Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga Details
More customisation options, more characters, and twenty new levels reckon Traveller's Tales.

Two New Destroy All Humans Games Coming
Big Willy Unleashed and Path of the Furon.

Amazing Burnout Paradise Trailer
Pre-alpha footage!

First EA Playground Footage
The minigames don't look too bad.

New Wii Channel - Check Mii Out
Beauty contest type thing.

A Ghost Squad Gameplay Trailer
Lots of arcade style shooting.

An Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Trailer
It's like Tomb Raider with a bloke.

Spider Man: Friend or Foe? Details
Play with Spidey's friends, or his foes.

A Soul Calibur IV Trailer
At 34 seconds left to go there's a sound effect that sounds just like Link from The Legend of Zelda.

And Then A SoulCalibur Legends Trailer
Twelve environments, forty quests. And a missing space.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast Footage
The controls won't break your wrists.

Project Gotham Racing 4 Trailer
This version has bikes in it.

More Donkey Kong!
Jungle Climber this time, though.

Trauma Center: New Blood Announced for Wii
It's got co-op play this time.

Top Spin 3 Announced for 360, PS3
2K Sports want to get all the details down.

Blocks Revealed for Wii
Nintendo's answer to LittleBigPlanet.

An Unreal Tournament III Trailer
The PS3 version will support mods.

Guitar Hero III Rock-Out
There'll be over 45 songs, and Slash will be a boss.

Fable 2 Gets Trailer'd
You get a dog companion in this one.

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Personally, I found it a little odd that some announcements for games had to be actively sought out (Nintendo were especially bad for this - Mario Party DS and Advance Wars DS 2 could very easily have gone totally unnoticed), but the usual sheer influx of new associated with E3 was there, so I can forgive and forget.

Anyway - highlights. Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga put in a quick showing, revealing that it'll have about twenty more levels for fans to lap up upon release. Having played and adored the first two titles, I'll be more than happy to go through it again with the extras Travaller's Tales are cooking up.

Trauma Center: New Blood was an interesting announcement - especially when you consider that the game will now offer co-op surgery. Hilarity ensues as player two accidentally nicks an artery that player one has to desperately try and repair.

Another, even more interesting announcement, was that of Blocks for the Wii. Yes, you do 'just' play with blocks, but it looks like it can give players no end of imaginative and creative fun. It's the Wii's answer to LittleBigPlanet, that's for sure.

Finally, to end the show, I'd like to make sure that everybody views this fantastic footage. It's of Burnout Paradise, and the reason I find it so fantastic and promising is because it's from a pre-alpha version of the game. That means it's very early on indeed, and if it already looks that good and already has such a realistic physics engine in place, one can only imagine what the final product will be like.

Trailers like that, combined with so many other things at E3, have confirmed one thing in everybody's mind.

It's good to be a gamer.

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Set for release in 2008, the 360 exclusive title will expand upon everything the previous title offered. There'll be a dog, too. The pooch will "act as friend, compass and protector", and all you need to do is feed it every now and then. Well, dog is man's best friend, after all.

You can check out the newest trailer after the jump.

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Guitar Hero III will feature over 45 songs for players to jam through, online play, new co-op and versus multiplayer modes, and completely wireless guitar controllers. Gamers will also have the opportunity to go up against some of the biggest legends of rock history in new 'boss battles' - including Slash of Guns 'n' Roses fame.

You can hit the jump to see the latest trailer.

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An interesting nugget of information for this title to come out of E3 was that the PS3 version will be able to support mods and user-created content. Midway reckons that "this will bring a level of creativity, innovation and replayability not previously seen on home consoles."

There's a new trailer after the jump.

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Yes, this is probably what you think it is. No, it's not that boring.

Blocks is one of the first Wii titles from Steven Spielberg - and it's likely to be the Wii's answer to LittleBigPlanet. Why? Because it's so damn simple, but so much fun. You build things up, play with them a bit, and then knock them down.

The developer walkthrough trailer after the jump will demonstrate it better than I ever could. And, if after watching it you don't immediately want to start messing around with the possibilities that have been presented to you, there's something wrong.

