A new trailer showcasing what 2013 offered subscribers of the PlayStation Plus service has been uploaded today.
At almost 3 minutes in length, Sony have put together a montage of showing off every free game that has been available throughout 2013 - the trailer is rightly called 'All The Games Trailer'.
PlayStation Plus was originally launched in 2010 with an aim to provide regular free content through a paid subscription, since then the service has recruited a healthy amount of users. Check out the trailer below.
Returning fighters Orchid and Spinal have been seen in a recent gameplay video, making them the sixth and seventh characters in the reboot.
A gameplay video released through IGN reveals Orchid as another playable character in the upcoming reboot - she appeared in the first Killer Instinct back in 1994 and is known to utilize her legs and twin tonfa's to take care of her enemies.
Whilst the video primarily focuses on the reveal of Orchid, at the end we get a glimpse of another series favourite; Spinal - a Skeleton warrior who is seen holding his trademark sword and shield, unfortunately no gameplay was shown.
Killer Instinct (2013) is set to release November 22 as part of the current Xbox One launch titles. The game is Xbox One exclusive, with no plans to expand to other consoles. Watch the teaser video below.
Tons of games were shown at E3, so read on as Gaming Till Dawn recaps on the highlights.
A lot has been happening at this year's Electronic Arts Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center - new titles announced, new features, and so on - I'm going to be giving you a breakdown of the games that have been shown and what we can expect in the future for gaming.
Gameplay Reveal - Destiny
Destiny will be the first game Bungie are making after their departure from Microsoft, and it promises to be something special and unique in every sense of the meaning.
Developer: Bungie
Publisher: Activision
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Genre: Role-Playing, Action Role-Playing, First Person Shooter
Release Date: Late 2013 or Early 2014
Watch the gameplay here:
Things To Remember:
Stunning Visuals
Vast Landscapes
Leveling Up System
Co-Operative Play
Revive System
Player Skills & Abilities
"Fallen" Enemies Introduced
Boss Battle Shown
Character Customization
Loot Drops
Weapon Modifications
Airborne and Ground Vehicles
Online Play - "Public Event"
Enemies Health Is Displayed
Gameplay Reveal - Wolfenstein: The New Order
Ah, Wolfenstein - what started off as a small project within the walls of ID has now evolved into an FPS franchise that keeps on giving and giving. And I'm fine with that.
Developer: Machine Games
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Platforms: Windows, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360
Genre: First Person Shooter
Release Date: December 2013
Watch the gameplay here:
Things To Remember:
Mechanical Enemies - Most Likely Robots
New York Bombed - Possibly A Playable Location
Nazi Warfare
New Weapons
Melee Attack
Gameplay: Watch Dogs
Watch Dogs looks to be one of the most interesting games of E3, in the past we've seen snippets of the game and its narrative, but after watching the gameplay, I'm positive you'll be wanting more.
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platforms: Windows, PS3, PS4, WiiU,
Genre: Action-Adventure, Sandbox/Open World, Stealth, 3rd Person Shooter
Release Date: November 2013 / Late 2013 for PS4/Xbox One
Watch the gameplay here:
Things To Remember:
Mini-Map with Waypoints
Beautiful Weather Visuals
Incredible Audio
Numerous Hacking Devices and Other Gadgets
Practically All Electrical Items Can Be Hacked
Aiden Works With Someone - Neither Friend or Foe
Able To See People's Information (Age, Occupation, Income, Blood Type, etc.)
Able To Determine How Violent Someone Is
Can Control Trains, Traffic Lights, and Bridges
Melee Weapons and Guns
Wears Mask, Hat, and Trench Coat For Stealth
Manipulate The World Around You
Slow-Motion Shooting
Can Rescue Civilians
Joseph Demarco - One of Many Villains
Police Chases
New Game Reveal: Ray's The Dead
One of the new games announced at E3 this year was Ray's The Dead, which looks to be very interesting - instead of fighting against the zombies, you are the zombie....
Developer: Rag Tag Studio
Publisher: N/A
Platforms: PS4
Genre: Action, Puzzle, Strategy
Release Date: TBA
Watch the trailer here:
Things To Remember:
"Ray" Wears A Device On His Head - Converts Humans Into Zombies
Can Convert Animals Into Zombies
Able To Command Zombies
Zombies Able To Destroy Obstructions (Cars, Blockades, etc)
PlayStation 4 Exclusive
New Game Reveal: The Order: 1886
One of the most promising games this year was The Order: 1886, expect to play with history in this alternate timeline of the industrial revolution - this time around you're fighting against inhumane enemies with what the revolution has to offer.
