Early Third-Party E3 2019 Predictions | The PowerSwitch

Early third-party E3 2019 predictions, Microsoft and Sony to join forces on streaming tech, Ubisoft’s roller-coaster week of delays and teases, Nintendo releases a Super Mario Maker 2 Direct, Call of Duty’s 2020 game may be Black Ops 5, the NCAA may open the door for video game likenesses, and playing Rakuen

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Early Microsoft E3 2019 Predictions | The PowerSwitch

Early Microsoft E3 2019 predictions, Final Fantasy VII Remake highlights a new State of Play, a U.S. senator introduces a lootbox ban bill, EA Access arrives on PS4 in July, the E3 2019 press conference schedule appears to be set, and playing Monster Prom

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Early Nintendo E3 2019 Predictions | The PowerSwitch

Early Nintendo E3 2019 predictions, Epic buys Rocket League developer Psyonix, the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer draws criticism, PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for May 2019, a new Earthworm Jim game announced as an Intellivision Amico exclusive, a new Tom Clancy game may be revealed this week, and playing Resident Evil 2

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Persona 5’s Royal Scramble | The PowerSwitch

The long-awaited Persona concert event shows a new trailer for Persona 5 Royal, Persona 5 Scramble is officially revealed, Nintendo and Sony detail their financial results, Square-Enix will return to present a digital event at E3 2019, the next Call of Duty may be Modern Warfare 4, and playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: The Fate of Atlantis – Episode 1

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PlayStation 5 and the Tech Tease | The PowerSwitch

Sony drops an early tech exclusive about PlayStation 5, Inside Xbox confirms recent Microsoft reports, a Switch Pro model may be pushed back as a next-gen concept, Reggie Fils-Aimé teases a Retro Studios character in his Twitter debut, Gamescom will feature a Geoff Keighley opening night show, Assassin’s Creed Unity is free for a limited time for Notre-Dame de Paris awareness, and playing Resident Evil 2

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Predicting Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC | The PowerSwitch

Speculating about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC characters, Microsoft may unveil an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, a devastating report about Anthem’s disastrous development, the next Assassin’s Creed may focus on Vikings, a Persona website teases P5S, Best Buy retailer placeholders create curious rumors, and playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade

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A Tale of Two Switches | The PowerSwitch

Nintendo could be planning to release two Switches this summer, PlayStation’s first “State of Play” highlights PSVR games, Apple Arcade targets an indie subscription, Sega details the Genesis Mini release plans, PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for April 2019, Ubisoft is back in the usual E3 conference time slot, Gearbox finally reveals Borderlands 3, and playing the conclusion of Telltale’s The Walking Dead

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Enter Stadia | The PowerSwitch

Google reveals its Stadia streaming platform at GDC, a Nindies presentation shows Cuphead coming to Switch, PlayStation announces its own “State of Play” Direct, Epic Games Store recruits more exclusives, Bethesda confirms their E3 2019 plans, Hideo Kojima will discuss Death Stranding at Tribeca Film Festival, and Persona 5 The Royal teases a new character

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Pokémon Sword & Shield Isn’t Meant for You | The PowerSwitch

Pokémon Sword & Shield are revealed as Generation 8 to the dismay of some fans, EVO 2019 announces its nine tournament fighting games, THQ Nordic finds itself in an AMA controversy, PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for March 2019, whispers about the Xbox and PC storefront back-ends merging, and speculation about Borderlands 3 appearing at PAX East

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Reggie Fils-Aimé’s Retirement | The PowerSwitch

Reggie Fils-Aimé announces his retirement as president of Nintendo of America, Google sets the date for a GDC keynote, Xbox Game Pass rumored to be coming to Switch, Xbox expected to discuss next-gen consoles at E3 2019, whispers for Switch about Scalebound, Pokémon Generation VIII, and female Joker in P5R, and the end of PlayStation Vita approaches

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