All Electronic Arts News
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New York Times VP joins EA board of directors
Newspaper's EVP of Digital Products and Services Denise Warren appointed to leadership role at Battlefield publisher, is only woman on company's board of directors. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 12:23 pm GMT
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SimCity Amusement Park Pack DLC confirmed after retailer leak
New DLC coming for SimCity on May 28. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2013 10:53 am GMT
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Mass Effect 3 PC is $6 on Amazon
Retailer marks down BioWare's role-playing game as part of wide-ranging digital PC sale; Saints Row: The Third going for $10. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 3:43 pm GMT
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EA aims to take on League of Legends with Dawngate
Upcoming MOBA aiming to offer a community-driven lore; currently taking sign-ups for closed beta. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 11:54 am GMT
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EA dropping Online Passes - Report
Future EA games won't require Online Passes; the service is being scrapped after tepid player response. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2013 4:28 am GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur and ICO HD coming to EU PlayStation Plus in June
Rayman Origins also being offered to PS Vita subscribers in June. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2013 12:10 pm GMT
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EA opens DICE LA to make Star Wars games
DICE head would also like to poach top talent from rivals Infinity Ward and Treyarch. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2013 11:28 am GMT
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Frostbite Go engine coming to mobiles
The technology behind the Battlefield 3 game engine will be available for all major mobile platforms. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2013 7:29 am GMT
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Fuse not ruled out for Wii U
Insomniac Games CEO also says he'd like to see Nintendo bring more classic franchises to the Wii U. Full Story
- Posted May 14, 2013 12:12 pm GMT
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Need for Speed movie begins filming in Georgia
Downtown Macon being used for film adaptation of Need for Speed; movie due for release in 2014. Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2013 4:01 pm GMT
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BioWare discusses Mass Effect spin-offs
Executive producer Casey Hudson teases it would be "cool to do something completely unrelated to the larger storyline." Full Story
- Posted May 13, 2013 1:10 pm GMT
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EA exec sells entire stake in company
EA Sports EVP Andrew Wilson unloads all 32,085 shares for $687,000 after company hit highest value since end of 2011. Full Story
- Posted May 10, 2013 8:19 pm GMT
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Will Wright interested in games that intersect with players' lives
SimCity creator teases development ambitions, says building experiences around a person's life can make gaming more mass market. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2013 8:54 pm GMT
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John Carpenter says he'd love to make a Dead Space movie
Renowned horror director says Dead Space is "ready made" for a film adaptation. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2013 4:00 pm GMT
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Lucasfilm registers multiple Star Wars domain names - Report
The list of domain names registered by Lucasfilm includes Star Wars Alliance, Star Wars Rebels, and Wookie Hunters. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2013 7:00 am GMT
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EA shares skyrocket
[UPDATE] Company share value closes up 17 percent after earnings report, Star Wars deal, and FIFA license extension. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 7:14 pm GMT
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DDoS attacks disrupting Battlefield 3 servers
"The current BF3 and Battelog outages are a result of activity that appears to be aimed at overwhelming our game servers," says EA. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 4:39 pm GMT
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EA registers Battlefield 13-20 domains
Publisher picks up slew of new domains related to potential future installments in military shooter series. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 3:29 pm GMT
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New BioWare and DICE games to be revealed at E3
EA says it is planning "full reveal" of next-generation titles for this summer's trade show; Battlefield 4 preorders "strong." Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 1:04 pm GMT
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EA pulls out of licensing deals with arms manufacturers
EA says it has a constitutional right to free speech in using the trademarks of weapons manufacturers. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 12:04 pm GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic to get two updates starting May 14
New patches to fix bugs and add general improvements. Full Story
- Posted May 8, 2013 4:48 am GMT
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EA: Crysis 3 and Dead Space 3 did not meet expectations
Publisher says big-budget shooters "came in below our forecast" despite topping charts during release month. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 11:57 pm GMT
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EA layoffs totaled 10 percent of staff
FIFA and Battlefield publisher expects to pay $16 million in severance costs related to layoffs; global staff now estimated at around 8,400. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 11:34 pm GMT
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The Old Republic monthly revenue has doubled since free-to-play switch
Electronic Arts reveals business model switch for Star Wars MMO has been lucrative; paying subscribers stand at 500,000. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 10:49 pm GMT
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FIFA 13 sales hit 14.5 million, SimCity up to 1.6 million
EA reveals new sales milestones for tentpole franchises as part of full-year earnings report that saw $3.79 billion in revenue and $98 million profit. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 9:31 pm GMT
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Pachter: Is demand for Star Wars games still there?
