In addition, Bethesda revealed some new tidbits about the title, including a in-game item named the Time Piece that players can employ to move back and forth through two time periods to circumnavigate obstacles. The gameplay sequence also demonstrated the large graphical leap the new Void Engine is giving the series without compromising the unique art style. The E3 demo followed in the footsteps of the demo at the centerpiece of our 12-page feature, showing the impressive new powers being wielded by the fallen Empress Emily Kaldwin as she tries to recapture the throne of Dunwall. For more on the game, head here.Į3 afforded fans the opportunity to see why Game Informer chose to make Dishonored 2 a cover story subject. The changes promised in Battlefield 1 aren’t revolutionary outside of the seldom-tapped World War I setting, but the gameplay refinements sound promising enough to vault it to the top of our competitive multiplayer wish list. DICE also revealed a new tug-of-war style multi-map mode called Operations, in which the attacking team can push defenders back through a sequence of maps. With greater rewards for following squad objectives immediately after they are issued, players should become more open to taking orders, and DICE hopes introducing game-changing behemoth vehicles like zeppelins and armored trains for the losing teams keeps matches more balanced. The change of setting is refreshing, as is the returned focus on series staples like destructibility and teamplay. While every other shooter is seemingly entering the space race, the Battlefield series is going back to its roots with a new entry set during the Great War.

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