All Articles: E3 2014
Grand Theft Auto V officially coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One this Fall
While Sony had the honor of announcing it during their E3 Press Conference last night, Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto V will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One this Fall. The new-generation remake will include “across-the-board graphical and technical improvements” which Rockstar believes will deliver “a stunning new level of detail.” Some of these tweaks and improvements include “increased draw distances, finer texture details, denser traffic, and enhanced resolutions.”
What does this mean for gamers? Prettier graphics, mostly. And you can see just how pretty they are in the game’s latest trailer, According to Rockstar, the trailer was created using in-game footage captured on a PS4.
“Grand Theft Auto V looks and feels stunning enhanced by the power of these new platforms,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We can’t wait for players to experience a new level of detail to this massive world.”
The PC version of Grand Theft Auto V will also feature a video editor designed for “advanced movie-making.”
Sony @ E3 14: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End announced
The late great comedian Mitch Hedberg once said, “You need to start a show strong and end a show strong. You can’t be like pancakes… all exciting at first, but by the end you’re sick of ’em.”
Taking this advice to heart, Sony finished their E3 2014 Press Conference with a trailer for the much-anticipated Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. The title doesn’t bode well for our hero Nathan Drake and his PS4 debut, but you know it’s going to be amazing.
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End hits stores in 2015.
Sony @ E3 14: Let It Die announced
Wondering what Suda51 and Grashopper Manufacture are up to these days? Well, judging by the live-action trailer Sony unveiled for Let it Die, it’s pretty much the same.
No footage of the game was shown, but based on the trailer it looks to be an extremely violent multiplayer arena killfest. The release date was a vague 2015, but the title is PS4-exclusive – so there’s that. The trailer will be available post soon enough.
Sony @ E3 14: Mortal Kombat X gameplay trailer revealed
While the CG trailer for Mortal Kombat X was entertaining, fans were immediately clamoring for some footage of the game in motion. And during their E3 Press Conference, Sony delivered. We were treated to Scorpion and Sub-Zero battling it out along with two new characters, a demonic woman in a cloak and a giant carrying a little dude on his shoulders (Master Blaster?).
So here’s Mortal Kombat X, in all its bloody glory:
Sony @ E3 14: PlayStation Now info revealed
Don’t have a PS3 or Vita but still want to get in on some PlayStation video game goodness? Well, now it’ll be a lot cheaper than you thought.
Sony announced that the long-awaited PlayStation Now service will be available through the PS4 on July 31 as an open beta. Soon after that, PS3 and Vita owners will also be able to try out the game streaming serivce. PlayStation Now will also be available select Sony televisions – so you won’t even need a PS4, PS3, or Vita! All you need to do is pick up a DualShock 3 and you’re good to go.
Pricing for PlayStation Now was not announced.
Sony @ E3 14: Ratchet & Clank movie, PS4 game announced
We already knew the Ratchet & Clank movie was coming soon, but what came as a surprise is that a remake of the first game in the franchise, also titled Ratchet & Clank, will be released for the PS4 in early 2015. Which is roughly the same time as the movie.
Makes sense.
Sony @ E3 14: Several PS4-exclusive indies announced
As is customary nowadays, Sony showed a sizzle reel of indie games during their E3 Press Conference showcasing the following titles as PlayStation exclusives. All will be available for the PS4 and some will make the jump to the Vita:
- Broforce (from Free Lives)
- Titan Souls (from CroTeam)
- Not a Hero (from Roll7)
- Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number (from Dennaton)
- The Talos Principle (from CroTeam)
Broforce? Hell yeah!
Sony @ E3 14: Diablo III to crossover with The Last of Us
A quick snippet during Sony’s E3 Press Conference revealed that the upcoming dungeon-crawler Diablo III: Ulimate Evil Edition (which will include the Reaper of Souls expansion) will receive a downloadable expansion which includes enemies from The Last of Us.
No release date was announced, but expect more info soon as the Ultimate Evil Edition launches this August.