{"id":57501,"date":"2013-08-20T19:36:34","date_gmt":"2013-08-20T17:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=57501"},"modified":"2013-08-23T18:28:05","modified_gmt":"2013-08-23T16:28:05","slug":"ea-gamescom-showcase-builds-next-gen-excitement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/business\/57501-ea-gamescom-showcase-builds-next-gen-excitement","title":{"rendered":"EA Gamescom showcase builds next-gen excitement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At Gamecom 2013 EA Chief Operating Officer, Peter Moore took to the stage to announce a showcase of 10 titles in development, ranging across PC, next-gen consoles, and mobile platforms.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">The Sims 4<\/h3>\n<p>The Sims 4 was shown off for the first time, with executive producer on the Sims 4, Rachel Franklin walking us through an overview of the game.<\/p>\n<p>The Sims 4 will focus on emotion-based gameplay, and the interactions between the Sims. Revamped building tools include the ability to push\/pull and move fully decorated house room designs.<\/p>\n<p>More information on Sim4 here: <a title=\"The Sims 4: first details\" href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/57502-the-sims-4-first-details.html\">The Sims 4: first details<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ny--Xm1skgU?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Command &amp; Conquer<\/h3>\n<p>The free-to-play Command &amp; Conquer iteration was demonstrated by developers from Victory Games, who took to the stage to show off a short live gameplay demo of the Frostbite 3 powered RTS.<\/p>\n<p>Apparently thanks to community feedback, Victory has decided to roll out episodic content for the game, allowing players to engage in solo or co-op campaign battles.<\/p>\n<p>A new game mode was revealed: Onslaught is an objective based co-op mode where players team up to defend their base from enemy hordes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7dLWafeCbac?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Command &amp; Conquer will launch in 2013. Players can sign up now for access to the closed beta: www.commandandconquer.com<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Dragon Age Inquisition<\/h3>\n<p>BioWare took to the stage to discuss the third instalment in the franchise &#8211; Dragon Age Inquisition.<\/p>\n<p>Built on the Frostbite 3.0 engine, the game promises a vast open world to explore that will offer plenty of RPG challenges.<\/p>\n<p>A new developer diary was shown, and it describes the new features best.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sgzTlyw9w_E?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dragon Age Inquisition is currently pegged for a Q3 2014 release for Wii U, PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare<\/h3>\n<p>The Plants vs. Zombies franchise has been doing very well for itself, with PvZ 2 launching last week and having already accrued over 16-million downloads in launch week.<\/p>\n<p>Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is the next step for the franchise. It is a class-based shooter, which looks to feature a commander mode borrowed from the Battlefield franchise, as players can call in supply drops, gather intelligence, and give orders to zombie fighters on the field &#8211; it even works on tablets.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the fantastic Zombie class reveal trailer, which showcases entirely in-engine footage. Then, have a chuckle as Doctor Zombos explains the Boss Mode.<\/p>\n<p>Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare will launch first on Xbox One.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OydbE1Mb7pg?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZbPxO92j4eA?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Peggle 2<\/h3>\n<p>Not much looks to have changed for Peggle 2; we can expect more of the iridescent and feverish physics-puzzling.<\/p>\n<p>Peggle 2 will launch first on Xbox One.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tcp3nBCYn3s?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">EA Sports UFC<\/h3>\n<p>Head of EA Sports, Andrew Wilson, Head of UFC Europe, Gary Clark, and EA Sports Canada creative director Brian Hayes\u00a0took to the stage to show off EA Sports UFC (a title they picked from the carcass of THQ).<\/p>\n<p>The game is running on EA Sports Ignite Engine, and the pre-alpha gameplay shown off was very impressive.<\/p>\n<p>New fighter animations represent emotions and unique characteristics of fighters. Realistic and precise movements (feet are planted on the mat instead of sliding around), body deformation at contact, and exertion systems (red faces, grimacing, etc) are all on show.<\/p>\n<p>The game is expected for Xbox One and PS4 in Q2 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the footage over on the <a title=\"EA Sports UFC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.easports.com\/ufc\/news-updates-gameplay\/article\/ea-sports-ufc-gameplay-reveal-at-gamescom\" target=\"_blank\">EA Sports UFC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Need For Speed Rivals<\/h3>\n<p>Rivals is being developed by Criterion and Ghost Games, and will run on the new Frostbite 3 engine, bringing next-generation graphics, effects and features to the NFS world.<\/p>\n<p>The new game will be set in Redview County, and will focus on the rivalry that exists between the high-stakes street racers and the county police force \u2013 as each side has to accumulate followers and supporters in order to win an \u201call out media war\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Rivals will also feature deep customisation options, allowing you to enhance your car with performance upgrades, personalise your bodywork with fresh paintjobs, liveries, custom license plates, rims, and decals.