It’s amazing just how quickly E3 has crept up on us; it’s a month away to the day! Is it to early to start thinking about our wish lists? For me, I don’t think anything comes close to my anticipation for Red Dead Redemption 2!
Let me know what will be on your E3 wishlists in the comments below!
In the News This Week
- Square Enix Looking To Sell Hitman Studio IO Interactive
“Well that’s a surprise”, says Starman, “I thought season two was happening for sure”. - Apparent Assassin’s Creed Origins Screenshot Shows An Assassin On A Boat
We all know that another Assassin’s Creed game is right around the corner, and things are pointing towards ancient Egypt for a setting. - Deep Silver Confirms Dead Island 2 Is Still Happening
Announced at E3 in 2014, I think it’s safe to say the game is in development hell… - Rime’s Digital Switch Price Is Being Reduced To Match Other Platforms
- Europeans Will Be Able To Buy A Spare Nintendo Switch Dock In June
- Nintendo’s E3 Spotlight Presentation Takes Place On June 13th
- Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Has Its Own Platinum Trophy, More Details
“Happy days.” says Badger. - Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy Maybe A One Year Exclusive On PS4
Activision can do what they want regarding exclusivity as it’s a new game, fueling the rumours we’ve heard previously. - Surviving Mars Is The Next Game From Tropico Devs Haemimont Games
A survival city builder coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One next year. - UK Retailers Bag A Retro-Tastic WipEout Omega Collection Sleeve
Macmillan Game Heroes
Around this time next week Dave will be hosting a 24 hours stream for charity, As we announced yesterday TheSixthAxis’s Sonic Game Heroes Marathon! He’ll be streaming Sonic games for 24hrs in aid of Macmillan Game Heroes 2017 starting next Saturday at 10am. It’s a worthy cause, and any donations to Macmillan Cancer Support will be greatly appreciated.
Click the image to head through to the page on Macmillan and give to a good cause.
Games in Review
A relatively quiet week for the Reviews, with Prey taking the top spot. Check out the video review below to hear Tef’s thoughts:
- Prey – PS4, XBO, PC- 8/10 (video review)
- World to the West – PS4, XBO, Wii U, PC, Mac – 7/10
- Strafe – PS4, PC – 6/10
- Super Rude Bear Resurrection – PS4, XBO, PC – 4/10
- Nioh – Dragon of the North DLC – PS4 – No Score
- Forza Horizon 3 – Hot Wheels DLC – XBO – No Score
This Week’s Features
First things first, Tef added to his Prey review with a video review to go alongside it.
He then kicked off the previews with The Surge, or as he puts it, “a sci-fi action RPG with a touch of soul”. If that sounds like your cup of tea, you can see his hands on impressions below, or watch his other video exploring reasons why the game isn’t just a Dark Souls clone. He also spoke to Deck13’s Jan Klose ahead of the game’s release next week.
Also this week, Dave had a look at how the addition of a Game Master mode to Divinity: Original Sin II could really shake things up in the D&D scene.
Tef then looked at Hey! Pikmin in a week full of Nintendo. He also previewed Ever Oasis, “a fascinating blend of town management and action RPG that just feels so perfectly suited to the 3DS”. Lastly, he looked at Miitopia, or what he calls one of the silliest games that Nintendo has ever produced – quite an accolade!
Finishing up, Jim explored what went wrong for the Assassin’s Creed franchise, while What We Played included Prey, Forza Horizon 3 & Resident Evil.
Trailer Park
The McLaren 720S Is Shown In Action In Latest Project CARS 2 Trailer
The Lizardmen Join Total War: Warhammer II In New Trailer
Here’s Sony’s Latest Trailer Advertising 4K Gaming On PS4, In Glorious 1080p
Your Achievements
It was a quiet week for the trophy hunters – TSBonyman got the platinum for Tales from the Borderlands and progressed further in No Man’s Sky, which he’s taking slowly.
Meanwhile, ron_mcphatty has been mopping up some trophies in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, as Mr Yd. completed The Order: 1886, leaving just a few pesky collectables between him and the platinum.
Nothing new for tactical20, who has continued his adventures in Ghost Recon, nor for Pixel_nme’s co-op shenanigans except for adding Alienation to the roster.
The Week Ahead
Next week looks a tad quiet on releases, although the arrival of Farpoint will mark the release of the PSVR Aim Controller:
- The Surge – PS4, XBO, PC – 16/05
- Farpoint – PSVR – 16/05
- Thumper – Switch – 18/05
- Injustice 2 – PS4, XBO – 19/05
- Endless Space 2 – PC – 19/05
- Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – 3DS – 19/05
- Shadow Warrior 2 – PS4, XBO, PC – 19/05
- Akiba’s Beat – PS4, PS Vita – 19/05
Have a good weekend, and I’ll be back soon!
Tony Cawley
Good luck to Dave on his 24 hour session. I think he should make even more an event of it by having 1 beer every hour throughout the event!
Tony Cawley
Thinking about it, having a drinking session in support of a cancer trust probably isn’t the best idea.
Dave Irwin
Somehow I think my bladder would never forgive me…
ron_mcphatty
Great idea, or if that’s too gruelling a centurion at the end? Hourly dares of some sort would definitely go down well with the more malicious donor :)
Dave Irwin
Hmm, you’ve certainly given me something to ponder.