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Being developed for the 360 and PS3, players will "compete online and offline to rise in the ranks against current top ranked professional players."

2K are hoping to reach the pinnacle of their game with Top Spin 3 "by ensuring every detail is accurate, from the cloud cover to lighting, from sweat to dirt on clothing, to every drop shot, slice, lob and backhand."

Gamers will also be able to manipulate the smaller details in the game, as the new player creator will "include free-form body sculpting, makeup and tattoos." I'm not too sure what the body sculpting will involve, but it's doubtful it'll be what my mind is envisaging. (Whizzing tennis players round on a clay pot-moulding machine.)

You can take a look at the first shots of Top Spin 3 after the jump.

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New Blood will do what it says on the tin - it will introduce brand new characters who will have to face the latest viruses and perform the newest operations. It will also feature co-op gameplay, so your best mate could end up assisting you in those more stressful surgeries.

No other details have been released about New Blood yet, but there are a handful of new screenshots ready and waiting for you after the jump.

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I predict this version of the game will be made slightly easier by the DS' two screens - you'll be able to scout out hazards sooner and plan ahead. These things you could not do in the GBA version, you know.

Jungle Climber will be released in Europe in October, and there's a trailer after the jump to tide you by until then.

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New trailer after the jump, though. Forgive me?

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Barrel Blast is set for release in America on 8 October, and you can check out the new trailer after the jump.

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New details are quite scant about Legends, but an E3 press release reveals that the Quest Mode will take place across twelve environments and feature up to forty quests. There's also a new trailer to peruse after the jump.

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There's a new trailer after the jump, and, is it just me, or does the character holding Soul Calibur at 34 seconds left to go let out a "HYYYAAAH!" sound just like Link from The Legend of Zelda?

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Said to be "inspired by the Spider Man film trilogy and the classic Spider Man comics", Friend or Foe will let you fight alongside the likes of goodies Blade and Iron Fist, and, once you've defeated them in battle, baddies Doc Ock, Green Goblin, Venom and Sandman.

The game will also feature a co-op mode, so more players can drop in and drop out to help Spidey as they please.

There's a trailer after the jump.

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From Jak and Daxter developer types Naughty Dog, Drake's Fortune is the story of "a 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake." And before you think it, no, you won't be controlling the skeletal Drake.

The game sends "a modern-day fortune hunter on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

"The search turns deadly when Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island."

And then, King Kong appears, and you fall in love with him.

Okay, I made that bit up...

Trailer after the jump.

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Destined for release in early 2008, Ghost Squad offers players Wii Zapper functionality, multiple levels each with different possible routes, a total of 25 weapons, and four different modes of play (Arcade, Multiplayer, Training, and Special).

You can see the first gameplay trailer of this "lightgun game" after the jump.

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"The two main components of the free channel include an area where users can post Miis they have created to let others vote on their artistic abilities, and a competition element that lets users test their skills to create the most accurate likeness of individuals or other themes suggested by Nintendo."

The new channel should be released in early 2008.

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In other words - it's yet another minigame compilation.

Nah. Seriously, it doesn't look that bad. Trailer after the jump.

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That's not a press release quote. That's me, while watching the utter destruction in the pre-alpha - yes, pre-alpha (that means very early) - demonstration trailer after the jump.

Burnout Paradise will be "an open world environment where you can do anything, anywhere, anytime" (that is a press release quote), but the core element of the game seems like it will remain just the same - crash.

It's destined for release in Winter this year.

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Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed (titter) is destined for the Wii, PS2, and PSP. The title follows "Crypto as he travels the world in the Funked Out 1970s, unleashing massive destruction on foot, in his UFO and for the first time, in the Big Willy mech." Willy Unleashed (titter titter) will act as a prequel for the other new game in the series - Path of the Furon.

Path of the Furon will head to the 360 and PS3, and follows on directly from where Willy climaxed (ha! I'll stop now). There'll be no rest for Crypto, as "a mysterious new enemy attacks, launching a conspiracy that unravels Crypto’s groovy new way of life and threatens the very survival of his Furon race."

