Summer of Gaming 2020: IGN Expo Highlights

June 10th, 2020 – Because E3 is canceled this year due to Covid-19 other events rise up as an alternative. IGN launched ‘Summer of Gaming’ and one of the main events is IGN Expo. A four day digital event with announcements, trailers, reveals, interviews and a lot more. Below you will find the highlights.

Jump to IGN Expo Day 1 – June 10th, 2020 
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IGN Expo; Day 1 – June 10th, 2020

Werewolf the Apocalypse: Earthblood – Reveal of a cinematic trailer

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks. Bright Memory: Infinite is set in a sprawling, futuristic metropolis in the year 2036. A strange phenomenon for which scientists can find no explanation has occurred in the skies around the world. The Supernatural Science Research Organization (SRO) has sent agents out to various regions to investigate this phenomenon. It is soon discovered that these strange occurrences are connected to an archaic mystery – an as-of-yet unknown history of two worlds, about to come to light…

Metal: Hellsinger – New announced

Metal Hellsinger combines an FPS, a rhythm game, and some face-melting metal riffs into a truly unique gaming experience as you battle your way through hell to a beat. The Metal Hellsinger game even features vocal performances from Matt Heafy, Mikael Stanne, Bjorn Strid, Alissa White-Gluz, and more.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX – New announced

Alex Kidd is back with a brand new visual style in Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. Featuring new levels, modes, and alternative boss battles – all based on the classic Master System game. If classic ‘80s platforming is your jam, this Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX trailer shows off plenty of Alex Kidd Miracle World DX gameplay.

Chivalry 2 – Console announcement plus crossplay

This medieval First-Person Brawler is the sequel to the 2012’s Chivalry Medieval Warfare by Torn Banner Studios. Now, the gaming developers Torn Banner is teaming up with the gaming publisher Tripwire to release a new round of medieval mayhem. While Chivalry 2 (a.k.a Chivalry Medieval Warfare 2) was announced with a gameplay trailer at 2019’s E3, this Chivalry 2 trailer is the first to announce that the chaos of brawling knights will now feature crossplay.

The Waylanders – Gameplay trailer

The Waylanders is a classic party-based RPG featuring some of the top-talents who brought well-known titles within the genre like the Dragon Age, Mass Effect or Pillars of Eternity sagas.

Second Extinction – Gameplay and developer interview

Second Extinction is an intense 3 player online co-op FPS, where you work as a team to take down large groups of savage mutated dinosaurs. Fight through a maelstrom of bullets, bombs, teeth, claws and gore, it’s up to you to reclaim Earth.

Demon Turf – New announced

Take on the many gangs of the Demon World in Demon Turf, a new 3D Action Platformer from the makers of Slime-San.

Observer System Redux – Gameplay trailer

Watch Observer’s development team walk you through a gameplay demo highlighting new content and changes made for the updated version of this next-gen horror game remake. This Observer System Redux gameplay demo highlights a lot of the next-gen tech, like 4k textures, ray-tracing, and HDR, and that has gone into the Observer System remake. If you’re a fan of the Observer System game, then this remastered version could be the horror remake you’ve been looking for.

Mortal Shell – Gameplay trailer

Seek out absolution in Mortal Shell, as you take control of a vessel who can inhabit the bodies of forgotten warriors with incredible abilities in this tough-as-nails action RPG.

This Mortal Shell game trailer shows off a lot of the game’s sinister-looking enemies and sprawling locations. More than that, this Mortal Shell gameplay trailer highlights it’s souls-like combat mechanics. We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait to get deep into some Mortal Shell gameplay so we can start swinging around that massive sword.

IGN Expo; Day 2 – June 11th, 2020

XIII Remake – Release date announced

The cult classic cel-shaded FPS game XIII returns, remade for Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC – and features music and voice work from the original game. It’s been 17 years since Ubisoft released XIII (or Thirteen for those who don’t know roman numerals) on Playstation 2 (PS2), GameCube, Xbox, and PC. The XIII game utilized the cel shading art style to adapt the 1984 Belgian graphic novel series into the cult classic FPS.

