E3 2017

E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, highlights the latest in interactive games for computers, consoles, handhelds and more.

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E3 2017: Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony and all the big reveals

The biggest video game show of the year is already chock full of news. Here's all of our wrap-ups so far.

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Microsoft Minecraft update brings more players together

Minecraft's vast online realms will be easier to join, Microsoft says at the E3 show, and game consoles will play nice with Windows and phones.

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<p>Insomniac Games is bringing a brand-new Spider-man game to PS4. We don't know much about the game's story, but the action title will see Spidey swinging his way through New York City and using his webbing to take down criminals.</p><p>Platforms: PS4</p><p>Release date: 2018</p>

CNET Asks: Who has the best upcoming games?

Which game from E3 2017 are you eager to try out?

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Pokemon Go adds battles that actually make sense

Gyms get a total overhaul, and boss battles (perhaps against legendary Pokemon?) are coming soon.

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E3 2017 leaves us with so many big questions

The 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo revealed some long-awaited games. But many questions remained.

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Just admit it, we love game sequels

The video game industry hasn't run out of ideas or gotten lazy. It’s just following the money, because we’re still buying those sequels.

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E3 2017 reboots your childhood

Retro games, retro consoles and more: Nostalgia ruled this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo.

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Diamonds in the rough: Indie games you probably missed at E3 2017

Done reading up on your most-anticipated E3 blockbusters? Check out these stellar indie titles we caught at the show.

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Relive your Atari glory days with the Hyperkin Retron 77

Loaded with Atari cartridges, but without a way to play them? The Hyperkin Retron 77, which we found at E3 2017, is your all-in-one solution.

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Humans of E3

For the first time ever, 15,000 ordinary fans got to experience the Electronic Entertainment Expo -- the mecca of video games. Here are a few of them.

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<p>Zero Dawn's first major DLC will put Aloy in a frozen region of the world where machines run wild amongst the snow and ice.</p><p>Platforms: PS4</p><p>Release date: 2017</p>

The coolest games we saw at E3 2017

Another E3 is in the history books. Here are the most promising titles from the show that are scheduled for release before the end of 2018.

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Sony doesn't want you to play with your Xbox or Switch friends

As Xbox and Switch enter a new era of cross-platform gameplay, PlayStation seems intent on remaining an island.

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Sorry: Beyond Good & Evil 2 isn't coming anytime soon

Michel Ancel's vision for this game seems impossibly grand.

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Microsoft Booth at E3 2017

We pushed through a crowded Microsoft booth to capture these images at E3 2017.

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The original gigantic Xbox controller is back, and it could be yours

Hyperkin teams up with the original creator to bring back the infamous Duke.

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Spaceship!!! Ubisoft's Starlink is everything my 10-year-old self wanted (hands-on)

Real toy spaceships come to life in a video game -- complete with swappable parts and weaponry.

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Up close with Starlink, where toy spaceships snap to life

Coming fall 2018, Ubisoft's Starlink: Battle for Atlas.

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Starlink could be 2018's must-have toy

Ubisoft's Lego-like modular spaceship game looks like a winner

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Sony's booth at E3 2017 has lots to show off

Take a look around the Sony booth at E3 2017.

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Microsoft's Xbox Live avatars let boys wear dresses if they want

Microsoft is set to upgrade its Xbox Live Avatars to allow more customization, including the ability to wear any clothes irrespective of the character's gender.

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Witness the rebirth of a monster: The original Xbox controller is back

Whose bright idea was it to... oh.

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Nintendo Booth at E3 2017

CNET takes you a on tour of the Nintendo booth at E3 2017

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Mario Kart VR coming soon, but only to Tokyo arcade for now

With some impressive-looking footage showing familiar characters racing in full 3D, Nintendo announces Mario Kart VR is coming.

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Super Mario Odyssey is coming October 27 and it looks amazing

Mario is going on a crazy trip complete with new abilites as seen in this in-depth gameplay footage. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 27.

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Phil Spencer: Xbox One X still supports virtual reality

The head of Microsoft's video game unit tells CNET the new console is VR-capable.

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All of Nintendo's E3 2017 announcements

Nintendo's press conference on Tuesday at E3 2017 was one of the most anticipated. The company didn't disappoint with game announcements for its three month old Switch console. Take a look.

