After years of favoring EA's own Origin store over Steam, EA has fallen back in love with Valve's digital storefront.The company is bringing many of its older and upcoming games to Steam, and on top of that, the company is launching its games subscription service on the platform, too.Announced during EA Play Live today, the publisher announced that EA Access will launch on Steam this fall. EA Access is a subscription program that lets you play EA's games on the platform for a fee. Subscribers can play a library of back catalog EA games and get early access to upcoming EA titles. Additionally, subscribers save 10 percent on all EA digital games and DLC.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The multiplayer shooter Rocket Arena has been picked up by EA, and it was shown as part of the EA Play presentation on June 18. Developed by Final Strike Games, Rocket Arena was featured as an EA Original, the publisher's program highlighting independent projects it's partnered with for publishing.The trailer showed off the game's cartoon art style along with a variety of characters and stylized environments, like an Aztec pyramid and train tracks. Each character has their own signature abilities and rocket types similar to hero shooters like Overwatch, and competitive matches are 3v3. But rather than deal conventional damage, Rocket Arena uses a Smash Bros.-style ring-out mechanic. Your goal is to wallop your opponent hard enough that they go flying off the battlefield.At launch, the game will have 10 playable characters and 100 levels of progression, with hundreds of cosmetics and 10 maps. You can play in 4 PvP modes (Knockout, Rocketball, Treasure Hunt, and Megarocket) and one cooperative mode (RocketBot Attack). It's also built as a live game, with more content incoming, along with daily and weekly challenges. It will use in-game currency called Rocket Fuel to purchase season passes, called the Blast Pass.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

During EA Play Live, Electronic Arts gave us a look at some of the titles it has in the pipeline for this year and beyond. EA took some time to spotlight a trio of indie-developed games coming under its EA Originals banner, including the next project from Fe developer Zoink, Lost in Random.Originally announced back in 2019, Lost in Random is a third-person action-adventure game with puzzle elements. Zoink describes the title as a coming-of-age story set against a gothic backdrop. Players take control of a young girl who "embarks on a dangerous journey through the world of Random," where she meets a walking dice companion known as Dicey.Following a brief overview from Zoink, EA showcased the first trailer for Lost in Random, giving us a look at the whimsical, Nightmare Before Christmas-esque visual style. The trailer also set the tone for the dark, fantastical adventure that awaits:Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the final reveals during EA Play involved Electronic Arts' sports offerings. Specifically, EA Sports provided a brief glimpse of both Madden NFL 21 and FIFA 21's next-gen versions, which are due out for both PS5 and Xbox Series X in addition to current-gen platforms.The video that premiered during EA Play was not an in-depth gameplay demonstration by any means. Instead, it consisted of brief snippets of gameplay from camera angles you would see during replays, rather than normal play. Still, it did highlight the impressive visuals these games will include, with an incredible level of detail on players' faces and some stunning sweat effects (always a highlight with sports games). We even got a brief shot of Tom Brady in his new Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey, albeit only from behind. Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Much as you'd expect, Electronic Arts has a variety of studios at work on games for the next generation of consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X. But while a brief glimpse at Madden NFL 21 and FIFA 21 was our only direct look at next-gen EA games during EA Play, the publisher did offer the vaguest of hints about what some of its biggest studios are working on.BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, is said to be continuing its work on the type of story- and character-driven games it's known for. Whether that comes in the form of new entries in those aforementioned franchises or something else is unknown.Likewise, Battlefield maker DICE is continuing its work on its shooter franchise. A new Battlefield was previously confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and DICE will apparently be utilizing the power of those consoles to provide a bigger experience than ever before. That could mean higher player counts and larger maps, but just how this will manifest itself is being left to our imaginations for the time being.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In one of EA's more unexpected reveals from EA Play Live, the company announced a new Skate game. Yes, it's really happening. It's real.Announced at the very end of EA Play Live, the new Skate game is in the very early stages of development. No footage was shown, and it's not confirmed that it's necessarily Skate 4. We also don't know what platforms it's coming to or when it will be released. Skate is Back! pic.twitter.com/EAQgt95HW2 — Electronic Arts (@EA) June 18, 2020"We're back, we're doing it--Skate is happening," creative director Cuz Parry said in the announcement video, which refers to the new game as "Skate."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

