Cross-play functionality also revealed as well as a couple new characters.
While rumored for a few weeks at this point, Sony made official last night that PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale will be coming to Vita alongside its console counterpart. Like many games available on both platforms, the two will be interoperable in a few interesting ways.
The game seeks to impress with its unique touch screen functionality.
Ubisoft's E3 press conference yesterday brought a formal introduction to Michel Ancel's Rayman Origins sequel, Rayman Legends. The game has been confirmed for the Wii U and will utilize the controller's touch screen capabilities, as well as the gyro and motion sensors. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the title currently appears to be exclusive to Nintendo's new system.
Sony's latest will debut with a special book/game from JK Rowling.
During last night's Sony presentation, the company lifted the veil on their latest work, Wonderbook. Using this generic AR marker, players will be able to read books on the screen and interact with the book in unique ways. The Wonderbook appears to be a platform of sorts as it will host a variety of different books, first and most notably, Book of Spells from JK Rowling.
Microsoft is teaming up with Virgin Gaming later this year.
Virgin and Microsoft are joining forces to bring online gaming tournaments to Xbox Live. There will be a variety of different tournaments, Virgin promises, including both free-to-play and paid-entry tournaments, some of which will offer cash prizes.
Send shapes into your custom-made levels to create a concept album.
Queasy games has announced their next game, Sound Shapes, will release on the Playstation 3 and Playstation Vita simultaneously on August 7. All players who purchase the game on one system will automatically have access to playing the game on both systems.
Ubisoft's newest IP puts you in control of a hacker.
One of the biggest surprises at Ubisoft's press briefing was the announcement of a brand new IP titled Watch Dogs. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Watch Dogs aims to create a world where players use the technology at their disposal to take down corrupt forces.
For those that have been waiting for the book to finally come out on "video game."
After 125 years, Sherlock Holmes is finally getting his own console game. The Testament of Sherlock Holmes is an investigation game that puts the player in charge of examining crimes scenes, collecting clues and evidence, pursuing leads, questioning witnesses and suspects, and other detective tasks. Atlus will be bringing the Frogwares-developed game to North America in September.