This year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles saw major announcements from industry giants. Microsoft revealed Project Scarlett, its next-generation gaming console, set to launch in 2020 with improved graphics, faster load times, and frame rates of up to 120 fps. Nintendo announced a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while Sony unveiled an improved PlayStation VR headset with built-in headphones and advanced tracking, alongside a new VR title, Iron Man VR. Ubisoft showcased Watch Dogs Legion, set in post-Brexit London, and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, set on a fictional Pacific island. Lastly, Square Enix unveiled the Final Fantasy VII Remake and a new Avengers game.
Announcements Galore at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)
The highly anticipated Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) was held in Los Angeles and was attended by thousands of video game enthusiasts, developers, and industry professionals. The three-day event was packed with major announcements from some of the biggest names in the gaming industry.
Microsoft XBOX’s Project Scarlett
Microsoft stole the show with their announcement of Project Scarlett, their next-generation gaming console. The console is set to release in the holiday season of 2020 and promises to deliver an unmatched gaming experience with its improved graphics, faster loading times, and targeted frame rates of up to 120 fps.
Nintendo Announces Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nintendo fans were elated to hear that the company is working on a sequel to the extremely popular The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The first game set the bar high for open-world games with its innovative gameplay and stunning graphics. The sequel promises to take it to the next level.
Sony’s Fresh Take on Virtual Reality
Sony announced a new and improved version of its virtual reality (VR) headset, the PlayStation VR. Unlike the previous headset, this one comes with built-in headphones and improved tracking. Sony is also working on a new VR title called Iron Man VR, which is expected to release in 2020.
Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs Legion and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Ubisoft also had some big announcements to make at E3. They revealed Watch Dogs Legion, a futuristic open-world game set in a post-Brexit London. Players can take control of anyone in the game’s world and form a resistance movement using unique characters with various abilities. The company also showcased Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, which is a sequel to 2017’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. The new game is set in a fictional Pacific island and features a solo campaign mode for the first time in the series.
Final Fantasy VII Remake and Avengers Game
Square Enix announced two highly anticipated games, Final Fantasy VII Remake, which features a stunning new graphical engine and improved combat mechanics, and the Avengers game, which is set to release in 2020 with an entirely new storyline and heroes to choose from.
In Conclusion
E3 2019 was packed with exciting announcements and showed that the gaming industry is constantly evolving and creating new and innovative gaming experiences. Fans all around the world eagerly await the release of these games and consoles, and this year’s E3 undoubtedly gave them something to look forward to.