byHappy Monday Gamers! – Here we are again, another weekend flown by to quickly and E3 events are in full flight, this weeks The Weekend Wrap is extra large as there was a number of events on the weekend from E3 week along with all the new announcements and trailers. Check out the Weekend Wrap below starting with The Week That Was.
The Week That Was
A massive week leading up to E3. We have all the details for the upcoming digital events and have already recap the Summer Game Fest opening night and Koch Media events. Sadly we have no reviews this week but promise that we have 3 coming any day including Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. But instead check out our predictions for this weekends E3 events. To end we have 12 of the latest trailers for upcoming games, including Battlefield 2042, Elden Ring, Tiny Tina’s Wonderland, Two Point Campus and lots more. Join us for the week that was.
XBOX & BETHESDA GAMES SHOWCASE
This morning saw Xbox and Bethesda take the stage for the first time together under the Xbox Games Studios banner and bring gamers approximately 90 minutes of games and announcements to excite Xbox fans for the future ahead. The show brought a lot of the expected but also brought with it a nice few surprise in as the games flowed through from start to finish with 32 games and 29 of those coming to Xbox Game Pass.
Watch the full show below in 4K
Ubisoft Forward – June 2021
Ubisoft held their Ubisoft Forward event overnight and there were plenty points of interest. With news for Rainbow Six Extraction, Riders Republic, Far Cry 6 and much more, we have recapped the best bits here.
Square Enix Showcase 2021
Devolver Digital Showcase 2021
Devolver Digital held their E3 Showcase and it was unique to say the least. Such an enjoyable show to watch in full, but if you just want to see what’s important, here is our recap.
Gearbox Showcase – E3 2021
Gearbox today brought us a 30 minute show as part of their E3 2021 showcase which was run in true tongue-in-cheek Borderlands style.
Check out our full recap below.
The Guerrilla Collective Day 2 Recap
The Guerrilla Collective have present their second digital showcase, focusing on the smaller and indie titles. Join us what we recap the whole show with 40 new trailers and information provided for all 38 games shown.
TRAILERS… AND BOY THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM!!!
*Please note that trailers and descriptions have been taken from their publishers YouTube pages, the information in them is accurate as at the day of posting online.
STARFIELD – CINEMATIC & LAUNCHING NOVEMBER 11, 2022
“Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery. Launching November 11, 2022 exclusively on Xbox Series X/S and PC.”
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl — Gameplay Trailer
“From epic cutscenes and underground labs to open-world fields, here is the first look at the gameplay of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl.
The game is next-gen only (PC, Xbox Series X|S) and will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass (both console and PC).”
Battlefield 2042 Official Gameplay Trailer
“Fight to define the future in a world transformed by disorder. For the first time in Battlefield’s history, 128 players can join the all-out war at the same time* – giving you the chance to take part in massive-scale battles where anything can happen. Get an even greater sense of spectacular, large-scale war on seven massive maps where you’ll experience ever-changing battle conditions and gameplay challenges.”
HADES COMING TO XBOX GAME PASS
“Battle out of hell in Hades, recipient of more than 50 Game of the Year awards, coming to Xbox Game Pass on console, PC, and cloud on August 13, 2021 and also available for pre-order now.
In this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion and Transistor, you’ll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.”
Read our review below.
Halo Infinite Official Multiplayer Reveal
“Coming Holiday 2021 to the Xbox One family of consoles, Xbox Series X, and Windows 10 through the Microsoft Store and Steam. The legendary Halo series returns with free-to-play multiplayer service and the most expansive Master Chief campaign yet.”
Diablo ® II Resurrected ™ Street Date Trailer
“A dark figure wanders in the East and he must be stopped at all costs. Own the definitive remastering of Diablo ® II and its Lord of Destruction ® expansion on 9/23/21 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.”
A Plague Tale: Requiem – World Premiere Reveal Trailer
“THE SEQUEL TO THE AWARD-WINNING A PLAGUE TALE: INNOCENCE
Embark on an emotional and breathtaking journey. Follow Amicia and her brother Hugo on a perilous new quest, doing whatever it takes to survive a brutal, uncaring world. A Plague Tale: Requiem will be released on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2022. The game will be available at launch on Xbox Game Pass for Consoles, PC and Cloud.”
