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The complete E3 2015 livestream schedule

By Brian Crecente on Jun 13, 2015 06.13.15

E3 is almost upon on us. While it technically doesn't start until Tuesday, you'll be getting news as early as Saturday. And the press conferences and live streaming? Those start Sunday. There's so many of them that we decided to provide a handy single page with their start times and links to the various video streams. Of course you should follow along for our live coverage and original videos too right here. Sunday Nintendo Super Smash Bros. When: Sunday, June 14 at 7:40 a.m. PT / 10:40 a.m. ET. What: Masahiro Sakurai will detail content arriving in the new update for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U. Where: You can watch the Nintendo update on Super Smash Bros. right here. Nintendo World Championships When: Sunday, June 14 at 2:35 p.m. PT / 5:35 p.m. ET What: For...

Watch the newest Kingdom Hearts 3 gameplay trailer

By Danielle Riendeau at 1:52p 06.16.15

Kingdom Hearts 3 was showcased during Square Enix's press event at E3 today, revealing gameplay for the upcoming Disney-themed RPG. The game will feature characters and world elements from Disney's animated feature Tangled. Check out the gameplay trailer to see Sora and company in action again, utilizing weapons based on classic Disneyland rides and transforming Keyblades. Excited for Kingdom Hearts 3 but you've forgotten what happened in previous games? A plot summary is available here.

Issue 07

June 8, 2015

The race for VR

By Matt Leone

Exclusive coverage of some of the most exciting game studios working in virtual reality.

Become a tiny god in VR with Godling, a beautiful Project Morpheus game

By Ben Kuchera at 4:00p 06.16.15

Sony announced a number of new games for the upcoming Project Morpheus virtual reality hardware, and one of the titles is Godling. You take the role of a "toddler god" — or "goddler," if you will — in a sort of sandbox where you decide how to use your powers. Here's a very brief trailer to give you a sense of the game. You can also, it seems, be a violent, vengeful god. "It certainly has sandbox elements, but conversely progression, how you play through the game, has some understandable and straightforward linear experiences," Sólfar's Thor Gunnarsson told Polygon. "If you think about great titles like Zelda, where you solve certain puzzles or challenges, often out of order in any given level and progress from there? That’s probably the closest analogy to what we’re trying to do...

Get caught up on PlayStation's E3 press conference in 8 minutes

By Griffin McElroy at 12:04a 06.16.15

Watch on YouTube | Subscribe to Polygon on YouTube Sony's E3 press conference was as jam-packed as gaming press conferences go, with announcements for The Last Guardian, the Final Fantasy 7 remake, Shenmue 3 and ... just, like, a lot more. If you're having trouble remembering everything PlayStation brought to the table, we've got you covered: Check out the wrap-up video above, which showcases all the big announcements in a little over eight minutes. Want to know more about what got announced? Check out our StoryStream for a breakdown of Sony's show.

Destiny is expanding with The Taken King, here's how the game will be shaken up

By Ben Kuchera at 3:45p 06.16.15

A new eight-minute video released today by Bungie details what to expect in The Taken King, the upcoming expansion to Destiny. You're promised new loot, puzzles to find and solve, and hopefully a few surprises. The enemies you'll fight in the upcoming expansion of Destiny burn from within. They'll test you in new ways. They have a sort of jitter, as if they're fighting what's happening to them. It's a disturbing enemy, and the content is designed to give the player a new sense of urgency and desperation. You'll fight in a castle in the sky to battle Oryx, the father of Crota. There are three more sub-classes, and new powers to unlock in order to fight this new threat. There are new weapons. Expect some heavy changes to the meta game, new strikes and a new raid. The Taken King will...

Ubisoft's E3 press conference in 6 minutes

By Christopher Grant on Jun 15, 2015 06.15.15

Sure, you want to see the new Assassin's Creed or maybe it's The Division that has you interested ... but trust us, For Honor is worth your time but it's really Angela Bassett and Aisha Tyler sharing the stage that was one of the most memorable moments at this year's entire E3. You can find all of Ubisoft's news in our StoryStream right here.

Here's five minutes of Star Wars: Battlefront gameplay

By Ben Kuchera on Jun 15, 2015 06.15.15

EA has released a five minute trailer that shows an in-game battle taking place on Hoth, called "Walker Assault." For more on Star Wars Battlefront, which is in development at Battlefield creator EA DICE and scheduled for a Nov. 17 release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC, be sure to read our coverage of its unveiling at Star Wars Celebration.

