PaulH
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This year I once again had the privilege of attending Fan Expo Canada, which celebrated its 18th year as the biggest gaming, comic, sci-fi, anime and horror event in the country, and one of the largest in the world.
Over 90,000 enthusiasts descended upon the massive Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the four-day event, which ran from August 23-26. That attendance figure was an increase of over 10,000 from last year, setting a new record for Fan Expo Canada. The floor space, which measured at a record 400,000 square footage, was home to over 700 retailers and exhibitors, including major entertainment companies such as Sony, Microsoft, Alliance Films, Warner Bros., Ubisoft, G4, DC Entertainment and more.
Being the gaming editor here on the Tech Blog, naturally I was drawn to the gaming expo portion of the Fan Expo Canada, which featured many hot upcoming gaming titles such as Halo 4, Assassin's Creed III and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. These games and more were playable on the show floor, giving fans a chance for some hands-on time before the release dates.
To see all the games that were present on the Fan Expo Canada show floor, take a look at my run-through below:
(note: some games below were playable on specific platforms)
Ubisoft
Games Showcased (platforms):
-ZombiU (Wii U)
-Assassin's Creed III (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
-Avengers: Battle For Earth (Kinect)
-Just Dance 4 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
-Rocksmith (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
-Far Cry 3 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
Ubisoft show floor booth
Assassin's Creed III
Just Dance 4
Sony
Games Showcased (platforms):
-God of War: Ascension (PS3)
-PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (PS3, PS Vita)
-LittleBigPlanet Karting (PS3)
-NHL 13 (PS3)
-Madden NFL 13 (PS3)
-PS Vita bar
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
God of War: Ascension
PS Vita bar
Microsoft
Games Showcased (platforms):
-Halo 4 (Xbox 360)
-Halo 4 Xbox 360 Limited Edition Console & Controller
Halo 4
Halo 4 Limited Edition Console & Controller
THQ
Games Showcased (platforms):
-Darksiders II (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
-WWE '13 (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
-Metro: Last Light (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC)
-South Park: The Stick of Truth (PS3, Xbox 360, PC)
THQ show floor booth
WWE '13 and Darksiders II
Warner Bros.
Games Showcased (platforms):
-Injustice: Gods Among Us (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U)
-Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition (Wii U)
-LEGO Lord of the Rings: The Video Game (PS3, PS Vita, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, PC)
-Scribblenauts Unlimited (Nintendo 3DS, Wii U)
Warner Bros. show floor booth
Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition
LEGO Lord of the Rings and Scribblenauts Unlimited
Disney Interactive
Games Showcased (platforms):
-Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii)
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of 2
LG (Gaming Championship)
Games Showcased (platforms):
-Modern Warfare 3 (Xbox 360, PS3)
-Forza Motorsport 4 (Xbox 360)
LG Gaming Championship
All in all, another fantastic year for Fan Expo Canada --especially for gamers. It seems with each subsequent year the gaming portion of the show is getting larger and better, and after experiencing the 2012 show it's really starting to feel like a "mini PAX". Let's hope the gaming expo gets even bigger next year!
To check out all these games on futureshop.ca, please have a look at the links below.
(Note: some of the games below available on other gaming platforms - search futureshop.ca for more)
Ubisoft
The American Colonies, 1775. It's a time of civil unrest and political upheaval in the Americas. As a Native American assassin fights to protect his land and his people, he will ignite the flames of a young nation's revolution.
Just Dance 4 is the perfect catalyst for the best parties, no matter what the occasion, thanks to innovative modes like the Battle mode, an upgraded Just Sweat mode, and even more fun. Everything you know and love about Just Dance gets even better with Just Dance 4 - hot new tracks, fun irreverent dances, and more.
Rocksmith Guitar and Bass is the first and only game that you can plug into any real guitar or bass.Featuring gameplay that automatically adjusts to your personal ability, Rocksmith engages experienced musicians as well as those who have never picked up a guitar in their life.
Sony
Join Kratos as he seeks freedom, redemption, and the clarity to avenge his family in the most ambitious God of War adventure in the series so far.
Sackboy returns in a completely new adventure where your fast-paced karting will save the Craftworld universe. Get behind the steering wheel and get ready to race through fun-filled tracks, discover unlockables in open-world environments and battle in karting arenas filled with pick-up items and LittleBigPlanet-esque weaponry.
NHL 13 delivers a gameplay experience that accurately captures the speed, creativity and strategy of NHL headlined by True Performance Skating, and supported by EA SPORTS Hockey I.Q. NHL 13 will also deliver experiences that connect hockey fans to their friends and the real world of hockey with the GM Connected and NHL Moments Live game modes.
Microsoft
The Master Chief returns to battle an ancient evil bent on vengeance and annihilation. Shipwrecked on a mysterious world, faced with new enemies and deadly technology, the universe will never be the same. Enlist aboard the UNSC Infinity to experience Halo's original multiplayer and Spartan Ops - episodic fiction-based co-op missions.
The Xbox 360 320GB Limited Edition Halo 4 console is a must have for Halo fans worldwide. This bundle ships with an exclusive, customized designed console, two customized Halo 4 controllers, a standard edition copy of the game, a massive 320GB hard drive and exclusive content. Plus, this exclusive console comes with Wi-Fi built-in for easier connection to the world of entertainment on Xbox LIVE.
THQ
Awakened by the End of Days, Death, the most feared of the legendary Four Horsemen, embarks upon a quest to restore mankind, and redeem his brother's name. Along the way, the Horseman discovers that there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse, and that an ancient grudge may threaten all of Creation. Become the terrifying force which everything fears but nothing can escape. Death Lives in Darksiders II.
In a legendary moment at the end of Monday Night Raw, CM Punk shook up WWE and a hero was born. Fifteen years ago, the legendary "Stone Cold" Steve Austin revolutionized entertainment, sparking a new generation of supporters with his relentless Attitude. Now, a new crusade is upon us, and it doesn't start with an iconic WWE Superstar on television, online, or at a live event. WWE '13 is imminent, and it's time to Live the Revolution.
Metro: Last Light, is set in the year of 2034. Lurking beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside - and within.
From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park's savoir. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become... cool. Introducing South Park: The Stick of Truth.
Warner Bros. Interactive
Please note: the release date above is tentative. Once an official release date becomes available, it will be updated.
Disney Interactive
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two returns Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Wasteland, an alternate world filled with 80 years of forgotten Disney characters and theme park attractions.
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