpunk for the player – but this is still speculation.
Update June 10: We now know that Keanu Reeves plays the role of “Johnny Silverhand.” In character creation, players can choose him as a childhood hero for their own character V.
Why is Keanu Reeves involved? Keanu Reeves stated that the developers had approached him some time ago and asked if he wanted to be a part of Cyberpunk 2077. As a big sci-fi fan, he could not refuse. He will lend his voice (and appearance) to at least one character in Cyberpunk 2077.
In the end, he even received a special honor. Keanu Reeves was able to reveal the release date of Cyberpunk 2077 and get the cheering crowd at the E3 even more fired up.
Do you think it’s cool that Keanu Reeves is part of Cyberpunk 2077? Or do you find it disturbing when people from the real world appear in futuristic games?
At their E3 conference, Microsoft announced the price for their Xbox Game Pass on PC. You can now sign up for the beta.
What is the price of the Xbox Game Pass on PC? On the official page of the MS Store, you can now find the price for the Xbox Game Pass for PC. For €3.99 a month, PC gamers will be able to play selected Xbox games.
You can now also sign up for the beta of the PC Pass and gain access to 10 selected games for only €1. After the service launches, over 100 games will be available for Pass owners.
Just like the Xbox version of the Pass, the library of available games will expand over time, and new titles will be added.
You can sign up for the beta on the Xbox homepage: Sign up here
What other benefits are there? Pass owners will also receive the following benefits when purchasing games:
20% discount on the games currently included in the Pass
10% on the DLCs of the games included in the Pass
There will also be a new app that combines the features of the MS Store and the Xbox App. It is already listed as a beta in the MS Store but cannot be downloaded yet.
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At the Microsoft press conference at E3 2019, new information was shared about Cyberpunk 2077.We have all the info about the release for you.
Cyberpunk 2077 is the next big blockbuster project from CD Projekt RED, who were also responsible for “The Witcher 3”. At E3 2019, fresh information about Cyberpunk 2077 was revealed, and players can look forward to what’s coming. We’ll tell you all the new features around Cyberpunk 2077.
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What was shown? A new trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 was released. In the video, we see the handoff of a chip between a goon who was supposed to obtain the chip and his client. However, the deal doesn’t go as planned. Apparently, the heist was too conspicuous. Now the clients want to cause trouble and eliminate the messenger.
He naturally fights back, and during this, we also get to see some of the cool modifications that you can install in your body in Cyberpunk. These include not only scanners, but also retractable blades that can be used against enemies.
Especially cool: The actor Keanu Reeves will also play a role in Cyberpunk 2077! He came on stage himself to announce the release date.
When will Cyberpunk 2077 be released? A release date for Cyberpunk 2077 has also been stated. Cyberpunk 2077 will be released on 16.04.2020. There’s still just under a year to go until players can plunge into the world of Cyberpunk 2077.
Are you looking forward to Cyberpunk 2077? Or do you not care much for the look and presentation of the game?
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The new action-adventure Minecraft Dungeons comes from the creators of Minecraft at Mojang. What’s in store for this co-op game?
What is Minecraft Dungeons? The game was inspired by other dungeon crawlers. You explore areas there, take down monsters, and upgrade your characters.
Collect new weapons to take out the nasty enemies.
You can play Minecraft Dungeons either solo or with up to 4 players together. The levels are said to vary greatly and offer hidden treasures.
Gameplay trailer for Minecraft Dungeons: In the new trailer, you can catch a first look at the game. Viewers quickly commented in the chat of the press conference that it is comparable to Diablo.
The view, the map display, and the constant upgrading of characters through new items strongly resemble the gameplay of classic hack and slashes.
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The gear: Your character has weapon slots and also slots for armor. It seems that the weapons and items have different rarity levels, which make these items stronger or weaker.
Weapons have the values strength, speed, and area damage. Weapons have special properties that allow you to perform powerful attacks. The developers say there are dozens of weapons and enchantments in the game that unlock special attacks.
