One of Microsoft's biggest announcements at E3 2019 this week was Project Scarlett, which is the company's next-generation Xbox platform. During the briefing, Microsoft spoke at a high level about what to expect from the console, which is said to be four times as powerful as the Xbox One X. It'll support up to 8K graphics and frame rates up to 120fps. It sports a powerful, custom-made AMD processor and a solid-state drive. It appears to be a substantial leap over the current top-tier Xbox hardware, but we still have questions.Chiefly, is Project Scarlett a single console or the name of Microsoft's overall next-generation console strategy? Noted Microsoft insider Brad Sams reported that Project Scarlett is the name of Microsoft's next-generation console plan, covering both a high-end system and a lower-spec console that will launch at a lower price point.The high-end system, which is reportedly codenamed Anaconda, was the system that Microsoft talked about during its E3 2019 briefing, according to Sams. The lower-spec model, which is supposedly codenamed Lockhart, was not discussed.Tom Warren of The Verge also reported on the Anaconda and Lockhart Xbox consoles being part of the overall Project Scarlett next-generation console plan. Lockhart is described by sources as the Xbox One S to the Anaconda's Xbox One X.Microsoft is saying that the Anaconda Xbox model will feature "unmatched power and speed [that] ushers in a new level of gameplay performance and the future of gaming."Officially, Microsoft has not acknowledged a lower-spec next-generation Xbox Scarlett model. It makes sense that Microsoft would focus on the big, beefy console at E3 where all eyes are on the company, and leave an announcement of the second model for a later date.Whatever the case, the Xbox Scarlett platform--whether it's one console or two--will support four generations of Xbox games, spanning Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Scarlett. Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Microsoft wants to be "respectful" of purchases you made on past consoles so your games work on new hardware, including Scarlett.This is similar to the way entitlements work on music, movie, and TV platforms where content is not tied to one device but instead moves with you to new hardware whenever you upgrade.Xbox Scarlett launches in Holiday 2020, and in a major piece of news, Microsoft's Halo Infinite will be a launch title.E3 2019 Conference ScheduleMonday, 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 ShowcaseInfo from Gamespot.com

The Xbox One's backwards compatibility program has been very popular since it was announced back at E3 2015, and since then, Microsoft has released 600 titles into the catalog. Microsoft is finished adding more titles to the library, however, as the company confirmed at E3 2019 that it is now focused on backwards compatibility for the Xbox Scarlett platform."After this week, we have no plans to add additional Original Xbox or Xbox 360 titles to the catalog on Xbox One, but we're excited to continue our work on Xbox compatibility across platforms and devices, which remains a top priority," Microsoft said in a blog post.Xbox Scarlett will support four generations of Xbox games, spanning Original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Scarlett. This is no small effort, and Microsoft's backwards compatibility team is now dedicating itself toward this mission instead of bringing more titles to the Xbox One backwards compatibility library.Xbox One backwards compatibility is going out with a bang. Eight OG Xbox titles were added to the catalog today, including Armed and Dangerous, Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy, Splinter Cell, Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow, Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, Splinter Cell Double Agent, and Unreal Championship 2, The Liandri Conflict.There are a number of additions to the Xbox 360 catalog, too, including Far Cry Classic, Syndicate, and Skate, while Too Human is added as well and it's free for everyone.Asura's WrathBattlefield 2: Modern CombatEnchanted ArmsEnslaved: Odyssey to the WestFar Cry ClassicFar Cry Instincts PredatorInfinite UndiscoveryPeter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the MoviePrince of Persia The Forgotten SandsSkateStar Ocean: The Last HopeSuper Puzzle Fighter II TurboSyndicateToo HumanUnreal Tournament IIIAdditionally, eight of Rare's classic games in the Xbox One backwards compatibility program have received Xbox One X enhancements, including Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, and Viva Pinata.Go to the Xbox Wire to see a full rundown of Xbox One backwards compatibility news and announcements.E3 2019 Conference ScheduleMonday, 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 release date announcedInfo from Gamespot.com

