E3 is here. It starts next week but there has already been a press conference for EA. This is one of the biggest companies in gaming with franchises like Battlefield, Star War, Need for Speed and of course their solid sports line-up. FIFA and Madden are two of the largest sports franchises and even have a spot in esports. But what is coming up for the company? Here is the review of the press conference from your steemit geek,
Madden 18 Long Shot
The trailer was interesting, it was all story. An odd take on a football game, it appears to put you in the role of a character who is striving to make it into the NFl. The trailer showed you the drama that comes with such a highly competitive world. The acting looked pretty solid, with an Oscar winner (Mahershala Ali) as one of the characters. If you care about a more cinematic experience this might be for you.
Battlefield 1
This game is already out, so it was all about the updates. 8 new maps, vehicles and weapons to keep you playing. The game is expanding to Russia. They are also added more progression for you as a player if you are a reward whore who likes their achievements :p
Esports and Soccer
EA is growing their esports presence with an expansion of their FIFA tournament. FIFA and MADDEN are the two games that are the most likely to come from EA as the competitive games, so if you are good at either, look into it tournaments. It is getting bigger than you might think There was also a trailer for FIFA 18, not much to say, if you like soccer games this is the game you are going to play. Great graphics, licensed names, you know the drill.
Need For Speed: Payback
I liked Need for Speed. I remember playing a lot of Hot Pursuit, it was some much fun trying to avoid getting arrested, driving past road blocks and tire spikes as you avoid that helicopter flying ahead. I'm starting to sense a theme here as story is a big part of this game as well. You are trying to take down a criminal organization called the house from behind the wheel. I watched one mission where you are trying to catch up to a truck to steal a car in it and it had a Fast And The Furious feel. You battled drivers of the house as you avoided traffic. And a near seamless change where you switch drivers when you get the car. There is an open world you can drive around in and customization for your vehicles. They added relics, old abandoned cars that you can take from busted ride to supercharged racers.
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