How is it played? You can customize your characters. Whether it’s melee or ranged combat is in your hands. If you want, you can also take on the role of a tank.
When is the game released? Minecraft Dungeons will be released in Spring 2020. Co-op works online and locally. It will be played on Windows PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
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At E3 2019, a gameplay trailer for Scavengers was unexpectedly shown. In this game, it will be competitive for you and your co-op partners. The survival game relies on an ambitious concept. The team is aiming for a 2020 release on PC and consoles, with speculation that it will be PS4 and Xbox One.
What’s new? Today, on June 9, 2019, the early gameplay trailer for Scavengers was released. You can watch it in the YouTube video here.
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Scavengers is one of the games being developed with SpatialOS.
What’s special about Scavengers? The unique gimmick is said to be the ability to switch between “combat” and “cooperation.” When encountering a group, you must decide whether to collaborate with them to achieve the common goal or engage in combat for survival.
The world is dangerous. There are not only enemy players, but also strange creatures and a hostile environment lurking.
It is therefore a survival game, albeit with a somewhat different approach than most other games in the category.
Additionally, Scavengers relies on the “Spatial-OS” technology, which promises great advances in the design of online worlds. With SpatialOS, relatively small teams are expected to be able to create large virtual worlds.
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A game that was supposed to be presented at the E3 2019 Microsoft press conference has been leaked. It is supposedly a kind of Overwatch with melee combat and colorful fighters. The game is from Ninja Theory and is called Bleeding Edge.
Where did the leak come from? On the Swedish Blog Xboxer, a video was published that has the stamp “confidential”. This leak shows a trailer that was actually intended for the upcoming E3 2019. The trailer was supposed to be shown on Sunday (June 9) at the Microsoft press conference.
What kind of game will “Bleeding Edge” be? From the video, it can be inferred that “Bleeding Edge” will have the following features:
4-vs-4 combat
Focus on melee
Online
At Microsoft’s presentation on Sunday night, the game was introduced with a trailer.
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What stands out: The setting seems to be futuristic, and the fighters are designed in a vibrant neon-punk style. It resembles Overwatch but is more eccentric and focuses on melee combat.
Displayed weapons include large swords or an angled axe-guitar. There also seem to be smaller ranged weapons like pistols.
Who is the developer? The studio behind Bleeding Edge is Ninja Theory. They are the creators of games like Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice and DmD: Devil May Cry. Microsoft named Ninja Theory as one of the six studios that will appear at their press conference.
When is the release of Bleeding Edge? An initial alpha is set to start on June 27.
The press conference of Microsoft and Xbox at the E3 2019 starts today, June 9. You can follow the press conference live stream. We will show you the highlights like Elden Ring or the new Xbox in a live ticker.
What is happening here? Microsoft and Xbox are giving their press conference at E3 2019 today. In this post, you can follow the press conference live.
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11:38 PM – The press conference of Xbox E3 is over. There were mainly trailers and little gameplay.
11:29 PM – A trailer from HALO: Infinite is playing.
11:28 PM – The console is set to arrive in 2020 and is still referred to as “Project Scarlett”. No release date was given.
11:25 PM – Details about the new Xbox console: The new Xbox is said to be four times as powerful as the Xbox One X. It will support 8K. A new generation of SSD has been developed. The SSD will be used as virtual RAM, reducing load times.
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11:23 PM – Phil Spencer introduces a hybrid gaming cloud from Xbox. With this, it should be possible to play from anywhere and on any platform. Now the head wants to introduce the new console.
11:20 PM – We get to see a trailer for Elden Ring from Bandai Namco. The video presents the story to the game. The ring seems to stand central. A dark atmosphere is being built, where people are breaking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDFfFLTxUAw
10:19 PM – A free DLC for Borderlands 2 is announced. It can be downloaded immediately. It will bridge the gap between the second and third parts.
10:15 PM – Tales of Arise is shown, a JRPG from Bandai Namco. It will be released in 2020. The game has already been leaked.
