Gaming News: Here's Why Assassin's Creed Syndicate Won't Have a Companion App

This year's Assassin's Creed Syndicate will be the first entry in the stealth-action series in years that won't have a dedicated companion app experience, Ubisoft confirmed in a statement today to Eurogamer.

"There will not be a companion app," a Ubisoft spokesperson told the site. "For Assassin's Creed Syndicate, the team wanted to focus all their efforts on the core experience."

Two recent entries in the series, Assassin's Creed Unityand Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, both had companion app experiences that offered a variety of second-screen features.

Unity's, for example, allowed users to view their gear statistics, access tutorials, and look at a map of the game's version of Paris. Meanwhile, Black Flag's offered an interactive world map and let you send your ships on missions, among other things.

Syndicate also will not have a multiplayer mode, something recent entries in the series offered players.

"The reason we are doing this is to really focus on the roots of the franchise," creative director Marc-Alexis Cote told GameSpot earlier this month. "That's why all nine studios are focused on delivering this single-player experience."

Syndicate launches October 23 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with a PC version coming later. For lots more, check out our previous coverage and some images in the gallery below.

Gaming News: Ubisoft E3 Press Conference Slated for June 15

Assassin's Creed and Far Cry publisher Ubisoft on Wednesday announced the first details for its E3 media briefing, confirming the event will take place on Monday, June 15, starting at 3 PM PDT.

The show will be held at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.

Ubisoft did not share any further details about what to expect from its press conference, but you can bet the company's marquee games like Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Rainbow Six: Siege, The Division, and this year's Just Dance title will be featured.

One game that won't be announced, however, is Ubisoft's mysterious new AAA game, which will instead be revealed sometime this fall.

Below is a breakdown of the expected E3 2015 press conference schedule. Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have not announced their plans yet, so we've used historical data. Nintendo will announce its E3 plans today at 9 AM PDT / 12 Noon EDT / 5 PM UK, so check back soon for more.

E3 2015 Press Conference Schedule

Sunday, June 14

• Bethesda - 6:30 PM PDT

Monday, June 15

• Microsoft - 9 AM PDT (expected)
• Electronic Arts - 1 PM PDT
• Ubisoft - 3 PM PDT
• Sony - 6 PM PDT (expected)

Tuesday, June 16

• Square Enix - 9 AM PDT
• Nintendo - 9 AM PDT (expected)
• "PC Gaming Show" - 5 PM PDT

Gaming News: Brock Lesnar Shows Up in Assassin's Creed Syndicate

Professional wrestler Brock Lesnar has made his way into Assassin's Creed Syndicate. Concept art for Syndicate released this week reveals a character who bears a strong resemblance to the muscular man.

As discovered by people on Reddit and Kotaku, the character's general physique and back tattoo are a perfect match for Lesnar. What's more, he appears to be fighting two-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir.