The Gaming Frontier E3 Coverage | EA Press Conference | Round Up

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome back to E3 coverage with The Gaming Frontier.

It's been a wonderful ride, but all good things must come to an end, and EA must also leave the stage. They've shown us a lot of good stuff throughout the conference, meaning there's a lot for gamers to get excited about. They also unveiled a couple of new initiatives, such as supporting independent developers, as well as supporting E-sports and charities through gaming.

This section is for all the little mentions I figure you might still want to know about mainly Mass Effect Andromeda and their plans for Star Wars.

Mass Effect Andromeda is the next for the series, and this time around is departing from Commander Shepherd and his storyline (not much left you could do with it now) to explore other aspects of the galaxy that the player may not have been fully aware of when playing through the Mass Effect trilogy.

Unfortunately we didn't see a lot for Mass Effect Andromeda, more of a behind the scenes peek at what the guys have been up to. We did get a pretty smart looking trailer though.

Not related to the trailer, we did find out that the ship is called Tempest, which is a pretty cool name. We also saw a lot of environment shots and some very flattering closeups of both humans and Asari. Hopefully we get to hear more soon, as I for one am eager to get my hands on this title.

Now that's not all, as this is a round up, it would be rude of me to not mention their plans for the Star Wars franchise. They laid out a very simple roadmap that let us know there are at least 3 games in the works.

First up is their plans for Battlefront. They have a nice bunch of DLC lined up for us with new maps, but the biggest surprise was the fact that they have Battlefront 2 scheduled for next year. It's pretty soon in my opinion for one, but this time they've listened to the fans and have made appropriate fixes. I'm apprehensive, but optimistic.

Finally they finished up by telling us that there are 2 more games in the works. One to be released in 2018, that is as of yet, unnamed, however, we know that it's an Action Adventure title beign developed by Visceral, the guys behind Dead Space, and finally, one more title being developed by Respawn that will also be an Action Adventure.

We did get this snazzy little gif. It's only 6 seconds and it's an in-game cutscene but it's better than speculation and nothingness. Looking at you Respawn.

Thanks for reading this folks, we've made it to the end of the EA conference, so you know what we found out. This one's a little bit lengthy but I felt I needed to mention them both as they're big deals, but maybe not enough to warrant a post on each without boring you to death.

We'll be carrying on our coverage with the Bethesda Conference up next, so look forward to that later today.

The Gaming Frontier E3 Coverage | EA Press Conference | FIFA 17

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome back to E3 coverage with The Gaming Frontier!

In true EA fashion, there was of course a section dedicated to EA Sports. This started off with a lot of talk in regards to Madden and how they're promoting it as an E-Sport, but, we're not of the American nature over here, so honestly, it didn't grab a whole lot of my interest.

Moving on to the beautiful game. Football. As sure as the sun rises and sets, as the tides come and go, so shall it be that EA will release a new FIFA game, and this year is no different. They've updated their game engine to Frostbite, the likes of which games like Battlefield have been using, and the game is looking as swish as it ever has been.

This time around they've updated their gameplay in quite a few ways. Managers are now a thing in-game with the addition of whom they believe to be the four greatest managers of our time, in the form of  Pep Guardiola, Arsene Wenger, Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho, all rendered painstakingly to be as lifelike as possible.

This time around they're giving some love to four key mechanics in the game. They're going to be rewriting how you'll handle set pieces, how physical play works, how you finish in front of goal, and of course a nice lift to the intelligence systems behind player interactions on the pitch. All in all, a strong line of improvements to the game.

We were also introduced to a little bit of innovation from EA in the form of Alex Hunter, and his story. This is a brand new feature to the FIFA franchise that they're dubbing FIFA 17: The Journey. In this game mode you take on the role of Alex Hunter, and his dream to make it big. This was touted as a much more personal experience, and one that you can get involved with both on and off the pitch.

I'm always interested when an established franchise goes off the rails and tries something new, so whilst it's a shame it can't be your story, and you're forced into this narrative with Alex Hunter, it's something new and different, and is sure to be an exciting addition to the game.

