E3 2018 news
E3 2018 was held from June 12 to June 14, 2018, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. Here are some of the biggest news and announcements from the event:
Microsoft
- Xbox One X: Microsoft announced a new Xbox One X bundle with a 1TB hard drive and a wireless controller.
- Xbox One S: Microsoft also announced a new Xbox One S console with a 1TB hard drive and 4K video playback.
- Xbox Game Pass: Microsoft launched its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, which offers access to a library of games for a flat monthly fee.
- Sea of Thieves: Rare's pirate-themed adventure game Sea of Thieves was announced for Xbox One and Windows 10.
- State of Decay 2: Microsoft announced State of Decay 2, an open-world zombie game from Undead Labs.
Sony
- God of War: Sony showed off a new trailer for the upcoming God of War game, which is set to release on April 20, 2018.
- Spider-Man: Insomniac Games' Spider-Man game was announced for the PlayStation 4, with a release date set for September 7, 2018.
- Days Gone: Sony Bend's post-apocalyptic action game Days Gone was announced for the PlayStation 4, with a release date set for February 22, 2019.
- Death Stranding: Hideo Kojima's new game Death Stranding was announced, starring Norman Reedus and set to release on the PlayStation 4.
Nintendo
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Nintendo announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a new installment in the popular fighting game series, with a release date set for December 7, 2018.
- Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!: Nintendo announced two new Pokémon games for the Nintendo Switch, which are designed to be more accessible to new players.
- Diablo III: Eternal Collection: Nintendo announced a new version of Diablo III, which includes all previous content and is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch.
Other News
- Bethesda Softworks announced a new Fallout game, Fallout 76, which is an online multiplayer game set in the Fallout universe.
- Ubisoft announced a new Assassin's Creed game, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which is set in ancient Greece and features a choice between a male or female protagonist.
- Electronic Arts (EA) announced a new Star Wars game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which is a single-player game set between the events of Episode III and IV.
- Square Enix announced a new game, The Quiet Man, which is a narrative-driven game with a unique sound design.
These are just a few of the many announcements and news stories from E3 2018. It was a big year for gaming, with many exciting new games and consoles announced.