E3 2012: The Last of Us Gameplay Footage Debuted

During its E3 press conference today, Sony showed new footage from The Last of Us.

In the demo shown, Joel and Ellie are in Rivers Cafe and exit to find a flooded city street.

They soon wander (passing a movie poster for Dawn of the Wolf) and end up in what was once a fancy hotel.

Joel soon encounters men in a hotel room and fights with them. Ellie throws a brick at one and Joel is soon in a shootout. He battles against two guys, bashing one into the floor.

Using materials, Joel creates a molotov cocktail and throes it at enemies, burning one alive. Joel soon gets in a hand-to-hand struggle and Ellie attacks the man he's fighting with from behind. He elbows her and Joel pounces. Joel pulls a gun and the man begs not to be shot; Joel shoots him anyway.

More details coming...

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Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/05/e3-2012-the-last-of-us-gameplay-footage-debuted

E3 2012: Exclusive Far Cry 3 DLC Coming to PS3

At Sony's E3 2012 Playstation press conference, Ubisoft announced in passing that the Playstation 3 version of Far Cry 3 will receive "exclusive DLC." No additional details have yet been announced. With its emphasis on cooperative and competitive multiplayer, it seems likely that multiplayer map and/or skin DLC is likely planned, although we will just have to wait and see what DLC plans Ubisoft has for its upcoming "insane" FPS.

In the meantime gamers eager for more on Far Cry 3 can read IGN's extensive single-player impressions.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/05/e3-2012-far-cry-3-exclusive-dlc-coming-to-ps3

E3 2012: Quantic Dream’s Beyond: Two Souls Revealed

As rumored this morning, Heavy Rain developer Quantic Dream revealed its new title during Sony’s E3 press conference today.

The game is called Beyond: Two Souls and revolves around what happens after we die. The main character is named Jodie and is played by Ellen Page. Jodie has a ghostly presence around her, something "in between."

The game will tell Jodie's story over 15 years. A brief scene shown during the conference had Jodie talking to Lt. J. Sherman, a police officer. Jodie has a recent scar on the back of her head.

More details coming…

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Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/05/e3-2012-quantic-dreams-beyond-two-souls-revealed

E3 2012: Ubisoft Reveals ctOS

During its press conference today, Ubisoft revealed ctOS.

After two years of development, is set to “revolutionize the way players interact with each other.”

The game focuses on a computer controlling the city. Our lives are controlled by computers, "but who controls the computers?"

The game focuses on data turning against us. Data is interconnected and "everything can be hacked."

Creative director Jonathan Morin from Montreal hosted a short playthrough of the game, played on a PlayStation 3. The game follows a character named Aiden Pierce who uses his "fists and wits."

The game appeared to be set in Chicago and featured gameplay that included jamming technology, used in a group of people to make their cell phones stop working.

More details coming…

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Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-ubisoft-reveals-ctos

E3 2012: Ubisoft Announces Extensive Wii-U Line-Up

Ubisoft has shown Nintendo lots of love at its E3 2012 press conference, showing off six upcoming Wii-U titles in a short sizzle reel. The announced games:

Rabbids Land

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013

Sports Connection

Just Dance 4

Avengers: Battle for Earth

Zombi-U

 

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Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-ubisoft-announces-extensive-wii-u-line-up

E3 2012: EA Expands Social Offerings

At its press conference today, EA announced some new additions to its social media presence.

First up was the announcement of SimCity Social from EA Maxis. A collaboration between Maxis and Playfish is bringing the SimCity experience to Facebook, promising a "truly social" version of the game. A colorful reveal trailer shows off impressive graphics on the social media platform. According to EA Maxis' Lucy Bradshaw, the game will be released in "just a few weeks."

EA also promoted its social media tie-ins with two of its biggest sports franchises. Madden 13 Social was promoted as a cross-platform social media game you can "begin on Facebook and finish on your phone," and a new rewards program was introduced into FIFA 13 for members of the EA SPORTS Football Club. A new app for iPhone and iPod touch was also announced, connecting members of the Football Club with their friends.

Check out more E3 news for SimCity, FIFA 13 and Madden NFL 13.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-ea-expands-social-offerings

E3 2012: Need for Speed Most Wanted Revealed

As EA confirmed last week, Need for Speed Most Wanted is the next Need for Speed game. During its press conference today, EA revealed that the game will let players race against each other to become the most wanted.

