E3 2013: Destiny game demo and gameplay trailer

Bungie's next title after the Halo series is Destiny and they have finally revealed gameplay footage for us to take in. I've always been curious to how this online FPS game would play out. These two videos pretty covers that.

E3 Sony game demo 

Aside from this game looking gorgeous, Destiny really gives the Halo meets Borderlands feel. I would love it if Bungie would go more into detail in terms of character customization and progression. I wonder though if were going to constantly pick up items during each fight(something similar to Diablo or Borderlands) or only during specific enemies in the game.

Destiny gameplay trailer

If you're sold into getting this game, you're in luck. You don't necessarily have to make a decision on what next-gen console to get in order to play this game, Destiny will also be available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Bungie and Activision is already thinking about Destiny in years to come, with sequels and added content, so this game will definitely be around for a long time.

Destiny is planned for a 2014 release.

E3 2013: Final Fantasy XV Battle gameplay first look

Final Fantasy Versus 13 converted to Final Fantasy XV seemed likely when Square announced last Feb that they have something to show at E3. The game, just like any Final Fantasy game that came before it, always look amazing, but what about the gameplay? Here's another trailer released that gives us a good look at what looks like an action-oriented Final Fantasy.

It's obvious in this video that it won't be the Final Fantasy most people are familiar with, but this series has always been about redefining itself with each title. XV won't be any different and at this point I'll keep my mind open to what they plan for this new entry, because It would feel great to finally play a great Final Fantasy game again.

Thanks to Destructoid, they have more facts about this title:

• Final Fantasy Versus XIII is now Final Fantasy XV
• Final Fantasy XV will come to both the PS4 and Xbox One
• Crown Prince Noctis is the protagonist
• Noctis and his friends were cast out of their home, the Kingdom of Lucis
• Final Fantasy XV features real-time combat
• Date is TBD

E3 2013: New Super Luigi U Trailer

Luigi gets another stand alone game for himself, sorta. New Super Luigi U is basically New Super Mario Bros. U without Mario. Luigi embarks on his own adventure without his brother Mario to save.. I don't know. Daisy, hopefully. Before you write this off as "another easy cop out by Nintendo", the trailer is less than 2 minutes long so give it a gander.

This game still has support of up to 4 players, but who takes that extra spot if Mario's not in it? A character called Nabbit fills in the spot. I got a genuine laugh when I saw the Nabbit gameplay. He runs past enemies and steals powers up which he trades for 1-Ups if he reaches the end of the stage. What's worse than picking up other players or jumping on them in New Super Mario Bros. U? Being the resident asshole and stealing their power ups to trade for extra lives for you. And that is just hilarious.

What interest me is that the game will be available digitally on the Nintendo eShop next week (June 20th) for $19.99 and available as a disc copy on August 25th for $29.99 with it's own unique green case. Now the green case is cool and all but will this trend of digital releases being cheaper carry on to other titles? I sure hope so.

E3 2013: Super Mario 3D World Trailer

This might not be the Wii U Mario game that Nintendo fans might be looking for but it looks like a fun entry that's a bit bigger than New Super Mario Bros. U.

Similar to Super Mario 3D Land for the 3DS, Super Mario 3D World is basically the same game only made bigger since it's on the Wii U. With up to 4 players for some zany and frantic Mario Bros. mayhem, they might seem a bit familiar. Instead of having two random Toads fill in the 3 and 4 player spot, Princess Peach has returned to the roster. Much like Super Mario Bros. 2 (the Doki Doki Panic one), Luigi has his floaty jump, Peach can hover in the air for a few seconds and Toad can run faster.

A new power up has also been included. Grabbing a bell will transform Mario into Cat Mario which lets him run up walls and do a dive pounce from mid-air.

Though not the most original of Nintendo games, you can be assured that this game will still have a lot of polish and will be fun to play with friends and family. Plus that new overworld theme is just so catchy.

Super Mario 3D World will be available for the Wii U in December of this year.

E3 2013: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Trailer

We finally get a real title for the new Legend of Zelda game on the 3DS. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.

Set to take place in the same world as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, I like how they went with a similar title, Link being a link to something. With the title being "Between Worlds". it's safe to assume that the worlds are the normal game world and the wall painting world and Link is the link between them since he can travel to both world freely. As expected, the whole wall painting mechanic will be used to traverse areas around the world and solve puzzles in dungeons. Your typical Zelda fare.

A Link to the Past was the very first Zelda game that I really played. Technically the first one I played was the very first The Legend of Zelda on the NES but I really got into A Link to the Past when I borrowed a friend's copy on the GBA. And seeing that world in full 3D is just amazing. The top down view and with more emphasis on vertical travel is perfect for the 3DS' 3D slider. A lot of A Link to the Past items also make a return, such as the hammer (which is now orange) and fire rod. I also like how they gave Link his more classic colors such as the gold trim around his hat and the brown undershirt.

The dark triforce symbol on the title screen would lead me to believe that we might also see the return of the Dark World. The title also doesn't specify exactly how many worlds Link will be able to travel to and I wouldn't be surprised if the Dark World was like a surprise twist or something or that notion.

If you've been waiting for a reason to pick up a 3DS, this looks about as good a reason as any. Oh and Project x Zone is also a pretty good reason.