Just Cause 3 goes nuts in Mediterranean; massive damage

By Colin Campbell at 3:00p 06.16.15

Just Cause 3 has moments when all seems serene and beautiful, when it soars above sparkling seas with the wind in its hair. And then it floats gently towards the earth and turns into an absolute headcase. Like a ferocious animal in a tin box, Just Cause 3 bangs with all manner of violence. There's a part of you that wants to leave the beast well alone, but you know, sooner or later, you're going to unlatch the box and step well back. What sets it apart from all those other deathly open-world maim-and-kill fantasies is that the whole spectacle is handled with a deft touch of humor and self-mockery. This is not a game that takes itself seriously at all. It asks that you enjoy the slapstick of breaking things and people. Such a notion may seem contradictory, but there is a kinetic energy...

Watch someone strip down and reassemble Xbox One's Elite Controller

By Brian Crecente at 2:37p 06.16.15

The Xbox One Elite controller is a $150 piece of next-gen tech designed to outlast and outperform the standard controller.The controller includes an array of magnetized thumbsticks, directional pads and paddles that can be instantly attached, detached and rearranged to create the sort of controller that feels designed for your hand and your specific needs. The idea was to create something that could stand up to the grueling gaming habits of the hardest of hardcore gamers, and also deliver the level of customization they've grown accustom to with specialized, third-party controllers. "We designed this from the ground up," said David Prien, programming manager of the Elite Xbox One controller. "The first couple of months we didn't even start hardware, we went to people's houses. We went...

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided launching in 'early 2016,' see the gameplay trailer

By Samit Sarkar at 2:22p 06.16.15

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is set for release in "early 2016," announced David Anfossi, studio head at developer Eidos Montreal, announced today during Square Enix's E3 press briefing. Anfossi introduced Mankind Divided's first gameplay trailer, which you can watch above. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, a sequel to 2011's Deus Ex: Human Revolution, was announced in April on the cover of Game Informer. It is in development for PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One. You can check out the debut trailer below.

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Cloud game company from former Square Enix boss showcases early work

In a roundtable format at E3 today, Shinra Technologies — the cloud-based streaming company founded by former Square Enix head Yoichi Wada — revealed a bit about the first three Western games...

In a roundtable format at E3 today, Shinra Technologies — the cloud-based streaming company founded by former Square Enix head Yoichi Wada — revealed a bit about the first three Western games announced for its platform. These games are part of Shinra’s Prototype Accelerator Program, which is a fund designed to kickstart projects that will run on Shinra’s cloud technology, though the program doesn’t guarantee the games will be released. It...
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Minecraft for Microsoft's HoloLens looks amazing

By Michael McWhertor on Jun 15, 2015 06.15.15

Microsoft and Mojang are developing a version of Minecraft for the augmented reality headset HoloLens, and Microsoft showed off how that impressive version of the game will work in a live gameplay demonstration at E3 today. Video of that demo, which features voice commands and projects the playable world of Minecraft on a table — and on a Microsoft Surface tablet — is above.

Square Enix creates new studio to handle new RPG: 'Project Setsuna'

By Owen S. Good at 2:21p 06.16.15

Square Enix announced it's building a new role-playing game, under development at a new studio, Tokyo RPG Factory. The game goes by the codename "Project Setsuna," and they're looking at a 2016 release. And as far as details, that is about it. Square Enix invoked its legacy of developing role-playing games like the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Kingdom Hearts, and then provided three pieces of concept art. The publisher promises Project Setsuna would deliver rich stories and memorable characters.

