E3 2019: Nintendo Switch Is Getting One Of The Internet’s Favorite Games

E3 2019‘s announcements are in full swing–as well as its leaks–and another new one is sure to get much of the internet very excited. Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is coming to Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android soon, publisher Game Grumps has announced.

“We’ll be dropping Dream Daddy for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android in the very near future,” the company said on Twitter. “An official release date will be forthcoming, so stay tuned!”

To celebrate the announcement, Game Grumps has made new mixtapes for each of the game’s characters. The publisher also teased there might be new characters coming when the game comes to the new platforms.

Dream Daddy was first released on PC in 2017 and soon became a cult hit. The game, which came to PS4 late last year, has you play as a dad romancing other dads in your town. It’s filled with dad-based puns, and at its core it has an incredibly heartwarming story about raising a daughter on your own. It’s also inclusive without feeling like the diversity is just posturing; gender and sexuality issues are presented in a straightforward manner, but for the most part, the dads’ narrative arcs are about fatherhood. We said it was one of the best PC games you might have missed in 2017.

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E3 2019 Press Conference Schedule (AU Times And Dates)

E3 2019’s press conferences proper are about to begin. The EA Play livestream starts in just a few hours, and it’ll be followed over the next few days by showcases from Microsoft, Ubisoft, Nintendo, and more. Of course, with the show happening in LA, California, things can get a little confusing when trying to work out what times the shows start in your local time, so we thought we’d list the key E3 dates in Australian (AET) time below.

Of course, many of the E3 conferences happen before the show. We’ve already had Google’s Stadia Connect event and Nintendo’s pre-E3 Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct, as well as Bungie’s Destiny 2 stream, in which news like cross-save support and new Shadowkeep DLC was revealed.

But the exciting stuff is still to come. Even if we now know every event that’s happening over the next two weeks, we won’t be lacking a surplus of game news over the next week and a half. Expect plenty more rumors and leaks, too.

Below you’ll find a quick look at the start times, in AET, for all of the major events and press conferences in the coming days. For more information on each, such as how to watch and where to find a livestream of the events, click on their respective links. If you’re after American times, both Pacific and Eastern, check out our main look at the E3 2019 press conference schedule, or alternatively you can check out the full list of UK times for E3 2019.

E3 2019 Schedule Overview (Australian Times)

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Giveaway: 65-Inch TCL TV, PS4 Pro, Nerf Fornite blasters, And More

E3 2019 is finally here and we want to celebrate with this online giveaway. The lucky grand prize winner will take home a 65-inch TCL 6-series TV, courtesy of TCL; a PS4 Pro bundle that comes with God of War, and a Nerf Fortnite AR-L Elite Blaster, courtesy of Nerf.

The first runner up winners will get a prize bundle that includes an NES Classic, and a Nerf Fortnite TS Blaster. Two second runner ups will each receive a Nerf Fortnite TS-R Super Soaker.

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Well, That Sure Is A Lot Of E3 Leaks

It’s expected that some of the announcements coming at E3 are going to leak, but E3 2019 is looking to set a new record. Much of what’s to come at the various E3 press conferences over the next few days has already been spoiled, but Friday night saw a flurry of big upcoming announcements revealed ahead of time.

This particular batch concerns published Bandai Namco’s E3 lineup. The most significant of the bunch is undoubtedly the new game from From Software, reportedly called Elden Ring. A new From game would be big news under any circumstances, but this one is a collaboration with George RR Martin, the author of A Song of Ice and Fire–the basis for Game of Thrones. The Elden Ring name and accompanying art are new, but even this leak concerns something that had previously surfaced online; previous reports already stated that Martin and From were working together on a new game.

Bandai’s other leaks concerned a Ni no Kuni remaster and a new RPG in its Tales of series called Tales of Arise. It’s unclear how this occurred–the three leaks were in such rapid-fire succession that it seems as if the publisher had some kind of security issue. Whatever the particulars, Bandai Namco’s Katsuhiro Harada summed things up nicely:

All of this follows the very credible-looking leak of a video from Bleeding Edge, the new game from DMC: Devil May Cry and Hellblade developer Ninja Theory. And the retailer listing for Watch Dogs Legion, prompting Ubisoft to confirm the game ahead of its press conference. And Destiny 2 dataminers discovering cross-save support and a new Shadowkeep expansion that takes players back to the moon. And Baldur’s Gate III, the existence of which was buried in markup code on Larian Studio’s teaser website. And Death Stranding’s release date, published on PlayStation Taiwan’s Facebook account. And Call of Duty 2019 being a new Modern Warfare.

