EA EA and BioWare's Anthem

[BrollySupersj]

It's pretty obvious from the reveal trailer, this game is going to be EA's answer to Destiny. Sci-fi themed first person shooter with maximum emphasis on loot and gear grinding, with a story added in there as just a formality.

Plus... it's EA, how won't there be microtransactions? No don't give us that "on going discussion" crap like the choice weighs heavily on you. You're putting it in, we all know it.

 

[Iceman]

The discussion is only about how to maximise income from it and how to quietly get rid of all remaining games where it’s hard to integrate them.

 

[zenith16]

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A major Anthem feature may have leaked in the dumbest way ever[/FONT][FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]| December 18, 2017[/FONT]
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BioWare’s Anthem may have a virtual reality mode

December 18, 2017 17 comments




BioWare has been unusually quiet about its upcoming Destiny 2 killer, Anthem, since the title’s initial announcement this past summer. And while nothing official has been stated, some fans spotted an interesting detail at a company party that might indicate that virtual reality is in the game’s future.


The picture in question shows a BioWare party in which a cubicle wall in the back appears to have the words “Anthem VR” on the side. Now as someone on Reddit pointed out, this doesn’t confirm anything, as there could be several explanations for the photo. Someone claimed that this was simply an internal VR booth set up for the party and wasn’t indicative of any actual VR software being designed for the game.
Still, it’s interesting food for thought as we continue the wait for the company to talk more about this multiplayer shooter.Read more



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[zenith16]

EA have filed a patent for an online matchmaking algorithm to drive "engagement"

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A few months ago, we learned that Activision had patented a multiplayer matchmaking system designed to manipulate players into purchasing...Read more



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[zenith16]

BioWare director hints at more Anthem ahead of E3

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We could get another look at Anthem ahead of E3. BioWare's technical design director Brenon Holmes has been hinting that we might not have to wait...Read more


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Anthem: release date, trailer, story, beta, Javelins - everything we know

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Undoubtedly one of the biggest reveals at E3 2017, Anthem is BioWare’s brand new IP. From the minds behind the original Mass Effect, the game...Read more





source: PCGN

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
[FONT=&quot]Anthem reportedly delayed to early 2019, next Dragon Age game in
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Published 10 hours ago. 102 comments.

Various details from sources close to the studio.

Anthem, the next game from the BioWare team behind the original Mass Effect trilogy, will launch in early 2019 instead of this fall as initially planned, according to a Kotaku report citing multiple sources familiar with the project.


According to one source, the “fall 2018” release date mentioned during the E3 2017 announcement was “never realistic.”


While exact dates remain to be set, Anthem must plan a beta release, an EA Access launch, and an ongoing schedule of patches and updates, but it does not appear that Electronic Arts will let BioWare delay Anthem past March 2019.


Kotaku spoke to more than half a dozen people close to the project, all of whom described feeling both optimistic they can make something good, but anxious at the number of forces that appear to be pushing against them.


Anthem has been in development since 2012 and remained in pre-production for “a very long time.” Rumors in 2014 and 2015 suggested development was not going well due to issues with the Frostbite Engine. Since 2017, however, development has been ramping up, and one source described game development over time as going from “this game is screwed” to simply “game development is really hard.”




In addition to Anthem, BioWare is working on a reboot of the Dragon Age series, which sources say will implement more “live” elements, but still heavily focus on characters and story. However, BioWare’s focus will remain solely on Anthem until it is released. Dragon Age series executive producer Mark Darrah also publicly confirmed that he is working on both Anthem and Dragon Age.


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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

EA confirm Anthem delay to make room for a new Battlefield this October

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Last week, a report from Kotaku painted a somewhat troubled picture of development on Anthem, suggesting that the game would be delayed to early...Read more



source: PCGN

 

[Iceman]

2019? Damn, seems ages away now.

 

[zenith16]

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Watch or listen to our interview with Dragon Age's former creative director on the future of the series and why he's not too worried about Anthem.
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[zenith16]

Anthem fans told "story will always be an important part of every BioWare game"

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Update, March 12 at 4pm: BioWare's General Manager assures fans Anthem's development will not be impacted by writer's departure.
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[BrollySupersj]

I don't buy that for a second. Not for Anthem atleast. It'll have the same amount of "story" as Destiny.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

This lost another big part of the development team apparently. Its all going to crap at Bioware.

 

[Gee]

The BioWare that made PC RPGs I grew up with died when EA bought them and DA Origins was their last genuine game.

 

[zenith16]

[FONT=&quot]Anthem director talks exosuits, combat, and cross-play[/FONT][FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]
March 15, 2018
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Anthem "can't afford" to repeat Battlefront 2's loot box mistakes


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Update, April 16, 2018: EA promise not to repeat the mistakes of Battlefront II in their upcoming games.
Despite putting out some of the...Read more

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source: PCGN

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
[FONT=&quot]Anthem trailer, gameplay, combat showcase, developer insights, and behind the scenes set for EA Play 2018[/FONT]
Published 19 hours ago. 46 comments.

What to expect from BioWare's new action RPG at the 2018 event.

Electronic Arts has already confirmed it will share more information about Anthem, the upcoming action RPG from Mass Effect developer BioWare, at EA Play 2018 on June 9. But today, the company shared more information about what to expect.