Foreclosed – New announced

Foreclosed is a Cyberpunk action-shooter set in a comic book world. Fight against the dehumanized bureaucracy that took your identity. Unleash the power of your implants and fight for your freedom!

Foreclosed combines the interactivity of video games with the visual aesthetic of comic books. Everything from gameplay to cinematics are experienced within the stylistic framework of a graphic novel. Full screen and comic panel perspectives are seamlessly blended as you move throughout the city. Onomatopoeia’s, speech balloons, taglines and multiple panels are used to authentically evoke the comic book style.

The Iron Oath – New announced

Manage your own mercenary company in this bloody tactical RPG featuring gruesome spells and attacks, a dynamic and shifting overworld, and many mysteries to be uncovered. The Iron Oath tactical RPG may have found its humble start on Kickstarter, but The Iron Oath is coming out soon and fans of pixel art rpgs should definitely check it out. The Iron Oath game trailer is full of The Iron Oath gameplay which highlights its in-depth team management controls and tactical turn based combat.

Stronghold: Warlords – Release date announced plus multiplayer

For the first time ever Stronghold: Warlords allows you to recruit, upgrade and command AI lords directly across the battlefield in the form of in-game ‘Warlords’. Each warlord under your command boosts your strategic prowess with their own unique perks, characteristics and upgradeable abilities. Put them to work for your industry, fortifying borders, forging weapons or team up for a pincer attack! Each campaign mission, skirmish game and multiplayer battle means a fresh set of warlords to command and new strategic depth to discover. The next chapter in Firefly Studios’ real-time strategy series, Stronghold: Warlords is Firefly’s first game to recreate the castle economies of the Far East. In Warlords you take command of Mongol hordes, imperial warriors and samurai clansmen as you lay siege to Japanese castles and fortified Chinese cities. Besiege historical warlords using new gunpowder-fuelled siege weapons, classic units and a completely new way to play Stronghold.

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time – Gameplay plus dev. interview

Become Samurai Jack, the greatest warrior of the past, present and future. Journey through time to finally stop Aku’s evil reign in this new adventure told by the creators of Samurai Jack. Encounter your favorite characters from the show including The Scotsman, Scaramouche, Sir Rothchild and more!

IGN Expo; Day 3 – June 12th, 2020

CastleStorm 2 – New announced

If you like RTS and tower defense games, then CastleStorm II might be for you. This CastleStorm 2 trailer is a whimsical introduction to the game that highlights the game’s mechanics and its playable characters. At the very least, check out this CastleStorm II trailer for all the Monty Python references.

Everspace 2 – Gameplay trailer

Take the fight planetside in this new trailer for Everspace 2 that covers planetary combat. Picking up where the first game left off, Everspace 2 is a fast-paced single-player space shooter featuring RPG elements, along with a focus on deep exploration, lots of loot, and a persistent open world.

This Everspace 2 trailer shows off a significant amount of Everspace 2 gameplay as ships doge, dash, boost, and roll to get into position and fire on a myriad of opponents including drones fighters, and heavy gunships. If you like a good space game that features plenty of space combat and space exploration, then Everspace 2 (not ever space 2) is worth checking out.

Warhammer 40k: Mechanicus – Gameplay trailer

The console release of Warhammer 40k Mechanicus is more than just a simple port. Watch as Bulwark Studios walks you through what’s changing when Mechanicus hits consoles.

Unto The End – Gameplay trailer

Unto The End is a hand-crafted cinematic platformer about a desperate journey home. Master combat through improvisation and observation in intense sword fights. Spot opportunities to use artifacts and trade items. An adventure told through your actions, how will you make it home?

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim – Gameplay trailer

Total War: Troy – Gameplay interview trailer

Blue Fire – First impression

Hardspace Shipbreaker – Gameplay trailer with developer commentary

IGN Expo; Day 4 – June 15th, 2020

Solasta: Crown of the Magister – Gameplay interview

The Survivalists – New announced

Ninjala – Launch trailer

The Forgotten City – Trailer

SpongeBob: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated – Gameplay interview

Scarlet Nexus – Gameplay trailer

New World – Gameplay interview

Corepunk – Gameplay interview

Destroy All Humans – Gameplay interview