Thar be a trailer of Path of the Furon after the jump.

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Admittedly, when The Complete Saga was first announced it seemed little more than a popularity cash-in. Two games on one disc – big deal. I can cope with them being separate. However, Traveller’s Tales are definitely trying to avoid this, having today revealed some of the new features they’re hoping to implement.

The character model customisation will now include even more options than before, thanks in part due to the first LSW characters being included, and also due to the fact that droid pieces will be made available. There will also be a few new characters added to the already encyclopaedic roster available, and of course, these characters’ heads and bodies will go towards the customisation.

Considering gameplay more directly, Traveller’s Tales revealed that they will be putting Bounty Hunter levels into the original LSW game, as well as expanding upon LSW2’s offerings. There will also be entirely new levels. The developers reckon that, in total, there will be twenty new levels, with many more existing ones expanded upon.

Considering the PS3 and 360 versions will have online co-op drop-in-drop-out and the Wii version will allow motion-sensing lightsabre control, this sounds like it’s shaping up very nicely indeed. Don’t believe me? Have a look at a trailer after the jump, then.

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Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3

MySims Media
Customize everything. Don't mind if I do!

More Metroid Prime 3 Gameplay
Including a developer walkthrough.

deBlob Announced
It's a fun looking game where you're a blob of paint and you roll around making a mess.

Turok Returns
On 8 February. Two new gameplay trailers in the link.

LittleBigPlanet Media
"Play. Create. Share." They're showing us "Create".

No European PS3 Price Cut
A bundle deal with two controllers, Resistance: Fall of Man and MotorStorm. BOOO!

Four New Harvest Moons
Harvest Moon DS Cute, Harvest Moon DS 2, Harvest Moon Wii, and Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl.

More Super Mario Galaxy Footage
Six major areas, forty galaxies, 120 stars.

Nitrobike Announced For Wii
From the people who did Excitebike, actually.

God of War: Chains of Olympus Footage
Like the other God of War games.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Trailer
I had a wet dream like that once.

inFamous Announced For PS3
Like a serious Crackdown.

Silent Hill Origins Trailer
Creepy kids on the block.

Lair Media
Dragons are frickin' awesome.

Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games Media
Note that in one screenshot, Mario is just edging ahead of Sonic in a race. Hmm...

IGN Talks Shop With Miyamoto
Pikmin Wii, Animal Crossing Wii, a new Zelda, and Wii Sports 2 chatted on.

Fire Emblem: Goddess Of Dawn Trailer
Go Marth!

Three New PlayStation Network Games
The fantastic echochrome. And Pain and WarHawk.

Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles Comes Out To Play
Interesting trailers ahoy.

The Simpsons Game Info And Trailer
Marge's special ability is nag. Snore.

Mass Effect Trailer
That new BioWare RPG, innit?

Rock Band Tracklist And Trailer
The Who's "Who's Next?" album will be on it in its entirety.

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More Super Mario Galaxy footage, and details of the number of levels and stars. For me, it's the game of the show as the new material on offer has provoked an unrivalled level of anticipation within.

Another trailer which has caused a similar reaction, is the jaw-dropping Star Wars: The Force Unleashed trailer. If you're able to be as badass as what this trailer suggests in-game than I am so there.

There are a couple of games that have put on a good show at E3, but the general press and gaming community don't seem to be recognizing. I don't understand this. These games are MySims for the Wii and DS and echochrome for the PS3. The former looks to be the most anally retentive take on Animal Crossing possible - customize everything. And echochrome - blimey. I think I'll be scared to play that title, for the sheer ingenious thinking it will demand of you in every level.

If you've already checked all of that material out - then good on ya. If not, what are you waiting for? For the one-sentence headlines post, you say? Oh, alright then. That'll be along shortly.