EA showed off a much longer look at Star Wars: Squadrons during its EA Play presentation, including our first look at gameplay. The dogfighting game looks to be a modernization of the classic X-Wing and TIE Fighter series. In an interview with GameSpot as part of our summer gaming celebration Play For All, creative director Ian Frazier suggested that inspiration runs deep, and shared more details on game balance and team composition.For one thing, unlike the Rogue Squadron series, there is no option to switch to third-person view. You'll be engaging in all of your dogfights through the first-person cockpit view, in part for game balance. Frazier said that third-person would give players a competitive advantage over the limited field-of-view of first-person. But it goes a step further, to the point that you could turn off all the game HUD elements for full immersion."The whole game is designed from the ground up to be first-person all the way through," Frazier said. "Now if you're in spectator mode, you're observing, there's a third-person perspective there. You are the pilot. All the diegetic information is built into the hud, so you could turn off all the game layer UI if you want and rely entirely on your instruments. We want that to be the core experience."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Bad news for anyone looking to pick up FIFA 21 on Nintendo Switch later this year--the game, which was showcased on PS5 and Xbox Series X as part of EA Play 2020, will get another Legacy Edition release on Switch this year.EA has confirmed that this version of the game will feature kit and squad updates, but does not include "new game modes or gameplay innovations." This includes the Volta mode introduced in FIFA 20, or indeed any changes introduced prior to FIFA 18. There's no Story mode, either.Outside of these kit and squad updates, you'll get an updated menu and broadcast overlays, but that's it.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

It's official--a new Skate is happening, as was announced during EA Play 2020. Although the words Skate 4 were never used explicitly, that's what we're calling the game for now until we get confirmation otherwise, and GameSpot's internal Slack channel immediately blew up with celebration.We weren't alone--EA says that fans "commented the game into existence," and the comments have been flowing since the reveal. We've been scouring Twitter for reactions from developers, celebrities, skaters, and whoever else seems particularly enthused, and we've rounded up some of the best reactions below, starting with Tyler, The Creator.AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! SKATE 4 OR WHATEVER AHHHH https://t.co/WrnV9piJ5F — Tyler, The Creator (@tylerthecreator) June 19, 2020Actor Demetrius Harmon, who famously convinced Wendy's to bring back their spicy nuggets, was briefly attributed by some with bringing Skate back too...although it seems that was not the case (and for the record, Wendy's was also on board).Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

