The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red could have developed The Witcher 3.5 and made a quick buck. However, th studio decided not to because it runs counter to the company's ambition to always push the boundaries and try new things. That's according to founder Marcin Iwinski, who said at E3 this week that CD Projekt Red is "not a games factory.""We would love at a certain point to tell more stories about The Witcher, but when and how I cannot tell you now," he explained at the E3 Coliseum. "We are not a games factory. We treat games as an art."Iwinski said CD Projekt Red's ambition is to "push the bar higher" with every new release. As such, while the Polish studio theoretically could have made The Witcher 3.5, it decided to try something completely new with Cyberpunk 2077 instead."We want to push the bar higher with every single game release. It's not about getting The Witcher 3.5 out there which would be fairly easy--of course it's very difficult. Using the same engine, telling the same stories; the technology is established. And making a quick dollar. But that's not [what we do]," he explained.In working on Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red will learn a lot about making new games, and some of these learnings could be applied to a new Witcher game potentially, Iwinski suggested. Overall, Iwinski said CD Projekt Red's vision to always develop "new amazing gaming experiences."Also in the interview, Iwinski said CD Projekt Red wanted to create two main development teams inside the company after The Witcher 3 so it could be working on multiple big projects simultaneously. However, this proved too difficult for a variety of reasons and it didn't happen. As such, the team that worked on The Witcher 3 shifted over to Cyberpunk 2077, Iwinski said.Iwinski's comments on The Witcher 3.5 are similar to what Halo studio head Bonnie Ross said recently. She spoke about how Microsoft considered developing Halo 5.5, but abandoned those ideas and instead pursued a much more ambitious game with Halo Infinite.Finally, Iwinski said CD Projekt Red is currently in the polishing phase for Cyberpunk 2077. This is the most challenging part of the development process, Iwinski said, adding that he expects the team to be able to deliver "some amazing bells and whistles graphically" when the process is finished.Cyberpunk 2077 launches on April 16, 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. For more on the game--which features Keanu Reeves in a lead role--check out GameSpot's preview of the new gameplay CD Projekt Red demoed at the show, as well as a look at its story.More E3 News:Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 teasedNew Xbox console, Scarlett, revealedXbox Scarlett details: 8K, 120 FPS, SSDElden Ring is From Software and George RR Martin's new gameCyberpunk 2077 release date announcedFinal Fantasy VII Remake release date announcedMarvel's Avengers revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled's release date for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch is just days away, but publisher Activision is still revealing more information about the game. The company has now revealed during E3 2019 that the racer will receive a bunch of free DLC and live events after launch, including Spyro the Dragon as a playable character.The seasonal events are named Grands Prix, and they'll each add a new track, unlockable characters, and more customization options. The first track to be added will be Twilight Tour, a brand-new arena for the series. The first Grand Prix, which kicks off on July 3, will also allow you to unlock Tawna. Spyro the Dragon, meanwhile, will be included in one of the next two Grand Prix seasons.In addition to everything from the original Crash Team Racing, Nitro-Fueled also contains some content from the sequel Nitro Kart, as well as some entirely new stuff. We recently got to play the upcoming racer and found it to be an amazing recreation of the original.Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled launches for PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on June 21.More E3 news:New Xbox console, Scarlett, revealedXbox Scarlett details: 8K, 120 FPS, SSDElden Ring is From Software and George RR Martin's new gameCyberpunk 2077 release date announcedFinal Fantasy VII Remake release date announcedMarvel's Avengers revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

Update 2: While the press conferences of E3 have all concluded, that's not the end of publishers showing this off at E3. The show has only just opened, and many developers are set to show off their new games on GameSpot's E3 Live Stage Show. Check out our schedule for the rest of the week, and come back to find out more about upcoming titles!Update: Today's Nintendo Direct has now ended, and it did not disappoint: Nintendo revealed Witcher 3 for Nintendo Switch, the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC characters, and information on a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel. While that marks the final press conference-style event, there's still so much more to come. You can check our livestream schedule for all of the cool games and developers we'll be getting a look at over the course of this week. There's more going on beyond that, with games like Marvel's Avengers and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare set for further discussions.E3 2019 has officially begun, and the show floor is open. We're still catching up on all the big happenings so far, as we had the Xbox and Bethesda conferences on Sunday, followed by Ubisoft on Monday, including the Watch Dogs Legion reveal, Rainbow Six Quarantine, Gods & Monsters, and more. Square Enix followed with more on Final Fantasy VII Remake and Marvel's Avengers.The biggest showing was Microsoft on Sunday, where it revealed a next-gen Xbox console known as Scarlett. The system launches Holiday 2020 with Halo Infinite.Below you'll find the full schedule for every press conference, including start times for a variety of timezones. (We also have schedule guides for the UK and Australia.) We'll be livestreaming every big event here on GameSpot, and then the show floor opens up from June 11-13, so you can look for more gameplay videos, hands-on impressions, and interviews in the days ahead.To set your expectations accordingly, check out the confirmed