FIFA 17 will be launching in America on the 27th September, and the rest of the world on the 29th September on PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Stay tuned to The Gaming Frontier for more coverage of E3, as we'll be moving on to the Bethesda conference next and the exciting games coming up there.

The Gaming Frontier E3 Coverage | EA Press Conference | Battlefield 1

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome back to E3 coverage with The Gaming Frontier.

I was quite surprised this year to find that the amount of cutesy or social games was kept to a minimum, there was nothing from The Sims 4 or Sim City, no mention of mobile games or anything on social gaming. So if you're a fan of the good old military shooter you're in for a treat. Battlefield is back, and they're taking us back in time all the way to World War 1 for some Trench Warfare and...horses? Yep, horses, that's right.

Since the trailer dropped the other month, there's been a lot of buzz about the new Battlefield with fans and the gaming community looking on with anticipation to see if the new direction is worth the risk. With its biggest rival moving further and further along the timeline, with Call of Duty Infinite Warfare, will Battlefield 1 live up to the Battlefield name, and, of course, will it come out on top in this All-Out War.

Well the short answer is Yes. We saw a lot of talk (and the same trailer twice within 5 minutes of each other) but fans of the series will be glad to know that battles will be undertaken in classic 32 v 32 fashion with all the weapons you would expect from the theater of World War 1. Now that's all good, but what's new?

Battlefield 1 will also be introducing greater dynamic destruction of environments, and also dynamic weather conditions that will change as you fight. This means that you could be enjoying the sunny fields one moment and slogging through the mud and grime the next. This brings a new level to the game as with rain will come fog and decreased visibility, meaning you will have to change your tactics on the fly to conquer the Battlefield. 

On top of this there is the introduction of new Behemoth vehicles in the form of Airships, Armored Trains and Battleships, and they look freaking amazing, even the way they explode is absolutely amazing. Those horses I mentioned earlier also look like they'll be used to assault the Armored Train. Hopefully across a few maps and not just the one, variety in game-modes is always welcome. 

After the presentation the guys had an exhibition match (Snoop Dogg was there!) where some of these new mechanics were demonstrated, including our first look at one of the Behemoth vehicles. The Airship. They can be used by the team that's behind to bring some extra firepower, however, if the enemy team is able to take it down they explode in extraordinary fashion, and the metal skeleton will lay across the Battlefield blocking off routes, or creating new routes entirely. The Battlefield is always changing, and  it's a great step forward for the series.

Taking the battle back in time is a risky move for the guys at DICE, but if this is anything to go off fans of the series will have nothing to worry about, and the ensuing all-out war will please both old and new fans alike.

Battlefield 1 will be launching on PC, PS4 and Xbox One on October 21st, but if you're itching to get into the game you'll be able to join the open beta this summer.

As always, stay tuned for more information on Battlefield 1, and the rest of E3 with The Gaming Frontier.

The Gaming Frontier E3 Coverage | EA Press Conference | Fe

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome back to our E3 coverage at The Gaming Frontier!

Hot off the heels of Titanfall 2 we had a lot of chatter from EA, as per usual about Indie titles, and to be fair to EA, for all the hate they get from gamers they tend to do right by the little guy. Last year we had the most nervous guy in the universe present to us an adorable little game called Unravel, some of you may have heard of it.

This time around, the stage is set for another Unravel moment to happen, as Klaus Lyngeled of 20-man strong Zoink Studios took to the stage to tell us all about a delightful little game by the name of Fe (pronounced Fee), where you take on the role of a cub that awakens in a strange forest glade where you must piece together your own identity and figure out the mysteries of the forest.

                            
Fe is a game that is looking to tell a rich and interactive narrative that will explore the relationship we have with nature, however you won't find this story being told with speech and text, but song instead. Fe is a story that will remind you that everything in this world has a connection, and is always in the balance. It is up to you as the player to discover these connections and how they influence the wider Forest and its residents.

If you think Fe would be a gentle stroll through the forest, singing to nature and solving mysteries, think again as there are many dangers in the forest known only as The Silent Ones who are here with the sole aim of corrupting the forest. But what is their purpose, and why are they here? Is it a coincidence they arrived at the same time you regained consciousness? Only you can find out.

