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Demo Dates For Bioware’s Anthem Confirmed, VIP Players Start Early
Bioware’s next big IP is gearing up to hit major consoles in less than two months leaving future Javelin suit navigators eager to dive into the world of Anthem early. EA, the game’s publisher, has officially announced the three day demo periods for both VIP players, as well as public demo dates.
For those who have pre-ordered Anthem, or are users of either EA Origin or EA Access, the VIP demo dates should be highlighted on your calendar. Allowing players to dive in at the earliest dates, January 25-27, 2019 will give players the opportunity to experience what Bioware has in store with Anthem. And as proof to all of your Freelancing, Javelin suit toting buddies, VIP players will receive an exclusive in-game item.
It’s also stated by EA that players must sign up for EA Access or Origins before the demo dates begin. Signing up during any of the dates will not net you access to the early demo.
For all other interested but not entirely invested players the public demo will be released a week later running from February 1-3, 2019. You’ll still be able to try out the game weeks before it’s official launch without any extra effort of doing so — but you will also miss out on the special in-game item VIP players receive.
EA has reported that all demo players start out at level 10, probably to allow players to experience most of what Anthem has to offer in regards to Javelin suit power and abilities. Demo players won’t have to worry about possibly foregoing the beginning of the game, as progress and save data will not transfer over from demo to the official game after launch.
Curious about Anthem? See why it made our 20 Most Anticipated Games of 2019 list and check out the gameplay footage from E3 below:
Anthem is set to release on February 22, 2019 for the PS4, Xbox One and PC. You can hop into the demo during the previously mentioned dates on all three platforms the game will be available on. EA Origin and Access members have the option to jump into the full game one week prior during the Early Access period starting on February 15.
Source: EA
New World Interactive, the developer of the Insurgency series of tactical first-person shooters, has laid off an unknown number of employees as part of Embracer Group’s comprehensive restructuring plan.
Saber Interactive, which acquired New World in 2020, told Eurogamer that the studio had not closed. However, it confirmed an unknown number of layoffs.
Embracer says it is “actively working to fill existing open roles” with impacted employees and will provide severance packages. “Saber also assures that development will continue on Insurgency: Sandstorm, as well as on unannounced future projects,” it said.
Over 900 employees were laid off in an “agonizing” but “necessary” process. As always, we hope all victims recover.
Sony wants non-console owners to access its content beyond its PlayStation-walled garden. This strategy has been slowly implemented: the company has commissioned TV and movie adaptations of its biggest franchises, ported select software to the PC, and launched a mobile gaming division.
In an interview with Nikkei, head Hideaki Nishino explained how this strategy can boost console sales: We want to use movies and dramas to get non-gamers to try PlayStation games. Sales of The Last of Us increased during the live-action drama.
When HBO’s adaptation aired, our The Last of Us content skyrocketed, so we can understand its impact. As a PlayStation fan site, we support this strategy because we want to reach as many people as possible, so if Sony can appeal to non-console owners, that’s a win-win.
More PlayStation users is better, in our opinion.
PowerWash Simulator is one of this month’s PS Plus Essentials, but before you start scrubbing, check out the PS Store. The game has been well supported on PS5 and PS4 with free DLC packs based on Square Enix titles since its release at the start of the year.
Free Final Fantasy VII and Tomb Raider expansions let you clean Croft Manor and Seventh Heaven. The free DLC packs add 10 levels, and the paid ones add more.
Two more Back to the Future and SpongeBob SquarePants expansions cost £6.49 or $7.99 each. You can then scrub the Bikini Bottom and the DeLorean.
The Midgar Special Pack for PowerWash Simulator was another reason to use the cleaning kit. “It doesn’t add much, but getting close to FF7’s props and environments is fun. It offers a fresh take on the beloved title that will please both sides of this collaboration.”
Have you tried the latest PS Plus Essential game?
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