E3 2018: An edition full of surprises

The renowned Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018, It took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and revealed the latest advances and new releases for gamers From June 12th to 14th. To tell the truth, At E3 they promised us quite a lot for the next video game release season.

In a highly anticipated event, where In just 3 days, the toughest players in the field of video games were presented. Trying to capture our attention with dozens of games, some better than others. That's why this post is dedicated to the best of E3.

The best companies in this edition

Another year, where those of Microsoft has created a new studio called Initiative, with the acquisition of Undead Labs, Compulsion Games, Playground Games and Ninja Theory.

It is also worth noting that they announced new projects with great fanfare, such as Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 4, Gears 5 and Gears of War Tactics.

And finally we learned that The Xbox One console will have a successor And they are working on developing a streaming service. In this way, they continue to expand their extensive portfolio.

Another one that scores some good points is Ubisoft, with their new projects with Assasins Creed: Odyssey and Skull & Bones, which will generate a lot of buzz with the post-launch support of their products or video games.

It's worth mentioning that several companies have begun to rethink their support strategies regarding expansions and DLC (Downloadable Content), such as maps, stories, and new missions, offered for free. This is all in response to last year's complaints about microtransactions, cheats, or in-game rewards that were previously free.

Highlights in video games

Starting with the games, this year at E3 they presented several that promise to be huge hits. Therefore, the competition is fierce between the different platforms.

Let's begin with the CD Projekt RED project, about which information was already available called Cyberpunk 2077. It takes place in one of the world's most dangerous cities, plagued by high levels of violence, inequality, and poverty. A breeding ground for gang control, car chases, and shootouts, both of which are far from conventional.

Despite this, it's a city where everyone wants to live, because there's always something to do, even if it's a lie, an illusion. It's known as the city of dreams, Night City.

A single-player game which we will enjoy on the Xbox One, PS4 and Microsoft Windows platforms with excellent graphics and sounds, inviting us to play.

In addition, Few were lucky enough to see the game demo lasting almost an hour. Although it wasn't officially shown to the public, this ambitious video game is sure to generate a lot of buzz, as we can see from its official trailer.

From conventional to geometric

After two years, Remedy Entertainment brings us the video game Control, It's for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Its demo has captivated many.

In this game, we have Jessie Fayden, director of the government agency Control, must restore the facilities of your organization to normal., because their employees are left suspended in mid-air and their office is as if in limbo, after an attack by a strange organization.

Since Jessie has supernatural powers, such as moving objects, levitating, performing rituals, and even creating shields that can stop threats from enemies.

In this way, with Jessie's rituals, she can radically transform settings from conventional offices into labyrinths. The game demo was extraordinary the way in which the laws of physics are defied in this parallel universe.

Fortnite, Battle Royale style

Another piece of good news was that Fortnite launch on the Nintendo Switch console. And the best part for players is that it became available starting at the E3 event itself.

A game categorized as a “Battle Royale” style novelty.”, A game where players face off against each other online. The last player standing at the end of the match wins. Developed by Epic Games for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, and mobile devices.

However, players with accounts linked to PS4 cannot use them on this free Switch version. Furthermore, there is no option to unlink the account and use it on another console. Therefore, the only alternative is to create a new account, but that would mean starting from scratch. Cross-play is not possible between the various platforms where the game can be played.

Meanwhile, users are reporting the appearance of black trees in the environments, which, while not affecting the game's excellent performance and gameplay, look unsightly.

On the other hand, a countdown appears in the game while we are playing, with which They have speculated that it is for a surprise or an app update.

My Hero One's Justice

Bandai Namco It was another one that brought surprises to E3, with My Hero One's Justice, a fighting game for a single person or it can be multiplayer. It will premiere between August and October for Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PC.

In this game, in addition to choosing your side of the heroes or villains, you can also customize your fighters, such as Shoto Todoroki, All Might, and Himiko Toga, to name a few.

The Last of Us II

An action-adventure and survival horror video game, It really catches your eye after watching its promotional video. It looks very promising. Just like his predecessor.

An adventure where we will see Ellie in her adult stage, who will protect himself from his adversaries with a bow, arrows and a knife. In the environment where it develops, a wider range of observations is observed, Therefore, it is believed that there will be more escape routes or hiding places to ambush enemies.