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Nintendo stealth reveals Metroid: Samus Returns at E3 2017

After it seemed like Nintendo's biggest announcements were over for the day, the company revealed Metroid: Samus Returns, complete with in-game footage.

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E3 2017: Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony and the rest's big reveals

The biggest video game show of the year is already chock full of news. Here's all of our wrap-ups so far.

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Super Mario Odyssey jumps onto the Switch October 27

And it has freaking dinosaurs.

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<p>Breath of the Wild's new Trial of the Sword, included in this expansion pack.</p>

Zelda: Breath of the Wild gets a little bigger on June 30

The Expansion Pass will bring some new adventures and armor to the Switch and Wii U title.

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<p>Metroid Prime 4: it's real.</p>

Samus returns: Nintendo reveals Metroid Prime 4 for Switch

It could be the next must-have game for hardcore Switch owners, but Nintendo hasn't revealed much yet.

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Nintendo at E3 2017: Metroid, Pokemon and Mario in the big city

It's still a trickle of games for the Nintendo Switch, but there are plenty of fan favorites on the horizon.

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3 big reasons VR failed to revolutionize PC gaming

With a lower profile at this year's E3, virtual reality may not be the game-changer some expected.

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E3's here, and it’s got something to prove

Ever been to E3? The massive video game show happens every year in Los Angeles. The newest feature this year is that it's opening to the public.

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A mind-blowing VR arcade won me over. It’ll get you too

The VR arcade -- yes, an arcade -- is designed to get you to try virtual reality headsets without getting sick. You might even like it. I did.

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What really mattered at Sony's E3 2017 press conference

At Sony's E3 2017 press conference, the tone was certainly heavy on the games but light on release dates. There's no doubt PS4 has more exclusive titles, but players are going to have to wait for them.

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Sony's E3 2017 PSVR showcase

Sony announced a handful of brand new games for its PSVR platform including Skyrim for PSVR, Star Child, The Inpatient, Bravo Team and Moss.

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy's massive trailer

Naughty Dog's Uncharted: The Lost Legacy follows the story of Chloe and Nadine in what the developer calls its most substantial story expansion to date.

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Sony reveals Destiny 2 and console-exclusive content

The worldwide reveal of Destiny 2 showed a much more narratively driven game and Sony was happy to announce some of the exclusive content that will only be offered on the PS4 version of the game.

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Sony at E3 2017: Spider-Man, God of War and a Shadow of the Colossus remake

We got a good look at God of War and Spider-Man, as well as news that Shadow of the Colossus is getting a remake and Skyrim is coming to VR.

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Spider-Man swings onto PS4 in 2018

Sony headlined its E3 press conference with a lengthy look at gameplay from Spider-Man, set to arrive on PS4 in 2018.

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Monster Hunter World is headed to PS4

Capcom's fan favorite franchise, Monster Hunter, begins a new chapter on PS4, coming early 2018.

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Shadow of the Colossus looks bigger than ever on PS4

In a surprise announcement, Sony will be bringing a version of the PS2 cult classic, Shadow of the Colossus, to PS4.

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What we missed at Sony's E3 2017 presentation

There were a few noticeable absences in Sony's E3 2017 presentation. Our curiosity about these hotly anticipated titles is yet to be appeased.

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God of War returns in early 2018

Sony revealed a lengthy gameplay trailer of Kratos' next chapter in God of War, due out in early 2018.

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Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man (game)

First unveiled at last year’s E3, Sony is back with a better look at the wall-crawler’s latest video game outing by Insomniac Games.

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Microsoft's Xbox One X won't support virtual reality, reports WSJ (update)

PCs are better suited for VR than game consoles, Xbox's marketing chief tells the Wall Street Journal.

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Here's everything Sony announced at E3 2017

Check out everything Sony announced at E3!

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Alienware gets its own gaming accessories

Rather than hawking boring Dell monitors and third-party keyboards and mice, Alienware's finally getting into the accessories game.

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Alienware bets on Threadripper but offers Core i9 X, too

The refresh for the top-of-the line model of Alienware's Area-51 premium gaming desktop offers more AMD options.

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<p>A part by part view of a dismantled Xbox One X seen here at the Xbox E3 Showcase</p>

The Xbox One X's inner workings, revealed

What makes the new Xbox One X tick? We looked at its silicon guts to find out.

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Check out the games from Ubisoft's E3 press conference

The French gaming giant dove into the next chapter in the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series. They showed South Park's newest, and lots of other games, and oh yeah... Beyond Good and Evil 2.

