EA Play 2018 – Full Recap Of Announcements At E3 2018 (VIDEO)
The gaming event known as E3 2018 has indeed begun, and the announcement-filled proceedings have been exciting to say the least. Electronic Arts was the first conference to show their stuff and many were understandably excited with new footage of the WWII-set Battlefield V and BioWare’s Anthem previously confirmed for the event. EA Play 2018 delivered in that respect but also ended up having surprises in the form of Respawn’s new Star Wars game, the UFEA Champions League coming to FIFA 19, and the immediately-releasing sequel Unravel Two. The full recap of announcements from EA Play 2018 can be viewed below.
Battlefield V
First up was that first look at the Battlefield V which had a big promise to fulfill in making the deepest gameplay experience for the series yet. The big destruction looks spectacular and customization is expansive, but multiplayer was the focus of this segment. Not only was a sizzling trailer premiered, but there was also conformation of a new Battle Royale mode called “Royale”.
FIFA 19
The future of the FIFA franchise was next with the announcement of the UEFA Champions League being added to FIFA 19. This inclusion will spread across the entirety of the game, with new content for multiplayer as well as the Alex Hunter-led story mode called “The Journey”. This big new expansion is to arrive on September 28 with more said to be on the way this summer.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
A big announcement came from Respawn Entertainment in the form of their upcoming Star Wars title, the biggest of which was its actual name: Jedi: Fallen Order. There wasn’t much in terms of reveals after that, but confirmed were the presence of lightsaber-wielding Jedi and a story taking part in a dark period in the Star Wars universe, namely between Episodes 3 and 4. We also got a release date of Holiday 2019.
Star Wars Battlefront II
While a new game from a galaxy far far away is indeed on the way, more content is also in store for the future. New Han Solo content is coming up soon, there’s the return of Extraction to look forward to, a new sandbox mode, and aerial ship dogfighting is said to be in the works. Of course, the biggest news was the inclusion of Clone Wars characters to the game, namely Count Dooku, Anakin Skywalker, Obi Wan, and General Grievous.
Origin Access Premier
EA premium PC service Origin Access revealed a new “Premier” content tier that allows for a number of new games to be played. In addition to the usual access to various offers and The Vault of of over 100 games, Premier takes a page out of Xbox’s Game Pass to bring newly-released titles into the fold as well. This means EA’s biggest games like Anthem and Battlefield V will be available to play via Origin Access Premier at launch.
Unravel Two
A sequel to the yarn-comprised adventure of the EA Originals title Unravel was unveiled with the reveal of a new co-op sequel Unravel Two. While one player can play the game alone, two-player gameplay is indeed the overall focus, with friendly cooperation weaved throughout what we’ve seen of the game so far. EA Play 2018 offered a quick look at the gorgeous gameplay in the footage above. The best thing about the reveal was it’s release date, which happens to be today!
Sea of Solitude
Next was the reveal of the next EA Originals title Sea of Solitude which offered an emotional look at a game that tackles the feelings of loneliness in an interesting way. Players take control of Kay, someone who has suffers through the darkness of isolation so greatly that they shapeshift into a giant aquatic monster, with hopes of returning from suffering and back to humanity. Check out the teaser trailer above.
NBA Live 19
Showcasing gameplay and customization was the focus of NBA Live 19 at EA Play 2018. The ability for players to build their own basketballer through various appearance options and cosmetic items was revealed, as was the squad-building “The One” mode which gave a peek at how players would assemble their own teams and compete in worldwide tournaments in the final product.
Madden NFL 19
The sports game madness wouldn’t end there, as Madden NFL 19 was also shown of in a new reveal trailer. EA Play 2018 presented the first look at the game’s touted gameplay improvements and mechanics thanks to the advent of Real Player Motion technology, making tackling and interacting with other players on the field more dynamic than ever. Also revealed was the game’s release date which will see the Madden franchise’s long-awaited return to PC.
Command & Conquer: Rivals
Announced during EA’s E3 proceedings, the strategy-based Command & Conquer franchise is making a return, but to the smaller scale of mobile devices. However, it doesn’t appear to be a return in the capacity fans are used to, as Command & Conquer: Rivals sports a more simplified 1v1 combat that resembles mobile RTS games like Clash of Clans. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is entirely up to the gamer, but you can view the game for yousef in the trailer above.
Anthem
The biggest and most anticipated reveal of EA Play 2018 was BioWare’s ambitious leap into multiplayer with Anthem. Based on the cinematic footage shown off, great care seems to have been taken to deliver an alien world that dynamically changes and react to players’ presence. Discovery seems to be the main takeaway BioWare wants to leave players with, whether it be with new environments, missions, or encountering strange alien creatures. An epic gameplay trailer premiered as well, giving a new look at Javelin mech suits traversing the map and engaging in combat.
What do you think? Were you surprised by what Electronic Arts presented, or were you underwhelmed that a certain game wasn’t announced? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to follow Don’t Feed the Gamers on Twitter to be informed of the latest gaming and entertainment news 24 hours a day! For more emerging E3 2018 coverage, check out these next few news stories:
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