Tyrric wrote on Jun 12, 2016, 19:45:

Ant wrote on Jun 12, 2016, 19:07:
So, no PC port?

They have it up on the Origin store.

I'm definitely interested, but I hate the way EA has started forcing players to update their graphics drivers in order to play their games. I've been using one of nVidia's that came out over a year ago, it still works fine, and I don't see the need to update to a driver that has issues...

Yeah, I hear you. I would love to get the game but it's only on Origin for PC and EA has the new driver policy. Guess I'll have to give it a pass like ME4 unless they change something.

MattyC wrote on Jun 13, 2016, 02:51:
I will be keeping my eye on this one. Should be nice to see some variety in the Battlefield setting.

I am pretty sure more aircraft were in that trailer than in all of WWI, but I don't think anyone was buying Battlefield games for the realism anyway.

The Germans fielded 168 aircraft at Verdun. That's nearly as many F-22s we have in service. The French fielded around 80 aircraft IIRC. Given that the battle took place over only a couple of hundred square KM, it's pretty easy to imagine times of high aircraft concentrations. So, yes, BF is not realistic, but nor are things made completely from whole cloth.

VaranDragon wrote on Jun 13, 2016, 02:37:

jdreyer wrote on Jun 12, 2016, 22:08:

I don't think it's bad that they Bay-up WW1. It was a pretty much a slog for much of the war in reality.

Yeah, lets make WW1 cool!

There are few games that don't involve murder, death, war, etc. Part of the attraction is to experience something we'd never live through otherwise.

I will be keeping my eye on this one. Should be nice to see some variety in the Battlefield setting.

I am pretty sure more aircraft were in that trailer than in all of WWI, but I don't think anyone was buying Battlefield games for the realism anyway.

jdreyer wrote on Jun 12, 2016, 22:08:

I don't think it's bad that they Bay-up WW1. It was a pretty much a slog for much of the war in reality.

Yeah, lets make WW1 cool!

I second that, HH podcast is fantastic.
WWI and Khans got me so stoked for games in that periods as nothing else. Sadly not many good WWI games around.

jdreyer wrote on Jun 12, 2016, 22:08:

The Half Elf wrote on Jun 12, 2016, 18:24:
So Kevin Spacey is in the tank?
It looks good, if Michael Bay directed a WWI movie. And did I finally see the HD Red Dead Redemption game I've been begging for since I got rid of my 360?

But watching the attack on that Zeppelin makes me want 2143 and Titan mode so much more.

I don't think it's bad that they Bay-up WW1. It was a pretty much a slog for much of the war in reality. And I appreciate that they have gone out of their way to use real weapons and tactics instead of creating some alternate history. Lastly, kudos for approaching a conflict that almost no one else has done.

While I would love a new BF 2143 game, we've had a lot of these near future games lately or soon to ship, so the WW1 setting is definitely refreshing. And it ties in nicely with all the WW1 memorials that have been commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the conflict. I wonder when they'll do the Korean conflict? There was such a unique blend of technology there.

Lastly, anyone with a boring commute or looking for something to listen to while jogging should check out Dan Carlin's five or six part podcast series covering The Great War, called Blueprint for Armageddon. Fantastic stuff. Here's part 1.

Straylight wrote on Jun 12, 2016, 18:20:
So if I'm understanding this correctly to play the game "first" I must:

Own an Xbox one, Pre-order a special version, and belong to the EA Access club.

No, Origin has the game with the same release date of October 18th for PC. The video does imply that though. Is possible the beta test may be xbox only, but I've never heard of a xbox beta, I'm not sure Microsoft would allow it.

And yet another multiplayer shooter. Bethesda has just announced Quake Champions. Yawn.

Also, a big thanks to Blue for the two late posts: this one and the TF2 one.

The Half Elf wrote on Jun 12, 2016, 18:24:
So Kevin Spacey is in the tank?
It looks good, if Michael Bay directed a WWI movie. And did I finally see the HD Red Dead Redemption game I've been begging for since I got rid of my 360?

But watching the attack on that Zeppelin makes me want 2143 and Titan mode so much more.

I don't think it's bad that they Bay-up WW1. It was a pretty much a slog for much of the war in reality. And I appreciate that they have gone out of their way to use real weapons and tactics instead of creating some alternate history. Lastly, kudos for approaching a conflict that almost no one else has done.

While I would love a new BF 2143 game, we've had a lot of these near future games lately or soon to ship, so the WW1 setting is definitely refreshing. And it ties in nicely with all the WW1 memorials that have been commemorating the 100 year anniversary of the conflict. I wonder when they'll do the Korean conflict? There was such a unique blend of technology there.

Lastly, anyone with a boring commute or looking for something to listen to while jogging should check out Dan Carlin's five or six part podcast series covering The Great War, called Blueprint for Armageddon. Fantastic stuff. Here's part 1.

Looks pretty awesome, but so does every Battlefield trailer. Hopefully the game isn't a buggy mess for a year after release.

I'm still interested, BF games usually end up very enjoyable... eventually.

Needs more gameplay in their gameplay.

Ant wrote on Jun 12, 2016, 19:07:
So, no PC port?

They have it up on the Origin store.

I'm definitely interested, but I hate the way EA has started forcing players to update their graphics drivers in order to play their games. I've been using one of nVidia's that came out over a year ago, it still works fine, and I don't see the need to update to a driver that has issues...

The gameplay from the 64 player event looked really good IMO. And the shots of the airship burning and crashing in the distance were friggin beautiful!

Cripes just show me some gameplay. I can't tell how fun the game is because of the endless quick cut editing.

So, no PC port?

Titan Mode was the GREATEST!

E3 trailer shot in a bullshot filter OMG STOP THE PRESS.

Looks fairly impressive, at least kudos for trying some new conflict era. But gameplay is probably MP on steroids and I want SP that has advanced AI and open area warfare. So there`s that.

So Kevin Spacey is in the tank?
It looks good, if Michael Bay directed a WWI movie. And did I finally see the HD Red Dead Redemption game I've been begging for since I got rid of my 360?

But watching the attack on that Zeppelin makes me want 2143 and Titan mode so much more.

So if I'm understanding this correctly to play the game "first" I must:

Own an Xbox one, Pre-order a special version, and belong to the EA Access club.

These guys get shadyer and shadyer with each release. I watched the trailer above, I'd say about 20 seconds was actual gameplay, the rest is cutscenes or, "IN GAME FOOTAGE!!!" as they brag.

WTF