Dead Space Is Getting A Remake For PS5, Xbox Series X/S And PC

Dead Space is getting resurrected. EA revealed a teaser trailer for a remake of the original Dead Space. Motive Studios is developing the game, and it's coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.  Here's how EA describes it on YouTube: "The sci-fi survival horror classic Dead Space returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up by Motive Studios to offer a deeper and more immersive experience. Harnessing the power of the Frostbite game engine and next generation consoles, this remake brings jaw-dropping visual fidelity and improvements to gameplay while staying true to the original." EA says the new version of Dead Space will include improved story, characters and gameplay mechanics. No word on a release window just yet. 

EA Rumored To Announce The Revival Of Dead Space Next Month

 GamesBeat journalist Jeff Grubb has mentioned on his
YouTube show that EA is readying itself for an announcement that is sure to please fans. Speaking on the latest episode of Jeff Grubb’s Game Mess, Grubb said “I think you’ll be happy, we’re going to see it… if we’re not dead first”. It sounds as if he could be alluding to the revival of the Dead Space franchise, but who knows what the game will actually turn out to be. 

Battlefield 2042 Releasing In October, Won’t Have Campaign Or Battle Royale [UPDATE]

 UPDATE - Battlefield 2042 will now release on November 19. 

When Battlefield 2042 launches in October it won't have a single-player campaign. It also won't return to a battle royale mode. Instead, it's going to focus on its multiplayer campaign, which supports 128 players on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S and X, and 64 players on PS4 and Xbox One.

In an interview with Eurogamer, Battlefield 2042 designer director Daniel Berlin explained why the game is missing a single-player campaign.

"If you look at the DNA of the studio, what we've been doing for so long, we just said you know what, we're not going to have a traditional single-player campaign this time around, but we're going to put all that emphasis and all those resources into building depth into the multiplayer. Because that is what we do best."

Battlefield 2042 is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC on October 22. 

New Battlefield Game To Be Revealed On June 9th

EA and Dice will share a first look at the next Battlefield game on June 9th. The reveal is set to start at 10AM ET. The short teaser the official Battlefield franchise Twitter account shared appears to confirm the game will take place in a present to near-future setting.

#Battlefield Reveal
June 9 pic.twitter.com/DvNEcCDtPg

— Battlefield (@Battlefield) June 1, 2021

Apex Legends Season 3 Is Here

Season 3 of Apex Legends is upon us and includes Crypto, Apex's newest playable character, an all-new battle pass with more than 100 in-game items, the new charge rifle weapon, and a tweaked ranked mode. Respawn has also shared 'Forever Family,' the studio's latest animated character short. As expected, the short details the backstory of Crypto. 

Apex Legends Getting Solo Mode In Limited Event

Respawn has announced that, as part of the upcoming Iron Crown Collection event, players can FINALLY play solo matches for the first time in Apex Legends. Here’s hoping that solo mode is popular enough for it to be a permanent game mode. Apex Legends is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin.

Next week, only one can reign. 👑

The Iron Crown Collection Event featuring an all-new Solos limited time
mode begins 8/13. pic.twitter.com/8tG4EhIqQf

— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) August 6, 2019

Plants Vs. Zombies 3 Announced, Pre-Alpha Available For Android Now

Electronic Arts and PopCap have revealed that they are working on Plants Vs. Zombies 3, and you can play a pre-alpha version now for free on Android. The minimum requirements for the pre-alpha are an Android device that's at least a Galaxy S7 with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). EA has not officially announced a release date/timeframe for Plants Vs. Zombies 3 or if any future pre-release trials will be on iOS.

EA Access Is Coming To PS4 In July

EA Access (which gives players access to a library of EA games) is coming to PlayStation 4 in July. The service includes gaming franchises like Battlefield, FIFA, Madden, Star Wars Battlefront and more. In addition, subscribers can access EA’s Play First Trials, where they can play up to 10 hours of new games. EA Access also gives users a 10% discount on full EA game purchases, expansions and in-game items. The service is available for $5 a month or $30 a year and can be purchased through the PlayStation Store. 

“As we continue to invest in digital and subscription services, bringing our games to even more people across both consoles is an exciting opportunity for everyone,” said Matt Bilbey, Executive VP of Strategic Growth. “Our goal is to give players more choice to try and play our games wherever and however they choose and we’re happy to bring the service to PlayStation 4.”

You’ll Soon Be Able To Play Apex Legends On The Go

During EA’s quarterly earnings call, the company said it would release a version of Apex Legends (Titanfall-based battle royale title) for mobile devices. No specific date was given. It’ll be interesting to see how the game plays on mobile. If it’s anything like how Fortnite plays, it will be a hard pass from me. Thought ? 

DICE Outlines What’s To Come In 2019 For Battlefield V

DICE recently detailed what the rest of the year looks like for Battlefield V. You can see the full list of planned expansions and events here. Here some highlights of what’s to come.

Chapter 3: Trial By Fire

• March 25 - Firestorm
• April – Combined Arms (new missions)
• May – Mercury (new map)
• June – Outpost (new mode)

Chapter 4: Defying the Odds (starts in June)

• Up Close and Personal (new maps and modes)
• Marita (new map)
• Urban Combat (new map)

Chapter 5 (begins in Fall)

The Sims 4 Will No Longer Support 32-Bit PCs

EA announced that The Sims 4 will no longer be supporting 32-bit PCs and non-metal Mac OS machines by June 2019. Players will still be able to play the game thanks to an upcoming Legacy Edition.

