Square Enix hasn’t done an E3 showcase since 2015, so it has a lot to show off this year. You can expect some big news around JPRGs and maybe a few surprises. The big headliners for Square Enix at E3 include Kingdom Hearts 3, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Dragon Quest 11. There’s a very good chance we’ll also hear about the future of Final Fantasy (whether that’s the upcoming FF7 remake or the never-ending Final Fantasy XV DLC). Though it was announced last year, we haven’t seen much of The Avengers Project yet, so that might be on the table, too. And hey, isn’t it about time that we heard more about Life Is Strange 2? There’s a lot to look forward to here, though I’m personally crossing my fingers for some news surrounding the Nier franchise. I need to get my heart ripped out by Yoko Taro one more time. Here’s how to watch: Date: Monday, June 11th Starting time: San Francisco: 10AM / New York: 1PM / London: 6PM / Berlin: 7PM / Moscow: 8PM / Beijing: 1AM (June 12th) / Tokyo: 2AM (June 12th) / Sydney: 3AM (June 12th) Keynote live stream: Square Enix will be streaming the event directly on its site as well as on YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer<doc-sep>E3 2018 is finally here — almost. Even though the actual show doesn’t start until Tuesday, Sony, Microsoft, EA, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Nintendo, Bethesda, and basically every other big name in gaming will be taking the stage at some point in the next few days to kick off the conference with a slew of announcements. New games? Fancy trailers? Actual gameplay footage? Maybe even release dates? All that and more awaits. Here’s when / where you can watch the biggest events and what you can expect from each. Monday, June 11th Square Enix When: Monday, June 11th at 10AM PT / 1PM ET What: Square Enix is showing up at E3 for the first time since 2015. We know that Shadow of the Tomb Raider and the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts III will be getting some time in the limelight. But Square Enix also has a game based on Marvel’s popular Avengers franchise in the works. And what’s a better time to announce that than after the height of Infinity War hype? Plus, there are rumors of new entries in the Just Cause and Life Is Strange series. And maybe, just maybe, an update on the possibly mythical Final Fantasy VII Remake (or even Final Fantasy XVI). How to watch: Watch Square Enix’s video presentation on Twitch or YouTube Ubisoft When: Monday, June 11th at 1PM PT / 4PM ET What: Expect a more formal reveal of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (which was teased already), a first look at The Division sequel that Ubisoft previously announced, the AC: Black Flag-inspired Skull & Bones that Ubisoft announced last year, and hopefully, some more concrete gameplay and information on the long-awaited Beyond Good & Evil 2. How to watch: Watch Ubisoft’s live stream on Twitch or YouTube. PC Gaming Show When: Monday, June 11th at 3PM PT / 6PM ET What: A grab bag of general PC gaming news, PC Gamer is promising “more unannounced games, unrevealed trailers, and new footage than any previous year.” How to watch: Watch the showcase live on Twitch or YouTube. Sony (PlayStation) When: Monday, June 11th at 6PM PT / 9PM ET What: Sony’s been pretty clear about its E3 plans, promising appearances from Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, Spider-Man, and The Last of Us Part II, along with news from other independent and third-party developers. (Expect Destiny 2’s new Forsaken expansion to pop up here as well.) But there could be surprises, too: God of War DLC? Horizon Zero Dawn sequel? Something new from Bloodborne developer FromSoftware? We’ll have to wait and see. How to watch: Watch Sony’s live stream on Twitch or YouTube. Tuesday, June 12th Nintendo When: Tuesday, June 12th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET What: Smash Bros. for Switch. Pokémon for Switch. Fortnite for Switch. Metroid Prime 4 for Switch. Probably some other surprises for Switch. Maybe that Switch Fire Emblem game Nintendo keeps vaguely mentioning? Basically, expect Switch news. How to watch: Watch the Nintendo Direct on Twitch or YouTube. Update June 11th, 10:00am: Archived ended keynotes. Previous keynotes: Saturday, June 9th Electronic Arts When: Saturday, June 