The Outer Worlds 2 – Official Announce Trailer
“New solar system, new crew, same Outer Worlds. The Outer Worlds 2 is coming…and when that day is closer we will show you more…but until then enjoy this.”
Microsoft Flight Simulator is coming to Xbox Series X|S July 27, 2021.
“Players will experience the same level of depth and complexity that fans of the critically acclaimed flight simulator have come to love on PC.
The Microsoft Flight Simulator team also announced today a one-of-a-kind expansion in partnership with Paramount Studios to coincide with the exciting launch of the new Top Gun: Maverick movie. More details on the experience will be revealed as the November 19 premiere of the movie and release of the expansion draw closer.”
Forza Horizon 5 Official Announce Trailer
“Your ultimate Horizon adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.”
Redfall – Official Announce Trailer
“The quaint island town of Redfall, Massachusetts, is under siege by a legion of vampires who have blocked out the sun and cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors against diabolical enemies threatening to bleed the town dry, choose your hero from a diverse roster, grouping up with others to create the perfect team of vampire slayers. Redfall is an open-world co-op FPS being developed by Arkane Austin and will launch exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC in Summer 2022. Play it Day One with Xbox Game Pass.”
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy | Official Reveal Trailer
“Fire up Star-Lord’s jet boots for a wild ride across the cosmos in this third-person action-adventure game, a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. With the unpredictable Guardians at your side, blast your way from one explosive situation to another, with original and iconic Marvel characters caught in a struggle for the fate of the universe. You got this. Probably. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is coming October 26, 2021 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC.”
Marvel’s Avengers Expansion: Black Panther | War for Wakanda Cinematic Trailer
“Black Panther must defend Wakanda from Klaw, who seeks to steal Vibranium for his own desires. Watch the cinematic trailer for Marvel’s Avengers Expansion: Black Panther – War for Wakanda. Available in August 2021!”
Hitman Sniper: The Shadows – World Premiere Trailer
“Hitman Sniper: The Shadows introduces a wholly original story set in the Hitman Universe. The game focuses on events following the disappearance of Agent 47 and follows the story of The Shadows, a group of highly skilled snipers – Soji, Kiya, Kolzak, Knight, and Stone – within the hidden world of assassination, where a new criminal network threatens global stability. Diana Burnwood and the International Contract Agency (ICA) activate Initiative 426, aka The Shadows, to eliminate this threat.”
Godfall: Fire & Darkness – 10th August – PS5, Epic Game Store and full game to PS4
Next up was Godfall which showcased the new content to come to the game in the form of Fire & Darkness, which will include the free Lightbringer update. The game will also be coming to the PS4 on the same day. This day is the 10th August. As with each of the games, the dev-team jumped in and had a chat about the new additions to the game as well.
Tribes of Midgard – 27th July – PS4/PS5 and Steam
We were then shown a trailer and developer talk for Rise of Midgard which gave gamers an insight into the upcoming game. Pre-order now for in-game bonuses at launch.
Tiny Tina Wonderlands – Early 2022
“Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands was next and after showcasing the previously released trailer, the team then jumped into a detailed talk about the game, the universe and more.”
Wizard With A Gun – Official Announcement Trailer
Wizard with a Gun is an online cooperative sandbox survival game set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with friends to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown. Carefully design weapons, bullets, and furnishings for your tower home but try not to burn it all down as the magic you wield escalates beyond your control…
Magical Weapon Customization
Collect resources from the world and craft unique enchanted ammunition for your arsenal of guns. Combine elements for intended or surprising effects that alter the shot, blast radius, bullet trail, and even the status of the creature in your crosshairs
Customized Whimsical Wizards
Create a dazzling wardrobe for your magic wielder from robes and hats to armor and accessories – functional and fashionable in a way that’s sure to impress.
