E3 2014 impressions from Max

Homefront: The Revolutionpresents a future in which the Greater Korean Republic has successfully invaded the United States. Philadelphia has been lost, and that’s where you’re living, so naturally it’s on you to lead a revolutionary force in the region.

There’s a feature that lets you modify weapons on the fly without the use of menus. That looks useful. And I like guerrilla warfare in open-ended games, generally. (Shout out toRed Faction.) But gosh,Homefront. Why did it have to beHomefrontagain?

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Even if it is a different studio — Crytek UK is developing — this is going to be a tough sell.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.