games for E3, which companies are attending, and a roundup of rumors.E3 2019 Press Conference ScheduleGoogle (Google Stadia Connect) -- Thursday, June 6 - 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST (2 AM AET on June 7) Watch livestreamNews roundupBungie (Destiny 2's Next Chapter) -- Thursday, June 6 - 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST (3 AM AET on June 7) News roundupElectronic Arts (EA Play) -- Saturday, June 8 - 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM BST (2:30 AM AET on June 9) Watch livestreamNews roundupMicrosoft Xbox -- Sunday, June 9 - 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 9 PM BST (6 AM AET on June 10) News recap & livestreamFollow live blogBethesda -- Sunday, June 9 - 5:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM ET (1:30 AM BST / 10:30 AM AET on June 10) News recap & livestreamFollow live blogDevolver Digital -- Sunday, June 9 - 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET (3 AM BST / 12 PM AET on June 10) Watch livestreamPC Gaming Show -- Monday, June 10 - 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST (3 AM AET on June 11)Limited Run Games -- Monday, June 10 - 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 8 PM BST (5 AM AET on June 11)Ubisoft -- Monday, June 10 - 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 9 PM BST (6 AM AET on June 11) News recap & livestreamFollow live blogKinda Funny Showcase -- Monday, June 10 - 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET (12:30 AM BST / 9:30 AM AET on June 11) Watch livestreamSquare Enix -- Monday, June 10 - 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET (2 AM BST / 11 AM AET on June 11) News recap & livestreamFollow live blogNintendo Direct -- Tuesday, June 11 - 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST (2 AM AET on June 12) News recap & livestreamFollow live blogE3 GamesCheck out our in-depth coverage of E3's biggest games through the links below.Animal Crossing SwitchApex LegendsBaldur's Gate 3Battlefield VBorderlands 3Cyberpunk 2077DeathloopDoom EternalElden RingFIFA 20Final Fantasy VII RemakeGears 5Ghostwire TokyoHalo InfiniteMarvel's AvengersPokemon Sword and ShieldStar Wars: Jedi Fallen OrderWatch Dogs LegionInfo from Gamespot.com

Nintendo's E3 Direct presentation is over, meaning E3 2019's press conferences have concluded. Nintendo had a great stream and showed off some huge titles, including some surprises we didn't already know about. The biggest of the bunch was undoubtedly the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel, but there was plenty to take in both during and after the Direct.In addition, there are a bunch of new Nintendo Switch games out right now, and even though the Direct is over, the news continues to arrive during Nintendo's Treehouse Live stream. One such tidbit taught us more about Pokemon Sword and Shield's Max Raid Battles. We also learned about Animal Crossing: New Horizons co-op and new Amiibo figures. Without further ado, let's look at all the announcements from the E3 Nintendo Direct.Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Sequel Announced For SwitchNintendo followed the teaser with a short statement that read, "The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now in development." No release date, title, or further details were announced.Two New Smash Ultimate DLC Characters RevealedNintendo made good on its promise to reveal the newest DLC character to join the roster for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, coming in Summer 2019. While the Dragon Quest character reveal started things out, the end of the Direct brought another newcomer, and it was a big surprise: Banjo-Kazooie. The two-for-one character releases this fall.Dragon Quest XI Definitive Edition Release Date For Switch AnnouncedFollowing a new trailer that aired during the Square Enix E3 2019 press conference, Nintendo and Square Enix have confirmed a release date for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch. The game will release on September 27. Previously, Square Enix had only confirmed a generic "Fall 2019" release window.Luigi's Mansion 3 Gameplay For Nintendo Switch DebutsNintendo gave us a closer look at the upcoming Luigi's Mansion sequel, Luigi's Mansion 3 for the Nintendo Switch. The series gives Luigi his rightful time in the spotlight as he deals with the terrifying, real-world problems his famous brother just doesn't have the guts to handle: ghosts, and lots of them.Seiken Densetsu 3 Remake Trials Of Mana Coming In 2020 For SwitchTrials of Mana is an HD remake of Seiken Densetsu 3, the notoriously unlocalized third game in the Mana series. It’s coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2020.Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake Dungeon-Maker Mode And Release Date RevealedThe new mode is a dungeon-creator that looks and sounds pretty excellent. As its name suggests, the mode allows players to create their own, custom-made dungeons by placing chambers earned in the adventure mode. Once created, players can explore the dungeons. Conquering the various chambers will yield various rewards, Nintendo said. As for the release date, Nintendo announced that Link's Awakening will launch on September 20.Fire Emblem: Three Houses Story Trailer ReleasedNintendo showed off a new trailer for Fire Emblem: Three Houses, which takes a Harry Potter approach to Fire Emblem's tactical role-playing, choice-driven narrative formula. You play as Byleth (either male or female), a teacher at the Officer's Academy. The academy is divided into three houses, each led by a powerful individual who hails from one of the three nations that make up the continent of Fódlan. Edelgard is the princess of the Adrestian Empire, Dimitri is the prince of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus, and Claude is the heir to the leading house of the Leicester Alliance.Two More Resident Evil Games Are Coming To Nintendo SwitchNintendo also revealed two more Resident Evil games are coming to Switch this fall. The two ports are for Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6.No More Heroes 3 Announced For Nintendo SwitchIn No More Heroes 3, Travis Touchdown is the last hero around. He now has an armored suit and a new katana, so he seems to be more powerful than ever. The franchise's signature humor and general outlandish tone appear