We may have already known about some of Bethesda’s big E3 games — the publisher announced both Rage 2 and Fallout 76 ahead of the show — but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t a lot to get excited about at the company’s showcase. There’s a sequel to Doom, a new Elder Scrolls, and a brand-new franchise called Starfield. Here’s everything you might’ve missed if you didn’t catch the event live. 2016’s fantastic reboot of Doom is getting a sequel... and that’s about all we really know so far. Bethesda announced Doom Eternal with a cinematic trailer and says it will show the actual game later this year at QuakeCon. In addition to the usual Bethesda franchises, the company also revealed its first brand-new property in decades: Starfield, a long-rumored sci-fi epic. It’s a story-driven single-player game, but we’ll have to wait to find out more about what kind of experience Starfield actually is. Starfield wasn’t the only tease from Bethesda: the developer also revealed The Elder Scrolls VI, the next major entry in the fantasy role-playing series. It’s the follow-up to the beloved Skyrim, and it’s (presumably) quite a ways out from being released. Post-apocalyptic shooter Rage 2 looks like a mashup of a number of open-world games, all wrapped up in a gritty Mad Max style. You can get your best look yet at the game in this 7-minute gameplay trailer. Andrew W.K is contributing music to the new Rage — he even appeared onstage at Bethesda’s keynote — but that’s not the only way he’s lending his services to the franchise. The collector’s edition comes with a hideous mask that speaks in the rocker’s voice, so as to better help you party all the time. If you’re looking for a slightly more sophisticated video game collectible, the special edition of Fallout 76 will come with a functional power armor helmet. It should go nicely with your Fallout 4 Pip-Boy. In addition to its collector’s edition, Bethesda also finally gave us a real look at Fallout 76, and the game looks fascinating. It’s an online-only experience where players work together in small squads to survive in the wasteland. It’s also coming out shockingly soon: you’ll be able to play the next Fallout in October. One of the cooler things you’ll be able to do in Fallout 76 is get your hands on nuclear weapons. You can then use them to blow up the bases of other players. It’s a great way to make friends in the wasteland. Wolfenstein is getting a spinoff, but this one doesn’t star Nazi-killer B.J. Blazkowicz. Instead, you’ll play as his twin daughters, fighting your way through 1980s Paris. It’s out next year. Even Bethesda is poking fun at the multitude of ports for Skyrim. A goofy video starring Keegan-Michael Key shows what the world might be like if the fantasy RPG was playable on Amazon’s Alexa — or on a refrigerator. Surprise! Not only is Fallout Shelter making its way to both the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, but it’s also available tonight. Bethesda has been a big supporter of virtual reality, bringing its biggest franchises like Fallout and Doom to VR. Now it’s doing the same with both Prey and Wolfenstein, both of which are getting VR spinoffs. The next Elder Scrolls game is a beautiful mobile RPG named Blades If you can’t take the inevitable long wait for the Elder Scrolls VI, Bethesda is also bringing the series to mobile this year. But this isn’t some cheap cash-in: Blades is a gorgeous RPG built for smartphones, with a variety of combat styles and the kind of graphics you’d usually see on a console. It’s coming to both iPhone and Android.<doc-sep>Microsoft’s E3 2018 press conference has come and gone, leaving Xbox diehards with new games to look forward to and dates to circle on their calendar. Halo Infinite, Gears of War 5, Forza Horizon 4, Cyberpunk 2077, and a new game from FromSoftware are just some of the games that received exciting trailers and release dates during Microsoft’s press conference. 15 world premiere titles and 18 exclusives were shown during Microsoft’s keynote, which Phil Spencer kicked off by talking about gaming’s unifying qualities. So much happened during this year’s Xbox conference, but here are the biggest and best announcements you need to know about. Halo Infinite brings Master Chief back Halo Infinite is the sixth game in the franchise, and is set to bring Master Chief back to the franchise. A brief cinematic trailer for the game played at the beginning of Microsoft’s keynote, but no other information was given. Cyberpunk 2077 trailer A trailer for Cyberpunk 2077, the long-anticipated game from CD Projekt Red, the development team behind The Witcher franchise, has arrived. The trailer demonstrates the anarchic future that citizens are forced to live and survive within. There are fancy cars, futuristic looking guns and tons of opportunity to hang out with cool-looking hackers. There’s still no release date information at this time, meaning that hopeful fans will have to wait a little bit longer, but the trailer should be enough to go on for now. Devil May Cry 5 announced Capcom is introducing a new entry into the Devil May Cry series, and Hideaki Itsuno, the game’s producer, says it’s one of the best in the series. Devil May Cry 5 is the first game in the series since Devil May Cry 4, which was released in 2008. Devil May Cry 4 was followed by Ninja Theory’s DmC: Devil May Cry in 2013, but Devil May Cry 5 is the next official game in the main franchise. Nero, Devil