EA’s big E3 conference was scheduled to follow Microsoft’s and curiously there wasn’t much overlap. It seems EA kept it cards close to its chest when teasing a slew of sequels to its established franchises. There were few new IPs on display and EA probably got the award for the most boring conference at E3 2014.
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1. Future of Bioware Studios
Today Bioware talked about the next instalment in theMass Effect franchise, which promises to take the you to “a whole new region of space”. Besides Mass Effect, Bioware also talked about their new IP. No concrete details about any of the games were made available, but it seems like the next Mass Effect will take place in a whole new environment. Let us know in the comments below if you can find some additional information on this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VahXsFfidEw
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2.Star Wars: Battlefront
EA today published a new video teasing ‘Star Wars: Battlefront’. The trailer feels like a filler for the E3 conference because they barely had any information about the game. But from the minimum info provided you can take an educated guess that DICE is trying hard to stay true to the roots of the franchise (And that means the original trilogy, not the cash grab that was the new trilogy). During the video, DICE employees talk about the game’s potential and share their experiences on making a game for fans. The game will be releasing sometime in 2015.
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3.Criterion Game Teaser
Criterion, the developer behind the Burnout series and recent Need for Speed games, has released some information about their next game. Currently the game has no title and the footage shown was of a prototype build. The game will allow players to drive a host of vehicles from ATVs to Helicopters, all from the first person perspective and seems focused on Adrenalin pumping action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwRRpnQGLqM
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4.Battlefield Hardline
We already knew about the existence of ‘Battlefield Hardline’ because of the leaked footage, but today you can officially see Battlefield Hardline in action for the ‘first’ time. A new mode known as Heist was showcased. The new arsenal, weapons and vehicles also got some coverage. Starting today, all the Ps4 and PC users can register for the Beta on a first come first serve basis.
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5.Dragon Age: Inquisition
With ‘Dragon Age: Inquisition’ looking as gorgeous as it does, the team at Bioware seem to want to show fans that they have learnt from the sorry mess that was Dragon Age II and want to make up for it.
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6.Mirror’s Edge 2
Today EA released a new trailer for one of the most anticipated games, ‘Mirror’s Edge 2’. The footage released today focuses on the development of Mirror’s Edge 2 using a prototype build that emphasises the combat. EA describes it as “Faith for a new generation”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTjjYElFeXM
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7.FIFA 15
This year’s FIFA will not be running on a brand new engine unless you are on PC, but a few new elements have been added to the game like shirt-pulling, an even more refined ball physics system, mobile corner flags and a properly realised match-day presentation that makes each stadium feel a bit more distinct. EA says “all of this adds up to a FIFA experience where you’ll feel the emotion, athleticism and intensity of football”.