to remain intact with this third game for Nintendo Switch. No More Heroes 3 launches in 2020. A specific release date was not announced.Daemon x Machina Gets A Release DateNintendo revealed a brand-new trailer for Daemon x Machina. The trailer ended with a release date announcement: September 13.Panzer Dragoon Remake Announced For Nintendo SwitchPanzer Dragoon, a remake of Sega's classic on-rails shooter, was announced for Nintendo Switch. Developed by Forever Entertainment's Megapixel Studio, the newly announced game is a remake of the first Panzer Dragoon, originally released for the Sega Saturn in 1995.New Contra Game Announced For Nintendo SwitchThe Contra franchise returns this year with a new Nintendo Switch game called Contra Rogue Corps. Announced during Nintendo's E3 2019 briefing, Rogue is a third-person, behind-the-shoulder title that also features moments that are presented from a top-down perspective and from the side. You can play solo or fight against other humans with online or local multiplayer.Contra Anniversary Collection Surprise-ReleasedAlongside that announcement, the company also revealed that the Contra Collection is available in the Nintendo eShop starting today.The Contra Collection brings together an array of 10 classic Contra games, including the European Probotector games. The full collection includes Contra for arcade and NES, Super Contra for arcade and NES, Contra 3: Alien Wars, Contra: Hard Corps, Operation C for Game Boy, and the Probotector versions of Contra 3 and Hard Corps.New Ultimate Alliance 3 Trailer Includes A Ton Of Marvel's Best CharactersIn the Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order trailer, we see a bunch of Marvel heroes and villains that will be featured in the game, including Hela, Surtur, Magneto (who somehow gets his hands on the Reality Infinity Stone), Miles Morales, Doctor Octopus, Ghost Rider, Elektra, Kamala Khan, Gwen Stacey, Thor, Scarlet Witch, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and the Avengers. The trailer also showcases The Black Order's main antagonist, Thanos, will be rocking his original comic book look in the game.The trailer also reveals that The Black Order will launch with an expansion pass that adds additional playable characters to the game. With the pass, you'll gain access to characters from the Marvel Knights, X-Men, and Fantastic Four.New Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Games Trailer Shown During Nintendo DirectOne of the upcoming games the publisher showed off was a new Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games. The new entry will celebrate the 2020 Games in Tokyo, Japan. Mario and Sonic will be joined by friends from their respective universes, and they'll compete in sports such as surfing, skateboarding, sprinting, climbing, boxing, horse racing, swimming, fencing, soccer, baseball, hurdles, long jump, basketball, shot put, volleyball, BMX, and gymnastics. Publisher Sega previously stated the game would arrive in the winter, and Nintendo has now announced it will exclusively appear on the Nintendo Switch this November.Spyro Reignited Trilogy Coming To SwitchSpyro Reignited Trilogy is being ported to Switch, it was announced today during Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct presentation. The game previously launched on PS4 and Xbox One last year but will be making the jump to Switch on September 3. The remaster features updated versions of the first three Spyro games: 1998's Spyro the Dragon, 1999's Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage (known as Gateway to Glimmer in Europe and Australia), and 2000's Spyro: Year of the Dragon.Nintendo's Cadence Of Hyrule Releases On Switch Very, Very SoonThe company continued spreading the love for Link and Zelda with a new trailer for Cadence of Hyrule, which is (surprisingly) releasing very, very soon. The game will be released on June 13, which is right around the corner. Made by the same folks behind Crypt of the Necrodancer, Cadence of Hyrule is a roguelike, and borrows most of its mechanics and features from Necrodancer. It will feature 25 remixed classic tracks from the Legend of Zelda series of games.Alien Isolation Is Coming To Nintendo SwitchNintendo showed a sizzle reel of games coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2019 and beyond. Although it only appeared briefly, one of those games was a port of Creative Assembly's horror spooktacular, Alien: Isolation.Animal Crossing For Switch Delayed, But It Now Has A NameOne of the most anticipated games heading into E3 2019 was Animal Crossing for Switch, and now we've finally gotten our first look at it during Nintendo's latest Direct presentation. Now officially dubbed Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the upcoming installment has been pushed back to March 20, 2020.The Witcher 3 Announced For Nintendo SwitchIt had been rumored, but Nintendo made it official during its E3 2019 broadcast. CD Projekt Red's acclaimed role-playing game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to Nintendo Switch. It's the Complete Edition heading to Switch, and this features the game's two substantial expansions--Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. In terms of a release date, Nintendo confirmed that The Witcher 3 will be available on Switch sometime later this year.Astral Chain Gameplay Video Shows Hectic Action And Sci-Fi StoryFinally, a new Astral Chain trailer was shown at Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct presentation. It offered another glimpse of the game in action with some over-the-top combat and boss fights.Pokemon Sword & Shield Work With Poke Ball PlusNintendo revealed that Pokemon Sword and Shield will be compatible with the Poke Ball Plus.The Poke Ball Plus is the Poke Ball-shaped controller that released alongside last year's Pokemon games, Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee. As we learned during the Direct, you'll be able to send some of your Pokemon from Sword and Shield to the Poke Ball Plus and take them with you on walks, just as you could in Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee. Nintendo teases that something good may happen if you bring your Pokemon with you. However, it doesn't appear you'll be able to use the Poke Ball Plus as a controller for Sword and Shield. Info from Gamespot.com

