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E3 2017: Gamers head to LA to play | E3 2017: Gamers head to LA to play |
(about 9 hours later) | |
Gamers from around the globe are heading to Los Angeles for the E3 video games showcase, which lays out what players can expect in the year ahead. | Gamers from around the globe are heading to Los Angeles for the E3 video games showcase, which lays out what players can expect in the year ahead. |
E3 is traditionally an industry-only event, but in recent years some studios have held their own showcases and broadcast them to fans online. | E3 is traditionally an industry-only event, but in recent years some studios have held their own showcases and broadcast them to fans online. |
This year, for the first time in its 24-year history, 15,000 video game fans will be allowed to attend too. | This year, for the first time in its 24-year history, 15,000 video game fans will be allowed to attend too. |
One analyst said it was a sign of E3 adapting for modern times. | One analyst said it was a sign of E3 adapting for modern times. |
"E3 originally was a retail conference, about connecting buyers with the publishers," said Piers Harding-Rolls of the consultancy IHS Markit. | "E3 originally was a retail conference, about connecting buyers with the publishers," said Piers Harding-Rolls of the consultancy IHS Markit. |
"The industry has changed significantly since then, so E3 has to move with the times. | "The industry has changed significantly since then, so E3 has to move with the times. |
"It's a process to make it much more publicly available, and it's a good move - it keeps it relevant." | "It's a process to make it much more publicly available, and it's a good move - it keeps it relevant." |
E3 begins on Tuesday 13 June - but many games studios including Microsoft and Sony hold their own events a little earlier. | |
Microsoft aims ultra-high | Microsoft aims ultra-high |
Last year, Microsoft announced it was working on "the most powerful console ever", code-named Project Scorpio. | Last year, Microsoft announced it was working on "the most powerful console ever", code-named Project Scorpio. |
The company has already described the computing power of the device, which it says will be capable of playing ultra-high definition 4K games - but this could be the first time we see the device and hear what it will be called. | The company has already described the computing power of the device, which it says will be capable of playing ultra-high definition 4K games - but this could be the first time we see the device and hear what it will be called. |
"This will re-establish their credentials with the gamers who want the highest graphical capability," said Mr Harding-Rolls. | "This will re-establish their credentials with the gamers who want the highest graphical capability," said Mr Harding-Rolls. |
"I'm expecting it to be more expensive than the PS4 Pro, so it's probably not going to sell as strongly - but will give Microsoft a boost towards the end of the year." | "I'm expecting it to be more expensive than the PS4 Pro, so it's probably not going to sell as strongly - but will give Microsoft a boost towards the end of the year." |
Nintendo expands its offer | Nintendo expands its offer |
Nintendo says its new Switch console is off to a promising start, with about three million sold, making it the company's fastest-selling device. | Nintendo says its new Switch console is off to a promising start, with about three million sold, making it the company's fastest-selling device. |
The launch was buoyed by the highly-anticipated Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, which Nintendo dedicated its entire E3 exhibition to in 2016. | The launch was buoyed by the highly-anticipated Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, which Nintendo dedicated its entire E3 exhibition to in 2016. |
To keep momentum, the Japanese games-maker will be showing off multiplayer games such as Splatoon 2, Arms and Pokken Tournament DX. | To keep momentum, the Japanese games-maker will be showing off multiplayer games such as Splatoon 2, Arms and Pokken Tournament DX. |
However, many players are still hopeful that Nintendo will announce some surprises - such as the first full Pokemon game for the Switch. | However, many players are still hopeful that Nintendo will announce some surprises - such as the first full Pokemon game for the Switch. |
Virtual reality | Virtual reality |
Sony says sales of its virtual reality kit for the PlayStation 4 have exceeded expectations, with more than a million people picking up a PS VR headset. | Sony says sales of its virtual reality kit for the PlayStation 4 have exceeded expectations, with more than a million people picking up a PS VR headset. |
But the challenge for all headset developers is to show off compelling games that will encourage more people to invest in the costly kit. | But the challenge for all headset developers is to show off compelling games that will encourage more people to invest in the costly kit. |
"It's a key focus for Sony, because it's different from what Microsoft is offering with Xbox," Mr Harding-Rolls told the BBC. | "It's a key focus for Sony, because it's different from what Microsoft is offering with Xbox," Mr Harding-Rolls told the BBC. |
"There have been some good launch titles, such as the VR mode on Resident Evil which was very well received. | "There have been some good launch titles, such as the VR mode on Resident Evil which was very well received. |
"Is spread by word of mouth because it was so impressive and frankly scary - we need more of that, big brands and big titles." | "Is spread by word of mouth because it was so impressive and frankly scary - we need more of that, big brands and big titles." |
Where to watch the big announcements | Where to watch the big announcements |
Saturday 10 June | Saturday 10 June |
Electronic Arts - 20:00 BST (19:00 GMT, 12:00 PDT) | Electronic Arts - 20:00 BST (19:00 GMT, 12:00 PDT) |
Sunday 11 June | Sunday 11 June |
Microsoft - 22:00 BST (21:00 GMT, 14:00 PDT) | Microsoft - 22:00 BST (21:00 GMT, 14:00 PDT) |
Monday 12 June | Monday 12 June |
Bethesda - 05:00 BST (04:00 GMT, Sunday 11 June 21:00 PDT) | Bethesda - 05:00 BST (04:00 GMT, Sunday 11 June 21:00 PDT) |
PC Gaming Show - 18:00 BST (17:00 GMT, 10:00 PDT) | PC Gaming Show - 18:00 BST (17:00 GMT, 10:00 PDT) |
Ubisoft- 21:00 BST (20:00 GMT, 13:00 PDT) | Ubisoft- 21:00 BST (20:00 GMT, 13:00 PDT) |
Tuesday 13 June | Tuesday 13 June |
Sony - 02:00 BST (01:00 GMT, Monday 18:00 PDT) | Sony - 02:00 BST (01:00 GMT, Monday 18:00 PDT) |
Nintendo - 17:00 BST (16:00 GMT, 09:00 PDT) | Nintendo - 17:00 BST (16:00 GMT, 09:00 PDT) |
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