Jedi Fallen Order is not the only exciting news for Star Wars fans at E3 2019. Limited Run, a company that makes physical versions of popular digital-only PS4, PS Vita, and Switch games, held its own E3 press conference this year. During the show, Limited Run made a surprise announcement that a physical collection of classic Star Wars games is on the way, including some beloved titles from years ago.The collection includes a bunch of beloved Star Wars games, ranging from 2D platformers to first-person shooters. The Limited Run Games Star Wars Collector's Edition includes The Empire Strikes Back, X-Wing, Rebel Assault I & II, TIE Fighter, Dark Forces, Shadows of the Empire, Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, Episode I: Racer, Bounty Hunter, Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Racer Revenge, and Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy.Now, THIS is podracing! We're pleased to be working with Lucasfilm Games to release definitive Collector's Editions of classic @StarWars games and more. #E32019 pic.twitter.com/V44sfqrwKP — Limited Run @E3 (@LimitedRunGames) June 10, 2019There's a lot of beloved Star Wars titles in that list. The notable standouts are Tie Fighter and all three Jedi Knight games, all of which still have fierce fanbases to this day. Shadows of the Empire is also a fairly good game and is highly regarded for its opening Hoth level. Bounty Hunter was popular for its time and most likely the primary inspiration for the canceled Star Wars 1313 game that would have seen players take on the role of a bounty hunter. Back in the day, a lot of these games were canon as well, filling in plot points and holes. However, thanks to Disney, that is no longer the case.It's been a pretty big E3 for Star Wars, as Respawn finally revealed gameplay for its upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game during EA's press conference. Fallen Order takes inspiration from both From Software's Bloodborne and Retro Studios' Metroid Prime. The game stars Cal Kestis, a Jedi Padawan who managed to escape Order 66 and now lives in hiding from the Galactic Empire. Combat is tactical, rewarding players for thinking through how they swing their lightsaber and when they use one of Cal's many Force powers.Info from Gamespot.com

At E3 2019, Microsoft announced major changes to the Xbox Live Gamertag system. The biggest change is that you will be able to choose any Gamertag you want, even if it's already taken. If you choose a Gamertag that is already claimed, Xbox will auto-generate an ID suffix of numbers after an # symbol. For example, if you wanted HarambeXbox117 and it's already taken, you could be HarambeXbox117#1056 or some other variation of that.The suffix font size is smaller and the color is different, so the name you want will stand out. You can see an example of this in the image below. Importantly, nothing is changing for existing Gamertags; you don't need to do anything, and you won't lose your name. These new changes are seemingly inspired by similar systems on Battle.net and Discord.Additionally, Gamertags will now support more alphabets to work with more than 200 languages from around the world. The newly supported character sets include:Basic LatinLatin-1 SupplementHangulKatakanaHiraganaCJK Symbols for languages in China, Japan, and KoreaBengaliDevanagariCyrillicThaiThe Gamertag changes are live now in the Xbox app on PC and will come to mobile and console "over the next year." Microsoft also teased that these changes represent the "first step in an ongoing journey for evolving gamertags, so we appreciate your patience as the team continues to implement new features based on your feedback."In other Xbox news, Microsoft has confirmed its next-generation Project Scarlett plans, include compatibility for four generations of Xbox platforms.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 announcedInfo from Gamespot.com

Square Enix's E3 2019 press conference kicked off with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Remake for PS4. We also learned that the game will feature two Blu-ray discs worth of gameplay content.We don't yet know exactly why it will require such a large amount of storage, but we do know the game will expand on the Midgar portion of the original game. We got to see an extensive combat gameplay demo, in addition to several other videos and trailers.Square Enix also unveiled two new special editions for the game, including a $330 1st Class edition. All of this comes on the heels of Sunday's night announcement of a March 2020 release date for the much-anticipated remake, which releases exclusively on PS4.Pre-orders are available now.Info from Gamespot.com