Our long-awaited first look at the upcoming Avengers game, titled Marvel's Avengers, finally came at E3 2019 at Square Enix's Press Conference. The company saved the reveal for the end of its press conference, but it probably didn't get the kind of overwhelmingly positive reaction from the internet that it might have liked. While it stars the core Avengers team from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it doesn't feature the likenesses of those MCU actors who fans have grown accustomed to over the last ten years, and that likely resulted in the character designs getting dragged on social media.The Avengers reveal finally showed something of the game that's being worked on by Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal. Despite an extended look at Avengers, things are still pretty cryptic: though it seems to be a third-person action game, it's not especially clear how it plays. We do know that it's an original Avengers story (the same way Insomniac's recent game, Marvel's Spider-Man, was divorced from existing storylines). And it seems that Captain America buys it early in the game, with the story picking up five years later after they disband in response to taking the blame for destroying a big part of San Francisco.There was plenty of news included in the presentation, including an upcoming Avengers beta coming to PS4 first and its release date. While the action is cinematic in the game's trailer and Square Enix's announcement included details like cooperative gameplay, free post-release DLC, and an all-star voice cast that includes Troy Baker, Laura Bailey, Nolan North, Travis Willingham, and Jeff Schine, it was the character designs that captured imaginations, and not in a good way.It's not just that the MCU actors' likenesses weren't used--although that was part of the reaction. Captain America's riot officer body armor and Thor's weird headlight shirt were among the issues many seemed to take with the designs. There were also plenty of people wondering where Hawkeye is. You can check out some of the meanest (or funniest) reactions below.We've got plenty more E3 2019 coverage throughout the show, including rundowns of all the news out of the Square Enix press conference, and all the other press conferences, too--be sure to check back throughout the week for news, previews, and impressions from gaming's biggest show. Among other things, we got a fresh look at another Marvel game, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, which is coming to Switch in July. A new trailer showcased its characters and we learned about some of the teams coming as DLC.Wow, this Avengers video game parody looks amazing — Charlotte Ariel Finn (@CharlotteBeyond) June 11, 2019Well, they finally announced the avengers games, oh boy, that announcement was something else, haha#SquareEnixE3 #Avengers pic.twitter.com/JdCw44Bidw — Eriksson (@MedinaEriksson) June 11, 2019I see why Hawkeye didn't show up. pic.twitter.com/8mSOD57RYK — smilesmorales 🌹 (@mode7heaven) June 11, 2019marvel fans pretending tony stark and captain america look good in the new avengers game pic.twitter.com/17oKLzfLZi — 🌸alexis moore💖💙💜 (@alexisparade) June 11, 2019live look at me watching Square Enix's AVENGERS game trailer at the precise moment where I realized they didn't get likeness rights for any of the actors pic.twitter.com/FMAGpV7c9p — Scott Wampler™ (@ScottWamplerBMD) June 11, 2019Avengers game pic.twitter.com/wRq0Tx6OYG — Riv(ers) (@TheyCallMeRiv) June 11, 2019Marvel's Avengers (Dev. Crystal Dynamics.) pic.twitter.com/VrbnlM4zE1 — Matt Kim (@LawofTD) June 11, 2019Tony Stark vs. Toney Stank #E32019 #SquareEnixE3 #Avengers pic.twitter.com/Ny3vohvK8l — Glendrino Juevos (@Bust0pher_J0nes) June 11, 2019 Info from Gamespot.com

Nintendo revealed a ton of new details about Pokemon Sword and Shield last week, but we also learned some new tidbits about the games during the Treehouse livestream that followed Nintendo's E3 2019 Direct. In particular, we learned more about how the recently announced Pokemon Home service will work with the Switch titles, and it appears there will be some limitations.During the Treehouse livestream, game producer Junichi Masuda revealed that not every previous Pokemon will be transferable to Sword and Shield. "Players will be able to transfer their Pokemon from Pokemon Home only if they appear in the Galar region Pokedex," Masuda said through an interpreter. What that means is that if a Pokemon isn't already obtainable within Sword and Shield, you won't be able to transfer it over from Pokemon Home.Masuda acknowledged this is a change from how the previous Pokemon cloud service, Pokemon Bank, worked and explained the rationale behind this controversial decision:"In previous games that worked with the Pokemon Bank service, you were able to--for example, in Sun and Moon--bring over any Pokemon, even if they weren't in the Alola Pokedex," Masuda said. "But with the transition to the Nintendo Switch hardware, being much more powerful [and] allowing us to be much more expressive with each of the individual Pokemon ... at Game Freak we really spent a lot of time thinking about what the best way to move forward was, really preserving the quality of all the different Pokemon while also taking into account the battle balance, having so many different Pokemon available, all within a limited development time so we don't keep fans waiting too long for every new entry in the series. And after a lot of discussion, we decided to come to a new direction."One of the new features in Sword and Shield that undoubtedly proved to be a hurdle in this regard was Dynamaxing, which can supersize a Pokemon for a limited time during battle. Given that there are more than 800 Pokemon in the series, Game Freak would have had to make new assets for hundreds of different monsters to account for this feature. We also don't yet know how many Pokemon will be available in Sword and Shield; we've only gotten a glimpse at a handful of them thus far, but we've already seen a number of fan-favorites among them.Pokemon Sword and Shield launch for Nintendo Switch on November 15. The games will be compatible with the Poke Ball Plus accessory. We also learned some new details about Raid Battles during the Treehouse segment, which you can watch in its entirety above. For more on the titles, be sure to check out our Pokemon Sword and Shield pre-order guide.More E3 news:Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 teasedNew Xbox console, Scarlett, revealedXbox Scarlett details: 8K, 120 FPS, SSDElden Ring is From Software and George RR Martin's new gameCyberpunk 2077 release date announcedFinal Fantasy VII Remake release date announcedMarvel's Avengers revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft had plenty of things to talk about during its press conference at E3 2019 this year, but one of the more important announcements came toward the end of the briefing, when the company finally revealed the details for its next-generation Xbox plans, codenamed Scarlett. In fact, Scarlett might refer to multiple consoles--the company did confirm that the next-gen system will launch in the Holiday 2020 period.Microsoft also announced Halo: Infinite will be a Scarlett launch title, which marks the first time a Halo game has been a launch Xbox game since the original Halo: Combat Evolved for the first Xbox.Microsoft kept many of its Scarlett cards close to its chest, electing instead to mostly talk about its internal hardware. The console, which is yet to receive a final name, will be "four times" more powerful than the Xbox One X, Microsoft says. The company went on to say Scarlett contains a custom-engineered AMD processor and will be capable of both 8K resolution, 120 frames per second framerates, and variable refresh rates. It also supports ray-tracing and the system is equipped with a solid-state drive (SSD), something Sony has touted about PS5. Microsoft noted that the SSDS will be used as virtual RAM. The console has a custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, Radeon RDNA architecture, and GDDR6 RAM.One detail absent from the Xbox press conference that we've since learned is that Scarlett has a disc drive, allowing you to play physical discs. It'll also support all your existing Xbox one games and accessories. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has also shared some thoughts in a post-conference interview where he talks about future console generations and not necessarily needing you to buy new hardware.Scarlett was touted during the conference as a "bigger leap than any generation we've done before." Spencer also described it as the "most powerful and highest performance console we've ever designed." Microsoft also very deliberately made it clear the system is designed explicitly for gaming, a notable difference from how the Xbox One was originally unveiled.For more on the new device, read our exhaustive look at Scarlett's hardware specs or our comprehensive article from before E3 on everything we know about Xbox Scarlett--including the rumored budget alternative. Our previous understanding of the next-gen Xbox scene was that Microsoft has more than one system coming--similar to how we have the Xbox One S and more powerful Xbox One X. Scarlett was reported to be the more powerful of the next-gen systems, and it's the only one that was discussed during the conference.For more, stay tuned to GameSpot's E3 roundup hub.Info from Gamespot.com

With E3 2019 in full swing, it's somewhat of a weird time for PlayStation fans, as Sony made it clear it won't be attending. We'll still see PS4 games there, and we recently got a new look at Death Stranding, but Sony's first-party stuff won't be out in full force. Luckily, Sony does still have something for PlayStation 4 owners--and prospective owners--to get excited about in June: its annual Days of Play sale, which is live now.Days of Play began June 7 and will run through June 17, which overlaps conveniently with E3. During that time, you can snag a PS4 Pro for $350 / £350, and all DualShock 4 wireless controllers will start at $40 / £35. A limited-edition PS4 is also on sale, but unfortunately, it's not a PS4 Pro. The steel black console features the four PlayStation shapes embossed in silver on the top and comes with a matching DualShock 4 controller. You can buy it for $300 / £280.Limited-edition PS4 console - available for $300 / £280If you're considering taking the plunge and getting PlayStation VR, some bundles are considerably cheaper during the 11-day sale. PSVR bundles start at $250, a full $100 cheaper than their usual price. The bundles each come with a pair of games, such as Trover Saves the Universe and Five Nights at Freddy's; Borderlands 2 and Beat Saber; or Everybody's Golf and Blood & Truth. In the UK, the PSVR Starter Pack is selling for £180 and PSVR Mega Pack will sell for £210.This is a great time to stock up on your PS Plus membership as well, as it's currently significantly cheaper at multiple retailers (plus, June has a very nice lineup of free games to take advantage of). The cheapest option is currently at Green Man Gaming, where you can get a year-long subscription for just $37.59. Elsewhere, the 12-month membership is available for $40. In addition, you can grab a 12-month PS Now subscription for $70. As a reminder, you can stack subscriptions, even if you're already a member.A huge selection of games are marked down across multiple retailers right now. PS4 exclusives God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man are both down to $20 / £25, while Resident Evil 2 can be snagged for $36. Recent release Days Gone is available for $40 / £40. Older hits, such as Horizon: Zero Dawn Complete Edition, The Last of Us Remastered, Uncharted 4, and Bloodborne, are on sale for just $10 / £12.See all the most notable deals from the Days of Play sale below; plus, check out our full list of the best E3 2019 gaming deals for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.Participating retailersDays of Play spans multiple retailers' sites, so you have some flexibility in terms of where you want to shop.See deals at AmazonSee deals at Best BuySee deals at GameStopSee deals at WalmartSee deals at TargetSee deals at PlayStation Store (US)See deals at PlayStation Store (UK)Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition - available for $10Game dealsOur top picks:Assassin's Creed Odyssey -- $23Get it at AmazonAstro Bot Rescue Mission (PSVR) -- $20Get it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetBloodborne -- $10Get it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetGet it at PlayStation StoreDays Gone -- $40Get it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at TargetGet it at PlayStation StoreDetroit: Become Human -- $8Get it at PlayStation StoreGod of War -- $20Get it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetGet it at PlayStation StoreHorizon Zero Dawn - Complete Edition -- $10Get it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at PlayStation StoreKingdom Hearts III -- $25Get it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyThe Last Guardian -- $10Get it at Best BuyThe Last of Us Remastered -- $10Get it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetGet it at PlayStation StoreMarvel's Spider-Man -- $20Get it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetGet it at PlayStation StoreMarvel's Spider-Man - Digital Deluxe Edition -- $30Get it at PlayStation StoreMLB The Show 19 -- $40Get it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetGet it at PlayStation Store ($39.59)NBA 2K19 -- $3Get it at PlayStation StoreNioh -- $10Get it at Best BuyGet it at TargetNioh - The Complete Edition -- $20Get it at PlayStation StoreRatchet & Clank -- $10Get it at Best BuyGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetResident Evil 2 -- $36Get it at PlayStation StoreUncharted 4 -- $10Get it at Best BuyGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetGet it at PlayStation StoreUncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection -- $10Get it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at PlayStation StoreUntil Dawn -- $10Get it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetPremium membershipsPlayStation Plus (12 months) -- $37.59Get it at Green Man GamingPlayStation Now (12 months) -- $70Get it at PlayStation StorePlayStation VR: Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Moss bundle - available for $210 at WalmartGaming hardwarePlayStation 4 Days of Play Limited-Edition Console (Steel Black) -- $300Get it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartPlayStation 4 Pro Console (Jet Black) -- $350Get it at Amazon Get it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetPlayStation Classic Console -- $30Get it at AmazonGet it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetPlayStation VR: Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Moss bundle -- $210Get it at WalmartPlayStation VR: Blood & Truth and Everybody's Golf bundle -- $300Get it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetPlayStation VR: Trover Saves the Universe and Five Nights at Freddy's bundle -- $250Get it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetPlayStation VR: Borderlands 2 and Beat Saber bundle -- $300Get it at Best BuyGet it at GameStopGet it at WalmartGet it at TargetPlayStation Dualshock 4 wireless controllers -- $40See all colors at AmazonSee all colors at Best BuySee all colors at WalmartSee all colors at TargetE3 2019 Press Conference ScheduleThursday, June 6, 9 AM PT -- Google Stadia ConnectSaturday, June 8, 9:15 AM PT -- EA PlaySaturday, June 8, 11 AM PT -- Nintendo Invitational TournamentsSunday, June 9, 1 PM PT -- Microsoft Xbox Press ConferenceSunday, June 9, 5:30 PM PT -- Bethesda Press ConferenceSunday, June 9, 7 PM PT -- Devolver Press ConferenceMonday, June 10, 10 AM PT -- PC Gaming ShowMonday, June 10, 12 PM PT -- Limited Run Games Press ConferenceMonday, June 10, 1 PM PT -- Ubisoft Press ConferenceMonday, June 10, 4:30 PM PT -- Kinda Funny ShowcaseMonday, June 10, 6 PM PT -- Square Enix Press ConferenceTuesday, June 11, 9 AM PT -- Nintendo Direct ShowcaseMore E3 news:New Xbox console, Scarlett, revealedXbox Scarlett details: 8K, 120 FPS, SSDElden Ring is From Software and George RR Martin's new gameCyberpunk 2077 release date announcedFinal Fantasy VII Remake announcedInfo from Gamespot.com

At E3 2019, Konami has announced another mini-console, this one modeled after the TurboGrafx-16. The TurboGrafx was the third competitor in the 16-bit console wars--and while it was never as big as the Super Nintendo or Sega Genesis, it had a respectable catalog of hard-to-find exclusives. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini is the American version on the official site. Europe is getting a PC Engine Core Mini, and Japan has a PC Engine Mini. Each has its own color scheme and design to match how the consoles were released in their respective territories.The company has also announced the first six games for each territory. So far the American and European consoles have the same library of pre-loaded games: R-Type, New Adventure Island, Ninja Spirit, Ys Book 1 & 2, Dungeon Explorer, and Alien Crush. The Japanese version also has Dungeon Explorer and Ys, but swaps the others for Bonk's Adventure, Dracula X, The Kung Fu/China Warrior, and Super Star Soldier.The site says more titles will be revealed over time. Bonk generally served as the TG16 mascot, akin to Mario and Sonic for their respective titles, so those games may be revealed sometime in the future.Pricing and release details have not been announced.More E3 news:Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 teasedNew Xbox console, Scarlett, revealedXbox Scarlett details: 8K, 120 FPS, SSDElden Ring is From Software and George RR Martin's new gameCyberpunk 2077 release date announcedFinal Fantasy VII Remake release date announcedMarvel's Avengers revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

Rumours were already swirling prior to E3 2019, so it wasn't entirely surprising when Nintendo's E3 Direct presentation officially confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition will be coming to Switch later this year.We've already seen footage of the port as part of Nintendo's Direct, and were even privy to its most infamous image being rendered on Switch thanks to CD Projekt Red's lead PR manager, Radek Grabowski. Now, the official Twitter account for the game has spilled the beans on some of the technical details concerning Geralt of Rivia's conversion to Nintendo's hybrid console.The Witcher 3 is an exhaustive open-world game that still looks incredible today, four years after its initial release. The fact that it's coming to Switch sounds like the work of some kind of witcher magic, so compromises have been made to get it up and running as smoothly as possible on Nintendo's machine.540p handheld, 720p, with dynamic resolution enabled, on screen. — The Witcher (@witchergame)June 11, 2019When asked about screen resolution on Twitter, the Witcher account replied that the game will run at 540p in handheld mode, and 720p with