11:12 PM – Phil Spencer (head of Xbox) takes the stage and talks about the partnership with Smilegate. A world premiere trailer is played from CrossFire X and is set for release in 2020.
11:08 PM – A trailer for State of Decay 2 plays and it seems to include co-op.
11:07 PM – A new mobile game is introduced: Gears Pop. This belongs to the Funko Pop! merchandise.
11:04 PM – A Forza Horizon 4 trailer is playing. A Lego Forza Horizon 4 is coming! It seems that all Forza parts are included in this Lego game. This will be an expansion.
11:04 PM – Dying Light 2 is coming in spring 2020. There was a trailer for it.
11:02 PM – The new Elite controller for Xbox is shown. It has Bluetooth, should last up to 40 hours. There is a charging dock. The controller can already be pre-ordered. It is likely that the new Xbox “Scarlett” will have Bluetooth.
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11:01 PM Terminator Darfate was shown. There was only a small trailer.
10:57 PM – A trailer for Gears 5 Escape is shown. This will be a mode in Gears 5. It seems that you can create your own character. It looks like players versus players is in play, but there are also AI as opponents.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErqsgG0HRR8
10:56 PM – Gears 5 Escape is announced. It will be a PvP multiplayer. The stage of the press conference is shrouded in fog and a dark growl is heard.
10:53 PM – A trailer for Gears 5 “Bound by Blood” is shown, featuring a woman’s face. The woman shows strong emotions and everything is kept dark. There was no gameplay. The release is in November 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFtcCpTdeUs
10:52 PM – A game is shown where you play as a deer, which is accompanied by a fawn. The name is Way to the Woods and is set to arrive in 2020.
10:49 PM – A striking trailer plays, which takes place only in one room in an apartment. It is supposed to be an interactive thriller called 12 Minutes.
10:48 PM – A trailer for a new Dragon Ball called Project Z is coming. Release is in spring 2020.
10:47 PM – A trailer for Lego Star Wars “The Skywalkers Saga” is shown.
10:45 PM – Double Fine Productions shows a trailer for Psychonauts 2.
Double Fine Productions is now part of Xbox Studios and presents Psychonaut 2.
10:43 PM – The head of Xbox Game Studios takes the stage. He announces: Double Fine Productions are now part of Xbox Game Studios.
10:42 PM – There is a trailer for Wasteland 3.
10:40 PM – Age of Empires II is shown. There will be a new campaign. Release is this autumn.
10:36 PM – The beta for Xbox Game Pass on PC starts today and can be downloaded now.
10:32 PM – Another trailer is shown with a mix of different smaller games that are all supposed to be included in the Xbox Game Pass . This is again pointed out that Xbox Game Pass is coming to PC.
10:11 PM – The head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, takes the stage and gives a speech.
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox.
10:10 PM – A trailer for Minecraft Dungeons (link leads to YouTube) is shown. A kind of Diablo in the Minecraft universe, with 4-player co-op. The release is in spring 2020.
10:08 PM – A trailer for “Ori The Will of the Wisp” is shown, which features a huge spider right at the beginning. There seem to be more larger monsters. Ori is included in the Xbox Game Pass. The release date is February 11, 2020.
10:06 PM – Ninja Theory shows the trailer for the leaked “Bleeding Edge”. It is a kind of Overwatch focusing on melee.
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10:00 PM – The opening of the press conference starts with a trailer for Outer Worlds. The release is on October 25, and developer Obsidian Entertainment.
9:34 PM – According to rumors, Shigeru Miyamoto is supposed to come to the Microsoft / Xbox press conference. Miyamoto is a developer at Nintendo and has been involved in giants like Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, or Donkey Kong.
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What do we expect in the stream from Microsoft and Xbox?
This press conference is likely to be the absolute highlight of E3 2019 for many. The conference will present some games that are highly anticipated and also new hardware will be part of the presentation.
