E3 Press Conference Breakdown: EA

There was a lot of stuff at E3, and there's a lot that I'm just glossing over because I'm just going with the Press Conferences as far as in depth coverage is concerned.

Once again, I'll be taking a look at what games are shown, and whether or not I'd play them. At the end of the whole deal, I'll tally up how many games I'd play vs. how many games were shown and come up with a score. I don't really think that rating press conferences is effective, yet a lot of professionals do it anyway. I remember looking through the E3 editions of Game Informer and eyeing the "grade" of each of the conferences, and immediately moving on. That's dumb. Just because you review everything with a score, doesn't mean that you have to review EVERYTHING with a score.

On with the EA conference!!!!!!!!!

Dragon Age: Inquisition - Bioware

We already did this one for Microsoft, and I already said that I want to play it. Strong opener there, EA.
Would I play this game? I already said.

Mass Effect? - Bioware


Well, I'll take any excuse to get back to the Citadel, as well as a chance to hang out with some Turians. However, there isn't much known about what the game is going to be other than a Mass Effect game. That's cool, and I really think it's great that they're showing off something that isn't complete yet. The fact that they just want to inform people that they are hard at work on a game, is cool. Also in the trailer is an announcement for an entirely new franchise. Count me in for that one too! I love me some Bioware.
Would I play this game? Yes, for both of them.

The Sims 4 - Maxis


I haven't played The Sims since the original one way back in the day. I don't much care for them anymore. However this time around Sims now have emotions, motivations, souls, and so on. I still don't care. However, these things can become too much for the little AIs, so much so that it kills them. That's.... cruel. These new elements of gameplay can enhance the relationship between the player and their Sim, much more than just some creature that does exactly what they are told and is too dumb to think on its own. I don't understand the logic here, but they seem to have come to a decision.
Would I play this game? No

UFC - EA Sports


Bruce Lee... BRUCE LEE! Why? I know he's a great fighter and everything, but he does not belong in "The Octagon". Also, where's his yellow jumpsuit that he used to kill Kareem Abdul Jabbar? What about him with three scratches across his chest? Either way, this is weird, and a little bit disrespectful in my opinion.
Would I play this game? No

NHL 15 - EA Sports


I do love me some ice puck, but I didn't play the last game, I'm not going to play this game.
Would I play this game? No

Untitled - Criterion


Criterion, makers of Burnout and the latest Need for Speed games, is now making a game where you can drive and crash everything to your hearts content. This is extremely early footage of what the game will be, but I still like the idea of telling people that they are making a game, even if it is in it's early stages. Rock on, guys.
Would I play this game? Yes

PGA Tour - EA Sports


Making big golf more like minigolf.
Would I play this game? No

Madden 15 - EA Sports


It's more than just an updated roster, we swear!
Would I play this game? No

Dawngate - EA


A new MOBA to overthrow League of Legends? As they say in the eSports scene "gl hf"
Would I play this game? No

Mirror's Edge 2 - DICE


A sequel to the game that gave me a real taste for what it was like to be disappointed by a game that was hyped during E3. The game does look like it's gone through some changes to make it better, as well as a visual upgrade, which is saying something. However, don't you try to tell me that the original concept for Faith, the main character, was based on an "original" design made up of 23 pixels.
Would I play this game? Probably. So, I guess you get a half point EA.

FIFA 15 - EA Sports


I've still got FIFA 13, and I've yet to actually make it through an entire season. Though, to be honest, there is something pure about soccer, or futball as it's called everywhere else but 'Murikah, and there is something that is genuinely exhilarating about scoring a goal. Though, I think I'm good sticking with FIFA 13.
Would I play this game? No

Battlefield: Hardline - Visceral Games




Would I play this game? No

That wraps it up for the EA conference.
4.5/12

Also, let's talk about how the EA Exec's jacket makes him look like a comic book bad guy...