E3 2015 almost had too many great videos to count, but we've somehow managed to cut our seemingly endless list of brilliant clips down to the ten best. Now, by ten best, we mean the very best of the best; these are the videos that we reckon defined this year's E3. That said, if you want to scour through almost every piece of footage that's spilled from 2015's Los Angeles expo, then feel free to peruse our YouTube channel.
DOOM
How do you reboot DOOM in 2015? Well, you just make it bigger, better, and more badass. We've got to be honest, we had zero expectations for id Software's refreshed release – but Bethesda is proving itself to be the master of making old franchises relevant again, what with Wolfenstein: The New Order and all. Sure this first-person shooter looks relatively straightforward, but this is a series all about feel – and watching the above footage, it's clear that this title is going to feel very good indeed.
Fallout 4
We all knew Fallout 4 would be at Bethesda's E3 presser, but the surprise element was still present as Todd Howard walked us through everything from the game's opening events to its ridiculously in-depth crafting system. After almost half an hour of post-apocalyptic gameplay, the end of the world can't come soon enough.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
We didn't believe – we couldn't believe – but that just made Final Fantasy VII's remake reveal all the more mindblowing. Without doubt one of the most awe-inspiring moments of any E3 to date, hearing the twinkling tune of the PSone classic and seeing Cloud's back, complete with buster sword, caused the Push Square office to erupt in an absolute frenzy. The moment will never be forgotten.
Horizon: Zero Dawn
Guerrilla Games has always showed potential, but there's always something been missing. Killzone had great lore, for example, but it lacked quality characters; the first-person shooter's gunplay has always been good, but it never tempted the Call of Duty crowd. Horizon: Zero Dawn brings all of the first-party studio's technical knowhow and repurposes it in a sumptuous post-apocalyptic setting. The contrast between natural and synthetic is stunning, and this trailer sells you on the fiction very fast.
Kingdom Hearts III
A fan favourite for sure, Kingdom Hearts III has been out of the spotlight for several years, so needed to make a comeback at this year's E3. Square Enix made us wait for the latest from the game, but what we saw looked like a real step up; set-pieces involving rolling coasters and tea cups punctuated periods of adorable action, while confirmation that Tangled will feature as one of the title's main worlds is sure to set cash registers alight should this ever actually deploy.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Even though it wasn't quite the trailer that some of us wanted, there's no denying that the tone for the next Mass Effect has been set. Commander Shepard's journey may be over, but we can't wait to explore a more open galaxy with some great alien buddies. EA's press conference opener, the CG video was met with a truckload of hype, and in truth, the publisher failed to hit that high note again until the end of its show.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
You can always count on Hideo Kojima and the team behind the Metal Gear Solid series to produce an absolutely brilliant trailer, and The Phantom Pain's epic six minute E3 video doesn't disappoint. With some calling it one of Kojima's best ever trailers, the clip's already garnered more than enough praise, so much so that we're sure Big Boss himself would be particularly proud of this one.
Star Wars: Battlefront
In a galaxy far, far away, there was a Swedish developer named DICE that was very busy. It was a tossup between Mirror's Edge Catalyst and Star Wars: Battlefront in this slot – but we reckon that the latter more accurately summed up why it's going to be the biggest game of the year by far. The production values across the board are simply through the roof, from the ridiculous visuals right the way through to the outstanding sound design. But it's the game's commitment to the source material that makes this such an exciting prospect.
The Last Guardian
The Last Guardian is back, and it looks much like we remember it. The moment that SCEA gaffer Shawn Layden set up Fumito Ueda's long overdue foray, we knew that it was time for Trico and his gangly boyhood buddy to step back into the limelight. As familiar as this first gameplay footage may be, the attention to detail is absurd; the catbird animates in an authentic kind of way, and the premise – a platformer built around an extraordinarily advanced AI – is still ambitious beyond belief.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
We never thought that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' show-stopping helicopter segment of E3 2009 could be beat, but we were wrong. Uncharted 4's E3 2015 gameplay segment had us in disbelief for a solid seven and a half minutes – which bodes well for the finished game, doesn't it? From the stunning visuals to the face-melting pace, this clip will go down in history as one of the best ever E3 demos.
What was your favourite video from E3 2015? (42 votes)
- DOOM
- Fallout 4
- Final Fantasy VII Remake
- Horizon: Zero Dawn
- Kingdom Hearts III
- Mass Effect: Andromeda0%
- Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
- Star Wars: Battlefront
- The Last Guardian
- Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
- Other
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What was your favourite E3 2015 video? Do you agree with our list, or have we missed something obvious? Relive the glory in the comments section below.
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For me it was the ff7 reveal moment. I have waited for this announcement for so many years to be greeted with dissapointment every year. I am so glad i stayed up for this one being in the UK. It really is a moment i actually will never forget.
Now whatever they bring me, i have to be happy with. The promise has finally been made! Lets get a 20th anniversary release now please
Mass Effect is #1 on my want list but I would give best video to Horizon.
Also would the Final Fantasy VII Remake be a good jumping off point for someone know to the series?
I have always meant to try these games but it's got to the point there are so many I'm kinda overwhelmed.
Fallout 4 all I want this year is Fallout 4.
@Splat yes you can start with 7 no problem. Each game has characters (mostly enemies and a few npcs) and lore that crosses over but each game is its own stand alone story (well apart from 13 trilogy but less said about that the better!)
@SFGTK i cant wait to explore post apocalyptic Boston!
This was an unfair list. Why cant I pick FF7 The Last Guardian AND Horizon? Had to go with 7.
@3Above why cant we just have an option that says "all of the above!" haha. I am going to be seriously broke the amount of games i want
@Mrskinner @3Above Mwahahahaha! We love making y'all pick!
@get2sammyb - Any chance we can get an article titled - "Games still coming to PS3"? That's not a troll, I'm serious. I know there aren't too many, MGSV, Godzilla (single player version, download only), and I know some aren't - Mad Max, Batman. But really, some games I honestly don't know - Destiny (2.0? DLC, I don't even know what they are calling it) COD. Probably yes on Madden, right? AC I think not. Of course all the multiplat stuff like Skylanders, Disney Infinity (well I think DI, they skipped Wii) Lego Dimensions. Though honestly I'm not even sure about Lego Dimensions as I'm planning on getting that on Wii U. Lego Marvel Avengers.
Look on the bright side, the list won't be 8 pages long.
Thanks in advance.
Doom pummeled every other game at the show. I don't tend to get hyped anymore for games, but I can't contain the feels for Doom - it was everything I was hoping for.
If I were to pick solely on the Video it would be,-Fallout 4, then Star Wars, then-Doom, Then-Horizon, then-FF 7.
If I based it off of what I want right now this moment, then Final Fantasy 7 would slide into the #2 slot, that's because as awesome as it's most likely gonna be, the video didn't have enough length to it, mainly a wicked good teaser!
@RicksReflection that teaser though, didnt it just give you goosebumps when you heard the music play?
@MadchesterManc doom did look amazingly good. My only concern is i hope the executions dont get boring fast
I put UC 4 but if could also be horizon equally.
I actually voted other because of South Park fractured but whole was not on the list.
Final Fantasy VII Remake, though I was also drooling over both Kingdom Hearts III and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.
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