E3 was once again rammed with incredible content, from blockbusters such as Call of Duty down to great iPhone games from Chillingo. Christopher Dring and Michael French reveal their favourite games from this year’s event
ASSASSIN’S CREED III Publisher: Ubisoft Developer:
Ubisoft Montreal Released:
October 31st, 2012 Formats:
PS3, 360, PC, Wii U, Vita
What they say: “In Predator, imagine if you weren’t Arnie but the Predator. Imagine going through the treetops, picking off guards one-by- one. We can deliver on that fantasy.” Alex Hutchinson, Ubisoft Montreal
GAME & WARIO Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Intelligent Systems Released: TBA Formats: Wii U
What the press says: “Assassin’s Creed IIIhad a spectacular showing, making a huge splash at the platform holder conferences, impressing everyone with its scope, and elegance.”
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What they say: “Game & Wariofeatures a collection of games that use only the Wii U GamePad controller. The games retain the original flair and character of the micro-games from the WarioWareseries.”
Nintendo statement
What the press says: “If Nintendo Landis the polite face of Wii U, a glossy theme park where children and the elderly can feel comfortable, Game & Wariois the crazy old man offering to show you something cool down an alley.” Official Nintendo Magazine
BEYOND: TWO SOULS Publisher: Sony Developer: Quantic Dream Released: TBA Formats: PS3
What they say: “Beyondwill be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. It will be emotional, mature and unique, but also epic, breathtaking and spectacular.” David Cage, Quantic Dream
TOKYO JUNGLE Publisher: Sony Developer: PlayStation C.A.M.P/Crispy’s Released: TBA Formats: PS3
What they say:
“Is everyone going to love Tokyo Jungle? Absolutely not, but there’s a whole bunch of people it’s going to make really happy. It’s so different, and so unexpected.”
Scott Rohde, Sony 8 June 15th 2012
What the press says: “Tokyo Junglewas the silliest, most unique game we saw at E3. Everyone who played it loved it for its flat-out insanity.” Stuff
What MCV says:
Nothing at E3 was as unique as this game where you control an animal in a post- apocalyptic Japan. What it lacked in triple-A production values, it made up for it in pure imagination. CD
What the press says: “Amongst a sea of first-person shooters, Beyondlooks intriguing. For those in search of something different, and with a little soul, it should go straight on the watch list.” Official PlayStation Magazine
What MCV says: Heavy Rainwas a bold story-driven game like no other. This game notches up the ambition, with Ellen Page in the lead role. What we witnessed at E3 offers something new to innovation-starved gamers. CD
What MCV says:
It’s a franchise rammed with features, and yet Ubisoft Montreal has added even more new ideas that put a twist on the gameplay. Early signs are this will live up to the claim it will be the biggest ACto-date. MF
What MCV says:
Nintendo and the media is obsessed with telling you the Wii U is really complicated. Spend 60 seconds with Game & Wario and you will get it instantly. Whether Wii U will beat Wii or not, Nintendo is on to a winner. MF