"Fighter Within," for the new Xbox One, will use
the Kinect motion controller for more realistic fighting action.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Gamescom opens in Germany on Wednesday
- Event is world's largest trade fair for video games
- Sony, Microsoft expected to show off new consoles, titles
- "XCOM," "Diablo" and "Dead Rising" updates to be shown
Held in Cologne, Germany, the
event is billed as the world's largest trade fair for interactive games and
entertainment. Boasting 275,000 visitors in its third year, the gathering, which
opens Wednesday, has been a place for gaming companies to show off their new
products and for fans to get their first experience with new titles.
With their next-generation video
game consoles scheduled for release later this year, Sony and Microsoft are
expected to reveal what games can be played on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
respectively. But there are always surprises at Gamescom, and this year will
surely be no different.
Sony continues to roll along
after an outstanding showing at E3 in Los Angeles earlier this summer. Unveiling
new games for the portable PS Vita, as well as the new PlayStation 4, Sony also
made a point of showcasing a wide variety of independent games that will be
coming to the new console.
The company has now announced
launch dates for the PlayStation 4 -- November 15 in North America and November
29 in Europe. The new console is expected to be in 32 countries at launch. Sony
also lowered the price on the PS Vita ($199) and is making a 12GB PlayStation 3
available for a relatively meager $199.
In "XCOM: Enemy Within," players can use alien technology to enhance their
troops
Microsoft is showing off its Xbox
One lineup at Gamescom, featuring 51 new games (including 20 at console launch)
with many being exclusive titles or having exclusive content for the new home
console.
Attendees will have the chance
for hands-on experience with "Ryse: Son of Rome," "Dead Rising 3," and "Forza
Motorsport 5" among others.
Gaming companies will be making
"surprise" announcements at the event to showcase their new titles -- and
possibly tip their hands about the directions they expect to go in the near
future.
Many companies also are
attempting to bridge the coming console generation gap by letting customers
upgrade their games from current-generation to next-generation for a small
fee.
UbiSoft will introduce a new
fighting game designed specifically for the Xbox One, "Fighter Within." The new
game aims to provide realistic fighting competition by using the Kinect
controller and giving players more precision and responsiveness.
This game is destined to get
players moving, sweating and involved as they battle against their friends. The
1-to-1 motion tracking with Kinect should deliver realistic moves and
"injuries."
Blizzard took this opportunity
to announce additional content for its popular "Diablo 3" game. Called "Reaper
of Souls," the new content aims to give players the experience many have been
clamoring for since the release of the game.
"Reaper of Souls" will have a
new melee class, more monsters and environments, and, of course, new loot.
"Diablo 3" will be making its console debut this fall on current generation and
next-gen consoles.
Fresh off the success of "XCOM:
Enemy Unknown," 2K Games wants players to take another plunge into the world
where you defend Earth against alien invaders. "XCOM: Enemy Within" will be
announced at Gamescom and offers upgraded weapons, abilities and enemies in the
battle for the future.
More than just an expansion
pack, it will enable players to actually utilize alien technology -- making
their squads more than human. While the endgame is still the same, how you get
there radically changes with the new tactical elements.
Electronic Arts, Warner Bros.
Interactive, Activision, Bethesda and many others are also at the show, touting
new features to games previously announced. Many of the new games will be
playable at the event, which is why so many fans flock to Germany for a
taste.
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