Author: Joseph Whitfield

Another one of Microsoft’s exclusive franchies is getting a showcase at E3 this year, Forza Horizon is the latest entry into the racing series on the Xbox 360. This time it is looking as sharp as the series has ever been.

Games were not the only order of business at the Microsoft conference at E3 today. Also announced was a Music service for the Xbox, cleverly titled Xbox Music. This service lets you download and share music with your friends through Xbox, but that is not all.

Lara Croft returns in the first full game reboot to the franchise since Square Enix took over Crystal Dynamics and Edios entertainment. Since the reveal trailer last E3 2011 all has been quiet on the Croft Front. However in Microsoft’s press conference they announced a new trailer that sees Lara fighting for her survival.

Microsoft have today showcased the latest Gears of War game named Judgment. Set fifteen years before the original series, follows the exploits of Commander Baird and his team through the battle to save Earth. Unlike the new direction Halo has taken, Epic Games are still behind the development of the fourth entry to the series.

Straight from the Microsoft conference, we have the Halo 4 gameplay footage showcasing not only the return of Master Chief but also what direction 343 studios are taking the franchise. We pick up with Chief tracking a new enemy through the forests of a unnamed planet in an effort to save the stranded UNSC Infinity.

Creating a next generation console is not the only challenge facing Nintendo – prooving they can provide an online experience is pivotal if they are to succeed with the WiiU. Enter the MiiVerse.

As well as the formal announcement of the WiiU Game Pad, Nintendo have taken the decision to release a pro version to appeal to the more hardcore market. The controller is a traditional controller with no touchscreen.

In Nintendo’s pre E3 video conference which was designed to show off the WiiU console so they could concentrate on just the games has released the final specs of the WiiU tablet controller.

Dishonoured is the next project from Bethesda Softworks, and couldn’t have a bigger act to follow. Fortunately, from the look of the latest trailer this isn’t going to be a problem.