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A detail of particular note is that after the game's release Harmonix plan to follow things up with new downloadable content every week. Also, Rock Band will feature entire albums of songs from legendary rock bands - the first of which to be confirmed is The Who's 1971 release of "Who's Next?". On this matter, co-found and CEO of Harmonix Alex Rigopulos had to say that "offering entire albums for play on the Rock Band platform is a monumental step forward in Harmonix’s ever present quest to provide new ways for people to interact with music and creating the most authentic music experience possible. This will give players the opportunity to play through the entire album set list of arguably some of the most influential rock albums of all time and brings them one step closer to what it feels like to be a true rock star."

You can hit the jump to see the titles of all confirmed songs and a brand-spankin' new trailer.

The Who’s Who’s Next (1971 Release)

1. Baba O’Riley
2. Bargain
3. Love Ain’t for Keepin
4. My Wife (Entwistle)
5. The Song Is Over
6. Getting in Tune
7. Going Movile
8. Behind Blue Eyes
9. Won’t Get Fooled Again

1970s

• The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again
• Mountain - Mississippi Queen*
• David Bowie - Suffragette City
• Black Sabbath - Paranoid*
• Blue Oyster Cult - Don't Fear the Reaper
• The Ramones - Rockaway Beach

1980s

• Rush - Tom Sawyer*
• Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive

1990s

• Nirvana - In Bloom
• Stone Temple Pilots - Vasoline
• Weezer - Say It Ain't So
• Foo Fighters - Learn to Fly
• Metallica - Enter Sandman

2000s

• The Hives - Main Offender
• The Strokes - Reptilia
• Queens of the Stone Age - Go With the Flow

*Indicates a cover song, all others songs are original master recordings.

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Shepard is "entrusted with keeping law and order in the galaxy" and "uncovers a threat so great it could destroy all life". And that's pretty bad. So, Shepard being a righteous man, sets off to try and save everybody from certain doom.

As players "explore the uncharted edges of the galaxy, they come closer to an overwhelming truth — learning that the placid and serene universe they know is about to come to a violent end and that they are the only being who can stop it. Throughout Shepard’s exploits, players will face morally challenging decisions that will impact the future of all races, and how humans are ultimately viewed on the galactic stage." Hence the name Mass Effect. Clever, eh?

The game is due in November this year, and you can hit the jump to see the new trailer.

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In The Simpsons Game players take control of Homer, Bart, Marge, and Lisa, each with their own special powers. Homer can turn into a massive blob of a wrecking ball, Bart can turn into Bartman and grapple to high places, Marge can use a megaphone to recruit unwilling NPCs to do her bidding, and Lisa can use the powers of the Buddha to move objects around the game landscape.

You can see a new trailer of these in action after the jump.

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The latest Resi game will form the bridge between each of the numbered titles and help fans of the series get to grips with just what the hell is going on. It will also take advantage of the newly revealed Wii Zapper due to its first-person nature.

You can hit the jump for an amalgamated trailer and gameplay footage trailer, plus some screenshots.

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First, the rather graphic-less echochrome. On top it looks to be a lazy and quite boring game with a chap walking around some polygons. Then you realise it's likely one of the most mind-bending puzzle games you'll ever face. Black holes send the chap plummeting downwards; white holes send him flying upwards. Camera angle changes are vital to hide any pitfalls in his way and your time limit is the slow tip-tap of his steps against your brain. Woah.

To lighten up, there's Pain - the ultimate ragdoll game. Send a man flying through the air and see what he can crash into, and how many bones in his body you can break. Over and over again.

Finally, there's the fan favourite WarHawk. If you don't know what this is by now - it's a game that utilises the motion-sensing abilities of the PS3's pad and lets you blow crap up via means of air fighter, jeep, or foot.

You can watch the newest trailer for each of these games after the jump.

echocrome

Pain

WarHawk

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It hits America on 5 November, and there's a trailer for you after the jump.

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IGN recently sat down with gaming legend Shigeru Miyamoto to talk shop. Namely, the prospects of Pikmin Wii, Animal Crossing Wii, a new Zelda, and Wii Sports 2. There's a lot of interesting material and responses from The Man himself - well worth a watch. Just hit the jump for it.

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