When EA and DICE revealed that their next entry in the Battlefield franchise would be set during World War I, I had mixed feelings. As a lover of history, the time period was instantly acceptable to me. WWI is a largely unexplored in the video game space, and I think most of that is due to the prevalence of World War II content being more of an inspiration thanks to the multitude of movies and television shows that portrayed it. I think its accurate to say that WWII is a...
(Author’s Note: All game play shown in this article is my own, captured on Xbox One, and shared via xboxdvr.com) Let’s be honest with each other for a moment. We’ve all played the Battlefield 1 Beta. Judging by internet reaction, captured metrics across all three release platforms, and YouTube saturation, everyone with thumbs that function normally gave Battlefield 1 a shot during the Beta test this past weekend.
EA and Dice took to the stage today with a new Battlefield 1 trailer. Filmed entirely with in engine footage, the graphics look spectacular. Battlefield 1’s destruction is more intuitive than ever, and the title will feature dynamic weather that can change every game. Fog, rain, and sunny days will influence how you’ll play every game. The behemoth vehicles will include airships, armored trains, and battleships will allow you to dominate every type of terrain. EA...