The Legacy Edition has a tentative release planned for the same month that the support for older machines. This edition will transfer saved game files, but it won't receive future updates or bug fixes. It also won't support game or stuff packs that have released after February 26. You can read EA's full statement here.

Apex Legends Season One Battle Pass Launches Tomorrow

Respawn is launching its first season of new content for the free-to-play battle royale, Apex Legends. The first season, dubbed Wild Frontier, will begin at 10:00 am PDT tomorrow, and will be accompanied by a battle pass. That battle pass will cost players 950 Apex Coins (around $10), and will unlock a new reward at every level the player reaches during the season. The first level, which anyone who buys the pass automatically qualifies for, unlocks the Legend skins seen above. There are 100 levels in total, though you can also get a head start by purchasing an alternative battle pass bundle for 2,800 Apex Coins, which skips you through the first 25 levels. 

It should be noted that you can purchase the pass towards the end of the season and still receive all the unlocks you would have earned. Additionally, all players during the season  can earn another Legend skin, five Apex packs, and 18 stat trackers. 

Jump in tomorrow, 10:00AM Pacific Time: https://t.co/ygaQD7SEON pic.twitter.com/kSQPHYmGmC

— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) March 18, 2019

EA Won’t Be Holding A Press Conference For E3 2019

Looks like the ever evolving E3 has another shake up happened for this years event. EA is the latest company to announce that they will not be holding a press conference at this event this year. That means that 2 big companies won’t be holding a press conference at the event this year as EA will now be joining Sony in that regard. EA will have its annual EA Play fanfest which will be held and streamed at the Hollywood Palladium from the 8th-9th of June. 

Apex Legends Is A Battle Royale Game Set In The Titanfall Universe

Respawn Entertainment and EA have revealed Apex Legends, a free-to-play Battle Royale game set in the Titanfall universe. The game takes place 30 years after the events of Titanfall 2.

Apex Legends is a hero-focused take on the growing battle royale genre that pits squads of threes together, with each player taking on the role of a character imbued with special powers and tactics. The game is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Anthem Releasing In February 2019, Microtransactions Are Cosmetic Only

During EA’s Play press conference, It was revealed that Anthem will not have loot boxes or be pay to win. Players can still use real money to purchase in-game items, but they are only cosmetic and don't impact the gameplay. In a statement from Game director Jon Warner to Game Informer  “We have a couple pillars that we stick to, and generosity to our players is number one on that list. Making sure you feel you got a great value for what you bought, and that you get everything you think you should get for that money. And then, as we continue to service this game and create more stuff for it, allow you the opportunity to buy cosmetic items and vanity items that you’re interested in. But no loot crates. No pay-to-win. Strictly cosmetic.”

Check out the new trailer below. Anthem will release on February 29, 2019 for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Is Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Title

During EA’s Play press conference, Respawn Entertainment's Vince Zampella announced that their upcoming Star Wars game is coming holiday season 2019. Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order allows players to play as Jedi between episodes III and IV, and features a dark setting. That’s all we know for now but hopefully we learn more soon.

Star Wars Battlefront II Getting New Content From The Clone Wars And New Modes

During EA's Play press conference, DICE announced Star Wars Battlefront II is getting new game modes this summer alongside finally receiving a major batch of prequel content in the future. One of those modes will be a new dogfight mode designed around hero ships. Another new mode will be added to the multiplayer sandbox, with players taking command posts and attacking capital ships, which may hint at land to space battles. Finally, the game is receiving four characters, with Obi Wan and Anakin making up the heroes and General Grevious and Count Dooku making up the villains. Their battles will take place on the newly added Geonosis, which is touted as the biggest Battlefront map to date. No info was given on the exact number of maps or a release date. 

Battlefield V Will Have It’s Own Spin On The Battle Royale Mode + More

During EA's Play press conference, DICE announced Battlefield V will feature its own take on the battle royale genre.

DICE didn’t share any other details about Battlefield V’s battle royale mode, other than to say that it will feature the same focus on team-play, destruction, and vehicles that the series is known for, and that it will share more later this year. The mode was added because developers at DICE have been fans of PUBG and Fortnite. In an interview with Gamespot, DICE creative director Lars Gustavsson explained his reasoning.

"I would be lying [if I said] there weren't people in the studio that would play [battle royale games] a lot," Gustavsson said with a laugh. "We enjoy it. It's good fun, and it brings a new perspective."

Gustavsson explained that the new mode wasn't added via corporate mandate or executive meddling and was because they thought battle royale was fun.  DICE also once again reiterated that Battlefield V will feature absolutely no lootboxes or premium passes, and that “everyday will bring something new” to the game. Battlefield V releases on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 19.

Command & Conquer Rivals Coming To iOS And Android

During EA's Play press conference, EA announced a new mobile game, Command & Conquer Rivals. The gameplay centers on destroying the opponent's base by seizing missiles and controlling a majority of tiles on the field. The game will be available on both iOS and Android, with a pre-alpha demo available for Android available right now. Check out the trailer below.

EA Announce Origin Access Premier For PC

During EA's Play press conference, CEO Andrew Wilson took to the stage to reveal Origin Access Premier. The new service will allow PC players to pay a single subscription fee and play new EA games as they release along with a library of legacy titles. The service will go live later this year, and include games like Anthem, Battlefield V, Madden NFL 19, and FIFA 19, just to name a few.

Coming later this summer - Origin Access Premier gets you new games like Battlefield V, FIFA 19, Madden NFL 19, and Anthem before launch. No trial, no waiting, just play. https://t.co/Rbo2Hnilwl pic.twitter.com/oa9YXjLo2y

— Origin (@OriginInsider) June 9, 2018