Fe is the first game being produced as part of the EA Originals incentive and it is shaping up to be a breathtaking affair. How you go about unearthing the mysteries of your past, as well as the mysteries of the forest and its denizens are up to you. Check out the trailer below for a look at some gameplay. There's no doubt you'll be impressed.

There's no release date yet, however stay tuned to The Gaming Frontier for more information as we'll be taking a look at this title later on down the line

This is just the start of our E3 coverage, be sure to keep an eye on this blog as well as our Facebook, Twitter and Youtube channels for more wonderful E3 coverage..

The Gaming Frontier E3 Coverage | EA Press Conference | Titanfall 2

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to E3 coverage with The Gaming Frontier!

We're going to kick off the coverage here at The Gaming Frontier with the EA Press Conference, and where better to start than the first game they opened up with. Titanfall 2. Fans of the series will no doubt be waiting on this one, as well as a few people who were on the fence due to the game having no single player campaign. Well, be on the fence no more, as the guys at Respawn Entertainment have heard the fans, and taken the feedback on board for Titanfall 2.


One of the biggest announcements they had to make in regards to Titanfall 2 was the fact that it is now going to have it's very own, dedicated single player campaign that is looking to delve further into the universe of Titanfall. Something that was sorely missed from the original.
With the studio struggling to find direction with the first Titanfall game to let the player know exactly who they were and what their purpose was within the world, this time around they're tackling that problem head on. Just see for yourself.

You take on the role of Jack Cooper as you pilot a Vanguard class Titan who's previous pilot was KIA as you fight stranded behind enemy lines against overwhelming odds. If they couldn't get the story across before, it looks like they've certainly gone all out this time. Looking to explore the relationship between Pilots and the Titans they control, the single player campaign is going to give a unique offline experience to the fans.


Now it certainly wouldn't be a Titanfall game without multiplayer, and this time round they're packing it with even more content, features, game modes and of course, action. Players looking for more Titans to pilot are going to be pleased, with the addition of 6 new Titans, and even pilots that find themselves out of a Titan will be just as excited, with new guns and an exciting new hookshot gadget, pilots will be zipping around in no time flat, and with the grand scale of the Titans in Titanfall 2, I don't see how the addition of a hookshot is going to be a bad thing.
Outside of the battlefield players will also be welcome to many more customisation options so that you can truly make your Titan and your Pilot your own, including more cosmetic options, as well as new cards to play during the game, the amount to do both on and off the field of battle will keep players coming back for more.

Just look at that! It looks freakin' sweet, melee battles with Titans is something I can get behind, and the acrobatics and just general trickery you can perform with the hookshot is going to make multiplayer Titanfall 2 such an intense and exciting experience that I can't wait to get to try out.

Speaking of trying it out, if you're reading this and you've only got yourself a PS4, you'll be glad to know that Respawn Entertainments Titanfall 2 is now coming to PS4, and the signups for the multiplayer stress test will be up soon so keep your eye on the official Titanfall website for more information.

Titanfall 2 will be releasing on PC, PS4 and Xbox One on October 28th 2016

Stay tuned to The Gaming Frontier for more coverage from the E3 conferences.

The Gaming Frontier E3 Coverage

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, and welcome to The Gaming Frontier blog. 

This week we're not going to be doing our regularly scheduled programming as we're going to be hitting the most exciting week in the video game calendar. E3. Or for those of you that need to know, the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Those of you familiar with E3 will hopefully be just as excited as we are to see some of the biggest names in gaming take to the stage to showcase their latest games, technology, and who knows, maybe a few surprises thrown in there just to get us all riled up.

Here at The Gaming Frontier, we can't wait to get into the action, we've been foaming at the mouth at all the rumors flying around, and we just can't wait to see which ones get confirmed, when they get confirmed, or what surprises are still in store for us. 

If you want to join us on this ride, we'll be doing our best to get content as soon as it comes up, with an emphasis on posts in this here blog. So keep an eye on our Facebook, Twitter and our Youtube channel as we will definitely be doing a video at the end of this.