Square Enix provided an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Remake's gameplay during the company's E3 2019 press conference. Final Fantasy 7 Remake touts a new Active Time Battle system, swappable party members, a slowdown mechanic with Tactical mode, and more. We also learned that Tifa, alongside Aries and Barret, will be a playable character.There were several bits to note in the multitude of trailers.Developing...E3 2019 Conference ScheduleMonday, 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 release date announcedWatch Dogs Legion revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

Square Enix opened its E3 2019 press conference in style with a brand-new trailer for the Final Fantasy VII remake, showing classic scenes from the original game's opening.Following the trailer, Square Enix also talked about gameplay mechanics, showing off some basic battles against Shinra soldiers before diving into an extended gameplay clip of a boss battle.Active Time Battle Wait (ATB Wait) makes a return in the remake. As in the original, your ATB meter fills over time, but will also speed up as you land successful basic attacks on enemies. Once your meter is full, you can then effectively stop time and enter tactical mode to issue advanced commands, whether it's casting spells, using items, or activating limit break super moves--no sign of summons just yet.We also got to see a new layer of strategy that plays into the game's action-RPG side, with Cloud and Barrett taking cover when the boss readied an attack.It's clear that Final Fantasy 7 Remake is being designed as a hybrid between tradition and innovation, appearing to offer something new for fans and reasons for people who don't like turn-based RPGs to give it a look. Square Enix noted the game will span two Blu-ray discs and revealed new special editions. Pre-orders are now available.This big reveal comes the day after Square Enix put a release date on the highly-anticipated remake, which we can now expect to release on March 3, 2020.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 announcedWatch Dogs Legion revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

During its E3 2019 press conference, Square Enix opened with a deep dive into the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. After showing off a lengthy look at gameplay, it showed off a collector's edition available exclusively through the Square Enix store, called the 1st Class Edition.The special edition of the game comes with a Steelbook case, art book, mini-soundtrack CD, and a Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife and Hardy Daytona statue. Plus you get some digital items like bonus summon Materia DLC (Carbuncle and Cactuar) and a Chocobo chick for pre-ordering. It costs $330.The lengthy gameplay demonstration also showed an in-depth look at combat, and our first look at some more of the characters interacting and in battle.Developing...E3 2019 Conference ScheduleMonday, 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 release date announcedWatch Dogs Legion revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

At Square Enix's E3 2019 press conference today, the company revealed a trailer for The Last Remnant: Remastered for Nintendo Switch. What's more, it was announced that the game would be available almost immediately.The Last Remnant was initially released as an Xbox 360 exclusive. The remastered version of the game was released on PlayStation 4 late last year, and now you can play it on Nintendo's popular hybrid console.Square Enix's conference also gave us a lot of new information on Final Fantasy VII Remake, including the reveal of its combat system, a mix of real-time and turn-based action, as well as a look at the redesign of fan-favourite waifu Tifa.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 announcedWatch Dogs Legion revealed Info from Gamespot.com

Dragon Quest XI Echoes of an Elusive Age's Definitive Edition will launch this fall, Square Enix announced during its E3 2019 press conference today. Not only that, but the Japanese publisher revealed a new trailer showing off more of the Nintendo Switch game.As announced previously, the title features music from a full orchestra option and an entirely new chapter in the Luminary Legend. The video also showcases the game's 16-bit graphics option. Take a look:This was just one piece of news from the Square Enix E3 2019 briefing. The company also shared more details on the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, including an explainer for how the game's combat system works.E3 2019 Conference ScheduleMonday, 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 release date announcedInfo from Gamespot.com

