E3 2017 Day 1: "Star Wars Battlefront 2", "Need for Speed: Payback" and new Bioware game

E3 2017 has officially and unofficially begun with EA Play. Even though the event hall of the games trade fair in Los Angeles doesn't open its doors until Tuesday, the most exciting news is already trickling in days in advance .

Here is an overview of the press conferences

Saturday, 10 June 2017

• 21:00 - Electronic Arts

Sunday, 11 June 2017

• 23:00 - Microsoft

Monday, 12 June 2017

• 06:00 am - Bethesda Softworks
• 20:00 - PC Gaming Show
• 22:00 - Ubisoft

Tuesday, 13 June 2017

• 03:00 - Sony
• 18:00 - Nintendo Direct

As expected, EA has brought out the big guns.

"Star Wars: Battlefront 2"

Dice's new shooter not only showed off the multiplayer mode extensively, where old faces battle it out with new ones. The story mode was also presented. It tells a completely new story that takes place between episodes 6 and 7. You take on the role of the Imperial elite soldier Iden Versio. Epic space battles with TIE fighters alternate with heated battles on the ground with Yoda or Kylo Ren.

"Need for Speed - Payback"

Developer Ghost Games is responsible for the next "Need for Speed". "Payback" is set to be the most varied open-world game in the series to date. Initial scenes and the trailer in particular are strongly reminiscent of "The Fast and the Furious". The game will be released in November for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

"Anthem": New Bioware game

The presentation of Project Dylan was hotly anticipated, but then somewhat disappointing. Previously teased and now called "Anthem", there was only a mini-trailer this year. However, the sci-fi game makes a very promising impression. More news will follow at Microsoft's press conference.

"A Way Out"

"A Way Out" sounds extremely interesting. From the makers of the tragically beautiful "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons" comes this co-op title. You play the duo Leo and Vincent, who meet in prison and want to break out. Puzzles and wild chases are somewhat reminiscent of "Uncharted". Coming in spring 2018 for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

"FIFA 18"

Of course, a new "FIFA" is also on the cards, which EA has celebrated in style. Incidentally, Cristiano Ronaldo graces the cover this year.

"NBA LIVE 18"

The basketball series enters the next round with stars like LeBron James. In addition to a league mode, you can also compete against famous NBA players in streetball mode.

"Madden 18"

The football simulation game, which is extremely successful in the USA in particular, also has a story mode. In the role of Devin Wade, you will live through your own NFL career.

DLC for "Battlefield 1"

"In the Name of The Tsar" is the most extensive DLC to date for the First World War shooter. From September, you can go into battle with the Russian army and a women's battalion in six new maps. There are also eleven new weapons and new vehicles.

Note on availability

We are constantly working on adding the new games to our range. As soon as we have added them to our system, you will be able to pre-order them. You will also see the release date, if known, on the respective product pages.

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