EA:Play 2016 took place in London and LA this Sunday and kicked off the start of this year’s gaming announcements in style. If you've got a spare few hours, you can re-watch the live stream here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPSN9sTQCf4
...if not? Don't worry, here's a recap...
News of Titanfall 2 broke the deadlock - we discovered that the game will feature a much desired single-player campaign mode. Titanfall 2 is scheduled for release October 28th for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwbutTQ8Yow
The next major announcement was Mass Effect: Andromeda, with EA promising more customisation and freedom. The new worlds and advanced in-game technology promise to take you back to the Andromeda Galaxy with stunning new visuals. We weren’t able to catch a full game-play trailer, but we witnessed enough teaser footage to get us well and truly excited.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2vgHOXeps0
As expected, FIFA 17 caused a huge stir. FIFA will finally support managers’ ‘real’ faces so expect to see the likes of Wenger, Mourinho and Klopp commanding the side-lines this September.https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFIFA/statuses/742100743633567744
The new FIFA will also feature a new story mode titled ‘The Journey’.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3fjoe5Njpc
Next up, from a Galaxy far far away, came the news we all wanted to hear. A new Battlefront game. This will feature the new characters from the J.J Abrams movie - The Force Awakens. Again, no full trailer showcased however, we did get another sneak peak of the early gaming footage.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrIEW7woFFo
Last, but not least, came Battlefield 1. This installment will feature improved landscapes whilst introducing dynamic weather. A new range of vehicles including airships and trains will also be present this time round. Battlefield 1 is due to release October 2017.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pY3hlQEOc0
Along with gaming announcements, EA announced a new charitable outreach – ‘EA Play to Give’. Additionally, EA will further fund ‘EA Originals’ after the success of Unravel - the newly funded independent is called ‘Fe’.https://twitter.com/PlayStationUK/status/742097436206845953
It’s great to see EA’s continued support for independent titles and charities.
