Latest E3 2012 News

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ Wii U Preview

  After trying out ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ on the Nintendo Wii U, graphics and control schemes certainly aren’t lacking, and neither is the gameplay. In fact, the Wii U gamepad might be just what’s needed.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 7, 201231 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Single Player and Strike Force Missions Preview

  Treyarch gave us a closer look at the single player campaign for ‘Black Ops 2′ and a showed off the game’s new Strike Force missions, which introduce a totally new form of gameplay.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 7, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Need For Speed: Most Wanted’ Hands-On Preview

  Criterion Games is showing off their idea of ‘Need For Speed: Most Wanted’ at E3 2012. Can ‘Hot Pursuit’s improvements breathe new life into this open-world racer?

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 6, 201210 Comments

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  ‘Worms Revolution’ Preview

  Team17 is returning to its 2D roots with ‘Worms Revolution,’ which promises several new gameplay factors to breathe a breath of fresh air into the franchise.

  by John Jacques | Jun 6, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Far Cry 3′ Features 4-Player Co-Op; PS3 Edition Earns Exclusive DLC

  Ubisoft’s upcoming and insane shooter ‘Far Cry 3′ is bringing a whole new bag of tricks with the introduction of 4-player co-op. Not only that, there is also going to be Sony exclusive DLC.

  by William Case | Jun 6, 201212 Comments

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  Square Enix’s Luminous Engine Illuminates the Next Generation

  The Xbox 720 and PS4 might be absent at this year’s E3, but it hasn’t stopped game makers from showing off their quixotic next-gen visions. Look no further than Square Enix’s mesmerizing Luminous Engine tech demo.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 6, 201225 Comments

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  ‘Dead Island: Riptide’ Just Plain Announced

  While many developers have used E3 to promote new titles, Techland seems to be a bit more secretive about its next ‘Dead Island’ game, ‘Dead Island: Riptide.’

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 6, 20124 Comments

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  ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ Demo Preview

  We wends hands-on with ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’ at E3 2012. Check out our preview of the Sony brawler for answers to a number of frequently asked questions – including how the game differs from its ‘Smash Bros.’ roots.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 6, 20122 Comments

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  New ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Screenshots & Developer Interview

  New screenshots and a developer interview have been released for SEGA’s ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines,’ and the game looks to be shaping up quite nicely.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 6, 20123 Comments

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  22 Minutes of ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Gameplay

  ‘Heavy Rain’ developer Quantic Dream certainly does not disappoint with this awesome 22-minute gameplay preview of the upcoming ‘Beyond: Two Souls.’

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 6, 201212 Comments

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  ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed’ Preview & Character Reveal

  Game Rant goes hands-on with SEGA’s transforming kart-racer, ‘Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.’ Plus, check out the game’s newly announced, surprise playable character!

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 6, 20122 Comments

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  E3 Trailers: ‘Halo 4′ Multiplayer, ‘The Elder Scrolls Online,’ & ‘Sleeping Dogs’

  Game Rant has full hands-on coverage of ‘Halo 4′s’ multiplayer, but 343 also released a new trailer taking us behind the ‘Infinity’ player hub. It’s part of a can’t-miss trailer trio that includes ‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ and ‘Sleeping Dogs.’

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 6, 20127 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Spartan Ops Preview & New Screenshots

  The lowdown on the story-based Spartan Ops multiplayer mode and webseries coming with Halo 4, along with new screenshots of the mode and campaign.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 6, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Preview

  LucasArts’ latest franchise installment, ‘Star Wars 1313,’ will take players below the surface of Coruscant for dangerous third-person Bounty Hunter action. Check out our E3 2012 preview.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 6, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Rayman Legends’ Announcement & Gameplay Trailer

  One year after ‘Rayman Origins’ appeared at E3 its sequel, ‘Rayman Legends,’ is back for more platforming fun as a Wii U launch title.

  by Jacob Siegal | Jun 5, 20128 Comments

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  Dual Wii U GamePads Slow Games to 30fps

  Confirmation of the Wii U’s dual GamePad support looked to be a highlight from Nintendo’s showing at E3 2012. But a new tweet from Satoru Iwata might signal otherwise.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 5, 201216 Comments

