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Bethesda kicked off its E3 press conference with a gory showing of its new Doom game. Along with three (count them), violence-filled trailers, developer id Software showcased a new mode called Doom SnapMap. The idea behind the mode is to let players create their own levels and new gameplay modes, …

Tales of Zestiria is officially set for a western release this October on PS4 and PC, Bandai Namco US has announced. A post on the official Bandai Namco US Twitter account announces the game will launch on PlayStation 4 and Windows PC platforms on October 20th. The reveal confirms the …

YouTube has announced a new app and website dubbed YouTube Gaming, with the video streaming service apparently ready at last to take a more focused approach towards its abundant video game content creation community. The website and app will be dedicated to Let’s Plays, livestreams, speedruns and other kinds of …

A live microphone at Bethesda’s E3 news conference rehearsal yesterday apparently captured mention of a Dishonored sequel, with the publisher more or less acknowledging the gaff. Kotaku reports on Arkane president Raph Colantonio going over Dishonored co-director Harvey Smith’s presentation, with all indications pointing to a Dishonored 2 reveal. It’s …

Nintendo has detailed seven more Amiibo from its Super Smash Bros range, all of which will launch in September. These include ROB the Robot, Duck Hunt, Mr Game and Watch and Falco (from Starfox) toys. There will also be Mii Fighter Amiibo available. Nintendo has announced that all Super Smash …

UPDATE: UK and Europe Prices are here. They are as follows: Roy (Fire Emblem) 3DS: 3.59/EUR 3.99Wii U: 3.59/EUR 3.993DS and Wii U Combined: 4.49/EUR 4.99 Lucas (Mother 3) 3DS: 3.59/EUR 3.99Wii U: 3.59/EUR 3.993DS+Wii U Combined: 4.49/EUR 4.99 Mii Fighter skins (Virtua Fighter 1/Virtua Fighter 2/ Isabelle/ Zero/ Mega …

So you are in LA for the 2015 Electronics Entertainment Expo. But how can you get the most out of the show? And where should you visit? MCV has once again asked the games industry for their top secret tips on getting the most out of this year’s event. SURVIVING …

The first press conference of E3 belongs to Bethesda, and it will start at 3am UK time on Monday, June 15th. That’s 7pm in LA time on Sunday, June 14th. The conference will reveal more details around Fallout 4 and Doom, while rumours suggest there may be an appearance from …

Square Enix is back at E3 with a big press conference, which will start at 6pm UK time (or 10am LA time) on Tuesday, June 16th. For those attending on the day, it’s a strict invite-only event, but it takes place at the JW Marriot, just across the way from …

Nintendo is once again not hosting an E3 press conference this year and is instead putting together a Nintendo direct video. It worked pretty well for them last time, so it’s not necessarily a negative thing. In LA time, the video will air from 9am on Tuesday, June 16th – …