We will be kicking off proceedings with the EA conference, so stay tuned for an article on that.

See you on the other side folks, it's gonna be one hell of a ride!

Chris.

TGF - Weekly Video Game Releases 30th May - 5th June

Hello folks!

Welcome back to The Gaming Frontier blog for this weeks video game releases.

We're a bit late this week as we've been enjoying ourselves at London Comic Con, but we're back now to carry on delivering the news, and apologies again for this one being a bit late.

So seeing as we've had you wait long enough, here are your video game releases for the end of May and the start of June!

30th May
Planar Conquest - PC

31st May
Daydreamer: Awakened Edition - PS4
Dead Island: Definitive Collection - PC, PS4, Xbox One
Hitman Episode 3 - PC, PS4, Xbox One
Neon Chrome - PS4
One Piece: Burning Blood - PC, PS4, PSVita Xbox One
Oxenfree - PS4

1st June
Senran Kaguara Shinovi Versus - PC
There Came an Echo - PS4
TurnOn - PC, Xbox One

2nd June
Kick and Fennick - Wii U

3rd June
Anima: Gate of Memories - PC, PS4
Dangerous Golf - PC, PS4, Xbox One
Daydreamer: Awakened Edition - Xbox One
Hard Reset Redux - PC, PS4, Xbox One
Heart&Slash - Xbox One
Kick and Fennick - PS4, Xbox One

Whew, quite the list we have this week to be honest, and a nice spread on them throughout the week, so we don't have a bunch all coming out at once.

Plenty to get at in there with a few remasters coming in in the form of Hard Reset Redux and Dead Island Definitive Collection, but a lot to look forward to; One Piece: Burning Blood, Dangerous Golf, Heart&Slash, all look like promising titles.

Let us know if you are gonna be picking any of these up and what you think of them if you do, we would love to hear from you.


As always, when the video is available I'll put it in here if you came from the Googles.

Happy Gaming!
Chris.

TGF - Weekly Video Game Releases 23rd May - 29th May

Hello Gamers!

Welcome back to the Gaming Frontier blog where we cover all the games in our video, but in a handy text format.

There's some big titles this week that people have been looking forward to as well as a bunch of other video game releases for you to sink your teeth into. Personally I'm looking forward to Total War: Warhammer. Anyway, on with the list!


24th May
Downwell - PS4, PSVita
Lumo - Linux, Mac, PC, PS4
Overwatch - PC, PS4, Xbox One
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Mutants in Manhattan - PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Total War: Warhammer - PC

25th May
The Last Blade 2 - PS4, PSVita

26th May
Chronicle: Runescape Legends - PC
Excubitor - Linux, Max, PC
Robot Arena 3 - PC
Tabletop Racing: World Tour - PC, PS4

27th May
Dungeons 2 - PS4
Tropico 5 - Xbox One

There you go, all your video game releases for the week. Overwatch and Total War Warhammer are probably runaway favourites to do big, but we also see the releases of Runescapes own take on a CCG, so that'll be interesting to have a go at. Also, with Platinum behind a Turtles game, that's looking like it'll be as good as the old Arcade games which fans have been waiting for for a while..

All in all, pretty good week, with lots to get excited about. As always, the video will be here so you can check it out if you came from the Googles.



Happy Gaming!
Chris

TGF - Weekly Video Game Releases 2nd May - 8th May

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome back to The Gaming Frontier!

We've got another list of video game releases for you to get stuck into as we have our first proper week in May. We've got some cool titles coming up with a big hitter in the form of Battleborn, Gearboxes answer to a fusion between the fps and moba genres.

Without further ado, let's get straight into these releases:

3rd May

Azkend 2: The World Beneath - PS4, PSVita, Xbox One

Battleborn - PC, PS4, Xbox One

Push Me Pull You - PC, PS4, Linux, Mac

Ray Gigant - PSVita

Shadow Complex Remastered - PS4, Steam, Windows 10 Store

The Park - PS4, Xbox One

Superhot - Xbox One

4th May

Neverending Nightmares - PS4, PSVita

5th May

Kathy Rain - PC, Mac

6th May

Project CARS: GOTY - PC, PS4, Xbox One

That's it, that's all we have for your video game release in the first week of May. 3rd of May seems to be front loaded with a lot of games, but overall we got a nice mixed bag of games for people who are into a lot of things. Bit of FPS, some racing, puzzle solving, you get the gist.

