‘Battlefield’ series tackles World War I setting

EA’s popular franchise shines by going back in time EA and DICE takes us to the era of World War I in “Battlefield 1,” the latest installment in the popular first-person shooter series. After the disastrous launch of “Battlefield 4” and the disappointing “Battlefield Hardline,” fans said the series needed something to breathe life back into it. When it was announced that this latest entry would take place in World War I, gamers were excited, considering the “Call of Duty” series had been stuck in the futuristic setting. The result turned out to be one of the most highly addicting…