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FIFA 15 – Get emotional
Fifa 15, the newest installment to the ‘everlasting’ franchise, seems to differentiate itself from the long stream of Fifa’s released over the past few decades. The game adds new features, such as the footballer’s ‘emotional intelligence’ and a more living stadium.
Bioware Tease Mass Effect 4
Bioware gave the first details on Mass Effect 4 today, and while there was a lot of flowery words used about moving the franchise forward, very little space was given to actually discussing the potential of the game itself. With that said, we got a nice look at some of the artwork for the title, and it looks like it's heading in the right direction.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare – E3 Shows First Single Player Gameplay
The Call of Duty franchise is back, but this time with a future twist. At Microsoft’s conference we got a glimpse of the single player gameplay and, as per quota, there were huge set pieces, explosions, and highly detailed faces. Yet with the future comes new gadgets and interfaces.
Battlefield Hardline is More Than Just a Gimmick
At the end of EA’s conference, we were given a detailed look at the previously leaked Battlefield Hardline. It looked a lot like the Battlefield we're familiar with but with a simple twist: cops and robbers. While this small change might just seem like a big company trying to differentiate itself from the competition, we think it's more than just a gimmick.
There’s Already too much DLC at E3
With one press conference down, and a few more to go, it appears as if downloadable content is going to once again be a big thing at E3 2014. DLC comes with its own praises and criticisms, but in general, it is a idea that has worked out for both developers and gamers. Developers can extend the life of their titles while also gaining more revenue, while players get more content for the games they love. There are a few issues that have always, and will always, surround DLC.
EA Officially Announced Battlefield Hardline
Today Battlefield Hardline showed up at E3. I’ve not been a huge fan of the franchise, but this game immediately caught my attention. Hardline combines the gameplay of Battlefield with the well-known ‘catch me if you can’ game mode. The result seems to be a fast paced shooter with many decisions which can influence the outcome.
Criterion Games tease new project, call it their “biggest yet”
Criterion, developer of the Burnout and Need for Speed games, hit the stage of EA's E3 press conference to give an incredibly early look into their next project. The still untitled game has a first person, action sports mind-set and promises a wide open world with numerous terrain, allowing you to take control of everything from ATV's and snowboards to jet ski's, helicopters, and Parachute-suits.
EA Conference – Our Verdict
The third party pressers are never as interesting as the first party conferences, but this year we knew EA had a lot to show us. Did they manage to live up to the potential of Mass Effect 4, Star Wars: Battlefront and a brand new Mirror's Edge? Our staff pass their verdict.
Square Enix Announce Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
If you thought Rise of the Tomb Raider would be the only Tomb Raider title announced tonight… you’d have probably been quite sensible. Still, Square Enix have bucked expectation and announced Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, a sequel to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. It looks very similar to the original, with a few major changes. First of all, there’ll be four player co-op this time around. Fans of Guardian of Light will remember that the…
How Microsoft convinced Me to buy a Xbox One
Last year, Microsoft didn’t show me a reason to buy an Xbox One. They have been outsold by the Playstation 4 since Microsoft released the Xbox One.