E3 always brings up the hopes of gamers, but some are more far-fetched than others. Or are they? As part of our ongoing pre-E3 series, we've collected some of our E3 longshots – those predictions that probably won't happen, but which are just within the realm of possibility.
The Nintendo NX Actually Shows Up (In Physical Form)
From the get-go, Nintendo has said that the upcoming NX system won't be at E3. Still, we expect there could be some games, information, or something regarding the NX at the show even if the console (or whatever it is) isn't actually there. But what if Nintendo surprises us all and pulls an NX out of its hat? Are we on to something or just on something?
A Playable Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Revealed
Ubisoft and creator Michel Ancel have teased just enough of this long-in-development project that the game definitely exists and is being worked on, but the company is clearly in no rush to put it out. We could see it happening in a weird way in that we've been waiting for it so long, we've almost forgotten it was a thing.
Microsoft Announces A New Fable RPG
Not only has Lionhead not made a true Fable RPG since 2010, but the company itself isn't even around anymore. While some of its ex-developers have started a Kickstarter project, we've all been waiting since 2010 for another RPG in the series like the first three. Microsoft owns the property so it could have already turned around and handed it to one of its developers like it did with Gears of War after the end of its partnership with Epic, but which studio would that be?
Warcraft IV or Left 4 Dead 3 Announced
Fresh off the success of Overwatch, not to mention Hearthstone, the announcement of Warcraft IV would blow people's minds. It's been vaguely talked about by Blizzard, but given how the company likes to take its time with stuff, this is very much a longshot.
Speaking of which, there have been reports of Left 4 Dead 3 existing, but given that we're talking about Valve, it being announced at this year's E3 isn't a bet we want to take.