Players will compete to jump the furthest, have the most pursuits, etc. to earn speed points. Speed Points let players move up the most wanted list. The game will use EA’s social service Auto Log for leaderboards.

More details coming…

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Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-need-for-speed-most-wanted-revealed

E3 2012: New Medal of Honor: Warfighter Gameplay Shown

At Electronic Arts’ E3 press conference, new gameplay footage for Medal of Honor: Warfighter was shown. Medal of Honor: Warfighter takes place all over the planet, and this particular part of the campaign takes place in Somalia.

Your character, along with his fellow soldiers, land off of the Somali coast and immediately find themselves under gunfire. A disheveled shell of a city borders the coast as the soldiers make their way towards the source of the gunfire, when the firefight suddenly intensifies. The squad-based action continues unabated as the team pushes its way towards the remains of various buildings which they clear with a variety of automatic weapons and explosives. Airstrikes are also called in, with drones destroying faraway targets from the safety of the air.

Electronic Arts also revealed that Medal of Honor: Warfighter’s multiplayer suite will include “12 different tier one units from 10 different nations.” Medal of Honor: Warfighter will come to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on October 23.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-new-medal-of-honor-warfighter-gameplay-shown

E3 2012: Maxis Shows SimCity

Maxis' Lucy Bradshaw presented two versions of its upcoming city-building game at EA's E3 2012's press conference.

The first, SimCity Social, is coming to Facebook, and features impressive visuals for a social title. It will be playable in just a few weeks.

They also rolled footage for SimCity on PC, which is currently scheduled to release in February of 2012. The trailer showed off foggy cities, sports stadiums, airport construction, monster attacks and some other snippets of gameplay, but didn't reveal any major features beyond what's already been shown off.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-maxis-shows-simcity

E3 2012: Report - Wii U Price Will Be 30,000 Yen, Says Nikkei

Japanese news giant Nikkei almost always get a major scoop or two on Nintendo's plans the day before the company's E3 press conference each year, and this year appears to be no different – the paper is reporting that it knows the Wii U launch price.

30,000 yen. That converts to about $383 in U.S. dollars, £249 in British pounds or €306 Euros, by today's exchange rates.

The information comes to us via Andriasang, responsible for translating the original report. According to them, Nikkei's sources for stating this price point are unclear – the paper could have received an inside tip, or it could simply be throwing out a likely number.

It may be a while before we find out whether this price report turns out to be accurate or not, though, as Nintendo has previously stated that no information on price or other details of the Wii U launch will be discussed at this year's E3.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-wii-u-price-will-be-30000-yen-says-nikkei

E3 2012: Black Ops 2 DLC is Timed Exclusive on Xbox 360

At its press conference today, Microsoft confirmed that all DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will come to Xbox 360 first as a timed exclusive.

No precise amount of time was revealed, but previous Call of Duty DLC was exclusive to Xbox Live for a period of 30 days.

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Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-black-ops-2-dlc-is-timed-exclusive-on-xbox-360

E3 2012: Wrecketeer Coming Xbox Live This Summer

Wrecketeer, a new title coming exclusively to Xbox Live, was shown off today during the Microsoft E3 2012 press conference. The game uses Kinect to let players laucnh canon balls and cause as much destruction as possible with a limited amount of ammunition.

Wrecketeer will be coming to XBLA this summer.

Audrey Drake is an Associate Editor of IGN and a proud member of the IGN Nintendo team. She is also a lifelong gamer, a frequent banisher of evil and a wielder of various legendary blades. You can follow her zany exploits on her IGN blog and Twitter. Game on!

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-wrecketeer-coming-xbox-live-this-summer

E3 2012: Twisted Pixel’s LocoCycle Announced

At its press conference today, Microsoft announced LocoCycle, the new game from Splosion Man creators Twisted Pixel.

The game features a school for assassins and the trailer focused on a fancy futuristic bike. The game will be released in 2013.

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Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-twisted-pixels-lococycle-announced

E3 2012: Internet Explorer Coming to Xbox 360

Today at Microsoft’s E3 press conference, the company revealed that its very own browser – Microsoft Internet Explorer – will be coming to Xbox 360.

Xbox 360’s iteration of the browser is designed to be the first easy-to-use browser on any game console, and will be integrated with both Microsoft’s search engine, Bing, as well as Kinect. Microsoft’s recently announced SmartGlass will also be fully compatible with 360’s iteration of MSIE.