Elden Ring: Thanks to a leak at Bandai Namco we know that From Software will show a fantasy action RPG developed in collaboration with George R.R. Martin, the author of “A Song of Ice and Fire” (Game of Thrones). It is said to lean towards the Souls games.
Cyberpunk: All eyes are on Cyberpunk from CD Project. Because it will be no typical RPG and the previous trailers have already heated up well. We expect new footage.
Halo: Infinite: There are indications that we can expect a shooter with MMO elements. Whether these assumptions are correct, we could find out today.
Gears 5: The third-person shooter is set to be released this autumn. Here we will probably see some footage.
Forza: A new title for the Forza series will probably be announced.
10:53 PM – A trailer for Gears 5 “Bound by Blood” is shown, featuring a woman’s face. The woman shows strong emotions and everything is kept dark. There was no gameplay. The release is in November 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFtcCpTdeUs
10:52 PM – A game is shown where you play as a deer, which is accompanied by a fawn. The name is Way to the Woods and is set to arrive in 2020.
10:49 PM – A striking trailer plays, which takes place only in one room in an apartment. It is supposed to be an interactive thriller called 12 Minutes.
10:48 PM – A trailer for a new Dragon Ball called Project Z is coming. Release is in spring 2020.
10:47 PM – A trailer for Lego Star Wars “The Skywalkers Saga” is shown.
10:45 PM – Double Fine Productions shows a trailer for Psychonauts 2.
Double Fine Productions is now part of Xbox Studios and presents Psychonaut 2.
10:43 PM – The head of Xbox Game Studios takes the stage. He announces: Double Fine Productions are now part of Xbox Game Studios.
10:42 PM – There is a trailer for Wasteland 3.
10:40 PM – Age of Empires II is shown. There will be a new campaign. Release is this autumn.
10:36 PM – The beta for Xbox Game Pass on PC starts today and can be downloaded now.
10:32 PM – Another trailer is shown with a mix of different smaller games that are all supposed to be included in the Xbox Game Pass . This is again pointed out that Xbox Game Pass is coming to PC.
10:11 PM – The head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, takes the stage and gives a speech.
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox.
10:10 PM – A trailer for Minecraft Dungeons (link leads to YouTube) is shown. A kind of Diablo in the Minecraft universe, with 4-player co-op. The release is in spring 2020.
10:08 PM – A trailer for “Ori The Will of the Wisp” is shown, which features a huge spider right at the beginning. There seem to be more larger monsters. Ori is included in the Xbox Game Pass. The release date is February 11, 2020.
10:06 PM – Ninja Theory shows the trailer for the leaked “Bleeding Edge”. It is a kind of Overwatch focusing on melee.
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10:00 PM – The opening of the press conference starts with a trailer for Outer Worlds. The release is on October 25, and developer Obsidian Entertainment.
9:34 PM – According to rumors, Shigeru Miyamoto is supposed to come to the Microsoft / Xbox press conference. Miyamoto is a developer at Nintendo and has been involved in giants like Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, or Donkey Kong.
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What do we expect in the stream from Microsoft and Xbox?
This press conference is likely to be the absolute highlight of E3 2019 for many. The conference will present some games that are highly anticipated and also new hardware will be part of the presentation.
Elden Ring: Thanks to a leak at Bandai Namco we know that From Software will show a fantasy action RPG developed in collaboration with George R.R. Martin, the author of “A Song of Ice and Fire” (Game of Thrones). It is said to lean towards the Souls games.
Cyberpunk: All eyes are on Cyberpunk from CD Project. Because it will be no typical RPG and the previous trailers have already heated up well. We expect new footage.
Halo: Infinite: There are indications that we can expect a shooter with MMO elements. Whether these assumptions are correct, we could find out today.
Gears 5: The third-person shooter is set to be released this autumn. Here we will probably see some footage.
Forza: A new title for the Forza series will probably be announced.
During a fan event, the developers of Black Desert Online released information about upcoming content. The focus is on PvE, which will receive new features and major revisions.