May Cry 4’s star character, will return as a playable character. Devil May Cry 5 will be released in spring 2019. Just Cause 4 announced A trailer for Just Cause 4 confirmed what we’ve known for a few days already: Just Cause 4 is in the works. A trailer for the game returned the series to its roots, promising tons of explosions for players. There are some new additions, however, like a tornado that players will have to contend with during their missions. The game’s darker atmosphere is a slight deviation from the rest of the franchise, but an intriguing turn nonetheless. Gears of War 5 announced Gears of War 5 is the next game in Microsoft’s Gears of War franchise, and a new cinematic trailer provides a little tease on what players should expect. Gears of War 5 is a direct followup to 2016’s Gears of War 4, and is the first title following Microsoft’s acquisition of the title from Epic in 2016. The game will again follow Gears hero Kait Diaz, and is said bring the game back to where it all began. Gears of War 5 launching in 2019 for Xbox One. The Division 2 heads to Washington, D.C. next year The Division 2 will take place in Washington, D.C. — and the game’s tone may be a little too on the nose. A cinematic trailer for the game asked how a city and civilization is supposed to protect themselves when the enemy is coming from within and a corrupt government looms. The gameplay trailer, however, focused on a forested area within the city that reeks of post-apocalyptic vibes. A crashed Air Force One plane can be seen deteriorating in the distance. The trailer focused heavily on combat between two groups of players in an abandoned parking lot somewhere in the city. More Washington, D.C. statues could be glimpsed as the trailer came to an end, but the trailer focused heavily on players’ ability to wander around fallen historical monuments. The Division 2 will launch on March 15. Dying Light 2 announced Dying Light 2 is the next game in the open-world zombie survival franchise. A trailer for the game debuted during Microsoft’s E3 press conference, with a more in-depth look at gameplay airing directly after. The game returns players to the post-apocalyptic world, but introduces a few new ideas. Players’ decisions will directly influence the game and shape the society they live in, according to one developer. Chris Avellone, who has a long history as a writer and designer on games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 and Fallout 2, is joining the game as a narrative designer. FromSoftware’s next game is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the next game developed by FromSoftware. It’s best described as a bloody action game, and a cinematic trailer for the game demonstrated just what players can expect from the game. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is coming to PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One in 2019. For more information, watch the video below. Microsoft opens new studio, acquires other studios Microsoft’s Phil Spencer announced that the company is acquiring a few different studios, and announced a new studio called The Initiative. The Initiative will be led by Darrell Gallagher (former head of Crystal Dynamics), Spencer said. Gallagher left Crystal Dynamics earlier this year to join Microsoft’s executive leadership team. Undead Labs (State of Decay), Compulsion Games (We Happy Few), Ninja Theory (DmC: Devil May Cry) and Playground Games (Forza) are all now a part of Microsoft Studios, Spencer said.<doc-sep>EA brought a number of trailers for some of its biggest games in development, including multiple trailers for Anthem and Unravel 2. For every story out of the event, head over to our full EA Play at E3 2018 coverage page. For a quick look at what went down, here are all the trailers that played during the press conference. Anthem Anthem’s trailer focuses on a storm that threatens to wipe out an entire civilization. The anthem is the only thing that remains, says a player in the game, as humans take on giant extra-terrestrial looking creatures. On a world left unfinished by the gods, humanity struggles to survive in a savage environment. Equipped with incredible Javelin exosuits, a faction known as the Freelancers seeks to tip the balance in mankind’s favor. Command and Conquer: Rivals Command and Conquer: Rivals is EA’s mobile addition to the long-running franchise. The game should appeal to RTS and mobile fans who are looking for a new game to get their hands on. Sea of Solitude Sea of Solitude is best summed up by Polygon’s own Colin Campbell, who said the trailer and game looked like “a lovely tale of sadness and suffering.” Unravel 2 Unravel 2 marks the return of everyone’s favorite — or perhaps least favorite — character constructed from yarn. The trailer for the platform’s sequel looks like it will take many of its aesthetic cues from the first game, which was released in 2016. FIFA 2019 The UEFA Champions League is coming to FIFA 19. It’s quite possibly one of the most important announcements for FIFA fans who have been asking for this mode for years. Madden NFL 19 It simply wouldn’t be an EA Play event at E3 without a trailer for a new Madden game. NBA Live 19 The new trailer for NBA Live 19 follows the Golden State Warrior’s 4-0 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, and securing the trophy for yet another year. It’s a good time to be a fan of both. Origin Access Premiere A new subscription service for PC fans was announced during EA’s keynote. Details can be found in the trailer. Battlefield 5 multiplayer More Battlefield 5 footage will be shown at Xbox’s keynote presentation on Monday, but we did get a quick look at the game’s multiplayer mode. Another look at the multiplayer mode can be seen in this NVIDIA trailer, below.