Battleborn just had itself an open beta, so let us know if you managed to have a blast around that, as unfortunately we didn't.

As always, I'll whack the video below in case you came here through some other means and you've not seen the video. 

Thanks for watching, and we will see you next time!

Chris. 

TGF - Weekly Video Game Releases 9th May - 15th May

Hey folks! I'm back again with another list of video game releases.

May is well and truly in full swing now and we've got the first of our heavy hitters coming out in the form of Uncharted 4 and DOOM, and then there's some smaller titles that people will probably be looking forward to, there's usually a nice mix, and this week is no exception.

Without further ado, here are your video game releases for the 9th of May.

9th May
Stellaris - PC

10th May
Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth (DLC) - PS4, XBox One
Starbreak - PC
Tastee: Lethal Tactics: PC
Uncharted 4: A Thiefs End - PS4

11th May
Raiden V - Xbox One
Transocean 2: Rivals: PC

12th May
Battlesouls - PC
Goliath - PC
Refrain -prism memories- - PC
Super Meat Boy - WiiU

13th May
DOOM - PC, PS4, Xbox One
Grand Prix Rock N Racing 0 Xbox One
MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune VS Zombies - PSVita
The House on Fata Morgana - PC



And there it is, that's your release list for this week. You'll have probably noticed some game in here that didn't make the Summary video, and this is because there's a heck of a lot of titles that come out in a week (Just have a look at the New Release on Steam) We're currently deciding how we're going to handle these, and it will probably be in the blog. We're also not entirely sure how we handle DLC going forward, this will also probably be covered in the blog.

If you have any idea on how we can handle it outside of this, then please do let us know, however, going forward, I'll know be trying to make this blog post a lot more inclusive (I know i didn't get all the titles out this week, just trying something new out). Perhaps it would help to highlight games that are in the video and games that are not?

Anyway, I'll pop the video in below, and you can let us know what you think. Afterall, we want to make sure you get as much info as possible on what games are coming out in the week.

Thanks for reading, and see you next time!
Chris

TGF - Weekly Video Game Releases 25th April - 1st May

Welcome welcome ladies and gentlemen to The Gaming Frontier Blog!

It's that time again where we let you know about all the cool new Video Game Releases hitting your platform of choice for this week.

We've not got a lot of massive titles this week, but there's a few sneaky indie hits in there, I think.

Without further ado, let's get to it!

25th April
htol#NiQ: The Firefly Diaries = PC

26th April
Alienation - PS4
Battle Worlds Kronos - PS4, Xbox 1
Cornerstone: The Song of Tyrim - PC, Linux, Mac
Hitman Episode 2 - PC, PS4, Xbox 1
Kings Quest Chapter 3: Once Upon A Climb - PS, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, XBox One
Lumo - PC, Linux, Mac
PathfinderAdventures - Android & iOS
Severed - PSVita
The Walking Dead Michonne Episode 3 - PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One

28th April
Lost Reavers - Wii U
Mini Mario & Friends - 3DS, Wii U
The Walking Dead Michonne Episode 3 - Android, iOS

29th April 
Stranger of Sword City - PSVita

Well that's your fill of video game releases for this week.

There's a nice variety there to be honest, and it should keep you pretty busy for whatever you fancy over the next week or so.

As usual, if you came here from the wonderful world of Google, first of all, thanks! And here's the video below if you fancy giving it a watch.

Happy Gaming!
Chris

TGF - Weekly Video Game Releases 18th - 24th April

Hey folks!

You know what time it is! It's a brand new week and that means a whole new list of video game releases. After last weeks lackluster showing (We had to appreciate Dark Souls 3 i guess) we've come back strong this week with a solid 19 titles being released.

