E3 2018: ‘Sea of Solitude’ and Mental Health in Video Games

On June 15, 2018June 14, 2018 By Brent JohnsonIn FeaturesLeave a comment

One of the most striking reveals at the EA Play 2018 conference was the game Sea of Solitude. As the newest EA Original (EA’s independent games initiative) it joins Fe from Zoink! Games and A Way Out from Hazelight Studios.

This new game from small developer Jo-Mei Games was shown off by it’s creative director Cornelia Geppert. In Sea of Solitude, players will control Kay, a young woman who that is suffering from the “loneliness of isolation.”

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E3 2018: Finji Games’ ‘Tunic’ Steals Hearts

On June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 By Brent JohnsonIn FeaturesLeave a comment

Back in the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 era, indie games were seen as distractions from what people wanted, those being ‘triple-A’ experiences. Fast forward to 2018 and the word “indie game” does not have the same negative connotation it used to.

Indie games’ prevalence and importance on the big stage of the Electronic Entertainment Expo continues to be clear. At Microsoft’s E3 2018 Press Conference, the push to show Xbox’s commitment to indie games was in full force.

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Virtual Reality Continues its Presence at E3 2018

On June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 By Brent JohnsonIn FeaturesLeave a comment

Consumer virtual reality has been available since 2016. While striking up lots of positive coverage upon release, the excitement for VR has died down since. At E3 2018, VR is alive and well, though it’s not the paradigm shift some though it could be.

Two of the three main producers of VR had a presence at E3 this year: Sony with its Playstation VR and Oculus with its Rift, and each had something to show off during their press conferences.

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E3 2018: ‘Doom Eternal’ Teased

On June 11, 2018 By Frank EslingerIn NewsLeave a comment

id Software’s Doom games are responsible for pioneering first-person shooters. They didn’t invent the concept, but delivered a fast paced, graphically amazing (at the time), and ultra-violent experience that led to countless imitators.

The series was revived in 2016 with a new entry, simply called DOOM. It brought back the stylized ultra-violence and lightning-quick action of the old games while still offering modern gameplay conveniences.

The sequel to that revival, Doom Eternal, was unveiled and teased during the Bethesda E3 conference.

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E3 2018: ‘NieR: Automata’ Coming to Xbox One

On June 10, 2018June 10, 2018 By Brent JohnsonIn NewsLeave a comment

The critical darling of 2017 NieR: Automata is coming to the Xbox One on June 26, 2018. At the Microsoft E3 Press Conference showed off what will be called the “Become As Gods” edition.

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E3 2018: From Software’s New Game Given Name and Trailer

On June 10, 2018June 10, 2018 By Brent JohnsonIn NewsLeave a comment

At Microsoft’s E3 2018 press briefing, From Software showed a trailer and gave a full name for its new game. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game was revealed and teased originally at 2017 Video Game Awards.

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E3 2018: ‘Halo Infinite’ Revealed

On June 10, 2018 By Frank EslingerIn NewsLeave a comment

Microsoft’s E3 2018 conference started off with an intriguing look at the world and setting of Halo Infinite, the next game in 343 Industries’ long running shooter series.

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