<doc-sep>A new “Gears of War” is on the way. Microsoft unveiled the game with a trailer at Sunday’s Xbox E3 press conference. “As Kait, journey across the biggest, most beautiful ‘Gears’ world ever created,” Microsoft said in an Xbox Wire blog post. “Play solo or with a friend in local split-screen co-op, or online co-op, and experience every mode in 4K Ultra HD resolution with stunning HDR at a smooth 60 frames per second.” “Gears 5” is slated for release in 2019 on Xbox One and Windows 10. The game will be available as part of the subscription-based Xbox Game Pass service at launch. The Electronic Entertainment Expo kicked off Sunday with the Xbox E3 2018 Briefing at 1 p.m. PT; you can watch the broadcast live here. The presser is being held at the Microsoft Theater across the street from the main event area. This year’s E3 takes place this week, from June 12 to June 14, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Twitch’s official coverage of the event began in earnest Sunday afternoon. Follow all of Variety‘s E3 2018 coverage, which includes breaking news, original interviews, and hands-on impressions, right here.<doc-sep>
Microsoft debuted a ton of trailers and gameplay during its E3 2018 press conference. A teaser for Halo Infinite opened the show along with announcements from Capcom for Devil May Cry 5, FromSoftware for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and a gorgeous Cyberpunk 2077 trailer. Here’s a roundup of every single trailer from the press conference. To catch up on everything Xbox E3, check out our storystream here. Halo Infinite That’s right, there’s going to be a new installment in the Halo franchise. Powered by a new engine, Slipspace, this game will follow Master Chief once again on a different kind of journey. Ori and the Will of the Wisps Last year’s E3 saw a teaser for Ori and the Will of the Wisps, but this year we got a new gameplay trailer. The game is set to release in 2019. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice The creators of Bloodborne have a new game set in feudal Japan. Gameplay shows mythological monsters and demons with a similar punishing combat style from Dark Souls. Fallout 76 The official trailer for Fallout 76 is here! It is said to be four times bigger than Fallout 4. Watch for more maps, gameplay and scenery. The Adventures of Captain Spirit Set in the same universe as the Life Is Strange series, The Adventures of Captain Spirit focuses on childhood imagination and telling your own stories. It’s also 100 percent free. Crackdown 3 Everything is made better by Terry Crews. Crackdown 3 included. Metro Exodus An extended look into Metro Exodus’ gameplay. Kingdom Hearts 3 New footage from Kingdom Hearts 3 shows off the world of Frozen with Elsa and Olaf. Sea of Thieves DLCs: Cursed Sails and Forbidden Shores Rare shows two new characters for Sea of Thieves, a pirate adventurer and a representative from the Order of Souls, as well as the announcement of two DLCs hitting this year. Forza Horizon 4 Forza Horizon 4 takes the series to Britain and adds dynamic seasons and hovercraft. Battlefield 5 A dramatic teaser of the single-player War Story mode; the gameplay digs into the story of Nordlys. We Happy Few A new story trailer for We Happy Few announces its release date. Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition The classics are coming back! New content, characters and more this year. Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is set this time in Washington D.C. and is expected to release March 2019. Shadow of the Tomb Raider New Shadow of the Tomb Raider takes us deep into apocalyptic mystery, showing off gameplay footage and teasing its story. Session Hey, it’s no Tony Hawk’s Underground but it’s still skateboarding! Black Desert Online Devil May Cry 5 The return of Nero and Dante caught us all by surprise — watch for a release in spring 2019. Tunic The adorable Legend of Zelda-esque adventure game starring a fox is one of our most anticipated games. Finji, the studio behind Night in the Woods, is currently working on the game. Cuphead Cuphead will have a brand new character and a DLC later this year. Jump Force All your favorite Shonen Jump characters are coming together in Jump Force, a fighting game. Watch Luffy duke it out with Naruto. And see if you can catch a glimpse of Death Note’s Ryuk! Dying Light 2 In Dying Light 2, the zombie survivors’ situation has become dire. Things are much darker than before. Battletoads Battletoads, the legendary hard-ass side-scroller of the 8-bit console generation, will return in 2019 with a new look. Just Cause 4 Ah, yes. The classic age-old battle between man and tornado. Gears Pop! This ... is not a joke. Gears Tactics Gears Tactics is a new, turn-based strategy game that takes place 12 years before the first Gears of War. Gears of War 5 The first Gears of War 5 trailer offers an even deeper look at alien guts! Cyberpunk 2077 CD Projekt Red finally releases a smashing new trailer for what we’ve all been waiting for. You might want to watch this more than once though — the trailer included free codes for The Witcher 3.