Damn. I was hyped leading up to Microsoftโs E3 conference. 2017 is going to be their year I thought. The launch of the Scorpio (now known to be the
5) Metro: Exodus was one of the most visually stunning games at Microsoftโs conference. However what held me back from fully falling in love with Exodus, was my confusion. Was this a gameplay demo or was this a cinematic trailer designed to appear to be real gameplay. Something about the scripted demo lead me to believe the latter. However, the grotesque creatures of this post-apocalyptic world and subtle horror ambiance made this one of the more exciting reveals of Microsoftโs conference.
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4) Microsoft announced a plethora of Indie titles coming from PC to the
3) Developer Dontnod has already announced a sequel to Life is Strange. However what we didnโt expect was that Deck Nine Games is working on a three episode prequel to Life is Strange titled, Before the Storm. The prequel wonโt involve any time travel elements like the original game and will focus on familiar character Chloe Price and her best friend Rachel Amber. Life is Strange was one of my favorite games of 2015 and I canโt wait to try out episode one of Before the Storm when it releases on August 31st.
2) Assassinโs Creed Origins received its first gameplay demo (after a litany of leaks) on Microsoftโs stage. And yes, we are going to be exploring ancient Egypt on October 27th. Helmed by Assassinโs Creed: Black Flagโs (arguably the best Assassinโs Creed game) director Ashraf Ismail, Origins puts you in the shoes of Bayek. A man who was once a magi, and is now forming what will come to be known as the assassinโs brotherhood. Origins seems to take a lot of inspiration from other hit titles. Horizon Zero Dawnโs bow and arrow combat and stealth system, Far Cry: Primalโs Owl scout (now an eagle) and even Dark Soulsโ combat. We waited an extra year for it, and I am ready to jump back into Assassinโs Creed.
1) This is where I was let down by Microsoftโs conference. Because the highlight of the entire show wasnโt a must have exclusive, it was a third party title that will also release on PlayStation 4. Anthem was announced at EAโs conference with a brief cinematic trailer. Bioware showcased their new I.P. in full at the
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