The PlayStation Showcase aired this week with a surprise reveal of a long-rumored Konami remake, a rebooted Bungie IP, and Insomniac Games’ most highly anticipated release for this year. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
Summer Game Fest next week already has a couple of notable titles ready to share gameplay, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum’s release is underwhelming, to say the least, and Dragon’s Dogma fans finally have more than a T-shirt reveal to be excited about. All that and more in this week’s roundup of games industry news.
Nearly 11 Minutes of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Gameplay Revealed
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 revealed a ton of gameplay to close out the PlayStation Showcase this week, including looks at the symbiote suit, web wing traversal, the Lizard, and Kraven.
Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Confirmed Alongside MGS Collection
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, was announced during the PlayStation Showcase. This announcement was followed subtly by the announcement of a Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Has a Disastrous Launch
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum’s pre-release marketing was always subdued by unfortunate delays and subsequent silence around the game, but that has not made for a compelling launch, either. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has been poorly received thus far due to performance issues and a consensus of lackluster quality.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Revealed During the PlayStation Showcase
Dragon’s Dogma 2 was finally revealed during the PlayStation Showcase, offering an incredibly traditional look at the sequel that fans of the original will be familiar with.
Mortal Kombat Gameplay Reveal Set for Summer Game Fest
NetherRealm’s newest fighting game was revealed last week, and fans are already primed to see more as Mortal Kombat 1 gameplay will debut during Summer Game Fest. Likewise, Alan Wake 2 is set to have its own gameplay revealed at some point during the same event.
Features
The PlayStation Showcase was filled with many more exciting first- and third-party appearances, but Bungie seemed to steal the show a bit with its massive announcements in an almost dedicated segment near the end. Here, Bungie announced a Marathon reboot as well as confirmed leaks through a teaser for The Final Shape expansion. In this regard, Xbox surely needs a win and will hopefully earn one during its own upcoming showcase.
- Destiny 2’s Final Shape Teaser Trailer Confirms Massive Leaks
- The Xbox Showcase Needs to Strike While the Iron is Hot
Movies & TV
James Gunn’s upcoming slate of DCU titles will usher in a wave of characters many fans have never heard of, while other characters like Superman and Batman will still have their own heyday. Any of these characters could make their way into a future DC game if the property is popular enough, and Creature Commandos is an ensemble that could easily be up for consideration.
Guides
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has nearly infinite content to explore in its refurbished Hyrule and the Sky Islands above it. Indeed, as players continue to creatively chart their way through the sequel, they will inevitably come across the South Lomei Labyrinth at the edge of Gerudo and the secrets it holds within.
Game Rant Exclusives
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