And so on.

This is to say nothing of other leaks that we’re still waiting for clearer confirmation of, such as the next-gen Xbox console, Fable 4, Ubisoft Play, and Ubisoft’s roller derby game. With more than a day to go before most of the press conferences get underway, there’s still time for even more to leak.

At this rate, don’t be surprised if there’s nothing left to be surprised by.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/well-that-sure-is-a-lot-of-e3-leaks/1100-6467478/

E3 2019: Newest Tales Of Game Has Been Leaked

In typical fashion, the pre-E3 leaks continue, but this time with publisher Bandai Namco’s upcoming new Tales game. Titled Tales of Arise, the game was leaked via screenshots showing a silver-haired protagonist adorned in armor fighting fantastical beasts and exploring a large open landscape. The images can be found below.

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The Tales of Arise leak was first discovered on 4chan but was since reposted on Resetera. The leak comes amid several other leaks from Bandai Namco, which includes Ni No Kuni Remastered and the previously rumored collaboration between famed fantasy author George R.R. Martin and From Software, which appears to be called Elden Ring.

No platforms have been indicated, but it’s more than likely the game will launch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC–similar to the most recent entries in the series. If Tales of Arise is, in fact, going to appear at E3 2019, we’re bound to hear about it during any of the upcoming E3 press conferences. For a full schedule of each, check out full E3 press conference schedule detailing when companies like Nintendo, Microsoft, and Square Enix are going to show off their biggest games.

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E3 2019: Ni No Kuni Remastered Leaked For PS4 And Xbox One

In a series of pre-E3 2019 leaks involving publisher Bandai Namco’s lineup, a remaster of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch has leaked. According to Direct-Feed Games on Twitter, “Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered is coming to PS4 and Xbox One in Fall 2019.” Direct-Feed Games also noted that Ni no Kuni would be coming to Nintendo Switch in Fall 2019, according to the leak, though it appears that may not be a remastered version.

This leak comes on the heels of several others, all from publisher Bandai Namco. One is the previously rumored collaboration between A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones) author George R.R. Martin and From Software, apparently called Elden Ring. The other is a new entry in the Tales of series, Tales of Arise.

The first Ni no Kuni originally released on PS3 in 2013 in the West and is known for its animation by the renowned Studio Ghibli.

It’s unclear when all of this news was intended to be announced. The From Software project was rumored to be slated for Microsoft’s E3 press conference on Sunday; that seems like the most likely event given that Sony is not at E3. We should know more soon–check out when everything is coming in our E3 press conference schedule.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2019-ni-no-kuni-remastered-leaked-for-ps4-and-x/1100-6467476/

E3 2019 Leak: Elden Ring Is From Software & George RR Martin’s Game Collaboration

As E3 2019 gets closer, the leaks just keep coming. The latest is a big one, confirming the rumored collaboration between From Software (Dark Souls, Sekiro) and George RR Martin, the author of the A Song of Ice and Fire series upon which Game of Thrones is based. This new leak suggests the game is called Elden Ring, and the first artwork from it has been published online. Here’s what we know before its official announcement.

According to Daniel “ZhugeEX” Ahmed, who maintains a reputation for reliably confirming leaked information prior to its official confirmation, Elden Ring is a “new world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin” that is coming to Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Miyazaki is best known for his work as president of From Software, where he’s developed Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Sekiro.

While details on what the game will consist of were not leaked, we do have a leaked image of what appears to be a teaser or key art. Take a look below.

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Earlier rumors involving Elden Ring (previously identified as GR or Great Rune) described the game as an open-world experience where you explore various kingdoms. Killing the rulers behind each kingdom allows you to unlock their abilities or supernatural powers.