dynamic resolution enabled while docked. Obviously, the visual fidelity isn't going to be quite as crisp as it is in other versions of the game, but that's an understandable price to pay for being able to play one of the best games of the generation while sitting on a bus.The Witcher Twitter account went on to answer more questions, including news that the Switch version will come on a 32GB cartridge--which includes everything, from the base game to its two expansions and 16 additional pieces of DLC, no downloads required--and that it will not support cross-saves.The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition is being developed by Saber Interactive in close cooperation with CD Projekt Red, and is due for release at some point in 2019.More E3 news:Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 teasedNew Xbox console, Scarlett, revealedXbox Scarlett details: 8K, 120 FPS, SSDElden Ring is From Software and George RR Martin's new gameCyberpunk 2077 release date announcedFinal Fantasy VII Remake release date announcedMarvel's Avengers revealed Info from Gamespot.com

Bethesda announced during its E3 2019 press conference that it would be making Fallout 76 free for this week, through June 17. The studio hopes to win over some people who never tried the game or those who have lapsed before the game issued its series of quality-of-life updates. The game is also offering a special E3 bundle for those who do adopt the game, or just any players who want a good deal.The E3 Bonus Atom Bundle costs $10 and grants you 1500 Atoms, along with an Elder's Battlecoat and 6 repair kits. This bundle will be available through July 8, giving you plenty of time after the free trial ends.100 Atoms is usually roughly equivalent to $1. A 500 Atom bundle costs $5, for example. Some bundles have thrown in extra Atoms, but it's usually a low number. The usual $10 bundle only gives 100 bonus Atoms rather than 500, and doesn't include a cosmetic or any repair kits. So on the whole this is a much better deal than usually available, which is why it's only available to purchase once.The timing of the free trial came alongside the launch of a new Battle Royale mode, called Nuclear Winter. At its press conference the studio also announced the Wastelanders update coming this fall. It will add human NPCs, dialogue trees, and more story elements. The company was open about the struggles Fallout 76 faced at launch, but recommitted to long-term support and updates going forward.More E3 news:Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 teasedNew Xbox console, Scarlett, revealedXbox Scarlett details: 8K, 120 FPS, SSDElden Ring is From Software and George RR Martin's new gameCyberpunk 2077 release date announcedFinal Fantasy VII Remake release date announcedMarvel's Avengers revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

A few months after its release, Kingdom Hearts III is finally getting some DLC, Square Enix revealed ahead of its E3 2019 presentation. Titled Re:Mind, the Kingdom Hearts III DLC also got a release window: fans can expect to play the expansion sometime this winter.The trailer reveal showcases new playable characters in the form of Aqua, Roxas, and Riku. Sora also gets a new keyblade transformation thanks to the Oathkeeper. Further, the DLC's story seems to focus on a squabble within Organization XIII, as Luxord and Xigbar question who the other truly is. It all seems like typical Kingdom Hearts fanfare, and it all looks glorious. Check out the trailer below.In our Kingdom Hearts III review, editor Tamoor Hussain recalled his deep and complicated feelings with the franchise as a whole, saying, "In 2002, as Sora, I left Destiny Islands to travel across the universe and make new friends. In 2019 I brought old ones home, and I had so much fun doing it."Though the E3 2019 presentations have come to a close, news is still trickling out of the show floor. Check out the six biggest announcements from the company's presser, every trailer the company debuted on stage, and everything else the company showed off. And, as always, head back to our E3 hub for all the latest headlines as they roll in.More E3 news:Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 teasedNew Xbox console, Scarlett, revealedXbox Scarlett details: 8K, 120 FPS, SSDElden Ring is From Software and George RR Martin's new gameCyberpunk 2077 release date announcedFinal Fantasy VII Remake release date announcedMarvel's Avengers revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

At E3 2019, Microsoft introduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate as a bundle deal for its Game Pass services on Xbox One and the newly-launched PC service, as well as a subscription to Xbox Live Gold. As a promotional offer, you can get your first month of this service for just $1--but thanks to a quirk in how the promotion works, you can actually get Game Pass Ultimate essentially free for up to three years.How It WorksWhen you upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, any prepaid time you have for Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass convert up to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, up to a maximum of 36 months. That means that the more time you have remaining on your subscription, the higher the savings. Since the promotion has a maximum of 36 months, you could get three years of Xbox Live Gold and then just pay $1 for Game Pass for that entire period.Three years of Game Pass Ultimate paid month-by-month would be $540. One year of Xbox Live Gold has an MSRP of $60, though deal-hunters can often find one for less through third-party sellers. Purchasing three years of Gold would therefore be $180 or less. Altogether that's a savings of at least $360.So if you're willing to front-load your account, you can come out way ahead. But even just converting whatever time you have remaining is a pretty good deal if you want Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold anyway.Step-by-Step InstructionsGo to your Microsoft account page.Click on the "Services and Subscriptions" tab to show your current Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass subscription.If desired, extend your Xbox Live Gold subscription by purchasing additional months. To maximize the deal, your goal should be to extend your subscription to as close the current date in 2022 as possible. Re-check your accounts page to confirm your timing.