{"id":39278,"date":"2012-06-06T23:55:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-06T21:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=39278"},"modified":"2012-06-07T02:11:25","modified_gmt":"2012-06-07T00:11:25","slug":"biggest-e3-2012-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/business\/39278-biggest-e3-2012-news","title":{"rendered":"Biggest E3 2012 news"},"content":{"rendered":"

E3 2012 has been let loose on the world since Monday, and things haven’t stopped moving. With all the craziness and news that has ensued, its hard to keep up with all the announcements, reveals and surprises, but don’t fear, we’ve got all the news that you need to know about the gigantic gaming expo.<\/p>\n

Microsoft<\/h3>\n

Microsoft kicked off E3 first with an number of expected details, as well as some pretty big surprises. Gamers obviously got a deeper look into the next instalment in one of Microsoft’s biggest franchises, Gears of War: Judgement, as well as Black Ops II, Halo 4 and the new Splinter Cell making up the bulk of the show.<\/p>\n

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Gears of War: Judgement E3 trailer criminalises Baird<\/strong><\/a>
\nBlack Ops II gameplay is refreshing but familiar<\/strong><\/a>
\nHalo 4 makes an impact at E3 2012<\/strong><\/a>
\nFIFA 13 highlights Kinect integration<\/strong><\/a>
\nSplinter Cell: Black List screenshots light up the dark<\/strong><\/a>
\nGears of War: Judgement to feature class-based multiplayer<\/strong><\/a>
\nGears of War: Judgement campaign details<\/strong><\/a>
\nMicrosoft\u2019s SmartGlass links tablets to consoles<\/strong><\/a>
\nE3 2012: Watch the entire Microsoft presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

EA<\/h3>\n

EA have been terrible at keeping secrets with their upcoming games, although they never fail to impress. Need for Speed: Most Wanted (being developed by Criterion) was shown off, along with Dead Space 3 and Crysis 3 keeping eyes glued to the presentation.<\/p>\n

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Need For Speed: Most Wanted picks up the E3 heat
\n<\/a>Dead Space 3 screenshots, a frightful duet<\/a><\/strong>
\nDead Space 3 comes with co-op and a release window<\/a><\/strong>
\nCrysis 3 E3 gameplay drops jaws, as expected<\/strong><\/a>
\nBattlefield 3 Premium is official, price and details finalised<\/strong><\/a>
\nE3 2012: Watch the entire EA presentation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Ubisoft<\/h3>\n

Ubisoft came in swiftly and subtly into E3, as everyone knew Assassin’s Creed III was set to be the big demonstration (and that it was); however, the publisher surprised everyone by showing off the incredible Watch Dogs.<\/p>\n

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Assassin\u2019s Creed III gameplay makes Connor the ultimate badass<\/a>
\nWatch Dogs: Ubisoft\u2019s E3 surprise
\nRayman Legends gameplay and details revealed<\/a><\/strong>
\nAssassin\u2019s Creed: Liberation announced for PS Vita<\/a><\/strong>
\nFar Cry 3 screenshots \u2013 gorgeous but deadly<\/strong><\/a>
\nWatch Dogs confirmed for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sony<\/h3>\n

Sony once again showed the graphical prowess of their console by exhibiting Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us and God of War: Ascension, while Quantic Dream also chimed in with their new game, Beyond: Two Souls, starring Ellen Page.<\/p>\n

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The Last of Us will take your breath away<\/a>
\nGod of War: Ascension E3 gameplay and release date revealed<\/a>
\nPlaystation All-Stars Battle Royale: Drake and Big Daddy join the party<\/a>
\nBeyond: Two Souls \u2013 Quantic Dream\u2019s new game stars Ellen Page<\/a>
\nSony reveals new PlayStation Move Racing Wheel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nintendo<\/h3>\n

Nintendo put a lot of focus on the Wii U and its upcoming games, particularly highlighting how their GamePad tablet controller would work with future games.<\/p>\n

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Nintendo Wii U Pro Controller: all the details<\/a>
\nBatman: Arkham City Armored Edition brings new features to Wii U<\/a>
\nNew Mario games unveiled for Wii U, 3DS<\/a><\/strong>
\nPikmin 3 scuttling onto Nintendo Wii U<\/a><\/strong>
\nNew Super Mario Bros. U screenshots<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Some other cool stuff<\/h3>\n

There were plenty of other demonstrations and things happening on the showroom floor that deserve just as much attention as anything else.<\/p>\n

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Tomb Raider E3 demonstration tests Lara\u2019s limits<\/a>
\nMetal Gear Rising: Revengeance demo severs everything<\/a>
\nResident Evil 6 brings horror back to E3<\/a>
\nSquare Enix showcase their new impressive tech demo<\/a>
\nStar Wars 1313 may have just nabbed \u201cbest graphics\u201d award<\/a>
\nDmC: Dante hits the dancefloor in new E3 trailer<\/a>
\nSimCity gets launch window, new gameplay trailer, Facebook spin-off<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

E3 isn’t done yet, so stay tuned to MyGaming’s E3 coverage<\/a> as it unfolds.<\/p>\n

What are your favourite announcements or showings at this year’s E3 expo? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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All E3 coverage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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