Publisher: Ready At Dawn Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment
Man and Woman in Carriage Look More "Modern" Than The Two Men
Enemies Move Fast and Able To Climb
Gameplay Reveal: The Evil Within
A lot of people are saying The Evil Within is the next step in survival horror, with it's gritty visuals and eerie gameplay, watch the video and decide for yourself.
"Chainsaw Guy" - Instant Kill (Much like the Chainsaw Ganados From RE4)
"Safe Man" - Most Likely A Boss or Mini-Boss
Player Can Be Victim To Various Traps
Barbed Wire Is A Common Theme
Numerous Types of Enemies
Possibly Real-Life Cutscenes
Gameplay Reveal: Batman: Arkham Origins
There's been a lot of comic franchise video-games, and when I first heard another Batman game was being made, I was skeptic to the idea of it actually being good, considering past Batman games were pretty bad. But when the Arkham series showed up, all those negatives were ruled out, as it turned out to be one of the best video-games ever made, at least in my opinion. And at this year's E3, we were treated with gameplay from the latest in the series; Arkham Origins.
Developer: Warner Bros. Games Montreal
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: Windows, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U
Genre: Action-Adventure, 3rd-Person, Comic Book
Release Date: October 25, 2013
Watch the gameplay here:
Things To Remember:
Prequel To Asylum/City
Bruce Wayne Has Only Been Batman For 2 Years
The Notion of Batman Is Still A Myth
The Joker Is Back
Batman Is Considered An Outlaw and/or Vigilante
Game Is Set on Christmas Eve
"The Black Mask" - Major Villain
Total of 8 Assassins Hired To Kill Batman
Playable World Is Bigger Than Arkham City
Batman Drops From An Airborne Vehicle - New Method of Transport?
New Movement Styles
Experience Gained Is Broken Down Into Categories - "5 Enemy Kills", "Throwable Object", etc.
You Get Graded On How Well You Do
"Most Wanted" Campaigns - One of Many Side-Missions
"Martial Artist" - New Type of Enemy
Able To Double-Counter Attack
Each Encounter Has a "Threat Level" - Higher It Is, Harder The Battle Will Be
Able To Reconstruct A Crime-Scene - New Addition To Detective Mode
New Gadget - The Remote Claw
Gameplay Reveal: Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain
Another MGS? Apparently so, I genuinely thought the series would have finished with Guns of the Patriots, but I'm not complaining - the game is both a sequel and a prequel in the sense it takes place after the events of Peace Walker (1975 to be precise), but also acts as a prequel considering other MGS titles. Big Boss is back, and what we've seen at E3 promises to be something very special.
Developer: Kojima Productions
Publisher: Konami
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox, Xbox One
Genre: Action-Adventure, Stealth, 3rd-Person
Release Date: TBA
Watch the gameplay here:
Things To Remember:
Big Boss Is The Main Character - Now Known As "Punished Snake"
Big Boss Has A Mechanical Left Hand/Wrist
Kiefer Sutherland Will Voice Big Boss, Not David Hayter
Kazuhira Miller, Ocelot, And Huey Emmerich Make Apperances
Huey Emmerich Is The Father of Hal Emmerich
Introduces New Character "Quiet" - A Silent Sniper
Introduces New Character "Eli" - Young Kid
Introduces New Character "Skull Face" - Carries A Ghostly Presence
Introduces New Character "Code Talker" - An Extremely Old Wise Man
Sequel to Peace Walker
Incredible Graphics
Amazing Lighting-Effects
Distinct MGS-Sounding Music
Kids Are Being Taught How To Shoot Weapons
Major Terrorism Themes
Horses Are A Form of Transport
Able To Drive Vehicles
Afghanistan Is A Playable Location
The First Time MGS Has Gone Open-World
New Methods of Stealth
The Weather Is Real-Time
Real-Time Day Progression - Morning To Night
Close Quarters Combat Is Back - More Diverse
Weapons Being Made To Surpass Metal Gear
Gameplay Reveal: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
I say this is a "gameplay reveal" but I'm almost certain most gamers played Final Fantasy X/X-2 when they were first released, at E3 we got to look how the remastering of Final Fantasy X has turned out, and it's really quite impressive. I first played Final Fantasy X when it first came out and was hooked instantly, so being able to re-play it again will trophy support will be a very satisfying experience. Re-watching the learning to laugh scene in Luca in glorious HD will certainly be something.