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Minimap E3 2015 Day 1: Bethesda, Xbox, EA, Ubisoft and PlayStation announce everything

By Dave Tach at 2:15p 06.16.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a podcast about the biggest news of the day. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Minimap is your daily audio tour through the world of video games, related technologies and pop culture like comics, movies and TV. Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Bethesda at E3 2015: All the news and announcements Xbox at E3 2015: All the news, all the video, all the announcements EA at E3 2015: Battlefront, Mirror's Edge, Need for Speed and more Ubisoft's E3 presser: Get all the news and video right here. PlayStation at E3 2015: All the news, all the video, all the announcements

Nintendo and Platinum Games are working together on Star Fox Zero

By Michael McWhertor at 2:14p 06.16.15

Nintendo is collaborating with Platinum Games to create the next Star Fox game for Wii U, game designer Shigeru Miyamoto announced at a press event earlier this week.Star Fox Zero, due this launch this holiday for Wii U, is not a sequel and not a remake, Miyamoto said, explaining that Nintendo and Platinum "built the game using the ideas of the past." The new Star Fox brings back characters and vehicles from previous games in the franchise, including the Arwing and a bird-like Walker ship that originally appeared in canceled Super Nintendo game Star Fox 2. Fox and his squadron — Falco, Peppy and Slippy — will embark on a new story, battling familiar foes and former allies in the sci-fi action game. The world of Star Fox Zero is loosely based on Star Fox 64, originally released in...

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness coming to PS4 in the West next year

By Samit Sarkar at 2:08p 06.16.15

Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness, the fifth main game in the Star Ocean franchise, will be released in North America and Europe on PlayStation 4 in 2016, publisher Square Enix announced today during its E3 press briefing. The game is scheduled to launch this winter in Japan on PlayStation 3 and PS4. Developer Tri-Ace is aiming for a frame rate of 60 frames per second, and producer Shuichi Kobayashi said during the event that Integrity and Faithlessness is a "good old-school Japanese RPG." Kobayashi also debuted the title's first gameplay trailer at the event.

Need a plot refresher before Kingdom Hearts 3?

By Danielle Riendeau at 2:07p 06.16.15

Today, we got a look at gameplay for Kingdom Hearts 3. Need a quick refresher on what transpired in previous Kingdom Hearts series? We've got you covered. This quick google doc shared in this tweet, covers the previous games in the simplest possible terms. Thank you, whoever created this summary of Kingdom Hearts for the uninitiated. & also @WarrenIsDead for linking it. https://t.co/qZo8g5le7Z — BooDoo (@BooDooPerson) June 16, 2015 Disclosure: the twitter user that shared the document is a personal friend.

The new Hitman begins Dec. 8 with a digital release

By Owen S. Good at 2:00p 06.16.15

IO Interactive's new Hitman commences with a digital release on Dec. 8, introducing players to a a "live and ever expanding world of digital assassinations," the developer said at Square Enix's E3 presentation. The game will launch on PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One. IO will roll out a schedule of missions, hits and other objectives for the Hitman community at the launch and thereafter. Christian Elverdam, the creative director for Hitman, described a scenario in which all players will be given a shot at an objective, with the outcome permanently recorded. "Every NPC has a name," he said. The nature of the new mode makes the new Hitman into a sandbox game, he said. "It is up to you to use brute force, or orchestrate a genuine masterpiece of assassination," he said. The new game...

Here's one way amiibo will work in Super Mario Maker

By Megan Farokhmanesh at 2:00p 06.16.15

Nintendo's Mario-themed level editor, Super Mario Maker, is bringing amiibo into the fold in simple, yet pretty adorable way. When you tap in a figure, you'll be able to play as that character in certain levels — with a few exceptions and rules, of course. To understand how this all works, we first need to talk about power-ups in the Mario universe. Super Mario 3, for example, has the super leaf, which turns you into a flying raccoon, while New Super Mario Bros. U has the propeller mushroom. Super Mario Maker — which incorporates themes from Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros. U — allows you to craft your own levels using special power-ups from each of these games. Amiibo will come into play specifically for the 8-bit theme of Super...

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer is decorating for dummies

By Megan Farokhmanesh at 2:00p 06.16.15

When it comes to style, I've never been especially savvy. You can apply that to my clothing, my decorating sense, you name it — for a long time, my idea of a "nice setup" has been any piece of Ikea furniture that costs more than $50 and actually owning curtains. When you sit me down to play a game about decorating homes, maybe you can understand why I'd have reservations. The game in question is Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. It's a spinoff of Nintendo's Animal Crossing series, but instead of paying debts or burying shells in your neighbor's yard, you design homes. We're not exactly talking from the ground up, as you might in a series like The Sims, but there's a lot of customization that comes into play. During a hands-on demo of the game, I got to pick the basic frame of the...

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