EA starts it off with a bang, by leading in with a trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda. It looks really good!
MASS EFFECT: ANDROMEDA
The new Need for Speed has gone open world and includes a very deep customization system. Their game types are shown as Speed, Style, Build, Crew and Outlaw. These games have historically been more arcade racer than simulation, so it serves as an alternative to the Forza Motorsport series.
NEED FOR SPEED
NEED FOR SPEED GAMEPLAY
Star Wars: The Old Republic is an MMORPG set in the Star Wars universe. It is a solid title, but for some reason didn’t hit the mark for me. I may check out this newly announced expansion, as they are saying that they are bringing back the storytelling style of Knights of the Old Republic games. Take a peek and let us know what you think.
STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC – KNIGHTS OF THE FALLEN EMPIRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCmvm_hiRzY
Two new IPs announced: Unravel, an interesting platformer and Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2. We already put up a video for GW2 in the MS Briefing, but this one is the gameplay trailer.
UNRAVEL
PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: GARDEN WARFARE 2 GAMEPLAY
It’s sports time! I’m a little out of my depth on the sports games, but here it goes.. First up is hockey and NHL 16 and EASHL. Next, we take a look at Rory Macklemore PGA Tour. EA Sports Ultimate Team has received multiple upgrades. NBA Live 16 focuses on self-expression and works with the GameFace app to put your face into the game.
NHL 16
RORY MCILROY PGA TOUR
NBA LIVE 16
EA Mobile had over 715 downloads last year. That’s really impressive. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a collectible card game coming to EA Mobile. Minions Paradise is a new builder game.
Pele is on hand to help present FIFA 16. It’s great to see the guy. He was such a huge part of my early love of soccer.
FIFA 16
Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst is an origin story for our hero. I never played the others, but I loved the idea of them and thought that they looked great.
MIRROR’S EDGE: CATALYST
Draft Champions allows you to draft your own team from current and past teams and take them online to challenge other players.
MADDEN 16 DRAFT CHAMPIONS MODE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHiEz87MEEo
Peter Moore is out on stage to begin the Star Wars: Battlefront presentation. The footage shown is in-game, captured on a Playstation 4. It looks fantastic, to be sure. This one will do very well.
STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT GAMEPLAY
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