Here are five things coming to EA Play 2018 for Anthem:

1. A New Trailer
That’s right, we’re delivering an unseen trailer that delves into the dangerous world of Anthem. You’ll get a glimpse into the story, characters, and monsters that bring the game to life.
2. More Gameplay
Last year we showed off some of the core gameplay that you can expect from Anthem – flying, fighting, and of course, collecting loot. And this year we’re happy to show off some more. Tune in to see it all.
3. Combat Showcase
One thing we’ll be showing in-depth this time around is combat. The power of the Javelin exosuit will be on full display as players take on the most ferocious enemies seen yet.
4. Developer Insights
The dev team at BioWare has been hard at work, and now they’re ready to show it off in-person. Hear some of the guiding principles that have shaped the development of Anthem as BioWare General Manager Casey Hudson, Executive Producer Mark Darrah, and Lead Writer Cathleen Rootsaert take the stage.
5. A Look Behind The Curtain
Along with hearing from the developers themselves, we’ll be showing off some of the concept and production art of Anthem. You’ll get a chance to see the craftsmanship that has built this incredible world from the ground up.
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The EA Play 2018 press conference will take place on June 9 at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET. It will be live streamed via Twitch, YouTube, and EA.com.


Anthem is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in early 2019.
Watch a six-second teaser video for Anthem‘s showing at EA Play 2018 below.



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source: Gematsu

 

[Silvermoth]

God I cannot wait, this seems made for me

 

[zenith16]

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
[FONT=&quot]Anthem launches February 22, 2019[/FONT]
Published 1 hour ago. 24 comments.

New trailer released.

Anthem will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on February 22, 2019, publisher Electronic Arts and developer BioWare announced during the EA Play 2018 press conference.




Origin Access Premier members can play the full game early with unlimited access on PC starting February 15, and EA Access and Origin Access Basic members can play up to 10 hours of the game as part of the Play First Trial on the same date.




Anthem will be available in standard and “Legion of Dawn” editions. Here are the details, via the game’s official website:

Standard Edition with Pre-Order Bonus ($59.99)
Be among the first to venture beyond Fort Tarsis with VIP access to pre-launch demos when you pre-order the Standard Edition.

• Pre-Order Bonus: Legion of Dawn Legendary Ranger Armor Pack and Weapon
• Pre-Order Bonus: VIP Access to Pre-Launch Demos
• Pre-Order Bonus: Founders Player Banner

Legion of Dawn Edition with Pre-Order Bonus ($79.99)
Pre-order the Legion of Dawn Edition to gain VIP access to pre-launch demos. Legion of Dawn Edition includes four Legendary Armor Packs, a Legendary weapon, and more.

• Legendary Ranger Armor Pack
• Legendary Colossus Armor Pack
• Legendary Storm Armor Pack
• Legendary Interceptor Armor Pack
• Ranger Javelin Gear Attachment
• Anthem Digital Soundtrack
• Pre-Order Bonus: VIP Access to Pre-Launch Demos
• Pre-Order Bonus: Founders Player Banner

Anthem was also revealed to be the cover story for the July 2018 issue of Game Informer. The full cover story is accessible now, completely free. Other coverage is also available via Game Informer’s Anthem hub.
Here is an overview of the game, via EA:

Anthem is a social, connected Action-RPG with cooperative multiplayer at its heart. Players customize an array of powered Javelin exosuits and team up to face a dangerous and ever-changing world through exploration and combat.
In Anthem, up to four players explore and battle in a dangerous, mysterious place populated by great characters and a unique BioWare story. Players will also create stories of their own while they play, so no two journeys are the same. Javelin exosuits make their pilots powerful heroes in the world, with awesome weapons and incredible special abilities that allow for combat and exploration in a hostile environment. Players will be able to customize and personalize their suits with unique paint jobs and gear so they’ll have the right tools to confront almost any situation, and look good doing it.
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Watch the latest trailer and gameplay below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here.
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Here is another gameplay video, via IGN’s E3 2018 live stream:


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[AndrewGilkison]

Seems like a co-op game in the vain of Destiny/Destiny 2 with a touch of BioWare elements. Gameplay looks fun and the graphics look nice and all, but it looks like its trying to appeal to so many masters (the traditional BioWare fans and the Destiny crowd) that its confusing me. It has a single player component but I still have to always be online in order to play the game. Why do I need to always be online in order to play by myself?

 

[Elayis]

BioWare's never had good trailers so I can't judge the game by its marketing. Story is the most important thing to me when it comes to games, and unfortunately BioWare stuck out on that front with their last two releases. So combining their recent track record with the fact that Anthem is an MMORPG, I find it very unlikely that the narrative will be any good.

The gameplay looks fun, the graphics are good, but until reviews are in I can't get excited for this. Which is a shame, because the BioWare of old made some of my favorite games ever.

 

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[FONT=&quot]Anthem won’t have PvP multiplayer or romance [/FONT][FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]| June 9, 2018


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Anthem's world is multiplayer, your base is single-player






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Anthem's executive team have discussed the challenge of telling a deep story in the classic traditions of BioWare in a 'live' multiplayer game - a...
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Anthem will have no loot boxes

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Anthem will not have loot boxes. The game's executive producer, Mark Darrah, confirmed at EA's E3 conference that the game's microtransactions...Read more

Anthem's fps won't be locked on PC

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Anthem’s frame rate will not be locked at 30 fps on PC. An interview with the game’s executive producer, Mark Darrah, confirmed that while the...Read more


Anthem will not have PvP






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Anthem, EA's big bet on the epic hobby game, will not have player-versus-player multiplayer. That's a big difference from its key rivals, Destiny...Read more


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[Elayis]

No romance? Is this a first for BioWare?

 

[Gee]

No romance? Is this a first for BioWare?

The first Baldur's Gate did not feature romances.