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  Sony’s New ‘Wonderbook: Book of Spells’ Will Bring Reading To Life

  An unsuspected addition to the Sony Press Conference has everyone waving their Move Wands and yelling “Accio Book!” With Sony unveiling “Wonderbook” and “Book of Spells,” there’s something magical in the air.

  by William Case | Jun 5, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Pikmin 3′ & ‘New Super Mario Bros. U’ Highlight Wii U Games Lineup

  Nintendo’s E3 2012 Press Conference was all about the games. Check out trailers for ‘Pikmin 3,’ ‘New Super Mario Bros. U’ and more, right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 5, 20126 Comments

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  E3 Trailers: ‘Watch Dogs,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ & Quantic’s ‘Beyond: Two Souls’

  More trailers have headed out from the opening round of E3 2012 press conferences. Read on to check out Ubisoft’s spectacular new ‘Watch Dogs,’ gameplay for ‘The Last of Us,’ and the reveal of Quantic Dream’s ‘Beyond: Two Souls.’

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 5, 201216 Comments

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  E3 2012: Nintendo Press Conference [RECAP]

  Watch the stream and live blog of the Nintendo E3 2012 Media Briefing as the Game Rant team shares and analyzes the latest video game news.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 5, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Medal of Honor: Warfighter’ Gameplay Demo Shows Promise

  ‘Medal of Honor: Warfighter’ might not be the biggest shooter on gamers’ radars this Fall. But when Danger Close debuted a gameplay demo at the EA E3 presser, the results were quite impressive.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 4, 201213 Comments

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  First ‘Dead Space 3′ Footage Released, Co-Op Confirmed

  EA fully unveiled ‘Dead Space 3′ today, confirming the existence of co-op and the return of series protagonist Isaac Clarke. Prepare to fight necromorphs with a buddy next February!

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 4, 201214 Comments

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  E3 2012: Sony Press Conference [LIVE]

  Watch the stream and live blog of Sony’s E3 2012 Media Briefing as the Game Rant team analyzes the latest video game news.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 4, 201210 Comments

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  ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ Trailer & DLC Details [Updated With Screenshots]

  South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone stole the show at Microsoft’s E3 2012 press conference, and loosed a ton of details and a new trailer for ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth.’

  by Curt Hutson | Jun 4, 20126 Comments

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  E3 2012: Ubisoft Press Conference [RECAP]

  Watch the stream and live blog of Ubisoft’s E3 2012 Media Briefing as the Game Rant team analyzes the latest video game news from Ubisoft.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 4, 20125 Comments

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  ‘Forza Horizon’ E3 2012 Trailer, Screenshots and Release Date

  Take a look at the trailer for ‘Forza Horizon,’ the new arcade-style ‘Forza Motorsport’ spin-off that arrives this Fall. It may be short on gameplay details, but it looks fantastic!

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 4, 20122 Comments

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  Microsoft Announces SmartGlass and Internet Explorer For Xbox 360

  Microsoft has announced SmartGlass for the Xbox 360, which will offer all kinds of companion content to gamers. Additionally, Internet Exlporer is set to appear on the console.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 4, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’ Gets A Release Date And Price

  Valve has revealed the release date and price for the upcoming shooter ‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.’ Look for it this Summer!

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 4, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Halo 4′ Debuts New Gameplay Footage, New Enemy Race

  ‘Halo 4′ kicked off Microsoft’s E3 2012 press conference in stirring fashion – showing off a gameplay trailer with new weapons, new combat, and all new race of enemies rooted in Forerunner technology.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 4, 20128 Comments

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  E3 2012: EA Press Conference [RECAP]

  Watch the stream and live blog of the Electronic Arts E3 2012 Media Briefing as the Game Rant team share analyzes the latest video game news from EA.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 4, 20125 Comments

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  Ubisoft Reveals ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist’ Coming In 2013 [Updated With Trailer]

  Sam Fisher’s latest adventure has just been revealed. ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ will release in 2013 for the Xbox 360 and feature Kinect voice commands.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 4, 201216 Comments

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  E3 2012: Microsoft’s Xbox Press Conference [RECAP]

  The Game Rant team’s live chat and video stream from the Xbox E3 2012 Media Briefing. Read on for our thoughts on the latest video game and entertainment news from Microsoft.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 4, 20127 Comments

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  Nintendo Shows Off New Wii U Tablet Controller; Xbox 360-style ‘Pro’ Controller

  In their pre-E3 Nintendo Direct video, Nintendo showcased the final design for the Wii U’s tablet controller, as well as a more traditional controller.