Microsoft Internet Explore for Xbox 360 will be available this fall.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-internet-explorer-coming-to-xbox-360

E3 2012: Nike Plus Kinect Training Revealed

At the Microsoft conference today, Nike announced that Nike Plus is headed to Xbox 360. Kinect will allow players to receive instant feedback and use the training methods recommended by Nike as they train.

Players can be reminded by phone when they’re due for a workout. Every 4 weeks players will receive a workout update. There is also Xbox Live integration.

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Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-nike-plus-kinect-training-revealed

E3 2012: New Video Applications Heading to Xbox 360

During Microsoft's E3 2012 press conference, the company announced it will be partnering with four new video services, all of which will be available soon for Xbox 360.

These partnerships include Nickelodeon, Paramount, Machinima and Univision.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-new-video-applications-heading-to-xbox-360

E3 2012: Splinter Cell Blacklist Announced

Ubisoft revealed Splinter Cell: Black List today at Microsoft’s E3 press conference.

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Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/e3-2012-splinter-cell-blacklist-announced

Sony’s Stock Falls to Lowest Level Since 1984

On the eve of Sony’s much-awaited PlayStation-centric press conference at E3 2012 comes some stunning news: Sony’s stock fell below 1,000 Yen (or $12.79) for the first time since 1984 during trading in Japan on Monday.

CNBC Tweeted the ominous news, noting the information in a brief “Market Flash.” Reuters expanded upon the news, stating that although Sony’s stock did indeed fall below the 1,000 Yen threshold, it “eased 1.3 percent” to bring it back up to 1,000 Yen before trading ended.

Bad news has been flowing about Sony’s financial health all year. Its credit and debt ratings were downgraded in February on the heels of a massive quarterly loss. Such a financial reality caused Sony to outline new plans for the future while planning to layoff 10,000 workers. The maelstrom of bad news caused the New York Times to declare that Sony is in the fight of its life.

Although the PlayStation brand is considered healthy, poor sales of the PSP’s successor, the PlayStation Vita, have called into question how to measure the new handheld’s success. Meanwhile, the financial downturn Sony has encountered forced the company to shutter two of its 15 fully-owned development studios in 2012, a historic move considering Sony only shuttered one of its development houses total since PlayStation premiered in Japan in 1994. BigBig Studios, the UK-based studio responsible for the Pursuit Force franchise on PSP and Little Deviants on Vita, closed in early January. Soon thereafter, Zipper Interactive, the American developer best-known for the SOCOM franchise, as well as MAG and Unit 13, was also closed.

Whether or not Sony’s announcements at E3 help bring the stock price back up or not remains to be seen, though investors will certainly be watching the company’s plans concerning its valuable PlayStation brand eagerly to see what’s in store.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/04/sonys-stock-falls-to-lowest-level-since-1984

Rumor: Sony Revealing PlayStation Plus Revamp at E3

If a report on Eurogamer is any indication, Sony is set to reveal a massive revamp of PlayStation Plus at its E3 press conference, which occurs on the evening of Monday, June 4th in Los Angeles, California.

“Multiple sources have indicated” to Eurogamer that Sony wants to “convince more people to sign up to the premium subscription service” by dedicating a segment of its E3 conference time to PlayStation Plus. Part of the new functionality of Plus is rumored to be much-awaited functionality with PlayStation Vita. “Plus on Vita will offer Vita exclusive titles and DLC and cloud services that mean you won’t have to connect the handheld to a PlayStation 3 or a PC to back-up saves and other content,” Eurogamer’s source said.

We first broke news of Sony looking into reworking PlayStation Plus early in May, when an IGN reader shared with us a survey he received asking about hypothetical additions added to Sony’s optional subscription service. Perhaps the survey and this new rumor are somehow interconnected.

Are you content with PlayStation Plus? Or do you want more? Let us know what your ideal PlayStation Plus setup would be in the comments below.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/29/rumor-sony-revealing-playstation-plus-revamp-at-e3

Witcher 1 Listed for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

Ahead of CD Projekt’s pre-E3 summer conference tomorrow, listings for The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf on consoles have started to appear online. Cool Shop has listed the game for PS3, and Blockbuster has the game down on both PS3 and 360.

We know that the first Witcher game was once in development for both consoles, with production being shared across CD Projekt and Widescreen Games. The game was suspended on consoles when CDP failed to make a payment to Widescreen.

The Witcher II on Xbox 360 was released in April this year, while the PC version was out in May, 2011.

Source : http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/29/witcher-1-listed-for-xbox-360-and-playstation-3