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Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed, Beyond Good And Evil 2 and more at E3

Ubisoft's E3 press conferences are always a wild ride. This year, there's Rabbids, Nintendo and Assassin's Creed to hear about.

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Xbox One X promises better graphics, with or without a 4K TV

The next version of the Xbox makes a giant splash at the world's biggest video game conference, E3 2017.

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Bethesda E3 2017: Doom VR, Evil Within and Wolfenstein sequels

The Elder Scrolls and Fallout developer gives us a better look at things we knew were in the pipeline and unveils sequels for Wolfenstein and Evil Within.

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Here's everything you need to know from Microsoft's E3 2017 Xbox press conference

We've highlighted all the big news from Microsoft's E3 2017 press conference -- from Xbox One X to new game announcements to big release dates. Here's everything you need to know in around two minutes.

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Here's our first up-close encounter with the Xbox One X

The Xbox One X is smaller than you'd think and Microsoft says it's the most powerful console ever made. You'll be able to see for yourself when it goes on sale November 7, 2017, for $499. For now, here's the console from every angle and what it looks like compared with the Xbox One S.

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Xbox One X vs. Xbox One S: Side-by-side photo comparison

Microsoft calls its Xbox One X the smallest Xbox ever. That's true, but just barely. Here's what it looks like compared with 2016's Xbox One S.

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The new Xbox One X up close and in pictures

Microsoft unveiled the Xbox 4K and it looks amazing inside and out.

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BioWare's brand new game, Anthem, gets a longer look at Xbox's E3 event

Players will get to explore an alien world using a variety of exosuits called Javelins. The game is set to arrive in 2018.

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Original Xbox games join Microsoft's backward compatibility program

Games from the first Xbox console are getting revived through the backward compatibility program, including fan-favorite Crimson Skies.

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New Sea of Thieves gameplay shown off at Microsoft's E3 2017 event

Check out more in-depth gameplay from developer Rare's open-world pirate adventure, coming to Xbox One and Windows 10.

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Xbox One X has OG Xbox backward compatibility

The freshly unveiled console will let you play not only your Xbox One game library but also select games released for the original Xbox.

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Shoot up Xbox One's Crackdown 3 with Terry Crews

The Xbox One game enlists players to join the Agency, which heads to the console on November 7.

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Minecraft is now in 4K!?

The Super Duper Graphics update on Xbox One will make the popular game look better than ever.

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These exclusive Xbox One games get artsy while looking great

The Black Desert, The Last Night and The Artful Escape are Xbox One exclusive games that look to be a welcome change of pace for the platform.

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Xbox One X vs. PS4 Pro: Full specs compared

Project Scorpio is now the Xbox One X. How does Microsoft's most powerful console ever compare with the PS4 Pro?

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State of Decay 2 rises spring 2018

The runaway hit on PCs is headed exclusively to Xbox One game consoles later this year.

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Here is Assassin's Creed Origins running on Xbox One X

The Assassin's Creed story is heading back to the start in Assassin's Creed Origins. While it will be available on multiple consoles, Microsoft debuted gameplay on the Xbox One X at E3 2017.

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PC smash hit PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is coming exclusively to Xbox One

The runaway hit on PC is headed exclusively to Xbox One later this year.

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Xbox One X arrives November 7 for $499

Microsoft finally unveils its newest console, the Xbox One X. It's the most powerful, as well as the smallest, gaming console that Microsoft has ever made.

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Metro Exodus arrives in 2018

The team at 4A continues their Metro first-person-shooter series with its latest entry, Metro Exodus, heading to consoles in 2018.

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Xbox One X and games: All of Microsoft's E3 2017 announcements

Microsoft's new game console, formerly known as Project Scorpio, debuted as the Xbox One X. Plus games, games, games, including some exclusives.

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Microsoft E3 2017: Xbox One X, Cuphead, Minecraft and more

Microsoft's Project Scorpio is now called the Xbox One X, and the company has a bunch of games to go with it.

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Kingdom Hearts III has a new trailer (but no release date)

First announced in 2013, the long-awaited Disney-Final Fantasy mashup is still not ready.

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Stormtroopers, hip-hop and video games: EA Play at E3 2017

The 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo is off to a bang. Here's what it was like to attend the first fan event, EA Play.

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