E3 2017 kicks off in just a few short days and Sega has, in my opinion, a pretty fantastic line up of games to show off at the event this year. I had never played a Yakuza game before, but after playing Yakuza 0, I am officially hooked and totally along for the ride so I'm most interested in hearing about Yakuza 6 and Yakuza Kiwami.
Here is a rundown of what Sega is bringing to E3 this year
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life and Yakuza Kiwami
- Visitors will be able to reacquaint themselves with the legendary Kazuma Kiryu in a double header of hard-hitting Yakuza action, playable on the show floor: Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, the latest entry in the long-running series and Yakuza Kiwami, a rebuilt-from-scratch HD remake of the original 2005 PlayStation 2 hit, Yakuza. Attendees who visit the booth will also have the opportunity to receive special Yakuza-themed swag.
Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces
- If breakneck speed is more your thing, we've got you covered! Booth #4312 will feature playable stations for the ultimate celebration of past and future with Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D adventure with stunning HD retro style graphics running at a smooth 60FPS and featuring all your favorite classic characters. Sonic Forces™, from the development team behind Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations, will be your second dose of speedy Sonic action where you will get to experience fast-paced gameplay as Modern Sonic, thrilling platforming as Classic Sonic, and powerful gadget action as your own custom Hero Character! Those who come by to play Sonic could receive a special Sonic E3 giveaway item.
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
- ATLUS will have an exclusive new trailer for the hotly anticipated Western release of Vanillaware's 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, a story of battle-ready youths, humanity and...giant mechs. Plus, be sure to take a photo with the 13 Sentinels mech standee to receive a gorgeous poster featuring Vanillaware's signature flair (while supplies last).
Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth
- Starting with the creation of your party to exploring the uncharted labyrinth of the Yggdrasil Tree, Beyond the Myth is all about choosing how your own adventure unfolds. Practice your map-making and FOE slaying skills with the playable hands-on demo on the show floor. Oh, and there will also be a live demo!
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology
- Once again take the reins of Alistel operative Stocke as he unlocks the power of the White Chronicle relic and gains the ability to travel between two alternate timelines in this enhanced retelling of a JRPG classic. Watch a live demo of Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology, only for show attendees.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux
- Demon aficionados can look forward to a new Redux trailer. New story content, additional endings, a new dungeon to explore and more await those who wish to brave the spatial distortion known as the Schwarzwelt!
Total War: WARHAMMER II, Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces
- In neighboring booth #4300, Creative Assembly are unleashing the Lizardmen on the public for the first time in Total War: WARHAMMER II. The second game in the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is set in a whole new part of the Warhammer world, introducing four new playable races in an epic narrative campaign. In a spectacular quest battle taken from the game, E3-goers can seize control of a Lizardmen army as they march against the High Elves, who they've caught meddling in the dormant ruins of an ancient Lizardmen portal. Additionally, there will be playable stations for Sonic Forces and Sonic Mania at the booth.