Randomly Generated Biomes
Explore and uncover new sections of the world filled with deserts, swamps, tundra, and prairies – all loosely floating together through space and time after the world was fractured. Unleash cosmic power from the safety of your tower to reset the world and emerge once again to find a new layout to once familiar lands.
Cooperative Adventuring
Survive alone or with up to four other wizards in online cooperative play to combine resources, magic, and creativity in your tower building. Or just watch it all burn down together – the choice is yours.
Systemic Gameplay
Experiment with new spell combinations and find out how they affect enemies and the world around you the hard way. Creative arrangements can lead to powerful creations that overwhelm your foes while untethered amalgamations can be a recipe for disaster!”
Shadow Warrior 3 – New Trailer
“Shadow Warrior 3 launches the offbeat first-person shooter series to the next level with a seamless blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and a spectacular free-running movement system.”
Watch Dogs: Legion – Bloodline Trailer
“Aiden Pearce is back! Discover Bloodline, the expansion that brings Aiden and Wrench back to Watch Dogs! Set before the events of the main game, Aiden Pearce leaves Chicago for London where he will take over a contract and reunite with Wrench and his nephew Jackson. Caught between a powerful military robotics corporation and a returning DedSec member with an opposing agenda, Aiden must rely on his grit and experience to navigate a hostile city, try to outmaneuver his enemies, and keep his family intact. Bloodline is part of the Season Pass. Available 6th July.”
The Crew 2: Year 4 Update
“The Crew 2 is getting new content for its 4th year! Starting with MOTORFLIX third season this summer: You have your spot on the starting grid of the U.S. Speed Tour, the fastest rally around the East Coast. Discover more details about this new content coming soon to The Crew 2. See you soon on the road!”
Riders Republic – Deep Dive Trailer
“Get ready to join the madness! Game releases on 2nd September 2021. Register now for a chance to play in upcoming betas! Learn more about the intense world of Riders Republic with this new gameplay trailer. Grab your skis, snowboard, bike, or wingsuit and explore an open world sports paradise where the rules are yours to make—or break.”
Just Dance 2022
“Launching 4th November 2021, Just Dance 2022 will make you dance, exercise and share unforgettable moments! Get ready for 40 new top-charting hits including: – Believer by Imagine Dragons – Level Up by Ciara – Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels by Todrick Hall (Just Dance version) Don’t forget to participate in the community vote for the creation of the music video of the exclusive Just Dance version Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels by Todrick Hall!”
Assassins Creed Valhalla – Expansion Update
“Drengr, we have some exciting news for you! Take an exclusive first look at Expansion 2 – The Siege of Paris (Summer 2021), the Discovery Tour – Viking Age (Fall 2021), and a mysterious teaser 🔥”
Far Cry 6 – Meet the Villain
“Let Antón Castillo teach you a dictatorship lesson… With his 13-year-old son Diego following in his father’s bloody footsteps, Antón has the future of Yara clenched tightly in his hands. Far Cry 6 will be available 7th October, 2021 on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4”
Far Cry 6 – Season Pass Trailer
“Embrace the Far Cry legacy and play as the villains with the FAR CRY® 6 Season Pass. For the first time in Far Cry history, you are the villain. Get up close and personal as you take control of the legends themselves: Vaas Montenegro, Pagan Min and Joseph Seed – all played by the original cast. Delve into these iconic villain’s twisted minds, uncover their backstories, battle their inner demons, and reunite with familiar faces. All of this in a new Far Cry gameplay experience in which you will have to die… and retry. Can you escape the mind of a villain?”
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
“Cursa, a mysterious and malevolent entity seeks out energy to further its nefarious plans, plunging the galaxy into chaos. Twisting the planets with its evil influence, it’s determined to consume all the energy of the Sparks, uncanny creatures formed by the fusion of Lumas & Rabbids, and destroy all who stand in its way. To bring order back to the galaxy and save the Sparks, Mario and friends team up with Rabbids heroes in a journey through mysterious and ever-surprising planets. Mario + Rabbids® Sparks of Hope will be available for Nintendo Switch in 2022.”