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 3, 201219 Comments

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  ‘Soul Sacrifice’ Coming to North America; New Screens & Trailer Released

  Vita owners will be happy to hear that Keiji Inafune’s unique hack-and-slash title, Soul Sacrifice, will be headed to North American markets in addition to being released in Japan. Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | Jun 3, 20121 Comment

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ Coming To Vita?

  New details and images reveal that ‘Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation’ won’t just follow a black, female Assassin, but is being developed specifically for the PS Vita.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 2, 20126 Comments

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  Nintendo Releasing New Wii U Information Tomorrow

  Nintendo will be releasing a pre-E3 episode of Nintendo Direct tomorrow, and it will offer a few new details on their new Wii U console.

  by Riley Little | Jun 2, 20129 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: 38 Layoffs, Gears of War: Judgment, & E3 2012

  We discuss the 38 Studios layoffs, ‘Gears of War: Judgment’, ‘Dead Space 3′ coop, Ubisoft’s E3 press conference and anticipation for next generation. Join us, and share your thoughts!

  by Anthony Mole | Jun 2, 20124 Comments

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  E3 Trailers for ‘Kingdom Hearts 3D,’ ‘Hybrid,’ and ‘Quantum Conundrum’

  E3 is less than a week away and new trailers keep popping up. Brand new trailers for ‘Kingdom Hearts: 3D Dream Drop Distance,’ ‘Hybrid,’ and ‘Quantum Conundrum’ are ready for your viewing pleasure.

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 2, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Defiance,’ ‘Spec Ops: The Line,’ and ‘Dark Souls’ DLC Trailers

  New trailers have been delivered that include an E3 trailer for ‘Defiance,’ a 60-second TV spot for ‘Spec Ops: The Line,’ and a ‘Dark Souls’ DLC.

  by Tyler Schirado | Jun 2, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Halo 4′ Kicks Off Microsoft’s E3 2012 Press Conference

  It closed out the festivities last year, but this year ‘Halo 4′ is taking center stage during Microsoft’s E3 2012 Press Brieifing with the first demo of the single player campaign.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 2, 201215 Comments

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  ‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ E3 Trailer

  Raiden’s past tragedies and ‘unique’ identity are the focus of ‘the newest ‘Revengeance’ E3 trailer. Along with the new gameplay comes a confirmation of a playable demo.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 1, 2012No Comments

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  Leaked Ubisoft Images Tease New ‘Prince of Persia’?

  Leaked images captured from an Ubisoft cinematic trailer promise that ‘Judgement is Coming.’ Could this be a new ‘Prince of Persia,’ or ‘Assassin’s Creed’ on Vita?

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 1, 20129 Comments

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  Next ‘Gears of War’ Getting Help From ‘Bulletstorm’ Developer

  ‘Bulletstorm’ developer People Can Fly – who last year was rumored to be developing a prequel trilogy for ‘Gears of War’ – has been tapped for work on Epic’s newly-announced ‘Gears’ debuting at E3. Coincidence?