What new features are planned? Players of Black Desert can look forward to many new features. The highlights are:
The announcements were made in Korean and later translated into English. Apparently, the new features are intended to be released simultaneously across all versions of the game. This seems to be another step towards the global version of Black Desert.
When are the new features coming to the game? All announced new features are expected to come to the game this summer. Some already have more specific dates:
The new class Shai is set to be released on June 19
The revision of old areas is also scheduled for June
Additionally, all players will receive a Wizard Gosphey Pet as a free gift. This will be distributed in Europe during the maintenance on June 12.
What is the “Altar of Blood”? The new game mode is designed for three players who must actively collaborate and coordinate to succeed.
The game mode resembles a tower defense mode, where a relic must be protected. However, this time players will use their own equipment, unlike the Horde mode Savage Rift.
During the presentation, the game mode was described as very difficult. The developers reportedly even criticized each other during testing when mistakes were made.
Old areas are to become more interesting and challenging
Which areas will be revised? This summer, Black Desert aims to breathe new life into old areas. Fadus has already been adjusted with the Starfall patch.
Now Pollys Forest and Ashen Forest are set to follow.
What changes are being made to Pollys Forest? Pollys Forest is to become more like Gahaz and provide an alternative. The difficulty and loot of enemies will be adjusted accordingly. Additionally, there will be a new treasure mushroom that provides buffs to your character.
What changes are being made to Ashen Forest? Ashen Forest is set to undergo even more extensive revisions and become a new endgame area. Both the difficulty and the rewards will be adjusted accordingly.
The developers recommend 310 AP and 400 DP for the new version of the area. There will also be monsters that no player should be able to defeat alone.
Realistic experiences at sea
What is “The Great Expedition”? The new sailing expansion “The Great Expedition” aims to enhance the current experiences with maritime content in two updates:
The first update focuses on new islands and new ships.
What changes are being made to the seas of Black Desert? A significant new feature is the introduction of tides and wind currents. You should be able to move faster in the future when utilizing these influences, but also slower if you are caught off guard by them.
Additionally, new ships are planned, which you will be able to use to explore the seas. So far, a Karak and a Galley have been presented, but there will be more ships.
Adjustments to PvP and UI
What changes are being made to PvP? The developers announced in a livestream in Korea that changes are also planned for PvP. The focus is on Node and Conquest Wars.
Adjustments are planned, which will make coordination and strategy more important than the sheer strength of guilds. More detailed information is expected to follow later.
Many more new features: Pearl Abyss has also announced many additional adjustments for Black Desert. This includes:
At EA Play, the first official scenes from FIFA 20 were shown. You can find all the information about the new Volta mode, gameplay features, and innovations here.
This is how the reveal of FIFA 20 went: In the EA Play stream, gameplay scenes from FIFA 20 were shown for the first time. Moderator Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez spoke with lead producer Sam Riveira about the new features in FIFA 20. And there are quite a few.
Gameplay: What makes FIFA 20 different
EA promised improvements: Even before the presentation, EA Sports announced that they wanted to address the criticism from FIFA 19 players.
How the game will now change: At EA Play, producer Sam Riveira explained that the community had a significant impact on the new installment. This culminated in the new system “Football Intelligence”.
This is “Football Intelligence”: It aims to provide a new game flow, allowing players to make more of offensive situations. This consists of several individual features:
One-on-one situations will be improved.
FIFA 20 weakens AI defense. However, it is intended to act as intelligent support for the player.
Tackling becomes significantly more rewarding with the new “Controlled Tackling”. If you stop the opponent at the right moment, you will get the ball.
AI-controlled players will intervene more in the game, creating more types of scoring chances. The “Natural Player Motion” is intended to ensure realistic behaviors on the pitch.
Dribbling will still allow chaining skill moves, but it will be more challenging and is expected to lead to more realistic results. This means: “La Croqueta” chains will become less likely.
The new “Drag Dribbling” allows you to lure the opponent and then leave them behind with dynamic movements.