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
“Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a first person, action-adventure game developed by Massive Entertainment – a Ubisoft studio, in collaboration with Lightstorm Entertainment and Disney. Built using the latest iteration of the Snowdrop engine, and developed exclusively for the new generation of consoles and PC, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings to life the alluring world of Pandora with all of its beauty and danger in an immersive, open world experience. In this new, standalone story, play as a Na’vi and embark on a journey across the Western Frontier, a never-before-seen part of Pandora. Explore a living and reactive world inhabited by unique creatures and new characters, and push back the formidable RDA forces that threaten it.”
Rainbow Six Extraction: Reveal Trailer
“As the threat grows, our Operators rise to meet it. In Extraction, Rainbow Six has been united under REACT. Their mission: learn about the enemy, stop it spreading at all costs . . . and leave no one behind.
Hibana has gone Missing in Action. See Operator Ela, Lion and Nomad under the command of Eliza “Ash” Cohen, mount a daring rescue mission, as they use intel, teamwork and improvisation to save one of their own from a dangerous new enemy.”
Rocksmith+ – Launch Trailer
A unique way of learning the guitar, Ubisoft announced a new Rocksmith title that is “coming soon”.
“Learn to play acoustic, electric, or bass guitar with Rocksmith™+, the only subscription service that offers interactive music learning using official song masters and personalized real-time feedback. Rocksmith+ has been built upon the proven Rocksmith method which has helped almost 5 million people learn how to play guitar.”
PAW PATROL: ADVENTURE CITY CALLS’ LAUNCHES THIS SEPTEMBER ON CONSOLES AND PC
“Bigger city, bigger adventures and the PAW Patrol’s biggest rescue mission yet! Outright Games, the leading global publisher of family friendly interactive entertainment, in partnership with Nickelodeon, today announced the upcoming release of ‘PAW Patrol: Adventure City Calls’. Fans can join the PAW Patrol as they head to the big city and meet a new pup pal in this brand-new video game based on the franchise’s first full-length feature film ‘PAW Patrol: The Movie’, a Spin Master Entertainment production in association with Nickelodeon Movies, which will be distributed by Paramount Pictures and released into theatres on September 16th in Australia and September 30 in New Zealand. ‘PAW Patrol: Adventure City Calls’ will be available this on September 3rd for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Steam.
When the PAW Patrol learns that Mayor Humdinger has taken over a buzzing metropolis, they must save Adventure City from his selfish scheming! Fans become the pups – including Chase, Skye, and a brand-new pup pal– and use their unique abilities in high-stakes rescue missions. Deploy next-level gadgets and vehicles to explore the city and have even more fun with minigames like ‘Pup Pup Boogie’. With solo play and local co-op modes, this fun-for-all 3D platformer gives young gamers and their families the chance to join the PAW Patrol on their bravest mission yet.
Key Features:
- TO ADVENTURE CITY! – Explore all-new locations from ‘PAW Patrol: The Movie’
- BE THE PUPS – Including Chase, Marshall, Skye, and new city girl Liberty
- MISSION PAW – Save the day in amazing rescues and bonus missions
- COLLECT THEM ALL – Unlock reward badges for collecting all the pup treats
- PLAY MINIGAMES – Like ‘Pup Pup Boogie’ in solo or local co-op mode”
MONARK GETS A RELEASE DATE.
“NIS America is excited to announce that MONARK will be releasing on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in early 2022.
Could you face yourself and the threats around you to save the ones you love? Shin Mikado Academy is engulfed in a madness-inducing Mist, and only you can save everyone inside. Develop your Ego to break the pacts set by the Pactbearers and remove the corrupting Mist.”
