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href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-2015-accessories-roundup/38105/pictures">6 Pictures</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="hero_link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-2015-accessories-roundup/38105/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/e3-2015-augmented-gaming.jpg" title=""></a> <div class="summary"> <p>While we've come to expect a host of new and exciting games from E3, this year saw focus shift a little. The big, glossy new games were still there, but certain companies, Microsoft in particular, offered a second focus – one of augmenting the gaming experience with meaningful peripherals. </p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-2015-accessories-roundup/38105/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item clear_both" data-article="38100"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-2015-review/38100/">New games, hardware and adding value: Which console "won" E3 2015?</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">June 19, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-2015-review/38100/pictures">11 Pictures</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="hero_link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-2015-review/38100/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/e3-2015-winners-and-losers.jpg" title=""></a> <div class="summary"> <p>With big press events from <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/sony-game-announcements-e3-2015/38037/">Sony</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-games-roundup-e3/38023/">Microsoft</a> and a <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-third-party-games-round-up/38053/">raft of third party publishers</a>, and with <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/nintendo-e3-games-roundup/38042/">Nintendo's unique Direct broadcast</a> approach, it's all too easy to get lost in the tidal wave of announcements that hit in the first few days of the E3. All three big console makers presented a vision of what consumers can expect from their systems in the coming year, but whose showing was the strongest, and whose left a bitter taste in the mouth? Read on as Gizmag assesses this year's E3 offerings, and provides musings on what the announcements might mean for the current and future landscape of console gaming.</p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-2015-review/38100/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item clear_both" data-article="38053"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-third-party-games-round-up/38053/">The biggest third party game announcements from E3 2015</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">June 17, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-third-party-games-round-up/38053/pictures">15 Pictures</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="hero_link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-third-party-games-round-up/38053/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/e3-2015-third-party-games.jpg" title=""></a> <div class="summary"> <p>Many game publishers use E3 as a golden opportunity to showcase their biggest and best gaming offerings. From the next <em>Mass Effect</em> to brand new franchises, read on as Gizmag picks out the biggest announcements from Bethesda, EA, Ubisoft and Square Enix. <em></em></p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/e3-third-party-games-round-up/38053/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item clear_both" data-article="38045"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-elite-controller-review-hands-on/38045/">Microsoft's modular Xbox One Elite controller: Hands-on</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/author/will-shanklin/">Will Shanklin</a></div> <div class="date">June 16, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-elite-controller-review-hands-on/38045/#comments">1 Comment</a> </div> <div class="has_pictures"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-elite-controller-review-hands-on/38045/pictures">7 Pictures</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="hero_link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-elite-controller-review-hands-on/38045/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/xbox-one-elite-hands-on.jpg" title=""></a> <div class="summary"> <p>We're on the ground at E3, and just got our first hands-on with the new <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-elite-controller-details/38019/">Xbox Elite controller</a>. Read on for Gizmag's first impressions.</p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-elite-controller-review-hands-on/38045/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item clear_both" data-article="38042"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/nintendo-e3-games-roundup/38042/">Nintendo at E3 2015: Star Fox, Mario Tennis and cooperative handheld gaming</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">June 16, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/nintendo-e3-games-roundup/38042/pictures">8 Pictures</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="hero_link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/nintendo-e3-games-roundup/38042/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/nintendo-e3-2015-games.jpg" title=""></a> <div class="summary"> <p>As always, Nintendo's E3 showing was a little different from what we saw from both <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/sony-game-announcements-e3-2015/38037/" target="_blank">Sony</a> and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-games-roundup-e3/38023/" target="_blank">Microsoft</a>. Taking a light-hearted approach to the whole thing, the company announced a handful of new titles, and revealed a couple of key release dates. 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There were a lot of familiar faces on show, as well one or two new and intriguing titles. Read on as Gizmag picks out the biggest game reveals from Sony's E3 2015 press conference.</p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/sony-game-announcements-e3-2015/38037/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item clear_both" data-article="38023"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-games-roundup-e3/38023/">Microsoft at E3: Hololens, Lara Croft and 30 years of Rare</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">June 15, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-games-roundup-e3/38023/pictures">8 Pictures</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="hero_link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-games-roundup-e3/38023/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/microsoft-e3-games-roundup.jpg" title=""></a> <div class="summary"> <p>Even after the unexpected reveals of Xbox One backwards compatibility and a new Xbox Elite controller, Microsoft had a lot left to show at its E3 press event. From <em>Gears of War</em> to <em>Rise of the Tomb Raider</em>, read on Gizmag highlights the biggest and best reveals from Redmond's conference. </p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-games-roundup-e3/38023/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item clear_both" data-article="38019"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-elite-controller-details/38019/">Microsoft's Xbox One Elite controller: The pad hardcore gamers have been dreaming of?</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">June 15, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-elite-controller-details/38019/#comments">1 Comment</a> </div> <div class="has_pictures"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-elite-controller-details/38019/pictures">3 Pictures</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="hero_link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-elite-controller-details/38019/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/microsoft-e3-xbox-elite-controller.jpg" title=""></a> <div class="summary"> <p>While the standard controller for <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-review/29906/">Microsoft's current-gen system</a> is certainly no slouch, the company is keen to offer enthusiasts something a little special, announcing the Xbox Elite controller at its E3 press event.</p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-elite-controller-details/38019/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item clear_both" data-article="38018"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-backwards-compatibility/38018/"> You'll soon be able to play Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One </a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">June 15, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-backwards-compatibility/38018/#comments">1 Comment</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="hero_link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-backwards-compatibility/38018/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/xbox-one-backwards-compatibility.jpg" title=""></a> <div class="summary"> <p>Microsoft has announced that the <a target="_blank" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-review/29906/">Xbox One</a> will receive backwards compatibility with Xbox 360 games, starting later this year. Owners of both physical and digital copies of last-generation console games will be able to play them on the current hardware, and there's no work required on the part of developers, meaning we'll likely see a whole lot of titles become compatible.</p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/xbox-one-backwards-compatibility/38018/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item clear_both" data-article="38008"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/ftc-kickstarter-crowdfunding-fraud/38008/">FTC takes action against crowdfunding fraudster</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/author/darren-quick/">Darren Quick</a></div> <div class="date">June 15, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/ftc-kickstarter-crowdfunding-fraud/38008/#comments">5 Comments</a> </div> <div class="has_pictures"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/ftc-kickstarter-crowdfunding-fraud/38008/pictures">2 Pictures</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="hero_link" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554/http://www.gizmag.com/ftc-kickstarter-crowdfunding-fraud/38008/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150622053554im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/doom-ac.png" title=""></a> <div class="summary"> <p>Contributing to a crowdfunding campaign is inherently risky. 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