In this way, the video game is presented as very similar to The Last of Us, but not the same.  Developed by Naughty Dogs, currently only for the PS4 console and still no release date.

Super Mario Party continues the franchise

One of the franchises that has been collecting successes for years and years, now brings Super Mario Party. For this E3 exhibition, Nintendo surprised us with the fact that It will arrive on the Switch console.. In this way they want to retain their existing players, but also attract new ones.

At first glance we notice that It maintains a classic style., where each of the well-known characters moves separately, depending on dice that must be rolled.

It should be noted that They are developing an online application called Mariothon, consisting of 5 mini-games, The company representatives did not reveal much about them.

Despite this, The game will have leaderboards and records with rewards., Therefore, it won't just be a game, but a competition to achieve the highest scores will be activated. Also It is expected to be released on October 5th.

Assassin's Creed: Odyssey

On this occasion, the people of Ubisoft came back with a new installment of this successful franchise In role-playing games (RPGs), you'll have the option to choose either Kassandra or Alexios. Depending on this choice, your experience in the game will be different.

The environment where It takes place during the Golden Age of Ancient Greece. In the midst of the Peloponnesian War, at the height of the conflict between Sparta and Athens.

Upon seeing the presentation, The graphics are breathtaking and they paid great attention to detail.. On the other hand, we'll be able to upgrade our attack vehicles and boats. Furthermore, the environment they show us will offer plenty to explore by sea or land.

This excellent game is expected to arrive on October 5th. for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC consoles.

Skull & Bones, pirates after the loot

More than one person would like that To be a pirate, and get all the gold possible for their coffers. This game takes place in the Indian Ocean, the site of the most brutal and thrilling naval battles.

They will loot solo or in teams, and that's how you'll eliminate your worst enemies. You can select equipment like cannons, rockets, and crew to have a powerful arsenal at your disposal.

Furthermore, the vessels can be customized and upgraded in this unpredictable Indian Ocean where only the fittest will survive. On the other hand, in the Web page Users will find a gift called Pirate Fan, with the content wallpapers and profile pictures.

The game is expected to be released in 2019 or 2020., on Microsoft Windows, PS4 and Xbox One consoles.

Halo Infinite

The mighty Microsoft arrived at E3 with Halo Infinite, developed by 343 Industries. Where Master Chief will embark on the greatest adventure to save the world.

The game, although not finished, has shown preview images He presented a classical artistic style., Furthermore, the similarity in the helmet and part of the armor to previous versions can be noted.

There is still a lot to know about this game, We don't even know if Master Chief will be the main character. But just by watching the trailer, it raises very good expectations.

It should be noted that the video game was developed with a new technology called the Slipspace Engine. The consoles on which you can enjoy this game are the Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.

3 New Gears

Gears of War 5, Gears Pop and Gears Tactics. They are the three new games also released by Microsoft. All are under development, estimates indicate that the first one would be released in 2019.

The announcement of the video game The company has very good expectations and stands out from other proposals.. It was announced by Rod Fergusson, that the star would be Kait Diaz, taking place in various scenarios, from deserts to snowy mountains.

On the other hand, he commented that the protagonist will have a new vehicle that can be used in these different environments, and each one will have a different performance.

The consoles that will have availability of Gears 5, would be Xbox One and PC for 2019.

As to Gears Pop, will be a spin-off for mobiles and will be starring characters called the Funko Pop! An app for IOS and Android, also for 2019.

Lastly, we have Gears Tactics, produced by Splash Damage. It is a turn-based strategy game, which brings us squad customization, weapons and skills that can be upgraded as the game progresses. Of course brutal, epic battles are a must.

Capcom and the old school

We could not leave out Capcom with their respective sets that continue to be talked about, such as Mega Man 11 and Street Fighter for old-school players and looking to attract new ones to the franchise and sustain itself over time.

To conclude, all that lies ahead for the remainder of 2018 and part of 2019, is overwhelming in terms of video games, We are going to be hours away from being able to enjoy these tremendous applications on their different platforms. And for some The countdown to E3 2019 is on.

Did you see the video game demos? Let us know what you thought of this E3 expo and the games announced on the various consoles.

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