The Last Remnant Remastered announced for Nintendo Switch, out today

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The Last Remnant Remastered announced for Nintendo Switch, out today

The complex tactical RPG lands on another platform.

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Square Enix Show Off Final Fantasy VII Remake Gameplay and Reveals Tifa

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Square Enix Show Off Final Fantasy VII Remake Gameplay and Reveals Tifa

We got a deep look at the revamped battle system for this full remake, and the first look at the best girl.

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E3 2019: You Might Be Thinking About Xbox Scarlett In The Wrong Terms

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One of Microsoft’s biggest announcements at E3 2019 this week was Project Scarlett, which is the company’s next-generation Xbox platform. During the briefing, Microsoft spoke at a high level about what to expect from the console, which is said to be four times as powerful as the Xbox One X. It’ll support up to 8K graphics and frame rates up to 120fps. It sports a powerful, custom-made AMD processor and a solid-state drive. It appears to be a substantial leap over the current top-tier Xbox hardware, but we still have questions.

Chiefly, is Project Scarlett a single console or the name of Microsoft’s overall next-generation console strategy? Noted Microsoft insider Brad Sams reported that Project Scarlett is the name of Microsoft’s next-generation console plan, covering both a high-end system and a lower-spec console that will launch at a lower price point.

The high-end system, which is reportedly codenamed Anaconda, was the system that Microsoft talked about during its E3 2019 briefing, according to Sams. The lower-spec model, which is supposedly codenamed Lockhart, was not discussed.

Tom Warren of The Verge also reported on the Anaconda and Lockhart Xbox consoles being part of the overall Project Scarlett next-generation console plan. Lockhart is described by sources as the Xbox One S to the Anaconda’s Xbox One X.

Microsoft is saying that the Anaconda Xbox model will feature “unmatched power and speed [that] ushers in a new level of gameplay performance and the future of gaming.”

Officially, Microsoft has not acknowledged a lower-spec next-generation Xbox Scarlett model. It makes sense that Microsoft would focus on the big, beefy console at E3 where all eyes are on the company, and leave an announcement of the second model for a later date.

Whatever the case, the Xbox Scarlett platform–whether it’s one console or two–will support four generations of Xbox games, spanning Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Scarlett. Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Microsoft wants to be “respectful” of purchases you made on past consoles so your games work on new hardware, including Scarlett.

This is similar to the way entitlements work on music, movie, and TV platforms where content is not tied to one device but instead moves with you to new hardware whenever you upgrade.

Xbox Scarlett launches in Holiday 2020, and in a major piece of news, Microsoft’s Halo Infinite will be a launch title.

E3 2019 Conference Schedule

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E3 2019: Xbox Scarlett Aiming To Support All Xbox One Games And Accessories

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The new Xbox Scarlett platform will be fully forward compatible, meaning it will not only play existing Xbox One games, but it will also support the accessories like controllers and other peripherals you may already own. Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirmed this during the Inside Xbox stream at E3 2019 on June 10.

“As gaming goes from all physical to a combination physical and digital I think us respecting the purchases people have made, at no charge, allowing them to be able to continue to play their games” is very important, Spencer said.

When Microsoft started designing the Xbox Scarlett platform, Microsoft wanted to ensure it was compatible across “all” generations of Xbox. Spencer said multiple times that he wanted to make sure players felt “respected” in regards to their purchases.

Spencer said the Xbox One is the “most compatible console” he’s ever owned. The Xbox One plays Xbox 360 and OG Xbox games through backwards compatibility either on disc or digitally.

In a follow-up segment on the Inside Xbox stream, Microsoft said it aims to have “every single” Xbox One game playable on Xbox Scarlett.

For its part, Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 5 is also planned to be compatible with PlayStation 4 titles and accessories.

Xbox Scarlett is Microsoft’s “console plan” for 2020, executive Matt Booty told Eurogamer. It’s rumored that there will be two next-generation consoles. The one Microsoft talked about during its E3 press conference is reportedly the high-end system, codenamed Anaconda, with a lower-spec model, Lockhart, also coming at a lower price point. This is all speculation at this point, but keep checking back with GameSpot for the latest.

E3 2019 Conference Schedule

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More Epic Store Exclusives Announced, Including Shenmue 3 And More At E3 2019

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Epic Games doesn’t have an E3 press conference, but the company still has news to share at the big show. The company today announced more exclusives coming to the Epic Games Store and that it’s extending the store’s free games offer for the duration of 2019.

Starting with the game announcements, titles like Shenmue 3, Untitled Goose Game, Zombie Army 4: Dead War, Auto Chess, and Chivalry 2 will be timed exclusives for the Epic Games Store. In addition to those, titles like Atomicrops, Cyberpunk 2077, Griftlands,, The Pathless, Phantom Brigade, Rune II, The Soujourn, Twin Mirror, Solar Ash Kingdom, and What The Golf? These titles are not exclusive to the Epic Games Store, however.