NEW FINAL FANTASY VII TRAILER
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE takes advantage of the latest generation hardware and includes a wealth of graphical, gameplay and system enhancements for the PS5 console:
“Access to FF7R Episode INTERmission, a PS5 console exclusive adventure that brings a new perspective to the acclaimed FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE storyline
Immerse yourself in the city of Midgar like never before, with improved textures, lighting, and background environments. Players can switch between two game modes:
* “Graphics Mode” prioritizes 4K high-resolution graphics*
* “Performance Mode” prioritizes smooth action at 60 frames per second
* Capture and share your memorable moments from the game with a fully customizable “Photo Mode”
* Enjoy immersive battles by using the DualSense wireless controller, with its haptic feedback integration, and enjoy dynamic bike racing with its adaptive triggers
* New difficulty settings for ‘Classic Mode’ provide new ways to play
* Jump into the action faster with optimized loading times”
GUILTY GEAR – STRIVE – OUT NOW
“Guilty Gear -Strive- the critically acclaimed new fighting game title developed by Arc System Works is out now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The Ultimate and Deluxe edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are still available for purchase. The Deluxe Edition includes the Season Pass for the game, as well as a special color for Sol Badguy and Ky Kiske. The Ultimate Edition includes, in addition to the Deluxe Edition content, a soundtrack, an artbook and additional special colours.
The Legacy movie, of which the first part is available today, gives viewers an entry point into the long history of the Guilty Gear franchise explaining the vision and evolution since the first game released in 1998 and what makes this franchise unique amongst fighting games. The second part of the video will be coming soon.”
SPIRIT’S LUCKY ADVENTURE IS AVAILABLE NOW
“Saddle up for a frontier adventure like no other with Lucky and her wild Mustang, Spirit! Outright Games, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, today launched the brand-new video game, DreamWorks Spirit Lucky’s Big Adventure. Inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming feature film Spirit Untamed, the game is available now for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Players can ride as Lucky with her faithful Mustang, Spirit, and her fearless best friends, Abigail and Pru, on new treasure-hunting adventures. They can discover the hidden treasures of Lucky’s frontier town, Miradero, while navigating dangers like the villainous horse wrangler Hendricks. The new game also lets fans explore the massive open-world frontier, embark on exciting quests, take photos of unique in-game animals, and pick up various collectibles along the way.”
NEW HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED TRACK RELEASED.
New Hot Wheels Unleashed gameplay video unveils the fourth environment: the Skatepark
“Mattel and Milestone released today a new Hot Wheels Unleashed gameplay trailer unveiling its fourth incredible environment, the Skatepark.
The Skatepark is the stage with the biggest space available to unleash creativity and build tracks, characterised by the absence of furniture and walls. Players can use ramps, railings, and beams to create their crazy routes.
This unique setting features breathtaking descents of the Halfpipe, dark tunnels inside the drainage vents and a huge basketball court.
Other 3 environments have been already revealed: the dark and rusty Garage, with its underground mood, the Skyscraper, a construction site that will test players’ fear of heights and the College Campus, where players can build tracks in a typical American College.
The new gameplay video also unveiled seven new vehicles out of the 60+ plus vehicles available on day 1. They are: Bad to the Blade, Hot Wheels High™, Veloci-Racer™, Solid Muscle™, Tur-Bone Charged™, Roller Toaster ™, Time Attaxi™.
More environments and cars will be revealed in the next months.”
FAIRBAIRN FILMS RIFT INTO ANOTHER DIMENSION FOR THE LAUNCH OF ‘RATCHET & CLANK: RIFT APART’
“PlayStation 5 exclusive, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is out today. To mark the launch, PlayStation Australia has partnered with YouTube comedian-duo, Fairbairn Films, as they explore some of the outrageous weapons and gadgets featured in the game.
Australian larrikins Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn enter inter-dimensional chaos as Jaxon gets to grips with the rift-inducing Omni Glove. Things go from bad to worse as the pair test out some of the other weapons and gadgets including the Cold Snap, Topiary Sprinkler and Negatron, all featured in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Weapons are at the heart of all Ratchet & Clank games, with the weird and wonderful keeping fans entertained throughout. The video pays homage to this, using visual effects from the developers Insomniac Games.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the newest title to be added to the Ratchet & Clank franchise. This time around, players will have the opportunity to go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. For the first time ever, players will also be able to jump between action-packed worlds, and beyond at mind-blowing speeds – complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal – as the intergalactic adventurers blast onto the PS5 console.”
Anth for One More Game
