Square Enix E3 2019: Conference Date, Time, Predictions, and Announcements
Square Enix conference is scheduled for today, June 10 at 6pm PT/9pm ET (June 11 at 2am UK/11am AET), and if you like Marvel's Avengers, you're going to really like what Square is bringing to E3. Months of speculation led to the official announcement Square Enix's Avengers game is coming to E3, and the biggest movie of the year is likely going to be one of the biggest games of E3.
After three years away from the E3 spotlight, Square Enix returned in 2018 with a pre-recorded, Direct-style showcase. The half-hour presentation featured 10 games in total, though it made only two new announcements: Babylon’s Fall, a new adventure from the famed action studio PlatinumGames, and Human Head’s The Quiet Man, which went on to earn the unfortunate title of Metacritic’s worst-reviewed game of 2018.
Black Mirror Season 5: Critics, Fans Respond to Controversial Episodes
Black Mirror Season 5 hit Netflix on June 5 with a short three-episode order, allowing critics and fans to react to Season 5 quickly.
Black Mirror Season 5 has received a relatively mixed critical reception, as it’s currently sitting at 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and holds a score of 63 on Metacritic - the lowest of any season on either platform.
The lowest rated episode of the three is the Miley Cyrus-led “Rachel, Jack and Ashley, Too” with a “rotten” 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This episode features Cyrus as two characters: Ashley O, a pop star who struggles to live up to the good-girl expectations placed on her, and a branded robot doll called Ashley Too that amplifies her squeaky-clean persona.
Google Stadia Price, Launch Window, Launch Games Lineup Revealed
Google has unveiled more details about its Stadia streaming platform. And while we don't have a firm Google Stadia release date just yet, we know a lot more than we did after the Google Stadia reveal event, including how much it will cost at launch, what month it's set to debut in, and what games players can expect from the streaming service.
As revealed during the Google Stadia Connect, Stadia will launch in November 2019, exclusively via the Stadia Founder's Edition bundle, available for preorder on the Google Store. Read on for everything you'll need to know about Stadia Pro, the Stadia controller, what games you'll be able to buy and play, and more.
Destiny 2’s New Expansion Shadowkeep Announced
Destiny 2's upcoming expansion is confirmed to be Shadowkeep, which was leaked earlier this week.
The news was revealed during the Google Stadia presentation on Thursday, along with the announcement that Destiny 2 will be one of over 20 games available on Stadia at its launch. Players will also be able to transfer their Destiny 2 characters to Stadia from any platform.
The leaked reports of Shadowkeep described the expansion as being, "The next chapter in the Destiny experience arrives this fall as terrifying shadows descend upon a forgotten moon. Return to the lunar surface. Journey deep into a mysterious enemy citadel. Become a slayer of nightmares."
Stadia Launch Window Games Include Borderlands 3, Doom Eternal, Mortal Kombat 11, More
Google announced today that its Stadia platform will add games from more than 20 developers and publishers to its playable catalog during its launch window.
The announcement came during Google’s first Stadia Connect event. Stadia’s “Launch Window” begins in November of 2019 and extends into early 2020, though November access only comes with a purchase of the Stadia Founder’s Edition.
Game Publishers, Developers on Stadia
As of today June 6th, 2019, the list of developers and publishers with games that will be available on Google Stadia is as follows:
Baldur’s Gate 3 Is a Big Return to the Capital City of RPGs
Baldur’s Gate 3 is real. Almost twenty years after the story of the original games concluded in the Throne of Bhaal expansion, we’re finally revisiting one of the most important cities in the history of RPGs. And, as if that weren't exciting enough, Baldur’s Gate 3 is being developed for Google Stadia and PC by Larian Studios; the Belgian team responsible for the wildly ambitious Divinity: Original Sin 2.
As revealed during the Google Stadia Connect, which revealed Google Stadia's price, launch month, and more, right now all Larian has to show is a CGI Baldur's Gate 3 trailer that, while not revealing any gameplay, sets the tone and introduces us to two key elements that will clearly play a major part in Baldur’s Gate 3’s story: Mind Flayers and Nautiloids.
Bethesda Threw a Party When Microsoft Doubled Xbox 360 Memory
Plenty of game development studios celebrate when they launch a game or hit a big milestone. Bethesda Game Studios, on the other hand, threw a “double the memory” party when Microsoft committed to doing just that on the Xbox 360. It might have even saved The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion from having to cut its scale back dramatically.
"Because with
: Oblivion, you can only imagine
,” Bethesda director Todd Howard told IGN. “When they told us, we threw a party. I have pictures from the party. We had a 'double the memory party' in the studio. We got drinks. I think it was the only time we've ever done that, someone calls and says 'Yo, OK, we've upped the hardware.'"
Swamp Thing Reportedly Canceled Already by DC Universe
DC Universe has reportedly cancelled Swamp Thing after only one episode into its first season, as first reported by The GWW and confirmed by Bloody Disgusting and Variety.
One source said the reason is due to differing creative styles between multiple people involved, with one person wanting the show to connect more in the horror genre, and another wanting a "weekly procedural." The source also said its due to Warner Bros. reevaluating their subscription streaming service.
Darksiders Genesis Announced
THQ Nordic and Airship Syndicate have announced Darksiders Genesis, a spin-off of the mainline Darksiders series. It will be released later this year for PS4, Xbox One (including Xbox One X), Nintendo Switch, PC, and Google Stadia. No pre-order information is available just yet. Genesis is a top-down action-RPG in the vein of Diablo, in which you'll dungeon-crawl your way to victory, killing monsters and collecting loot.
You'll get to play as a new Horseman of the Apocalypse, Strife. According to THQ, Strife "is called upon to save humankind from certain destruction at the hands of Lucifer" and Genesis will feature "intense combat, exploration, puzzle-solving, epic boss battles and serpent holes from heaven to hell." Check out the cinematic teaser trailer at the top of this page.
Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Pokemon, and More Playable at E3
Nintendo has announced its E3 schedule, revealing that Pokemon Sword and Shield will be playable on the show floor, as well as the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.
A tweet from Nintendo of America reveals that Luigi's Mansion 3 will also be playable at the company's booth in LA's convention center, as well as Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. The tweet also promises more, so expect playable builds of more than these games.
Don’t miss your chance to play #LuigisMansion 3, #PokemonSwordShield & more for the first time @ #E32019! Tune into the #NintendoDirect @ 9amPT on 6/11, followed by #NintendoTreehouseLive throughout the show for more game info & the latest Nintendo news. https://t.co/0lcDwkjtO6 pic.twitter.com/NxB8ve9wc8