9th at 11AM PT / 2PM ET What: We’ve already got a pretty good idea of what to expect from EA. We’ll be getting some much deeper looks at Anthem and presumably more from the already announced Battlefield V. A wild card? Star Wars, which is coming off the poorly received Battlefront II loot box scandal from last fall. Oh, and sports. Definitely lots of sports. How to watch: Watch EA’s live stream on Twitch or YouTube. Sunday, June 10th Microsoft (Xbox) When: Sunday, June 10th at 1PM PT / 4PM ET What: Microsoft already has the hardware, with the Xbox One X winning out as the most powerful console on the market. This year at E3, expect to hear a whole lot about the games, and specifically Microsoft’s big three franchises: Halo 6, Forza Horizon 4, and a new Gears of War. Plus, assume that Crackdown 3 will show up. How to watch: Watch Microsoft’s live stream YouTube, Mixer, or Twitch. Bethesda When: Sunday, June 10th at 6:30PM PT / 9:30PM ET What: Rage 2 and Fallout 76 are locks, having already been announced, but Bethesda has tons of franchises that could show up at E3. Fans are champing at the bit for any news on the Elder Scrolls 6, and it’s been a few years since the company brought back Doom. Plus, there are still rumors of Starfield, a sci-fi open-universe RPG that might appear, along with mutterings of a new mobile game a la Fallout Shelter How to watch: Watch Bethesda’s live stream on Twitch or YouTube. Devolver Digital When: Sunday, June 10th at 8PM PT / 11PM ET What: Honestly, no idea. Devolver Digital is already a wild card when it comes to E3 briefings, and the late hour and the company’s existing penchant for messing with folks when it comes to briefings means anything could happen. How to watch: Watch Devolver’s live stream on Twitch or YouTube.<doc-sep>
Kingdom Hearts 3 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider publisher Square Enix hasn’t had an E3 presentation for three years. This makes the Square Enix E3 2018 showcase one to look forward to. More so when you consider the games it has out in the near future. And while we saw some of the company’s output at the Microsoft Xbox E3 208 event, the Square Enix E3 2018 event should give us a deep dive into some of its most anticipated projects. Here’s how you can catch it as it happens. Square Enix E3 2018 showcase start time The Square Enix E3 2018 showcase is at 10:30pm IST (10am PST) on June 11. Where to watch the Square Enix E3 2018 showcase You can check out the event via the official Square Enix website, YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer. Or even at the video embed below. Square Enix E3 2018 showcase what to expect Kingdom Hearts 3 : despite a release date and a lengthy trailer showing off the Frozen world, expect Square Enix to share more details on its coming Final Fantasy and Disney crossover game. : despite a release date and a lengthy trailer showing off the Frozen world, expect Square Enix to share more details on its coming Final Fantasy and Disney crossover game. Final Fantasy VII Remake : leading into E3 2018, the Final Fantasy VII Remake appears to be in limbo. Square’s own event would be a good place to clear the air on what you can expect from this retelling of a legendary role-playing game. : leading into E3 2018, the Final Fantasy VII Remake appears to be in limbo. Square’s own event would be a good place to clear the air on what you can expect from this retelling of a legendary role-playing game. Shadow of the Tomb Raider : while it has a release date, editions, and a marketing deal with Microsoft, we could see information on what to expect from the game’s multiplayer or endless elements that could have you coming back when the adventure is over. : while it has a release date, editions, and a marketing deal with Microsoft, we could see information on what to expect from the game’s multiplayer or endless elements that could have you coming back when the adventure is over. Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy: with the company working on both Disney IPs, it’s possible to see a teaser if not a full on reveal of what we can expect from both or either game. If you're a fan of video games, check out Transition, Gadgets 360's gaming podcast. You can listen to it via Apple Podcasts or RSS, or just listen to this week's episode by hitting the play button below.