EA revealed new games and details about highly anticipated titles at EA Play on Saturday. The publisher kicked off E3 2018 with an abundance of news, but here’s the biggest surprises from the conference.
“Battlefield V” Multiplayer Will Have Battle Royale Mode
The upcoming first person shooter “Battlefield V” will have a battle royale mode for multiplayer.
The latest in the “Battlefield” franchise is following in the well-treaded footsteps of “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” and “Fortnite” by adding a mode in which players must survive to be the last one standing.
“Anthem” Story and Multiplayer Details, Release Date Revealed
Bioware’s Casey Hudson and Cathleen Rootsaert gave more details on “Anthem,” while also showing off a new cinematic trailer for the upcoming action title.
Lead writer Rootsaert said that the story of “Anthem” will be built in such a way that the developers “can add story for years to come.”
The...
“Battlefield V” Multiplayer Will Have Battle Royale Mode
The upcoming first person shooter “Battlefield V” will have a battle royale mode for multiplayer.
The latest in the “Battlefield” franchise is following in the well-treaded footsteps of “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” and “Fortnite” by adding a mode in which players must survive to be the last one standing.
“Anthem” Story and Multiplayer Details, Release Date Revealed
Bioware’s Casey Hudson and Cathleen Rootsaert gave more details on “Anthem,” while also showing off a new cinematic trailer for the upcoming action title.
Lead writer Rootsaert said that the story of “Anthem” will be built in such a way that the developers “can add story for years to come.”
The...
- 6/9/2018
- by Liz Lanier
- Variety Film + TV
The world of “Anthem” will be plagued by “violent storms” and “mutated creatures,” BioWare teased on Saturday. The developer gave players new story details and a closer look at the game’s world with pre-recorded gameplay footage shown at EA Play.
BioWare general manager Casey Hudson explained that the game is neither an Mmo nor a multiplayer game with bits of lore “bolted on,” but rather a shared world intended to facilitate the kinds of narrative-rich experiences BioWare’s past successes are known for.
“A great story, for BioWare, is about characters you can have a connection with, [and] choices that you make,” said executive producer Mark Darrah. And that story will be told through live content updates. “We’re also designing [the game] so that we can add story for years to come,” lead writer Cathleen Rootsaert added. While the game world is meant, narratively speaking, to be an ever-changing landscape, the...
BioWare general manager Casey Hudson explained that the game is neither an Mmo nor a multiplayer game with bits of lore “bolted on,” but rather a shared world intended to facilitate the kinds of narrative-rich experiences BioWare’s past successes are known for.
“A great story, for BioWare, is about characters you can have a connection with, [and] choices that you make,” said executive producer Mark Darrah. And that story will be told through live content updates. “We’re also designing [the game] so that we can add story for years to come,” lead writer Cathleen Rootsaert added. While the game world is meant, narratively speaking, to be an ever-changing landscape, the...
- 6/9/2018
- by Alex Kane
- Variety Film + TV
EA is promising lots of “Anthem” coverage ahead of E3. In a blog post on Friday morning, the publisher broke down its plans for EA Play, a three-day event to be held from June 9 to June 11 at the Hollywood Palladium. The event will kick off with an “Anthem”-focused broadcast on June 9 at 11 a.m. Pt.
The press conference will begin with a “detailed look” at “Anthem’s” gameplay, including an all-new trailer. “You’ll get a glimpse into the story, characters, and monsters that bring the game to life,” EA says. The blog post teases a focus on combat, flying mechanics, and loot — systems we haven’t really seen in action yet.
BioWare’s showcase will also include a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the concept art, design, and worldbuilding that’s gone into the project. “The dev team at BioWare has been hard at work, and now they...
The press conference will begin with a “detailed look” at “Anthem’s” gameplay, including an all-new trailer. “You’ll get a glimpse into the story, characters, and monsters that bring the game to life,” EA says. The blog post teases a focus on combat, flying mechanics, and loot — systems we haven’t really seen in action yet.
BioWare’s showcase will also include a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the concept art, design, and worldbuilding that’s gone into the project. “The dev team at BioWare has been hard at work, and now they...
- 6/1/2018
- by Brian Crecente
- Variety Film + TV
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