The E3 2018 Press Conference Schedule

• EA – June 9 at 11am PT/ 7pm BST
• Microsoft – June 10 at 1pm PT/ 9pm BST
• Bethesda – June 10 at 6.30 pm PT/ 2.30 am BST
• Ubisoft – June 11 at 1pm PT/ 9pm BST
• Square Enix – June 11 at 10am PT/ 6pm BST
• Sony – June 11 at 6pm PT/ 2am BST
• Nintendo – June 12 at  9am PT/ 5pm BST  

• The Last of Us Part II
• Spider-Man
• Super Smash Bros
• Ghost of Tsushima
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
• Anthem

• Mortal Kombat 11
• Splinter Cell
• Just Cause 4
• Cyberpunk 2077

What's coming from Sony

Sony has now confirmed that its press conference will take place on Monday June 11 at 6pm PT/ 2am BST. With the PS4 Pro having already been introduced fewer than two years prior to E3 2018 - effectively extending the lifecycle of the generation by a good few years at least - we won't be hearing anything major on the hardware front. We’d bet our houses that PS5 is already in early development, but Shawn Layden has already confirmed that no hardware will appear at the show.

He's also confirmed that the presentation will focus on four main Sony exclusives: Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, Sider-Man and The Last of Us Part II. Fans can expect deep dives, development updates and new trailers for all of these titles as well as announcements from third-party publishers and indie developers.

What's coming from Microsoft

What's coming from EA

 

 

We now know that EA Play will be returning to Los Angeles' Hollywood Palladium from June 9 until June 11, just before E3 itself officially kicks off.
EA has confirmed that, as you'd expect, fans will get the chance to see and play the latest EA Sports titles such as Madden 19, Fifa 19, NHL 19 and NBA Live 19 (if the latter performs well enough in the meantime). It's now also been confirmed that the new Battlefield game will make an appearance though we still don't know anything about what the game will actually involve. Anthem, the new monster-hunting IP from Canadian developer Bioware, looks to right the wrongs of Mass Effect Andromeda with its mashup of Lost Planet, Dark Void and Destiny. Its dynamic environments, weather patterns and co-operative action certainly have our attention, and though its release date has recently been pushed back, it’s going to one of the show’s biggest takeaways with a brand new "inside look." More details about what else will appear at the show are yet to be confirmed.

What's coming from Ubisoft

Ubisoft has now confirmed that its press conference will be taking place on June 11 at 1pm PT/ 9pm BST. Outside of more details on the now-confirmed Assassin's Creed Odyssey, we’re fully expecting Ubisoft to roll out the only other remaining Tom Clancy franchise worth its salt: Splinter Cell. With Michael Ironside rumoured to be returning to voice Sam Fisher, we’re excited to see a post-MGSV Splinter Cell and how it improve on the grossly underrated Blacklist. We also expect to see a little more information on The Division 2 now that it's been confirmed. Then there’s the big one: Beyond Good & Evil 2. This was the surprise reveal of E3 2017, and while the game is certainly in the early stages of its development, 2018 will mark the original game’s 20th anniversary, so we’re hoping for a little more insight into its world and the nature of the game to come. Oh, and could we see Rainbow Six Siege 2? With one of the biggest communities outside of COD and Battlefield, a follow up on Siege could well breach its way onto the stage in LA.

A new update for the Playstation 4 has arrived, but please don't get too excited. This system software update improves the quality of the system performance. No new features or changes are added with this update. This is the second time this month that Sony has released a stability-focused update for the PS4. The other one was released on October 3. Today's update is 312.1 MB, the same file size as the previous one.

Now for its main features:

•  You can now use a USB 3.0 storage device to install applications, or move applications from your PS4™ system storage.* There is no guarantee that all USB storage devices are compatible with your system.

• The quick menu is now more user friendly. Party features, such as creating and joining parties, are even easier to access from the quick menu.
• (Notifications) has been redesigned. All notifications now appear in a single list.
• When using Remote Play on a Windows® PC, Mac, Xperia™ Smartphone, or Xperia™ Tablet, you can now use your device's microphone for voice chat in games or in parties.
•  You can now use screenshots to customize the background of your home screen and function screen.
•  You can now post screenshots directly to activities, such as those shown in [What's New].

 And so on..

For other new or revised features in the new version 4.05:

• The PS4™ system you use to sign in to PlayStation™Network for the first time is now automatically activated as your primary PS4™ system.
• As a parent or guardian, you can now easily create sub accounts for your children when creating your master account.
• You can now upload or download saved data right from the home screen. Highlight a game, press the OPTIONS button, and then select [Upload/Download Saved Data].
• You now have the option to share screenshots on PlayStation Network. When sharing, you can also adjust privacy settings.
• You can now launch (SHAREfactory) right from (Capture Gallery). Press the OPTIONS button while viewing (Capture Gallery), and then select [Edit in SHAREfactory].
• You can now change the color of your profile screen to match the cover image. On your profile screen, select (Options) > [Change Cover Image] > [Change Background Color].
• When reporting inappropriate content, you can now preview your report before sending.
• The design of (PS4 Remote Play) for Xperia™ has been updated.
• When you receive a party invitation in (Messages) or (PS Messages), you can respond with a quick reply.
• Your profile screen cover image on your PS4™ system is now displayed in (PS Messages).
• Cinematic mode image quality on PlayStation®VR has been improved.

Horizon Zero Dawn is an action role-playing video game developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. The game was released worldwide in 2017.
 The plot revolves around Aloy, a hunter and archer living in a world overrun by robots. Having been cloistered her whole life, she sets out to discover the dangers that kept her sheltered. The character makes use of ranged, melee weapons and stealth tactics to combat the mechanised creatures, whose remains can also be looted for resources. Players take control of Aloy, as she progresses through a post-apocalyptic land ruled by robotic creatures known simply as "Machines". Machine components, such as electricity and the metal they are composed of, are vital to Aloy's survival, and she can loot their corpses to find useful resources for crafting. Weaponry and traps may be purchased from traders. Further, she is essentially able to hack a selection of creatures with the Override Tool, turning them into makeshift vehicles or traveling companions.
 The game was met with critical acclaim. It holds a score of 88, based on 89 reviews. Reviewers praised the open-world, visuals, combat mechanics, enemy designs, and the character of Aloy, whilst giving some criticism for inconsistencies to facial animations.