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EA to reveal next-gen games from BioWare, DICE, Need For Speed, NBA Live at E3 2013
For more than a decade, Electronic Arts has greeted the launch of a new console from Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft with a huge lineup of new games. This Fall’s release of the PlayStation 4 and (presumably) the Xbox 720/Durango will be no exception.
Speaking at the company’s quarterly financial briefing yesterday, EA President Frank Gibeau announced that the publisher will release multiple games that are “breakthroughs in graphics and gameplay for some of our biggest franchises” on the PS4 and Xbox 720 this year. Gibeau specifically confirmed that Madden [NFL 25], FIFA [Soccer 14], Battlefield [4], and a new game in the Need For Speed series will be available this year.
All four of these titles will make their worldwide debut at this year’s E3 Expo along with new next-generation games from BioWare, DICE, and the EA Sports group. A smattering of “brand new games” will round out the comapny’s next-generation announcements at E3.
The 2013 E3 Expo begins on June 11.
Posted in News, PS4, Xbox One
Tagged Battlefield 4, E3 2013, Madden NFL 25
Scribblenauts: DC Superheroes rumored to be in development at 5th Cell
IGN is reporting that Sribblenauts Unlimited developer 5th Cell is hard at work on the next game in the series, a Scribblenauts game set in the DC Comics Universe!
According to their tipster, the game is currently being developed under the working title “Scribblenauts Unmasked” for the 3DS, PC, and Wii U. IGN’s source states that publisher WB Games wants to announce it at this year’s E3 Expo, but “the title, content, and main character may change before it is announced.” Of course, since no one knew Scribblenauts Unmasked even existed until a day or so ago, making changes to what is more or less a prototype shouldn’t raise any alarm bells (or Bat Signals).
The tipster described a few of the puzzles, which give off a Scribblenauts feel while still clearly taking place in the DC Universe:
One source describes a linear level beginning in the sewers beneath Wayne Manor where a hungry Killer Croc won’t let Max proceed. When a hamburger isn’t enough, a dynamite sandwich sends Croc into a rage leading to his arrest. Robin keeps the situation under control, allowing Max to make his way inside Wayne Manor (where Batman has been manipulated by The Joker) before discovering Batgirl’s capture in the Batcave.
In another situation, Max encounters two police officers, and must decipher which one is legit and which is actually Clayface. An X-ray exposes the villain, and when handcuffs fail to stop the sludge-monster, a freeze-gun does the trick.
If Scribblenauts Unmasked is for real, now we really can ask, “Where does he get all those wonderful toys?”
Nintendo won’t hold a traditional E3 Press Conference this year
The times they are a-changin’. Commentators have questioned the “need” for E3 as game makers and game players have grown more connected thanks to the Internet. Nintendo, owing to the existence of their already ridiculously popular Nintendo Direct presentations, has slammed one more nail into the idea of E3 as we know it by deciding to not hold a traditional E3 Press Conference this year.
Instead, the House of Mario will host a series of mini-meetings during E3 week, including a huge Nintendo Direct presentation that will be focused on their software lineup for the U.S. market. Smaller events for distributors and the press will also be held.
Nintendo has already confirmed that a handful of major Wii U and 3DS will be on display at this year’s E3 Expo including the next 3D Mario game, Mario Kart Wii U, Super Smash Bros. 4, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2.
Next Xbox will be unveiled on May 21
Microsoft just sent out an email to all Xbox Live members announcing that a date for the Xbox 720/Durango reveal has been set.
Touting “A New Generation Revealed,” Microsoft has confirmed that the presentation will take place on Tuesday, May 21 at 10 AM (Pacific Time). Gamers will be able to watch the unveiling themselves at Xbox.com, on Spike TV, or through Xbox Live.
Per Major Nelson, a more complete reveal, including the “full lineup of blockbuster games,” will take place at E3 2013.
Just 27 days to go…
Posted in News, Xbox One
Tagged E3 2013, Next Xbox Reveal
Respawn Entertainment will be attending E3 2013
Jason West and Vince Zampella left Infinity Ward in March 2010 amidst a flurry of controversy and formed Respawn Entertainment less than a month later. A little over a month after that, they teamed up with Electronic Arts and began work on their first game, a sci-fi shooter. After three years of development, it looks like we’ll finally get to see their handiwork at this year’s E3 Expo:
I’ve gotten a ‘few’ questions about @e3expo plans this year. Yes, we will finally be at E3!
— Vince Zampella (@VinceZampella) February 25, 2013
And lest you think Zampella will just be walking the show floor, he has no plans to appear at E3 empty handed:
I have no intention of showing up empty handed! I can’t say anything else right now.
— Vince Zampella (@VinceZampella) February 25, 2013
PS4 Game Announcements: New Final Fantasy title, Watch Dogs, Diablo III
A trio of quick third-party announcements from Sony’s Meeting 2013:
Shinji Hashimoto, the Final Fantasy Brand Director at Square Enix, revealed that a new Final Fantasy title for the PS4 will be unveiled at E3 this year.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot announced that the toast of E3 2012, Watch Dogs, will be available for the PlayStation 4.
Chris Metzen of Blizzard has announced that the developer and Sony have agreed to a “strategic partnership through which we will take over the world.” But in reality, it’s Diablo III for the PlayStation 4… and the PlayStation 3. Metzen promises four-player couch co-op and a public debut for the console version of Diablo III soon.
Posted in News, PS3, PS4
Tagged Diablo III, E3 2013, PlayStation Meeting 2013, Watch Dogs
We’ll see Super Smash Bros. 4 for the first time at E3 2013
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata has announced that development on Super Smash Bros. 4 for the 3DS and Wii U is going well. But he also said that Director Masahiro Sakurai needs a little more time before he’s comfortable showing the game to the public. But we won’t have to wait very long to get our first glimpse of the smashing.
Iwata confirmed that the first screenshots and details from Super Smash Bros. 4 will be available at this year’s E3 Expo. Without confirmation of a playable demo, it’s unlikely that Super Smash Bros. 4 will make its way into stores this year. But we’re one step closer at least.
Posted in 3DS, News, Wii U
Tagged E3 2013, Super Smash Bros. For 3DS, Super Smash Bros. For Wii U
3D Mario for Wii U, Mario Kart Wii U announced; will be playable at E3
Nintendo’s latest Nintendo Direct presentation has just come to a close and company President Satoru Iwata made a ton of exciting. But none is more exciting (or least surprising) than the news that a “New 3D Mario Action Game” and Mario Kart Wii U are in development for the Wii U. Both games will make their debut at this year’s E3 Expo where they’ll be available in playable form.
No release dates were announced, but with playable E3 demos on the horizon, it can’t be long now.
Posted in News, Wii U
Tagged E3 2013, Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World