Square Enix finally confirmed during its E3 2019 press conference when we can expect to play the upcoming Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles remaster. While it's not a specific release date, we do know that it launches this winter.Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered will feature updated visuals, new content, and voice acting. While the remaster supports local multiplayer up to four players, it allows you and your friends to play online too. The game is set to launch on PS4, Switch, iOS, and Android.Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles tells the story of four adventurers who travel in a caravan gathering mystical fuel for crystals that are needed to protect the world's settlements from destructive miasma--a force that is slowly enveloping the world.For the latest news, previews, and gameplay from E3 2019, be sure to check our E3 hub. If you're interested in the other press conference, be sure to check out our full E3 2019 press conference schedule. Info from Gamespot.com

At its E3 2019 press conference, Square Enix revealed a new trailer for Dying Light 2. It showed first-person bounding across rooftops set to moody music, and ending with the newly revealed spring 2020 release date.Developing...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 announcedWatch Dogs Legion revealedInfo from Gamespot.com

During the company's E3 2019 press conference, Square Enix released a new trailer for Dragon Quest Builders 2. The Minecraft-like game sees you explore the setting of Dragon Quest, building your way to a better world.The trailer details many of the gameplay mechanics for the upcoming game. In Dragon Quest Builders 2, you'll explore ruins, mines, and castles, dive into lakes, rivers, and oceans, and climb mountains. Your goal is to discover treasure and unravel the mystery of the fantasy land you find yourself in. There's also the hate-filled Children of Hargon to defeat and captured builders in need of saving. As your journey continues, you'll unlock new skills and discover methods for building new types of structures. The world is vast, and it hides many secrets, crafting recipes, and riddles to solve. And when the going gets tough, you'll have to fight.Of course, it's not all action and exploration. You need to make a home for the builders you save so cultivating gardens and farming food is essential. If you're having trouble, you don't have to go it alone. Up to four people can play Dragon Quest Builders 2 via online co-op play. Dragon Quest Builders 2 is getting a playable demo. It's coming to the PlayStation Store on July 12.Info from Gamespot.com

During the Square-Enix E3 2019 press conference, the publisher unveiled the debut trailer for Outriders, the next game from Bulletstorm developers People Can Fly. This isn't the first time we have heard of the game, as Square-Enix offered up some teases of the game in the weeks leading up E3. On Twitter, the publisher posted a mysterious video of a character awakening from Cryostasis. There wasn't much to make from the short tease then, but we now know what it's about.At the press conference, studio head of People Can Fly, Sebastian Wojciechowski took to the stage to talk about what the game us all about. Outriders is a co-op action shooter set in a hard sci-fi universe. Taking place on the planet Enoch, a ragtag crew of fighters work together to battle hordes of enemies. While you can play solo, the game also features drop-in, drop-out co-op play--letting up to 3 players take part in the various missions and events on the planet.According to the developers, it's a game that they wanted to make for a long time, which pulls upon their years of experience making shooters. In a press release for Outriders, the CEO of People Can Fly, described the game as being a fairly ambitious project, which totally seems to be in the developer's wheelhouse.“Outriders is the game that we have been wanting to make for years,” said Wojciechowski. “We’re very happy to be working with Square Enix on this project, it’s a big undertaking for us and the team has grown considerably to work on the Outriders project. We now have over 200 developers at four international studios working on this project to make it our most ambitious shooter to date. We’re very excited to finally unveil Outriders to the world, and we can’t wait to show you more of the game.”There's much more to see from E3 2019. For more on Outriders and other games that we saw from the Square Enix press conference, please check back with GameSpot on our hub page.Info from Gamespot.com

Microsoft's new game streaming service, Project xCloud will bring cloud-based game streaming to consoles in October. Microsoft confirmed this during its Xbox E3 2019 press conference today, but didn't share many more details about the platform.There Microsoft's Xbox press conference contained a lot of other big news like the official reveal of the From Software and George RR Martin collaboration game Elden Ring, and details on the next Xbox called still under the name Project Scarlett which is the most powerful console that Microsoft has ever designed coming in 2020.Info from Gamespot.com