Superhot VR Is Coming to PSVR
Superhot VR will be released for PlayStation VR this summer.
Sony shared the news during the pre-show ahead of its E3 2017 PlayStation conference, and relayed the announcement in a post on Twitter.
Superhot is a first-person shooter where time moves only when you move. The game made its debut on PC in February of last year before making its way to Xbox One a few months later.
For our thoughts on the shooter, which doesn't feature regenerating heal bars and boasts a minimalist visual style, read IGN's Superhot review.
Absolver May Be the Most Intricate Brawler Ever
Everytime I see more of Absolver’s slick exterior, I feel like I’m pulling back another layer of its mysterious shell. At it’s core, it’s a fighting game - mixing weak and heavy attacks that seamlessly flow in and out of fighting stances, while learning unique combos and attack strings. But Absolver is clearly more than just a brawler - it’s an open world community experience where players can meet and group up into three-person cliques, as well as a light role playing game, where you're free to explore, collect, and grind your way towards becoming an expert fighter. Absolver is all these things - but its biggest mystery remains: how it’s all going to come together.
Sony’s PlayLink Is a Collection of Socially-Focused Games
During its livestream in the lead-up to its big E3 conference, Sony announced PlayLink with the goal of bringing people together socially and through co-op experiences who might otherwise not play games.
Sony's Azad Qizilbash said PlayLink is about "trying to get as many people to play games as possible."
PlayLink is a "category of games" designed to be played socially, Qizilbash said. Among the PlayLink games announced was Hidden Agenda, from the developer of Until Dawn.
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Undertale Announced for PS4 and Vita
Undertale is coming this summer to PlayStation 4 and PS Vita with physical and special editions, Sony announced before its E3 press conference.
The physical edition includes a 24-page illustrated booklet, and the collector's edition adds the soundtrack, annotated sheet music, and a musical locket.
IGN gave Undertale a 10 for its excellent writing and creative twists on RPG systems.
Matterfall Release Date Revealed
Matterfall will come out August 15 on PlayStation 4.
Sony and Resogun developer Housemarque revealed the release date on the official PlayStation Twitter account. Matterfall was originally unveiled back in 2015.
Housemarque is also working on a top-down shooter called Nex Machina, set to release June 20.
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Ubisoft Announces Starlink: Battle for Atlas
Ubisoft Toronto, developer of Splinter Cell Conviction, has announced its new game, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, which is aiming for a fall 2018 launch on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
Revealed during the Ubisoft press conference, Starlink incorporates a toys-to-life structure, with a modular ship and its pilot attaching atop the player’s controller. Pieces can be added to or taken off the base ship model, instantly altering the in-game version, while players can choose to play as different pilots based on the figure attached to their controller.
The game follows a group of pilots who have travelled to the Atlas Star System, and will see players controlling their ship from a third-person perspective both in outer space and on the surface of planets. Aerial dogfights will occur in space, while players will battle with a variety of terrestrial enemies when near a planet’s surface.
Just Dance 2018 Revealed
Ubisoft announced the next iteration of its yearly Just Dance franchise at its E3 press conference.
Just Dance 2018 will be out in October on all consoles - and yes, that includes the Switch.
For every announcement from E3 and much more, head over to IGN's E3 2017 event hub.
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GLOW: Pilot Episode First Impressions
Netflix's new '80s female wrestling series, GLOW -- which premieres June 23rd -- made a huge splash at the ATX Television Festival with a pilot screening followed by a Q&A panel featuring stars Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin (Nurse Jackie, American Gods), along with executive producer Liz Flahive (Nurse Jackie, Homeland) and casting director Jennifer Euston.
For those who aren't aware, G.L.O.W. -- aka Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling -- was an actual syndicated TV series that ran for four seasons in the mid-80s, having been created as an attempt to cash in on the huge Hulk Hogan-led wrestling boom of the era. G.L.O.W. wasn't populated with actual female wrestlers though, but rather actresses, models, dancers and other types who were trying to break into showbiz in LA at the time.
Ubisoft Singapore Reveals Skull and Bones
Ubisoft Singapore is taking lead on its first game with Skull and Bones, a pirates-themed game Ubisoft announced at its E3 press conference.
Skull and Bones will allow players to captain their own pirate ship in 1721 in a world will be shaped by the player community and the pirate gangs they form, according to Ubisoft. Skull & Bones is scheduled for release in fall 2018 for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with enhancements for the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.
Ubisoft Singapore incorporated a "Keepers Program," bringing in players to help test and determine how to fine tune the live-service aspects of the game.
Creative director Justin Farren described the game on stage, discussing how players can sail alone or form a gang with friends while sailing on the Indian Ocean. Ubisoft offered a demonstration of a 5 v 5 mode, as gangs of pirates competed for treasure.
The Crew 2 Isn’t Coming Until 2018
The Crew 2 will be released early 2018, Ubisoft announced during its E3 2017 press conference.
Gameplay was also shown off at the press conference that featured off-road vehicles, aircrafts, and watercraft. Ubisoft also opened registration for The Crew 2's upcoming beta.
Ubisoft first announced The Crew sequel earlier this year, when the company confirmed it, a new Assassin's Creed, and more would be coming in the company's current fiscal year.
In IGN's original The Crew review, we said the game "deserves credit for the frankly staggering size of its open world, and the fact that it’s absolutely filled to the brim with racing, challenges, a fat multiplayer offering, and exploration potential. This scope, however, has resulted in some noticeable visual concessions."