Developer: Square-Enix
Publisher: Square-Enix
Platforms: PS3, PSVita
Genre: Role-Playing, J-RPG
Release Date: 2013 (No specific date)
Watch the gameplay here (2 parts):
Things To Remember:
Fully Remastered Audio
Fully Remastered Graphics and Visuals
Redefined Character Models
Bundle Comes With Both FFX and FFX-2
International Version of FFX (Was Never Released In The Us, But Was In EUR/UK)
International Version of FFX-2 (Only Available In Japan Before)
FFX-2 Comes With "Last Mission" (Only Available In Japan Before)
Gameplay Reveal: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
The original launch of Final Fantasy XIV wasn't anything to brag about, it's clear the game had a lot of bugs, glitches, whatever you want to call it - Square Enix showed the latest gameplay of "version 2" of Final Fantasy XIV if you will. I actually never played the original so I can't give a comparison that gives the game justice. However, after seeing the new gameplay, I am definitely buying this at launch.
The PS3 beta is currently open for applications right HERE
Developer: Square Enix Product / Development Division 3
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: Windows, PS3, PS4
Genre: MMORPG, RPG
Release Date: August 27th (PS3 and Windows) / 2014 (PS4)
Watch the gameplay here:
Things To Remember:
Game Practically Completely Re-Done
Stunning Visuals From A New Graphics Engine
Air Transport
Final Fantasy VI's Magitek Technology Implemented
Final Fantasy VII's Limit Break System Implemented
Final Fantasy VII's Materia System Implemented
Feels Like A Final Fantasy Game, Not Just Another MMORPG
PS3 Gamers Can Carry On Through Their PS4
Player Can Summon "Primals" i.e. Ifrit
Unique Weapons And Familiar Weapons From The Series
The Story Continues From The Original FFXIV
Companion System - Chocobos Can Fight By Your Side
Bahamut Plays Very Important Role Within The Main Storyline
New Classes: Scholar and Summoner
Gameplay Reveal: Final Fantasy XV
Initially, when this was called Final Fantasy Versus XIII, I thought it was another spin-off from Final Fantasy XIII, but I sit here corrected - it's actually a completely new Final Fantasy in the works. I have to admit, I didn't like Final Fantasy XIII all too much, it was fun and I like the experimentation of the battle system, but to me it didn't feel like a true Final Fantasy, so I am hoping Final Fantasy XV will bring me back into the series and leave me as excited to play it as I was with the older Final Fantasy games back in the day. Decide for yourself what to think of it below with the newest trailer and gameplay from E3.
Developer: Square Enix 1st Production Department
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One
Genre: RPG, Action-RPG
Release Date: TBA
Watch the gameplay here (2 parts):
Things To Remember:
Two Known Kingdoms - Lucis and Niflheim
Lucis Translates To "Light" In Latin
Lucis Is The Only Kingdom That Has "The Crystal"
All Other Kingdoms Used To Have Crystals In The Past
Incredible Visuals and Audio - Making The Most of the Technology
Characters:
Noctis Lucis Caelum - The Main Character/Protagonist
Stella Nox Fleuret - Often Battles Against Noctis
King Regis Lucis Caelum - Father of Noctis/King Status
Gladiolus Amicitia - Best Friend of Noctis/Acts Like His Brother
Prompto Argentum - Friend of Noctis and Bad Influence
Ignis Stupeo Scientia - Childhood Friend of Noctis and Personal Advisor
Mechanical Vehicles Can Be Used In Battle
Chocobos and Airships Return As Forms of Transport
Highly Interactive Field-System
Real-Time Battle System - No Loading Between Battles
Max Battle Party of 3
Battle Actions Include: "Warp", "Attack", "Linkform", "Item", and "Magic"
Sometimes Able To Use Enemies Own Weapons Against Them
No MP
Noctis Can Dodge Attacks And Teleport From Side To Side
Noctis Can Have 8 Weapons Equipped And Can Switch Seamlessly
Gladiolis Specialises In Heavy Weapons and Bare Hand Combat
Prompto Specialise In Guns and Able To Aim In 3rd-Person
All Playable Characters Can Use Magic
"Warp" Command Allows Noctis To Lock Onto Objects Or Enemies And Teleport There
"Linkform" Command Allows Noctis To Use All 8 Weapons At Once
Event Sequences - Scripted Battle Sequences
New Game Reveal: Halo 5
No official logo yet.
With the Xbox One announced, it's only fitting a new Halo is made - I am a big fan of the Halo franchise, and have been since Halo: CE and it's been pretty interesting to see the series evolve, I've enjoyed each and every Halo, and although it probably won't be as good as the first three games in the series, I still look forward to each new release. Check out the latest and only trailer-teaser for Halo 5 below.
Developer: 343 Industries
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Platforms: Xbox One
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Release Date: TBA 2014
Watch the trailer here:
Things To Remember:
Chief Is Wandering A Vast Desert - Almost Looks Post-Apocalyptic
No Cortana - Master Chief Is Alone
Chief Is Wearing A Coat/Poncho Even Though He Has Full Body Armour
Gigantic Forerunner Structure or Enemy Rises From The Ground
Gameplay Reveal: Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2
After finishing the first Lords of Shadow, all I've been wanting is more in terms of both gameplay and storyline, the ending to the first game was annoying - annoying in the sense I knew I'd have to wait for the next part of the story in this incredible series. Now the wait is almost over, at E3 we got to see some nice new gameplay and I can safely say I'm very excited for its release.
