EA Studio Showcase 2008 Stories
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Q&A: EA Games' Frank Gibeau, pt. 1
In the first of two interviews, the president of Electronic Arts' most gamer-centric label talks about wooing Grasshopper, landing Epic, and letting internal studios run wild.
Full Story »Posted 6:30 pm PT Aug 22
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Logitech forging first force-feedback Wii wheel
To date, the vast majority of Wii peripherals have been little more than foam shells or lever-driven plastic cases for the console's motion-sensing remote. The major exceptions to this rule have been the Wii Fit Board, the Wii Classic Controller, and the instruments for Guitar Hero III and Rock...
Full Story »Posted 1:56 pm PT Aug 21
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EA's Take-Two takeover expires, talks begin
Madden publisher admits current hostile attempt will be unsuccessful; GTA maker confirms EA now part of its "confidential process to evaluate strategic alternatives."
Full Story »Posted 11:28 am PT Aug 18
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The Godfather II Impressions - First Look
We get a look at EA's next chapter in the Corleone saga.
Full Story »Posted 6:33 pm PT Aug 15
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Q&A: Epic's Capps raps about EA deal
Gears of War developer's president discusses partnering with Electronic Arts, dissects the publisher-developer relationship, and divulges the existence of another new IP.
Full Story »Posted 4:11 pm PT Aug 15
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Burnout download revs up analysts
Industry prognosticators assess the likelihood that EA's announcement will cause brick-and-mortar retailers to crash and burn.
Full Story »Posted 11:11 am PT Aug 15
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Need for Speed goes Undercover November 18
Maggie Q to star in live-action sequences in EA's next installment of underground street racer for 360, PS3, PS2, PSP, Wii, DS, and PC.
Full Story »Posted 10:48 am PT Aug 15
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EA kicks off FIFA 09 tracklist
Duffy, Hot Chip, CSS, The Ting Tings, Kasabian, The Kooks, and The Fratellis in the latest soundtrack; Junkie XL back for another season.
Full Story »Posted 9:42 am PT Aug 15
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Mercenaries 2 Co-Op Hands-On
We get our first look at what destroying Venezuela is like in a multiplayer setting.
Full Story »Posted 8:53 am PT Aug 15
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Q&A: Pandemic on Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
We catch up with Pandemic director Cameron Brown to chat about blowing things up on next-gen hardware, how big the Mercs 2 world is, and upsetting an entire national government.
Full Story »Posted 10:04 pm PT Aug 14
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FIFA 09: Updated Impressions
FIFA 09 takes the virtual pitch to the next level with improved player physics and more-responsive controls.
Full Story »Posted 9:28 pm PT Aug 14
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince First Impressions
We check out what Harry has learned so far as he enters his sixth year at Hogwarts.
Full Story »Posted 8:33 pm PT Aug 14
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Burnout Paradise: now with bikes, trophies, and in digital form!
So, obviously EA focused a lot of effort showcasing its new, upcoming titles at today's press event. It was interesting to see that, amidst all that new content, they managed to set up some kiosks with Burnout Paradise and the title update formerly known as "Davis". Davis has been renamed the...
Full Story »Posted 7:20 pm PT Aug 14
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Monopoly Hands-On
The venerable board game comes to consoles with classic capitalist action and a new family-friendly mode, and we take our top hat out for a spin.
Full Story »Posted 6:35 pm PT Aug 14
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Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure Hands-On
An monocled archaeologist plumbs the depths of the puzzle world in this fascinating DS title.
Full Story »Posted 6:25 pm PT Aug 14
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MySims Kingdom for the Wii and MySims for the PC - Updated Impressions
Electronic Arts had their studio showcase today where we got to see what they had lined up for the upcoming year. We recenty did a hands-on preview for
Full Story »Posted 6:22 pm PT Aug 14
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SimCity Creator Hands-On
Finally, a game that lets you create cities entirely out of cake.
Full Story »Posted 6:18 pm PT Aug 14
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Nerf N-Strike Hands-On
The foam flies in this upcoming light gun game for the Wii.
Full Story »Posted 5:48 pm PT Aug 14
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The Sims 2 Apartment Pets Updated Impressions - Keeping Your Pets Happy
Your dog is smelly and has fleas. Luckily, you have a Nintendo DS stylus.
Full Story »Posted 5:29 pm PT Aug 14
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Brain Quest Grades 5 & 6 Hands-On
We answer some fifth grade questions on Brain Quest, America's number one best-selling educational series that is coming to the Nintendo DS.
Full Story »Posted 5:26 pm PT Aug 14
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Boogie SuperStar Hands-On
Boogie's back and better than ever, and we have the shaken groove thangs to prove it.
