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The first major game of the year is a jetpack-powered blockbuster that could take down 'Destiny' - here's what we know about 'Anthem'

Ben Gilbert   

The first major game of the year is a jetpack-powered blockbuster that could take down 'Destiny' - here's what we know about 'Anthem'
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Anthem (game)

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The Iron Man-esque suits seen here are called "Javelins," and they come in a few different sizes that you can choose between.

  • The first big new game of 2019 is coming on February 22: "Anthem" is a massive blockbuster title for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
  • The game is being made by EA's BioWare studio, which is most well-known for its hugely popular "Mass Effect" series.
  • But "Anthem" is a major new franchise for the studio, and it's far more focused on gameplay than narrative development - it's more similar to Activision's "Destiny" than previous BioWare games.


The first huge game of 2019 is nearly here: "Anthem" is scheduled to arrive on February 22 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC players.

So, uh, what is it?

Well, it's the first major new franchise from EA's storied BioWare studio - a crew that's most well-known for having created the beloved "Mass Effect" series - in years. And that means it's got some absurdly high expectations to meet. 

With "Anthem" just a few weeks away from launch, we're diving in to what we know about the first huge game of 2019:

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