EA Play 2016 Minute Recap

An impressive lineup this year for EA's upcoming titles

Battlefield 1

Today's EA E3 Conference revealed many anticipated releases later this year or early next year. Some of which include the much talked-about Battlefield 1; which is slated for a fall release.

A trailer showed for the first time here shows brand new gameplay footage this time, rather than the in-engine reveal seen last month.

An hour live stream (with numerous celebrity guests including the likes of Zac Efron, Jamie Foxx, Wiz Kalifa and Snoop Dogg) showed the game being played in front of an audience for the first time.

It's beautifully satisfying.

Titanfall 2

Titanfall also made an appearance with exclusive gameplay coverage and an all-new campaign feature - a first for the franchise - encapsulating the relationship between man and titan.

The multiplayer can be expected to remain much of the same, boasting additional perks and upgrades.

Mass Effect Andromeda

My personal favorite, Mass Effect Andromeda got a sweet two-minute trailer; ascribing to (exactly) what those of us following the leaks were told.

In this fresh installment, you play as a pathfinder (Ryder?) who commands the tempest around the Andromeda galaxy, to search for a new home for humanity.

As an alien species to this new sector of the universe, we will be met with hostility - formidable foes (Cerberus?) along with trustworthy allies.

Madden and Fifa 17

On the sports, Madden 17 and Fifa 17 are looking great, as usual. We didn't hear much in terms of what's new on the feature side of Madden, but it was reported Fifa sports a very realistic campaign following a young talent, entering the likes of competitive football; facing adversary in getting recognized and struggling with reputation in the public eye.

Bethesda's up next

In a few minutes we'll see what Bethesda has in store for us!

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