Developer: Mercury Steam
Publisher: Konami
Platforms: Windows, PS3, Xbox 360 Genre: Action-Adventure, 3rd-Person
Release Date: Winter 2013
Watch the gameplay here:
Things To Remember:
Quote At The Beginning Is From A Real Philosopher
The Quote Represents Gabriel - "He Who Fights Monsters Should Be Aware, Lest He Become A Monster Himself."
The Belmont Clan Returns
Gabriel Is Now A Fully-Fledged Dracula
Gabriel Is Relatively Older
The Past Haunts Gabriel Constantly
Vengeance Drives Gabriel
Alucard and Simon Belmont Are Possibly Playable Characters
Symbolism of Satan Can Be Seen
Gigantic Fortress-Like Enemies Return
Will Be The Last In The Shadow Series
Debut Trailer: Kingdom Hearts III
It's been a very long time since the last proper Kingdom Hearts game, yes there's been spin-offs and what have you but finally we got to see an actual glimpse into Kingdom Hearts III - this game will have a lot to answer for in terms of the narrative of the series as a whole, and I personally can't wait to get stuck in. It was announced that the franchise will be making it's way onto the Xbox One as well as the PlayStation 4.
Developer: Square Enix First Production Department
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One
Genre: RPG, Action-RPG
Release Date: TBA
Watch the trailer here:
Things To Remember:
Sora Returns As Main Character/Protagonist
Highly Possible Other Characters Return
Story Continues From Dream Drop Distance
Final Game In The Main Series
NPCs Can Join In To Help You In Battle
Improved Enemy AI
Still Very Early In Development (Don't expect a release date any time soon...)
New Game Reveal: Super Mario 3D World
I'll be honest, I still haven't got a 3DS or a Wii U but I have played Super Mario 3D Land and New Super Mario Bros. U and they've been extremely fun. The latest in the Mario series doesn't seem to disappoint, and I find myself wondering if now is the time to buy a Wii U.
Developer: Nintendo EAD Tokyo
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Wii U
Genre: Platformer, 3D
Release Date: December 2013
Watch the gameplay here:
Things To Remember:
4 Player Co-Op
Playable Characters: Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad
Each Character Has Unique Traits:
Mario - Average Speed/High-Jump
Luigi - High-Jump/Falls Slow
Peach - Jump and Float
Toad - Fastest Speed
Sequel To Super Mario 3D Land (3DS)
Free-Roaming Gameplay
Cat Suit Introduced - Allows Player To Climb Walls, Run Faster, And Perform Unique Attacks
Wii U GamePad Allows Player To Reveal Hidden Objects
Off-TV Play Also Available
Gameplay Reveal: Sonic: Lost World
The Sonic franchise has had its fair share of ups and downs, with the fantastic earlier games on the MegaDrive and Master System to the not so great games (Shadow The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2006) - then we were given the likes of Sonic 4: Episode 1 and 2 and Sonic Generations. which in my opinion brought the series back to its roots and allowed fans of the original games fall in love with Sonic all over again. It looks like the series is only getting better and better now, with the announcement of Sonic: Lost World, the future for the franchise is looking very bright. I'll be looking at the Wii U gameplay, not the 3DS.
Developer: Sonic Team (Wii U) / Dimps (3DS) Publisher: Sega / Nintendo (Europe) Platforms: Wii U, 3DS Genre: Platformer Release Date: Late 2013
Watch the gameplay here:
Things To Remember:
Sonic and Eggman Work Together As A Team
The Main Enemy Are The "Deadly Six"
Wisp Ability Returns From Sonic Colours
Side-Scrolling Levels
Linear Levels
Able To Control Sonic With The Wii Remote and Nunchuck
Fully 3D Gameplay
Supports Off-TV Play
Local and Online Multiplayer
3DS Version Isn't A Port - Original Game
Collecting Red Coins Unlocks Additional/Bonus Content
Finding Gold Cannons Unlock Alternative Paths
Sonic's Speed Depends On How Much The Directional Button Is Pressed
Able To Run Up Walls / Run On Side of Walls
Well, that's it from me - it's been an incredible E3 this year, with some really incredible games finally being shown off, new games announced, and so fourth. There were many other games at E3, but like I mentioned at the start of this post, the games you see above are the games I'm most excited about, and I think a lot of gamers will be too. Feel free to comment below and share your thoughts and opinions. Feature1`
