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The Fun Waste of Time


Jun 18, 2019

This past week was an exciting and busy time in the world of video games!  The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2019 (also known as E3) just ended and there were some awesome announcements for new and upcoming games releasing before the end of this year and well into 2020.

"The Fun Waste of Time" crew start the discussion with games and gaming hardware that excited them most from the Xbox press conference.  The conversation continues with all the other gaming press conferences that impressed with stunning and unforgettable games!

 E3 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS (Xbox)

  •  Ori and Will of the Wisp (Xbox) Release Date: 11 Feb 2020

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2reK8k8nwBc

  • Gears of War 5 (Xbox) Release Date: 10 Sep 2019 (2-Person Coop)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdo5oT4qco0

Multiplayer Mode “Escape”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ceoeubxxQ

  • Jedi Fallen Order (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: Nov 2019 (Respawn - Makers of “Titanfall” series)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wWkQXUMQYI

  • Cyberpunk 2077 (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 16 Apr 2020 (CD Project Red – Makers of “The Witcher” series)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LembwKDo1Dk

  • The Outer Worlds (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 25 Oct 2019 (Obsidian Entertainment – Makers of “Fallout: New Vegas” and “South Park: The Stick of Truth”)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yijkEeUmx0

  • Halo Infinite (Xbox) Release Date: Holiday 2020

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yijkEeUmx0

  • Elden Ring (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: Not Yet Announced (Collaboration between From Software and George R. R. Martin)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ASnhnjlF9I

  • In addition to all the cool new game announcements, Microsoft officially announced and shared some interesting details about its “next generation” console still code-named Project Scarlett releasing Holiday 2020.

Full Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZOJW5pZWag

  • They also announced the next iteration of their Elite Wireless Controller simply titled “Series 2” releasing November 2019. We’ll have some discussion about these exciting announcements as well. 

Full Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYVw0KqQiOI

E3 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS (Bethesda)

  • Deathloop (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: Not Yet Announced (Arkane Studios – Makers of “Dishonored” series and “Prey” 2017 remake)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgiMSSl2rZ0

  • Ghostwire: Tokyo (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: Not Yet Announced (Tango Gameworks – Makers of “The Evil Within” series “Don’t fear the unknown, attack it”)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM1i5BRwqtg

  • Wolfenstein: Youngblood (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 26 Jul 2019 (Machine Games) (2-Person Coop)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6K_ZzMWTTo

  • Doom Eternal (XB1, PS4, Switch, PC) Release Date: 22 Nov 2019 (id Software Makers of “Doom,” “Quake” and Rage”)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxBQmSXrDxM

E3 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS (Ubisoft)

  • Watch Dogs: Legion (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 3 Jun 2020

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi8k4KGyW6o

  • Gods and Monsters (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 25 Feb 2020 (Makers of Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egzb6_HCqQw

  • Ghost Recon Breakpoint (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 04 Oct 2019 (4-Person Coop)

New Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny3vH5yjMco

E3 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS (Square Enix)

  • Final Fantasy VII: Remake (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 03 Mar 2020

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCJZg7pVtiI

  • Outriders (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: Not Yet Announced (People Can Fly – Makers of “Gears of War: Judgement” and “Bulletstorm”)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUMZMXFeMqM

  • Marvel’s Avengers (PS4) Release Date: 15 May 2020 (Crystal Dynamics – Makers of the “Tomb Raider” series) (4-Person Coop)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsz-sUgOL9k

E3 GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS (Other Games)

  • Darksiders: Genesis (XB1, PS4, Switch, Stadia, PC) Release Date: Holiday 2019 (Airship Syndicate / THQ Nordic – Makers of “Battlechasers” and “Saint Row” series) (2-Person Coop)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfziRNV4ujA

  • Remnant: Rise from the Ashes (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 20 Aug 2019 (Gunfire Games – Makers of “Darksiders 2 and 3”) (3-Person Coop)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9CIDCpEe9A

  • Contra: Rogue Corps (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 24 Sep 2019 (Konami - Lead Developer “Nobuya Nakazato” with “Contra” series for 30 years, since “Contra 3”) (4-Person Coop)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIoOkTHZuVM

  • Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: Q1 2019 (Paradox Interactive)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUZkNDUEZNQ

  • Zombie Army 4: Dead War (XB1, PS4, PC) Release Date: 2020 (Rebellion – Makers of “Strange Brigade”) (4-Person Coop)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO-DZlXVSPA

Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUCPkzpp8YI