All news and trailers from E3 2016: Day 1
The most important gaming trade fair of the year has begun. New trailers, game presentations and news are constantly trickling in. Here you will find all the important information and videos at a glance with regular updates.
E3 in Los Angeles starts earlier and earlier every year. While Bethesda kicked things off in 2015 with a press conference on Sunday, there are now teaser trailers for trailers and announcements of announcements days beforehand. In this article you will find a practical and constantly updated overview with the most exciting information and best game videos.
Tank action in Battlefield 1
17:15 As we all know, Battlefield 1 also features tanks. This video shows just how much detail they contain and how destructive they are.
Tactics with the hammer method: Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3
16:45: Not from E3, but it came out today and that's why I don't want to keep it from you. The sequel to the brilliant real-time strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 will hopefully be a feast for tacticians. Coming in 2017 for PC.
More Dishonored 2 with the full Bethesda livestream
16:20: If you have time, you should watch the full E3 showcase from Bethesda. There is even more detailed gameplay on Dishonored 2 (from 1:47:00), for example.
Bloodsucker with a conscience: Vampyr
16:00: From the makers of Life is Strange comes this promising action role-playing game. You control the military doctor Dr Jonathan Reid, who becomes a vampire due to unknown events and now finds himself in a moral dilemma. Not coming until 2017 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
For Honor: The Vikings are coming
15:35: To fuel the mood for tonight's press conference, Ubisoft has released a short teaser for the martial For Honor. The live broadcast can be watched on Ubisoft's YouTube channel.
When superheroes fight each other: Injustice 2
14:45: If you want to decide for yourself how the fight between Superman and Batman ends, you can look forward to Injustice 2. The fighting game will be released in 2017.
The videogame cycle
14:10: Simply because it fits so well right now. The eternal game cycle.
Source: Reddit
Friday the 13th - on the hunt for teens with Jason
13:35: The horror series becomes a multiplayer game. One person controls the murdering Jason and the other players try to survive in the role of the victims. Interesting idea and extremely gory. The game is due to be released in October.
The Walking Dead Season 3
13:00 The zombie adventure game enters its third round. Once again, you take on the role of Clementine. The style has been retained, but the graphics engine has finally received a much-needed upgrade and now looks really smart. To be released this autumn.
Extensive gameplay video for Mafia 3
11:40am: The gangster action role-playing game seems to be well on its way. The demo currently on show whets the appetite for more. Great atmosphere, unfamiliar setting, but not for the faint-hearted. Main character Lincoln is not squeamish when it comes to getting his way. Mafia 3 will be released on 7 October for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Sci-fi role-playing game: Technomancer
11:35 am: Technomancer is a promising sci-fi role-playing game for PC, PS4 and Xbox One. If all goes well, it will be released this month.
And here are a few real game scenes.
Gameplay for The Elder Scrolls Legends
11:30 am: To give you a better idea of the new card game, here are a few scenes straight from the game.
EA focuses on indies and Fe is the flagship game
11:10am: Last year EA surprised with the enchanting Unravel and now they are once again trying to woo gamers with a little Swedish gem. At the same time, EA has announced that it wants to support indie developers more in the future.
64-player action with Battlefield 1
10:50am: The quality is not quite top, but the video is very detailed. A match with 64 players is shown. The fun begins at around minute 21.
Xbox One S - smaller, faster and with 4K
10:40 am: Even before the official Microsoft press conference, details and images of the new Xbox One have emerged. The device is said to be called Xbox One S, be 40 per cent smaller, include a 2 TB hard drive and support 4K - although the latter is probably intended for videos rather than games. It is also said to be capable of HDR.
A look at upcoming Star Wars games
10:15am: During the EA press conference, there was a sneak peek at upcoming Star Wars games from studios like Bioware (Dragon Age) and Visceral (Dead Space).
Mass Effect Andromeda remains shy
10:10am: Even though it was already known that the sci-fi role-playing game would not be released until spring 2017, we should have expected a little more video material. Nevertheless, even the few scenes shown will amaze you. The Frostbite engine once again conjures up bombastic visuals on the screen.
FIFA 17 gets a story
10:05am: The latest instalment in the annual football series is not only getting a graphical boost thanks to the Frostbite engine (Battlefield), but the biggest innovation is probably the campaign. In it, you accompany Alex Hunter, a budding football star, on his journey through the Premier League.
New Pip-Boy who can do even more and costs even more
9:40 am: Anyone who didn't get their hands on a Fallout 4 special edition with the Pip-Boy arm computer will get a second chance. The version, limited to 5000 pieces, costs a whopping 350 dollars, but already has an integrated display and can be paired with a smartphone via Bluetooth. Can hier vorbestellt werden.
Titanfall 2 with grappling hook and real campaign
9:15 am: The multiplayer game with the giant mechs returns. With a separate trailer for multiplayer and single-player, developer Respawn shows that it has learnt from its mistakes. Released on 28 October for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Another card game: Elder Scrolls: Legends
9:05am: Bethesda also wants a piece of the pie and is also trying its hand at its own card game following the success of Hearthstone. You can already sign up for the beta. To be released for PC, Android and iOS.
Dishonored 2: Murder for two
9:00 am: The assassination game in a steampunk universe and magical abilities is back. In the guise of Emily Kaldwin, the little girl from part 1, we can watch her slaughter her way through hordes of enemies. Alternatively, you can once again play as Corvo, the former Protagonsite. You too can pick up a blade on 11 November.
Prey, the dead live longer
8:55am: The sequel to Prey, a sci-fi indie gravity shooter or however you want to describe it, is simply called Prey. After work on Prey 2 was cancelled, the project was taken over by Arkane Studios. The same people who are also bringing out Dishonored 2. The trailer has nothing in common with the last public appearance. Expected to be released in 2017
Skyrim gets a facelift with remastered version
8:50am: The rumours about a new edition of the popular fantasy role-playing game Skyrim have been confirmed. The graphically enhanced edition will be released on 28 October for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Quake Champions
8:40 am: Having already successfully resurrected Wolfenstein and Doom, Bethesda is now taking on the next brand from cult developer ID. Quake Champions is set to be a competitive arena shooter with a focus on different characters. Overwatch has probably set the ball rolling.
Bethesda focuses on virtual reality
8:20 am: Fallout 4 to be made compatible for the HTC Vive in 2017, with Doom to follow at an as-yet-unannounced date.
First gameplay of Battlefield 1
Day 1 8:10 am: Gameplay scenes of the First World War shooter were shown for the first time at the EA press conference
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More interesting, however, were the first scenes directly from a match. The game will be released on 21 October 2016 for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
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