How to Watch EA Play at E3 2018
By Zac Cameron ·
Wanting to check out the latest offerings from EA at this year's E3 event? We've got the times and what we're expecting, right here.
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It’s second Christmas for gamers, as E3 2018 rolls around to give us the juicy details and sneak peeks for the game we all know and love. Kicking off the event this year is Electronic Arts, as they launch the event with their press conference on Saturday June 9th. We’re expecting a lot out of EA this year, so let’s break down what we expect to see, and what we’d like to see.
Battlefield 5 is likely going to be the main showcase for EA this year, as they look to once again branch out from their current era and take a look back at World War 2. We know the main focus will be on the Western Front, with likely expansions taking a look at the Eastern Front and possibly even the War in the Pacific. Single player and multiplayer should both be getting equal focus, though if we’re honest it’s the multiplayer that keeps people coming back every time. We know it’s on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, so we’re expecting to see some playable demos to get our hands on. It would be nice to see all three platforms on display, but we’re probably asking for a bit too much there.
The other big ticket item will be more details on the upcoming title Anthem. We’ve been hearing about Anthem for a while now, and we’ve even got a snazzy “gameplay” trailer that shows off the impressive look of the game. What we don’t know, is how it plays. Will the game handle like Mass Effect, and if it does, which particular flavor of Mass Effect can we expect? Are we looking at a direct competitor to Destiny 2, because if so I hope they’ve been paying close attention to the reception Bungie received when they released their “looter-shooter”. The best way to assuage our concerns would be for Anthem to have some form of playable demo, either single player or multiplayer, just so people can get a sense of how the game feels.
We’re also expecting a lot of updates to the sporting games we all know and love. Updates to the Madden NFL series, FIFA series, and more as technology improves to allow players to really experience the action the sports have to offer.
You can catch the main stream on the official EA YouTube channel here, when it kicks off at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET / 7 pm BST / 4 am AEST (June 10th). For more E3 hype, check out how Steam accidentally leaked the existence of Just Cause 4, here.