Full Story »Posted 5:23 pm PT Aug 14
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Celebrity Sports Showdown First Look
Fergie playing dodgeball? Reggie Bush throwing a curling stone? We take a look at this celebrity-filled sports package.
Full Story »Posted 5:12 pm PT Aug 14
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Warhammer Online Updated Impressions - Lairs and Interface Updates
We explore a few new nooks and crannies in this upcoming massively multiplayer game from the creator of Dark Age of Camelot.
Full Story »Posted 4:14 pm PT Aug 14
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BattleForge Updated Impressions - Trading Cards and Cooperative Multiplayer
We take an updated look at this unusual, online-only multiplayer strategy game.
Full Story »Posted 3:49 pm PT Aug 14
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Epic, Grasshopper partner with EA
Megapublisher to distribute new IP from Gears of War-maker's People Can Fly subsidiary, forthcoming collaboration between Suda-51 and Shinji Mikami.
Full Story »Posted 2:15 pm PT Aug 14
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Crysis Warhead Q&A - Exclusive First Details on Multiplayer
Get the exclusive first details on the multiplayer features of Crysis Wars, the stand-alone follow-up to last year's award-winning PC shooter.
Full Story »Posted 3:15 pm PT Aug 13
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MySims Kingdom Hands-On
We get to use a magical scepter, herd pigs, find treasure, and, of course, build houses in the latest MySims game.
Full Story »Posted 10:04 am PT Aug 13
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MySims Kingdom Hands-On
We play EA's upcoming portable MySims game where trouble is brewing.
Full Story »Posted 10:03 am PT Aug 13
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NHL 09 Updated Hands-On
We strap on the skates and start making plays happen in our look at the EA Sports Hockey League in NHL 09.
Full Story »Posted 6:07 pm PT Aug 12
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Spore Exclusive Hands-On - From Cell to Civilization
Did you ever think plant-eating cells would evolve into religious zealots? We find out in our exclusive time with Spore.
Full Story »Posted 3:23 pm PT Aug 12
Recent EA Studio Showcase 2008 Blog Posts
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EA Studio Showcase 2008 Videos
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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Multiplayer Gameplay 2 X360
Guns, guns, guns...like a kid in a candy store!
Posted 1:55 pm PT Aug 14
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Dead Space On the Spot (08/14/08) Demo X360
Dead Space is shown off on our special episode of On the Spot, live from the EA Studio Showcase 2008.
Posted 4:20 pm PT Aug 15
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Spore On the Spot (08/14/08) Demo PC
Spore is shown off on our special episode of On the Spot, live from the EA Studio Showcase 2008.
Posted 4:26 pm PT Aug 15
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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames On the Spot (08/14/08) Demo X360
Mercenaries 2 is shown off on our special episode of On the Spot, live from the EA Studio Showcase 2008.
Posted 4:02 pm PT Aug 15
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Battlefield Heroes On the Spot (08/14/08) Demo PC
Battlefield Hereos is shown off on our special episode of On the Spot, live from the EA Studio Showcase 2008.
Posted 3:51 pm PT Aug 15
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NHL 09 On the Spot (08/14/08) Demo X360
NHL 09 is shown off on our special episode of On the Spot, live from the EA Studio Showcase 2008.
Posted 4:23 pm PT Aug 15
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FIFA Soccer 09 On the Spot (08/14/08) Discussion PC
FIFA 09 is discussed on our special episode of On the Spot, live from the EA Studio Showcase 2008.
Posted 3:33 pm PT Aug 15
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Spore Creatures On the Spot (08/14/08) Demo DS
Spore Creatures for the DS is shown off on our special episode of On the Spot, live from the EA Studio Showcase 2008.
Posted 4:06 pm PT Aug 15
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NBA Live 09 On the Spot (08/14/08) Demo X360
NBA Live 09 is shown off on our special episode of On the Spot, live from the EA Studio Showcase 2008.
Posted 3:54 pm PT Aug 15
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Crysis Warhead Official Trailer 1 PC
Check out a trailer for Crysis Wars multiplayer, in Crysis Warhead.
Posted 3:15 pm PT Aug 13
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Featured EA Studio Showcase 2008 Games
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Spore (PC)
Spore is a simulation game created by Will Wright that allows players to control various life forms from the cellular to the galactic level.
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Crysis Warhead (PC)
Don the nanosuit of Sergeant Sykes, aka 'Psycho,' and experience a storyline parallel to the events of the original game.
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Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (PC)
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is an MMORPG based on Games Workshop's popular Warhammer fantasy world.