As for the free game deal, Epic announced that it’s extending the offer for the duration of 2019. That means you can grab a free game every week until the end of the year. Right now, Kingdom New Lands until June 13, while Enter the Gungeon the week after.

E3 2019 Conference Schedule

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All The Ubisoft Trailers From E3 2019 Conference

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Ubisoft’s E3 2019 conference just wrapped up, and we finally got a good look at what the company has cooking in the oven. Some things we already knew, like Roller Champions and Watch Dogs Legion–both of which leaked ahead of E3–but there were a few surprises as well, such as Gods & Monsters. In case you missed the event, we’ve collected all of the trailers from Ubisoft’s presentation in one convenient place.

Ubisoft showcased a bevy of trailers and reveals, including a Story Creator mode for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, a new For Honor event, an impassioned Ghost Recon Breakpoint speech delivered by actor Jon Bernthal (Baby Driver, The Wolf of Wall Street), and more. Also, check out the biggest announcements and all the games revealed during Ubisoft’s E3 presser.

Ubisoft E3 2019 Trailers

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Story Creator Mode

As if Assassin’s Creed Odyssey couldn’t get any bigger, Ubisoft Quebec has unveiled a Story Creator mode for the open-world action-RPG. You can now create your own quest line, with whatever conditions and objectives suit your fancy, all in a nifty little node-based interface. Along with the Story Creator mode, which is available now for free to all who own the game, a Discovery Mode will be added sometime this fall.

Watch Dogs Legion

All NPCs are playable in Watch Dogs Legion, and we finally got an idea of what Ubisoft means by that. You can play as a hacker, a banker, a fighter, a grandma–anyone and everyone in Ubisoft’s London setting. The game will launch on March 6, 2020 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint

Jon Bernthal may have had a good boy on Ubisoft’s E3 stage, but he doesn’t seem to be a good boy in Ghost Recon Breakpoint. In the above trailer, Cole D. Walker (portrayed by Bernthal) sees the former Ghost give an impassioned speech to his Wolves–and they seem very mean. Ghost Recon Breakpoint is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 4, with a closed beta set to start on September 5. The game will also come to Google Stadia.

Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad

Tom Clancy is quite busy this year. Ubisoft unveiled Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad, a mash-up tactics mobile game that sees various Tom Clancy protagonists converge in a unique art style. Pre-registration is available now, and doing so unlocks a Ghost Recon Breakpoint tool. Sam Fisher is also in the game for fans of Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell.

For Honor: Shadows of The Hitokiri

A new event is headed to the sword-fighting game For Honor. Shadows of the Hitokiri will introduce a new mode called Soul Rush, and will bring spectral customizations and otherworldly map ambiance to the game. The event, which began on June 10, is set to conclude on June 27.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Quarantine

There’s yet another Rainbow Six game on the way–Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Quarantine. Lead game designer Jade Adam Granger described the game as a three-player, co-op PvE experience. It’s scheduled to release sometime next year for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Episode 3

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 has had its Year One Roadmap outline, which includes an episode that takes Agents back to New York. The above trailer highlights the game’s third episode, Coney Island: Homecoming–set to drop in early 2020–placing Agents back in the outbreak’s birthplace. The third-person shooter will host a free trial from June 13-16.

Roller Champions

Ubisoft showed two trailers for Roller Champions, but the one above gives a better sense of the frantic, off-the-wall action that’s to come in the extreme sport’s title. It’s set to release early 2020 on PC, but a playable demo is available on Uplay for Windows PC from now until June 14 at 6 AM PT.

Gods & Monsters

Though the trailer is short, Gods & Monsters looks absolutely gorgeous. Ubisoft Quebec, developers of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, are taking on a new, fantasy action-RPG project. Gods & Monsters launches on February 25, 2020 for Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Just Dance 2020

It wouldn’t be an Ubisoft E3 press conference without choreography. Just Dance 2020 was revealed onstage with a plethora of dancers in and out of sync. Just Dance 2020 will arrive on Google Stadia, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One–and yes, the Wii–this November.

Uplay+ Subscription

Ubisoft is venturing into the subscription-service game with Uplay Plus. For $15 a month, you’ll get unlimited access to hundreds of games and their DLCs, as well as plenty of Ubisoft classic games like Assassin’s Creed and Prince of Persia. You’ll also get access to new releases as they happen, including Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Gods & Monsters. Uplay Plus is set to debut this September.

There’s still plenty of E3 2019 left, so check the full schedule for the rest of the presentations to come. And head back here for all the latest announcements and news updates.

E3 2019 Conference Schedule

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