On the day of the game's release, PlayStation Australia has cast our memories back to the reveal trailer for The Last of Us Part II, which we first saw during PlayStation Experience 2016. Now that the game is available in some regions, a new music video has been released to celebrate, and it harkens back to that first trailer.The video features Australian musician Tash Sultana covering "Through the Valley," the song Ellie performed in that first glimpse at the game. The song, which originally appeared on the Shawn James album Shadows.The video, below, contains numerous references to the game, and replicates the original trailer in numerous ways.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Note: We've gone out of our way not to include spoilers for anything that happens in The Last of Us Part 2, but looking at any photos or reading any descriptions might give away plot details you'd rather now know. If you're hoping to remain completely unspoiled, we recommend playing through the game first.There are quite a few Easter eggs, pop culture references, and callbacks scattered throughout The Last of Us Part 2. Most are story beats or set dressing you can find throughout the world, but a few are more involved than that. Among the many collectibles in the game are two special items you can find that unlock Trophies: the Antique Ring and the Strange Relic. Both are fun callbacks to Naughty Dog's games of the past--but they're also both easy to miss. Here's everything you need to know to track down the Antique Ring, which pops up during Seattle Day 1.There's tons of more guides coverage of The Last of Us Part 2 for your enjoyment now that the game is out. You can keep up with the latest suite guides in our huge The Last of Us Part II walkthrough and guide roundup--which also includes some essential tips you should know. But if you're curious about how the game stacks up, check out our The Last of Us Part II review.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Note: We've gone out of our way not to include spoilers for anything that happens in The Last of Us Part 2, but looking at any photos or reading any descriptions might give away plot details you'd rather now know. If you're hoping to remain completely unspoiled, we recommend playing through the game first and using this guide with the Chapter Select menu or New Game Plus to find everything.There are 25 Workbenches scattered throughout The Last of Us Part 2, and they can be pretty essential to your survival. They're the only places that you can use gun parts you scavenge throughout the game to upgrade your weapons. What's more, finding and using every Workbench in the game unlocks a Trophy you'll need if you want to get Platinum for The Last of Us Part 2. Here's every single Workbench in the game, divided by chapter, to help you get the most out of your weapons and stay alive as you seek revenge.There's tons of more coverage of The Last of Us Part 2 for your enjoyment now that the game is out, including the first part of this walkthrough. You can check out the rest of the walkthrough, as well as a suite of other guides in our huge The Last of Us Part II guide roundup--which also includes some essential tips you should know. If you're curious about how the game stacks up, check out our The Last of Us Part II review.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

EA Sports has shared new images of Madden NFL 21 and FIFA 21 following EA Play Live, where the games were shown off and discussed. The new "4K" images were posted on EA's website, and the description says they represent "game engine footage."One of the Madden NFL 21 images shows superstar QB Tom Brady in his new Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey following his trade from New England to Tampa Bay. His image is meant to showcase the game's new environmental effects--in this case, it's the rain specifically. The image also highlights how jerseys will be affected by rain; you can see the impact on the cloth of Brady's jersey here.Brady in a Bucs jersey? It's weird.The other images show how, once again, EA is highlighting perspiration to help demonstrate a new level of fidelity with the sports games. In one of the FIFA 21 images, we see the outside of Liverpool FC's home field, Anfield, with fans taking selfies. This is presumably meant to demonstrate how FIFA 21 will feature an "unprecedented matchday experience" encompassing elements beyond the sport itself.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Warning: We've done everything we can to minimize spoilers in this walkthrough so you can enjoy the game even if you need help finding collectibles. However, if you want to know nothing about the game before playing, you should stop reading now.Our spoiler-free walkthrough for The Last of Us Part 2 continues below. We'll help you find every collectible, story item, weapon, and upgrade--without spoiling the story or any encounters. Find everything you need to know below, all of Seattle Day 2.We've got a lot more guide coverage of The Last of Us Part 2 for your reference now that the game is out. For more parts of the walkthrough, be sure to check the list below. We'll be publishing the other parts throughout the next day, so we recommend bookmarking our The Last of Us Part II guide roundup, which we'll keep updated with the latest walkthroughs and guides as they get posted. Be mindful of the spoiler block text in the list below, as the names for Parts 6 through 9 can be considered spoilers for early players.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Note: We've gone out of our way not to include spoilers for anything that happens in The Last of Us Part 2, but looking at any photos or reading any descriptions might give away plot details you'd rather now know. If you're hoping to remain completely unspoiled, we recommend playing through the game first.Scouring the post-apocalyptic cities of The Last of Us Part 2 will uncover all kinds of crafting materials--things you can use to build bombs, health kits, ammunition, and more. But all that scavenging will also often help you find more than just alcohol and empty plastic bottles. You'll also often come across something a little better: additional firearms and weapons that can give you an edge against the many foes you'll face along the way, both infected and human.We've outlined where you can find every weapon in The Last of Us Part 2, to help make sure you find every advantage (and unlock the High Caliber Trophy). Though we're marking where we found these weapons, it's worth noting that The Last of Us 2 seems pretty dynamic--if you miss one, you might find another copy somewhere else. Follow our guide and you're guaranteed to find every one, however.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com