Day 1 of E3 kicked off yesterday, although of course it was more Day Zero as the actual event gets underway properly today. There were many announcements made throughout Monday, and below you can see the full list as well as our Sony specific review, where the company took to the stage to talk about the PlayStation 4 and the future.
Sony Press Conference
Sony held its Zero Day press conference and the company has plenty to discuss regarding upcoming titles, including a line-up of exclusive games.
The Last Guardian arguably tops the list in terms of interest and is expected to arrive exclusively on the PS4 in 2016. Other notable titles include Guerrilla Games’ Horizon, a title that sounds bags of fun, set in a future where you hunt robot dinosaurs… yes please.
We got some gameplay looks at No Man’s Sky and the game continues to look impressive, massive, and ambitious, and the inclusion of destructible environments looks to be an interesting gameplay dynamic. Dreams was also revealed as a PlayStation 4 exclusive, but there was not enough included in the presentation to tell us much about the game, hopefully Media Molecule is cooking up something good.
Sony also announced a remake of Final Fantasy VII will be making its way to the PlayStation 4 next year. There were some classic series absent though, two of Sony’s biggest exclusive properties in fact, with both God of War and Gran Turismo not making an appearance.
Talking of exclusivity, Sony broke a long term tradition by snapping up first rights for new Call of Duty maps, something Microsoft has had a monopoly on in recent years. Of course, that does not mean the Xbox One will not get the maps, but the PlayStation 4 will be getting them first. Additional first contact for Batman: Arkham Knight and Assassins Creed Syndicate maps will also be held by Sony.
Day Zero Recap
NOTE: Click the links to see E3 screenshots and trailers.
Sony
Media Streaming Support – Available now on PS4.
The Last Guardian – Announced for PS4 and will arrive sometime in 2016.
Hitman – New title will be coming to consoles and PC.
Horizon: Zero Dawn – PS4 exclusive announced by the Creators Of Killzone.
Street Fighter V – Gets New Characters along with PS4 Beta
Dreams – Announced and will be a PS4 exclusive.
No Man’s Sky Gets a new Gameplay Demo
Destiny’s The Taken King – Expansion launches September 15th.
Eitr – Confirmed for a 2016 release.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate – PS4-Exclusive Mission content announced.
Shenmue III – Heading To PS4 thanks to Kickstarter
World Of Final Fantasy Is Familiar, But Different
Final Fantasy VII – Remake announced.
Godling – Trailer shows upcoming game for Project Morpheus
Ronin, Crossing Souls and Mother Russia Bleed – Coming to PS4.
Headmaster – Announced for Project Morpheus.
Disney Infinity’s Boba Fett will only be available on PS4.
Call of Duty Black Ops III – PS4-Exclusive Bonuses and content announced.
Star Wars Battlefront – Survival Mode unveiled.
Firewatch – Confirmed for PS4.
Uncharted 4 – Fresh gameplay video shows amazing vehicle Chase.
RIGs – Unveiled by Sony, an upcoming Project Morpheus and PS4 exclusive by Guerrilla Cambridge.
PlayStation Vue – Details and information including new channels and individual channel subscriptions.
Bethesda
Doom – Map Maker mode unveiled.
Dishonored – A Definitive Edition announced.
Elder Scrolls Online – New content unveiled.
Fallout 4 – Lots of new information and details revealed.
Fallout 4: Pip-Boy Edition – Special Edition announced.
Fallout 4 – Release will be this year.
Dishonored 2 – Trailer unveiled.
Fallout 4 – New screenshots show-off gameplay.
Doom – Many new screenshots show-off gameplay.
Dishonored 2 – Screenshots revealed.
Doom – Trailer shows fresh new details.
EA
Mass Effect: Andromeda – Announced
Need For Speed – Heading to console in November
Unravel – Announced and features unique indie gameplay
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 – Will have gameplay.
NBA 16 – Release date confirmed (September 29th)
FIFA 16 – New screenshots unveiled.
FIFA 16 – New Trailer unveiled.
Star Wars Battlefront – Receives a fresh trailer
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst – Officially announced
Ubisoft
South Park The Fractured but Whole – Announced
For Honor – Announced
The Division – Beta And Release Date Revealed
Crazy Trials Fusion – Expansion announced
The Crew Expansion – Arriving In November
Just Dance – Introduces Streaming Subscription Service
Rainbow Six Siege – New Details unveiled
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s – Gets an E3 Trailer
Trackmania Series will be coming to consoles
Ghost Recon Wildlands is Revealed
Misc.
Metal Gear Solid V – Gets a fresh Trailer
Rock Band 4 – Gets fresh new trailers
The Walking Dead: Michonne – Announced
Mad Max – Gets new Trailer
King’s Quest – Release Date Revealed
Destiny: The Taken King’s Collector’s Edition – Details announced
Luke is a huge gamer and techie who holds a degree in creative and professional writing from Glamorgan University.