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 1, 20122 Comments

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  ‘Tomb Raider’ E3 2012 Trailer is Brutal

  As promised the newest trailer for ‘Tomb Raider’ has been released, and it features a Lara Croft struggling to survive and getting brutalized.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 1, 201228 Comments

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  First ‘Dishonored’ Gameplay Trailer

  The story and steampunk environments of ‘Dishonored’ have been greatly explored, but the first look at actual gameplay shows how graphic the game will be.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 31, 201215 Comments

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  Watch Now: Konami Pre-E3 Show

  Get a headstart on E3 2012 with Konami’s live pre-E3 show airing right now. Read on for updates and watch the stream here!

  by Rob Keyes | May 31, 2012No Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ Official Details Released

  ‘Star Wars 1313′ will be taking players into the dark underworld of Coruscant’s criminal element, and the first details and image paint a much darker picture than expected.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 31, 201212 Comments

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  Sega’s E3 2012 Line-Up Officially Revealed

  With this year’s E3 just around the corner, Sega has decided to reveal which games will be a part of their line-up for the event. Read on to find out which titles are on the list.

  by C.J. Smillie | May 31, 20124 Comments

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  ‘Star Wars 1313′ and ‘Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2′ Accidentally Revealed

  Both ‘Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2′ and LucasArts new game ‘Star Wars 1313′ were revealed ahead of their big debuts, which were supposed to take place tonight.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 31, 20126 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Splinter Cell 6 Titled ‘Blacklist,’ Coming To E3 2012

  ‘Splinter Cell 6′ has been projected for E3 2012 ever since missing the show last year. Now a new rumor claims to have proof – and states the official title as ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist.’

  by Brian Sipple | May 31, 201211 Comments

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  New ‘Gears of War’ Set to Be Revealed at E3

  A brand new ‘Gears of War’ video game will be featured on the July cover of Game Informer magazine, and more details on the game will be coming at Microsoft’s E3 press conference.

  by Riley Little | May 31, 201214 Comments

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  ‘Dead Space 3′ Screenshots Highlight Co-op & Dual Wielding

  New ‘Dead Space 3′ Screenshots have been leaked, confirming co-op gameplay. The series looks to be going in a more action-oriented direction this time around.

  by Anthony Mole | May 31, 201220 Comments

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  Hitman: Absolution ‘Attack of the Saints’ E3 Trailer

  Square Enix releases a new trailer for ‘Hitman: Absolution’ in preparation for E3. Eight scantily clad, gun-toting nuns may have the firepower to take out a small village, but it may not be enough when going up against Agent 47.

  by Tyler Schirado | May 31, 201215 Comments

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  New ‘Far Cry 3′ Trailer & Behind-The-Scenes Video For E3

  A new ‘Far Cry 3′ trailer and behind-the-scenes video prepare fans for Ubisoft’s most insane game of the year. No Ghosts or Assassins required.

  by Rob Keyes | May 29, 20122 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: David Cage Revealing New Quantic Dream Game at E3

  Quantic Dream showed they were hard at work with their GDC ‘Kara’ tech demo. Now comes word that CEO David Cage will announce a new game at next week’s E3 – and it’s one of two the developer has in the works.

  by Brian Sipple | May 28, 20122 Comments

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  Bungie Won’t Be Bringing ‘Destiny’ To E3 2012

  When asked if they would be at E3 2012, Bungie responded with a decisive ‘nope,’ indicating they never even prepared a booth to showcase their first ‘Destiny’ game.

  by John Jacques | May 26, 20123 Comments

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  New ‘Star Wars’ Game To Be Showcased At E3 2012

  LucasArts is preparing to unveil a brand new ‘Star Wars’ game at E3 2012, but a sneak peek of it will come out next week on GTTV. What do you expect it to be?

  by Rob Keyes | May 25, 201220 Comments

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  Look For New ‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ Footage Before E3

  E3 is quickly approaching and Hideo Kojima is so excited to debut new footage of ‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengance’ that he promises to share some before the expo, while also teasing the presence of a ‘Dark Raiden.’

  by Tyler Schirado | May 22, 2012No Comments

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  Microsoft Expected To Focus On Dashboard Updates At E3 2012

  With E3 fast approaching and Microsoft, analysts speculate that the company won’t feature much in terms of new games, but instead dashboard updates. Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | May 8, 20128 Comments

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  No ‘Final Fantasy Versus 13′ for E3 2012

  While ‘Sleeping Dogs’, ‘Tomb Raider’, and ‘Quantum Conundrum’ will be on hand for E3 2012, Square Enix’s highly anticipated ‘Final Fantasy Versus 13′ will not.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 7, 20125 Comments