During E3 2017, Nintendo’s conference presents a new chapter for one its popular game series – Super Mario Odyssey.

If gamers want to take a break from the dark and cinematic action adventure games, Nintendo’s upcoming game provides players the opportunity to have fun in the world of Super Mario. Not only does the gameplay feel similar to the classic Super Mario 64 with its free roaming exploration, but also, Nintendo adds more features to the game. Instead of jumping on the heads of Goombas and Koopa Troopas, Mario has a magic hat that when thrown on an enemy, a creature, or an object, Mario will inherit those powers and appearances. From stomping around as a T-Rex to flying as a Bullet Bill, the possibilities are endless in the game’s open world environment.

In addition to the throwing hat ability, co-operative gameplay allows a second player to become the hat and provides cover from multiple enemies and can find extra powers for the other player. While there is no mention of a storymode or a campaign, Super Mario Odyssey follows in the footsteps of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild where it is important for the players to explore a variety of locations at their own leisure.

Super Mario Odyssey is planned for on October 7. The game will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch.

Metro: Exodus was premiered at Xbox’s E3 Press Conference yesterday, and the hype train is already in full effect regarding this apocalyptic sandbox survival horror. Based on the novels Metro 2033 and Metro 2035 by Dmitry Glukhovsky, this newest addition to the Metro series will take gamers to new extremes as they try to survive post-apocalypse Russia.

Metro: Exodus will be coming to the Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4 sometime in 2018, so gamers unfortunately have a while to wait before getting their hands on this ambitious title. This game will feature a complete open world that was absent in previous titles in this series. Footage from the trailer shows the Player-Character wading through a ruined tunnel filled with skeletons until finally emerging in the beautiful open world.

Gameplay seems to be revolved around survival, and survival in post-apocalypse Russia is no easy task. The Player-Character must be handy with knives and a crossbow if they want a chance to survive the mutated creatures that viciously hunt them. The gorgeous visuals will likely stun and inspire fear for even the most hardened of gamers.

Metro: Exodus will feature visual enhancements on the unveiled Xbox One X. With 4k graphics, the X will allow players to experience a more immersive and thrilling apocalyptic-survival experience then ever before.

Indie MEGABOOTH have announced their line-up of titles and studios that will be participating in their 2017 E3 MEGABOOTH. The organizers will feature six indie titles at the Indie “MEGA” Picnic, and an additional 14 titles in the MEGATRAILER.

As of now, five of the six titles that will be featured at the Picnic have been announced. They are:

1. Nidhogg 2 (Messhof)
2. Semblance (Nyamakop)
3. Songbringer (Wizard Fu/Double Eleven)
4. Sumer (Studio Wumpus)
5. Sundered (Thunder Lotus Games)

The sixth title has yet to be announced. The Indie Picnic is free to any E3 badge holder type.

The additional 14 titles featured in MEGATRAILER are:

1. 2064: Read Only Memories (MidBoss)
2. A Duel Hand Disaster: Trackher (Ask an Enemy Studios)
3. Asura (Ogre Head Studios)
4. Aztez (Team Colorblind)
5. Blasters of the Universe (Secret Location)
6. Coma Remembered (Serenity Forge)
7. Kingsway (Adult Swim Games)
8. Masquerada: Songs and Shadows (Witching Hour Studios)
9. Mystic MElee (Serenity Forge)
10. Overland (Finji)
11. Redout (34BigThings)
12. Roto Color Rhythm (Blue Volcano Studio)
13. The King’s Bird (Serenity Forge)
14. YIIK: A Postmodern RPG (Ackk Studios)

The MEGATRAILER is not accessible to all E3 pass holders. Rather, it is by-appointment-only.

Kelly Wallick, Overlord of Indie MEGABOOTH said, “We’re really excited to expand the Indie MEGABOOTH family this year at E3 and be able to work with such a passionate group of indie devs who deserve a spotlight.” She further stated, “It’s really rewarding for us to create these unique opportunities to help support out community of developers. All these games have been hits in our showcases and we’re exicted for fans and press to discover their new favorite indie game!”

E3 2017 will take place on June 13-15. To find out more about the Indie MEGA E3 Showcase, visit http://indiemegabooth.com/ or follow @IndieMEGABOOTH on Twitter or Instagram for live updates.