What changes with the ball: A new ball physics system should provide more realism. This is called “Football Informed Motion”. This system is intended to ensure that the ball performs much more authentic movements. This concerns the rotation of the ball as well as its bounce and rebound from the ground.
New trajectories will also be introduced that you haven’t seen in the FIFA series before. This applies also for regular shots taken during gameplay. Overall, you should have more control, so that FIFA 20 doesn’t feel random.
Free kicks and penalties receive new targeting systems
This is how the standards change: In FIFA 20, free kicks and penalties are adjusted and receive completely new targeting systems. With free kicks, you’ll have full control over the ball’s curve, which can be adjusted and controlled in FIFA 20 using the right stick.
EA emphasizes that the new free kick and penalty systems will provide more fun and significantly more control over the ball. Additionally, free kicks should be skill-based and give substantial advantages to players who practice a lot.
This is new: In FIFA 20, you will finally have the ability to give commands to the goalkeeper. Previously, you could only give instructions to the outfield players. With the new goalkeeper commands, you can dictate their behavior both in and out of the penalty area.
These instructions for goalkeepers will exist:
Inside the penalty area: There are three different commands for goalkeepers positioned inside the penalty area.
Cautious with crosses – With this setting, the goalkeeper behaves defensively and stays on the line.
Balance – Here the keeper decides his behavior as in FIFA 19 and attempts to act accordingly.
Catching crosses – The goalkeeper is more aggressive and tries to catch crosses.
Outside the penalty area: For the behavior outside the penalty area, there are 2 instructions to choose from.
Sweeper Keeper – With this setting, the keeper will go more aggressively for the ball and will leave the penalty area in emergency situations. He will seek one-on-one situations.
Balance – As in FIFA 19, the goalkeeper will play autonomously and act with balance.
“Volta” – FIFA Street in the FIFA 20 version
This is the new game mode “Volta”:The VOLTA mode is essentially the FIFA 20 variant of the well-known game FIFA Street. The mode features its own story as well as the VOLTA World mode. You can create your own player and have him compete in various sized pitches around the world. Matches will be played in either 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 modes.
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In addition to the local kickoff mode, there will be online leagues. At EA Play, moderator Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez emphasized: “Volta brings football back to the streets.”
Here is where it’s played: The pitches couldn’t be more different. You can showcase your skills, for example, on a rooftop in Tokyo or underground in Amsterdam. This is reminiscent of the old street installments.
Will this be the new FIFA Street? The description of the gameplay sounds very much like it. The gameplay scenes also strongly resemble FIFA Street. It will be possible to:
Play the ball off the walls of the pitch
Build your play through clever tricks. Volta is expected to feature a unique flair.
However, one should not necessarily expect a “new FIFA Street”. The developers explained to Gamesradar that the Volta mode will be more realistic than FIFA Street. It is based on the normal 11v11 engine, which has been enriched with special features for small field play.
This is what you can customize: The developers describe it as the “most customizable” mode in FIFA history. In Volta, you can create both male and female characters, whose appearance you can freely customize through clothing and hairstyles. Here you are encouraged to express yourself. The special feature: On the small field, men and women can also play against each other in mixed teams. A first in the FIFA series.
At the end of the presentation, EA announced that over the coming months, more information on career mode, Pro Clubs, and of course Ultimate Team will be released. These will be announced in the form of Pitch Notes.
Data miners have leaked a new time-limited mode for Fortnite that could be coming soon. Along with this, there is speculation about a powerful shotgun.
What has been found? Data miners have discovered a loading screen that hints at a mode featuring soldiers. It is suspected that this time-limited mode (LTM) is related to D-Day, which celebrated its anniversary on June 6.
If you take a closer look at the image, there are also hints of a new weapon that a skin is holding.
This is what the data miners found about the LTM
What does the loading screen look like? Looking at the image, it is reminiscent of D-Day in 1944 when Allied forces from the USA landed in Normandy.
We are embedding an image of the loading screen here:
