Star Wars Battlefront 2 Will Have Microtransactions
While Electronic Arts will release DLC for Star Wars Battlefront II free of charge, the game will also feature microtransactions.
Battlefront II design director Niklas Fegraeus confirmed the game will include microtransactions in an interview with GameSpot. You'll be able to progress and unlock content using earned in-game currency, but "if you want to accelerate that, if you can't play for a week, you can purchase that," Fegraeus explained.
"The important thing is everything can be earned
. If you're someone who spends time on the game, we love you, do your thing, do what you want to do. If you don't have the time, you can spend money and we love you as well. It's your choice," he added.
Kingdom Hearts 3 Gameplay Trailer Revealed
Square Enix has debuted a new Kingdom Hearts III trailer, following its premiere at the Los Angeles performance of the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra World Tour.
The new trailer offers a look at the sequel's take on the Hercules-inspired level, which has been glimpsed in previous trailers and screenshots. The trailer also features the return of Maleficent, Pete, and Hades, the former two of which are searching for a box, which may connect back to how Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue ties into Kingdom Hearts 3.
A Way Out May Be the Gutsiest Game of E3
2005’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is one of my favorite games ever, in large part because of its unique and completely separate two-player co-op mode, which forced you and a friend to work together as stealthy spies as you infiltrated, espionaged, and choked out bad guys. I’d always hoped that Ubisoft would spin that mode out into its own fully fleshed-out game, but alas it never happened.
A dozen years later, A Way Out looks set to run with Chaos Theory co-op’s groundbreaking -- and gutsy -- idea. Rather than spy story, however, A Way Out is a prison-escape action-adventure set in the 1970s that requires two players, either via split-screen couch co-op or online play. It’s being helmed by Joseph Fares, the Swedish film director who made his name in the gaming world with 2013’s fantastic and emotional Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, which could be played solo but forced you to control both brothers at once. So yes, you cannot play A Way Out by yourself.
Star Wars Battlefront 2: All News, Gameplay, and Trailers
Atari Flashback 8 Gold Includes 120 Atari 2600 Games
AtGames has announced a a few new entries in its line Atari Flashback consoles, all of which will release later this year.
Arriving in September is the Atari Flashback 8 Gold, a that console comes with 120 built-in Atari 2600 games, including Pitfall, Asteroids, Space Invaders and River Raid. Check out the slideshow below for a look at the console and a few of its games.
Like AtGames' upcoming SEGA Genesis Flashback console, the Atari Flashback 8 Gold includes two 2.4 wireless controllers, as well as two controller ports for those who want to use classic wired controllers. The console also features 720 HDMI output and scan line filtering, as well as a feature that lets you save, pause and rewind the action in every game.
Final Fantasy Puzzle Game Announced for 3DS
Square Enix has announced its free-to-play mobile game, Pictlogica Final Fantasy, will release next month for Nintendo 3DS in Japan.
As reported by Gematsu, the puzzle game, which launched in Japan for iOS and Android devices back in 2013, will be available for download through the Nintendo eShop starting July 12.
In Pictlogica Final Fantasy, players must complete various illustration puzzles and take on quests that feature classic turn-based battles. Over 300 different puzzles are included in the game, as well as more than 160 characters from the long-running RPG franchise, each of whom can acquire new skills, level up, and be customized with new weapons.
Final Fantasy XV June Update Detailed
This month's update for Final Fantasy XV will add a new off-road version of the Regalia.
According to Square Enix's announcement (translation via Gematsu) players will soon have access to the "Regalia Type-D," a version of Noctis' vehicle that allows players to take the Regalia off the main road. This off-road-ready version of the Regalia will also be able to jump.
Square Enix also confirmed that its next character-drive DLC chapter, dubbed Episode Prompto, will release sometime later this month. Likewise, the "Cup Noodle Star" equipment will be available in late June.
E3 2017: All the News, Trailers, and Gameplay from the EA Play Press Conference
EA's 2017 E3 press conference highlighted well-known EA Sports franchise sequels, announced completely new games, and featured thirty minutes of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 multiplayer gameplay.
Madden NFL 18 is getting a new campaign mode, called Longshot, revealed with a trailer.
After a video montage featuring the Battlefield 1 community, EA revealed the first details on the new Battlefield 1: In the Name of the Tsar DLC. With the addition of the Women's Battalion of Death, it will be the first time a female character is playable in Battlefield. The September DLC will also include new maps, vehicles, weapons, and more.
Microsoft Announces Xbox One S Price Drop
Starting tomorrow, June 11, Microsoft is slashing the price of Xbox One S by $50, meaning you can pick up the Minecraft bundle for $200.
The console price cut was confirmed on the official Xbox Twitter account. Microsoft might be making way for the unveiling of Project Scorpio, a premium and upgraded Xbox One system.
Now Microsoft didn't say whether the Xbox One S price drop was permanent. We here at IGN have reached out to the company about whether this is a long- or short-term move.
For more on the console, be sure to check out IGN's Xbox One S review.
Play EA’s Games for Free This Week
During today's EA Play press conference, Electronic Arts announced players now have access to select titles from its online catalog free of charge for a limited time.
From now until June 18, those on Xbox One with an Xbox Live Gold subscription have free access to EA Access Vault titles, while those on PC can check out Origin Access. Additionally, those on PS4 have access to free game trials of Titanfall 2, Madden NFL 17, FIFA 17, EA Sports UFC 2 and Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2.
On top of that, PlayStation 4 players with a copy of Star Wars Battlefront have access to all of the premium heroes and maps for DICE's multiplayer shooter up through June 18.
For all the big news out of EA Play, including details about BioWare's new game Anthem, Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Need for Speed Payback, head over to IGN's E3 2017 hub.