The above image supports this rumor by depicting one giant ring of light encompassing several smaller rings, which looks a lot like one circular crown surrounding several smaller ones. There appears to be a pool of energy at the top of the image that drips down in a straight line to the larger ring, perhaps even drawing additional energy from the smaller rings it must pass through. Perhaps Elden Ring sees your hero drawing power from some mysterious source, only to amplify that power in different ways from the other rulers. Although this is speculation on our part, it would certainly fit with From Software’s storytelling, as a similar backstory is used for Dark Souls III‘s High Lord Wolnir–a king who traveled the lands and drew power from the kingdoms he ground into dust.

The rumors state that Elden Ring has been in development for three years, making it one of the two games From Software began working on after Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game is supposedly being officially revealed during Microsoft’s E3 2019 press conference, where the company is rumored to debut the next-generation Xbox console and fourth Fable game as well. We’ll know for sure on Sunday.

This Elden Ring leak was one of several rapid-fire leaks involving publisher Bandai Namco. In a short span of time, we also learned of a Ni no Kuni remaster and the next Tales of game, Tales of Arise.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2019-leak-elden-ring-is-from-software-and-georg/1100-6467475/

E3 2019: Gears 5 Confirmed For Fall 2019 Release Date

After being rumored to release late this year, the launch window for Gears 5 has been officially confirmed. As spotted by GameSpot, one of the massive posters that traditionally surround the LA Convention Center during E3 features Gears 5, and the picture reveals the game’s release date will be this fall. We snapped a picture of the poster, which can be viewed below.

Gears 5’s release date was first hinted at via leaked box art in May 2019 (first noticed by Generation Xbox), which also listed that the game would come out this year on September 10. The box art was eventually confirmed to be real in June 2019 (via a tweet from the Gears of War account), leading to speculation that the accompanying release date leak is also real. September 10 is in the fall, so the leak is looking more and more likely to be true. We’ll have to wait and see whether Microsoft confirms that specific date during its E3 2019 press conference, though, or simply reiterates the general Fall 2019 window.

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Getting a release date for Gears 5 is one of the announcements we wanted to see at E3 this year, largely because we’ve heard very little about the game since its E3 2018 reveal. We’re also hoping Xbox plans on revealing that Gears 5 has a fairly large campaign that increases the scales set by Gears of War 4. Getting a confirmation that Horde mode is returning would be nice too, as would be clarification for Gears 5 role in the growing esports scene.

Gears 5 has been confirmed to show up at E3 and is one of the 14 first-party Xbox One titles that Microsoft plans on showcasing during its press conference. Microsoft plans on going big at E3 this year, with rumors that the company press conference will showcase the next-gen Xbox console, a new From Software game featuring a story that George RR Martin consulted on, a fourth Fable game, and a whole lot more.

Gears 5 is coming to Xbox One and PC. As is the norm for Xbox One’s first-party console exclusives, the game will launch on Game Pass day one. Gears 5 stars Kate Diaz, who goes on a journey of self-discovery after the events of the previous Gears of War game.

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E3 2019: Nintendo Direct Press Conference Liveblog

Nintendo’s E3 2019 press conference takes the form of a pre-recorded Nintendo Direct. It’s set to be livestreamed on Tuesday, June 11, and you can watch it on GameSpot. In addition to the video feed, we’ll be liveblogging the whole thing right here, so you can read our own commentary and get up-to-date updates as they happen. Pardon our excitement if Mother 3 finally happens.

The fun begins at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST (2 AM AET on June 12), so be sure to come back to this page to see what Nintendo has in store for Switch owners. We’ll have a complete roundup of the hottest news once the event ends, so you’ll be fully informed of all the latest reveals.

As per usual with Nintendo during E3, not much is known about what will be shown. We are expecting to see more from the new Animal Crossing title, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Pokemon Sword / Shield, and the Super Mario Maker 2. Bayonetta 3 has been MIA for a while now, so it’s possible PlatinumGames could reveal more information about the upcoming action-adventure game. Animal Crossing has not been explicitly confirmed for the show, and it’s not among the confirmed playable games Nintendo has, but our fingers are crossed that it does show up during the Direct.

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