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E3

For years, June has been filled with major game and hardware announcements from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, along with major publishers like Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard, EA, and more. Starting in 2020, though, E3 has been very different. In 2021 the event was entirely virtual, and in 2022 it was canceled altogether. Despite plans to return to an in-person event in 2023, the show’s future remains uncertain.

Watch Snake sneak his way through 40 minutes of Metal Gear Solid VWatch Snake sneak his way through 40 minutes of Metal Gear Solid V
Microsoft: don’t expect HoloLens’ field of view to get much betterMicrosoft: don’t expect HoloLens’ field of view to get much better
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided left me obsessing over cyborg oppressionDeus Ex: Mankind Divided left me obsessing over cyborg oppression
Horizon Zero Dawn: a robot-dinosaur hunting game with something to say about lifeHorizon Zero Dawn: a robot-dinosaur hunting game with something to say about life
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain raises more questions than it answersMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain raises more questions than it answers
First look at Fallout 4’s Pip-Boy wearableFirst look at Fallout 4’s Pip-Boy wearable
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Here’s a first look at Fallout 4’s Pip-Boy wearableHere’s a first look at Fallout 4’s Pip-Boy wearable
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Forza 6 is exactly what you want: a faster, prettier Forza with rain and night drivingForza 6 is exactly what you want: a faster, prettier Forza with rain and night driving
Here’s an E3 2016 preview: ‘If you want it, fund it yourself’

June 18th, 2015

Thomas Ricker and Rich McCormick
The new Zelda game is like Destiny, and it’s greatThe new Zelda game is like Destiny, and it’s great
Abzû is a gorgeous underwater meditation — and a perfect antidote to E3 mayhemAbzû is a gorgeous underwater meditation — and a perfect antidote to E3 mayhem
When I played Star Wars: Battlefront, the Empire wonWhen I played Star Wars: Battlefront, the Empire won
After seven years, The Last Guardian looks like it did in 2009After seven years, The Last Guardian looks like it did in 2009
Square Enix’s Shinra ‘supercomputers’ could power the games of the futureSquare Enix’s Shinra ‘supercomputers’ could power the games of the future
A closer look at Microsoft’s $150 Elite Xbox One controllerA closer look at Microsoft’s $150 Elite Xbox One controller
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Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson will not be a voice in Forza 6Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson will not be a voice in Forza 6
Kinect isn’t dead: Microsoft has unannounced Kinect games in developmentKinect isn’t dead: Microsoft has unannounced Kinect games in development
I tried the new Oculus Rift with weird Touch controllers and glimpsed mainstream VR

The end of the beginning approaches

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HoloLens games are too good for HoloLensHoloLens games are too good for HoloLens
Nintendo’s Star Fox Zero doesn’t make a great first impressionNintendo’s Star Fox Zero doesn’t make a great first impression
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The past, present, and future of Xbox according to its head of publishing
Here’s a Forza-branded Xbox One Elite ControllerHere’s a Forza-branded Xbox One Elite Controller
Microsoft created a Halo 5 HoloLens demo for E3 guestsMicrosoft created a Halo 5 HoloLens demo for E3 guests
I wish more games were like Mirror’s Edge CatalystI wish more games were like Mirror’s Edge Catalyst
Hands-on with the Xbox One Elite ControllerHands-on with the Xbox One Elite Controller
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Adrift is a VR survival game in space where your enemy is timeAdrift is a VR survival game in space where your enemy is time
Hands-on with the final Oculus Rift at E3 2015Hands-on with the final Oculus Rift at E3 2015
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Square Enix’s E3 2015 press conference, condensedSquare Enix’s E3 2015 press conference, condensed
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I love E3, and I don’t even play video gamesI love E3, and I don’t even play video games
The Top Moments of Nintendo’s Press Event at E3 2015The Top Moments of Nintendo’s Press Event at E3 2015
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Halo 5’s giant multiplayer mode is fun for everyone — even for Halo amateursHalo 5’s giant multiplayer mode is fun for everyone — even for Halo amateurs
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’s new trailer is full of guns and ‘mechanical apartheid’Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’s new trailer is full of guns and ‘mechanical apartheid’
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The new Hitman game is an ever-expanding stealth sandboxThe new Hitman game is an ever-expanding stealth sandbox
Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer gives us colorful cartoon actionKingdom Hearts 3 trailer gives us colorful cartoon action
Behold Kingdom Hearts Unchained: a mobile port of a browser gameBehold Kingdom Hearts Unchained: a mobile port of a browser game
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Nintendo at E3 2015: the 8 most important announcements
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Yoshi’s made of yarn, and Mario is everywhere

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Just Cause 3 gameplay is a perfect video game satire, features hero surfing on an ICBMJust Cause 3 gameplay is a perfect video game satire, features hero surfing on an ICBM
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Guitar Hero Live is coming late OctoberGuitar Hero Live is coming late October
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Super Mario Maker will let Amiibo owners play as special Nintendo charactersSuper Mario Maker will let Amiibo owners play as special Nintendo characters
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Here’s a first look at the new Mario Tennis, coming this holiday to Wii UHere’s a first look at the new Mario Tennis, coming this holiday to Wii U
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