<\/p>\n<p>The undercover cop racer was revealed at Gamescom 2013.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sWjNHBbz9Is?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Titanfall<\/h3>\n<p>Respawn Entertainment&#8217;s Titanfall wowed the crowds when it was revealed at E3 2013 with its wall-running, jetpacking, running n gunning, mechanised combat vehicle action.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s Gamescom 2013 showing was no less spectacular, and mere words defy the visual spectacle of the gameplay trailer below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qzYDrzk1xs4?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">FIFA 14<\/h3>\n<p>The flagship title for EA Sports, FIFA 14 was showcased next. The next iteration will feature a new co-op online mode called &#8220;Seasons&#8221; in which 2 players can team up to take on 2 others in ranked online play.<\/p>\n<p>Real-world &#8220;Match Day&#8221; player conditions return, and now extend into the seasons mode, whereby the injuries, suspensions, and player form of top players being reflected in game.<\/p>\n<p>Players will be able to port their current-gen settings and progress between the next-gen successors.<\/p>\n<p>Next-gen console players will be treated to enhanced effects, such as fully formed and reactive crowd simulations.<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Stewart narrates the FIFA trailer lending an air of sophistication and grandeur to the professional footballing vibe.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZVx7vqtzACE?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>FIFA 14 will launch on 27 September 2013 for Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii, 3DS, PS Vita, PS2, and PSP. The game will be available at launch for the PS4 and Xbox One.<\/p>\n<p>EA also announced that FIFA will be free to play on mobile devices.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Battlefield 4<\/h3>\n<p>Karl Magnus Treodsson from DICe took to the stage to present more info on Battlefield 4. <a title=\"Battlefield 4 Premium announced\" href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/news\/57505-battlefield-4-premium-announced.html\">Battlefield 4 Premium was announced<\/a>, as was the <a title=\"Battlefield 4 multiplayer open beta dated\" href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/news\/57507-battlefield-4-multiplayer-open-beta-dated.html\">Battlefield 4 beta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The concept of &#8220;Levolution&#8221; was introduced, whereby players will experience dynamic environments that react to the players on the map.<\/p>\n<p>For example, flooding a level will allow driving driving boats on new river into the heart of battle. Shooting fire extinguishers will disorient enemies, as will cutting building power, making night-vision goggles and sights an important tactical choice. Car alarms will alert players to enemy movements, barricades can block vehicle paths, the list goes on.<\/p>\n<p>Water physics tech enables battles on raging waters; a warship can be crashed into the shoreline where players then use the warship weapons against enemy aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>A new mode was revealed, called obliteration. Players must destroy enemy targets before their own is destroyed, and will be battling over one bomb which spawns in a random location. Players must secure the bomb, then transport it to the enemy target for detonation.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ztA4eKV-PeU?rel=0\" height=\"366\" width=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">More Gamescom 2013 news<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/news\/57492-gta-5-cars-showcased.html\">GTA 5 cars showcased<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/xbox\/57482-xbox-one-launch-games-listed.html\">Xbox One launch games listed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/pc\/57490-ea-origin-offers-24-hour-refund-on-games.html\">EA Origin offers 24-hour refund on games<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/xbox\/57486-call-of-duty-ghosts-xbox-one-dedicated-servers-confirmed.html\">Call of Duty Ghosts Xbox One dedicated servers confirmed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/news\/57180-gamescom-2013-the-publishers-biggest-games.html\">Gamescom 2013: the publishers\u2019 biggest games<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EA has shown off its 10 leading game titles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":157,"featured_media":57513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sma_x_autopost_status":"idle","_sma_x_autopost_error":"","_sma_x_post_id":"","_sma_facebook_post_id":"","_sma_instagram_post_id":"","_sma_x_attempts":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[5693,895,10798,10071,813,9625,10919,21,10088,11024,8163,9871,10287],"class_list":["post-57501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-battlefield-4","tag-command-conquer","tag-dragon-age-inquisition","tag-ea-sports-ufc","tag-electronic-arts","tag-fifa-14","tag-gamescom-2013","tag-headline","tag-need-for-speed-rivals","tag-peggle-2","tag-plants-vs-zombies","tag-the-sims-4","tag-titanfall"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/157"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57501"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57501\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}