(This can be bought at the standard $60 purchase price, or for roughly $50 through third-party retailers like Costco or CD Keys.)Once you've extended your subscription to 2022--or whatever length you desire--visit the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate page to subscribe to the 1-month-for-$1 deal.Voila. That will convert your entire Xbox Live Gold subscription to a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. You'll have already paid for it upfront with Gold subscriptions, but at a much lower rate than paying monthly. Any additional subscription cards you redeem after converting will be added as Game Pass time at a reduced rate. Be warned that once this period ends, Game Pass Ultimate will convert to $15 per month unless you cancel or turn off auto-renewal. You can check your Services & Subscriptions tab again to see when that will be. You can always choose to go back to Xbox Live Gold alone at that point if you wish.What's Included In Xbox Game Pass Ultimate?Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes the Game Pass subscription services on both Xbox One and PC, both of which offer a wide catalog of rotating games--some shared, and others not. It also grants you Xbox Live Gold access to play games online.Info from Gamespot.com

CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 is all about player choice, being an RPG and all. Based on what we've seen since the game's unveiling, it looks like you'll encounter plenty of shady characters and will have the ability to take them out in a number of creative and deadly ways. But as we learned during a behind-closed-doors gameplay presentation at E3 2019, you can also get through the entire game without killing anyone at all.Whether you choose to put people in the morgue or the hospital will have some impact on how the story plays out, too. Lead quest designer Pawel Sasko told GameSpot that how you deal with the various folks you encounter won't necessarily matter all the time, but there will be story moments where the finality of your actions will have lasting consequences."This is more of a personal choice of the play style of the player," Sasko said. "However, there are cases when it's taken into account because it's important. It's important that you knock down the dude or you kill the dude, and so on. ...But if you, as a player, are going through, let's say the Grand Imperial Mall [a location in CD Projekt RED's E3 demo], you are knocking down 40 Animals [the name of one of the game's gangs] and you decided to, I don't know, spare a fifth of them, that's not really going to have that much impact."The gameplay demo, which lasted nearly an hour, showed off two different ways to approach the same mission. Using "developer magic," CDPR switched from a male Netrunner (hacker) character to a female character with extreme strength--you won't be able to do that in the real game, so this was for the sake of the presentation--to highlight the differences. For example, while a Netrunner can hack a turret to make it target enemies, a brute-force build will let you rip the gun off its turret and wield it like any other weapon.While we only saw a little bit of stealth during the Netrunner portions, CDPR made it clear that you will be able to play the entire game peacefully if you so choose. You will be able to sneak, hack, and otherwise avoid combat scenarios, though it's not clear if there are situations where you have to fight if, say, things go terribly wrong and you fail to sneak around properly. We'll know for sure when the game releases for PC, PS4, and Xbox One on April 16, 2020.More E3 News:Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 teasedNew Xbox console, Scarlett, revealedXbox Scarlett details: 8K, 120 FPS, SSDElden Ring is From Software and George RR Martin's new gameCyberpunk 2077 release date announcedFinal Fantasy VII Remake release date announcedMarvel's Avengers revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

Back in 1994, a little gaming series began named Tekken, published by Bandai Namco. Releasing during an era where fighting games dominated and flooded the market, Tekken is one of the few series that survived and continues to thrive. Now, Dynamite Entertainment is celebrating the Tekken series with the book The Art Of Tekken: The Complete Visual History.The over-sized 250+ page book goes into great detail about the beginnings of Tekken, up until present day, giving the history of the gaming series. Additionally, The Art of Tekken delves into individual characters, covering every major character, even some of the weird ones, like Roger/Roger Jr., the kangaroo fighter.Many of these characters get multiple pages, showing off concept art, how they've evolved over the years, flavor text about the character's in-game history, and images of their most notable moves. Check out the King/King II section below. It's pretty cool to see the models of the character throughout each game in the series.The copy Dynamite Entertainment sent us was the deluxe edition. It comes with a hardcover slipcase, and four exclusive prints of Tekken characters. This deluxe edition will cost $100, but if you don't need all the bells and whistles, the regular hardcover version of this book will be $40. It will be available on July 30, and you can pre-order either of the versions on Barnes & Noble.While the book does go into great detail about everything in the world of Tekken, it does have one mildly-problematic area, and that's the order these characters are presented. Instead of alphabetical order, the characters are categorized into these groups: Mishima Clan, Japanese Fighters, American Fighters, World Fighters, Experiments, Assassins, and Crossover Fighters--which is where Gon and Akuma are located, in case you were wondering.Because of the way this is laid out, it can be a little tough to find the character you're looking for, unless you have an extensive knowledge of the fictional Tekken universe. Additionally, not every character has three full pages dedicated to them. Most times, they get one full page, but that aspect is fine because who needs multiple pages on Dr. Boskonovitch, aside from myself?If you can't wait until July 30 for this book to come out, check with your local comic book shop, as some stores will have copies for sale on July 17. Info from Gamespot.com