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Read More »All run and no gun: Mirror’s Edge Catalyst dropping firearms for good
The free-running hero of Mirror’s Edge Catalyst will taking a completely hands-on approach to combat, it seems. Faith was able to utilise various firearms in the original game in the series, 2008’s Mirror’s Edge – despite players being encouraged to punch and kick their way out of encounters. The gunplay’s …
Read More »VIDEOS: Star Wars Battlefront gameplay shown off
Two of the game modes that will feature in EA’s Star Wars Battlefront have been demonstrated in a pair of E3 gameplay demos. First off, Walker Assault. The video below takes place on the ice planet Hoth, as seen in The Empire Strikes Back. Players will take control both of …
Read More »Here’s what FIFA 16 is doing differently this year
EA has released the first gameplay details for this year’s instalment of the FIFA franchise. FIFA 16 promises a completely redesigned defence engine, more than likely as a response to the changes to defending implemented in recent games. A feature called Defensive Agility brings balance in movement between attackers and …
Read More »E3 2015: All the news in one place
Shenmue III, Final Fantasy VII, The Last Guardian and heaps of new IP – it's all happening in Los Angeles
Read More »EA: Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is out next February, features completely open world
The follow-up to 2008 free-running game Mirror’s Edge finally has a release date. Billed as neither a reboot nor a remake, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst will nonetheless serve as a prequel to the first game, telling the origin story of Mirror’s Edge protagonist Faith. However, unlike that game, EA highlighted the …
Read More »VIDEO – EA: Star Wars Battlefront multiplayer trailer unveiled ahead of E3 announcement
A trailer detailing the multiplayer mode of EA’s Star Wars Battlefront has been uploaded ahead of its planned announcement at E3. As spotted by Videogamer, the video shows off the title’s multiplayer mode in the Hoth levels from The Empire Strikes Back. The trailer shows events from both the Imperial …
Read More »EA: Minions Paradise is another Despicable Me mobile game
Ultra-popular kids franchise Despicable Me is getting another mobile spin-off. Minions Paradise is based on the titular yellow creatures, and will see them working together on an island after crashing a ship in order to survive. There’s item crafting and other activities such as fishing, water slides and exploration. EA …
Read More »EA: Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 will blossom early next year
The follow-up to third-person shooter spin-off Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare will bloom early next year. Six new character classes, completely with new weapons and abilities, will be introduced in Garden Warfare 2. These include the Imp, a super-fast character, and the SuperBrainz undead Superman-a-like. And in a turn of …
Read More »E3 2015: EA signs publishing deal with Swedish studio for new IP Unravel
Team of 14 working on title for PS4, Xbox One and PC
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