As usual, let us know if you're gonna pick any of these up, there's a couple peculiar ones (Looking at you Stephens Sausage Roll)

Without further ado, let's get to it!

18th April
Stephens Sausage Roll - PC

19th April
Axiom Verge - PSVita (Crossbuy)
Banner Saga 2 - PC, OSX
Blues and Bullets: Episodes 1 & 2 - PS4
Colliders 2 - PC (Supports VR)
Loud on Planet X - PC, PS4
Pang Adventure - PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mobile Devices

20th April
Invisible Inc. - PS4
Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom - PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 306, Xbox One
Megamagic: Wizards of the Neon Age - PC, Mac, Linux
Ratchet & Clank - PS4

21st April
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada - PC
Loud on Planet X - iOS, Android
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 + UEFA Euro 2016 - PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Rogue Stormers - PC

22nd April
All Blacks Editions Rugby Challenge 3 - PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Counter Terrorism Unit - PC
Lichdom: Battlemage - PS4
StarFox Guard - WiiU
Starfox Zero - WiiU
Tales from the Borderlands (Physical Release) - PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Rugby Challenge 3 - PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Phew. Bit longer than last week, but there it is. Your list of video game release for the 3rd week of April 2016. I think there's a bit there for everyone, so you should be able to find something to suit your tastes.

As always, I'll stick the video in here, just in case you didn't catch it and want to give it a look over.



Happy Gaming!
Chris.

TGF - Weekly Video Game Releases 11th - 17th April

Hey hey folks!

It's that time of the week again, the time for more video game releases! Admittedly I'm a little late this week, I had some things to sort out yesterday so I couldn't get round to writing this.

Bit of a short one this week, but I wouldn't discount it on that, I mean we have Dark Souls 3 coming out, and I can't wait to get my hands on that and then proceed to throw things around my room as I keep dying....

Anyway, to the releases!

12th April
Dark Souls 3 - PC, PS4, Xbox One
Stories: The Path of Destinies - PC, PS4
The Park - PS4, Xbox One

14th April
Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan - PC
Code of Princess - PC

There's a fair bit of dungeon crawling and hacking and slashing for everyone out there this week, so at least it's going to be action packed.

I think we're both looking forward to seeing Dark Souls 3 in action though! I've done pretty well not to spoil it for myself thus far by watching streams, but now it's time to get stuck in!

Let us know what you're excited for by leaving us a quick comment either on the video, or on this post and we'll get back to you!

Happy Gaming!
Chris

TGF - Weekly Video Game Releases 4th - 10th April

Hey folks!

Another week another schedule full of video game releases! There's some titles in here this week, as well as the Oculus Rifts competitor, the HTC Vive. one of my anticipated games, Quantum Break will also be seeing a release, so fingers crossed that works out well.

As a side note, I'll be including a link to the video for this week at the bottom of the post, just in case you stumble here from Google!

Without further ado, here are your releases for this week!

4th April
Green Game: Timeswapper - iOS, PC, PSVita
Hunicam Studio - PC

5th April
1979 Revolution: Black Friday - PC
Assassins Creed Chronicles Collection - PSVita
Dead Star - PC, PS4
DiRT Rally - PC, PS4, Xbox One
Enter the Gungeon - PC, PS4
HTC Vive - Now this is a big one, it has over 100 launch titles, so if you want to see them all, visit this link here: http://www.finder.com.au/gaming/complete-list-of-htc-vive-vr-games
Quantum Break - PC, Xbox One
Stikbold: A Dodgeball Adventure - PS4

6th April
Kill to Collect - PC

7th April
Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel - PS3, PS4

8th April
Mario and Sonic Olympic Rio Games - 3DS
MXGP2: Official Motocross Video Game - PC, PS4, Xbox One
Stikbold!: A Dodgeball Adventure - Xbox One


And there we have it. Those are your video game releases for the 4th-10th April.
If you happen to find yourself strapping on a Vive this week, please do get in touch, we would love to hear your opinions on the bold future of computing, and of course, as always, let us know what games you're looking at getting, or will be getting!

And as promised, here's the video!

Keep on Gaming!
Chris.