Wedbush Securities analyst questions viability of sci-fi brand after The Old Republic came up short. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 5:49 pm GMT
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DICE explains why Frostbite skipped Wii U
Developer says it ran tests on Nintendo hardware with "not-too-promising results" and so "chose not to go down that path." Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 2:43 pm GMT
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SimCity launch 'inexcusable' says Maxis co-founder Will Wright
"I can understand the outrage," says original Sim City creator Will Wright. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2013 2:13 pm GMT
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The Sims 4 does not require Internet connection
EA and Maxis confirm upcoming PC and Mac game is single-player offline experience. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2013 7:45 pm GMT
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The Sims 4 launching in 2014
Electronic Arts reveals next entry in series coming to PC and Mac next year. Full Story
- Posted May 6, 2013 4:26 pm GMT
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Suda51 blasts publisher 'wall' for poor game sales
Lollipop Chainsaw developer Grasshopper Manufacture found difficulties in relationship with small studio and big publisher. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2013 4:10 pm GMT
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Fuse demo launching next week
Pre-release trial coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 May 7 with four-player online co-op or two-player split-screen. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2013 2:22 pm GMT
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Madden skipping Wii U this year - Report
EA Sports representative confirms Madden NFL 25 not in the works for Nintendo's latest home console. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2013 3:12 pm GMT
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38 Studios defendants again ask judge to toss out RI lawsuit
Lawyers for founder Curt Schilling and other former executives ask Rhode Island Superior Court to dismiss state's suit against them. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2013 6:57 pm GMT
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Madden NFL suit going to trial
Designer Robin Antonick seeking millions in allegedly unpaid royalties and damages from Electronic Arts over football franchise. Full Story
- Posted Apr 30, 2013 2:06 pm GMT
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FPS games can enhance players' memories, says study
Netherlands-based Leiden University says video games enhance the brain's working memory. Full Story
- Posted Apr 29, 2013 4:31 pm GMT
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AU Wrap Up April 22-26
What Aussie gaming news went down this week? We round up the happenings in one handy post, presented in glorious chronological format! Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2013 8:08 am GMT
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EA cuts more jobs
Battlefield, FIFA publisher confirms staff reductions, but won't specify number of teams affected. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2013 8:22 pm GMT
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Barry Sanders named Madden 25 cover athlete
After six rounds and 40 million votes, former Detroit Lions running back chosen to grace cover for EA Sports' upcoming football game. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2013 7:44 pm GMT
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Battlefield 4 retailer image shows October 31 release
Latest retailer leak also states Commander Mode is returning. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2013 12:20 pm GMT
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EA Partners closing down - Report
Multiple sources suggest EA to close its third-party publishing label. Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2013 11:08 am GMT
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Bulletstorm 2 was going to be 'more insane'
People Can Fly founder Adrian Chmielarz says the "pulpiness" of the concept was "through the roof." Full Story
- Posted Apr 23, 2013 2:05 pm GMT
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Schilling calls 38 Studios suit '100 percent baseless'
Former Red Sox pitcher and Reckoning studio founder Curt Schilling says lawsuit from Rhode Island "wholly without merit." Full Story
- Posted Apr 22, 2013 4:16 pm GMT
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First major SimCity update next week
Maxis to deliver Update 2.0 for city-building game on Monday; applying the changes will take game offline for a few hours. Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2013 8:02 pm GMT
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AU Wrap Up April 15-19
What Aussie gaming news went down this week? We round up the happenings in one handy post, presented in glorious chronological format! Full Story
- Posted Apr 19, 2013 8:15 am GMT
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More layoffs at EA
Battlefield, FIFA publisher cuts jobs at India office and Playfish as part of latest stream of layoffs. Full Story
- Posted Apr 17, 2013 1:35 pm GMT
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Battlefield 4 dev ignoring motion control 'gimmick'
DICE executive producer says companies have been "throwing money" at the studio in an effort to get them to code support for motion controls. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2013 4:35 pm GMT
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Buy toothpaste, get SimCity DLC
US Gamers who buy specially marked Crest or Oral-B toothpaste will receive choice of Attractions Set, in-game cash, or Origin coupon. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2013 1:02 pm GMT
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Burnout developer Criterion moving away from racing games
Head of Guildford-based studio says "it is time to make something new." Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2013 11:00 am GMT
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Battlefield 4 to see return of Commander Mode - Report
GameStop promotional materials suggest Commander Mode and three playable factions will feature in Battlefield 4. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 5:39 pm GMT
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EA closing Sims Facebook games
Publisher retiring The Sims Social, SimCity Social, and Pet Society on June 14 due to inactivity. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 2:21 pm GMT
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EA cuts jobs at customer support center
Battlefield publisher believed to have laid off around 20 staffers from Galway, Ireland, center. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 1:14 pm GMT
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NHL 14 launches September 10
Latest professional hockey simulator from EA Sports arriving this fall for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 12:40 pm GMT
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UK Chart: BioShock Infinite claims third week at the top
Tomb Raider finishes second for the fourth week in a row. Full Story
- Posted Apr 15, 2013 10:17 am GMT
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Criterion shoots down NFS: Underground reboot rumors
Creative director Alex Ward calls leaked logo "totally fake," says studio not planning to make any more sequels or remakes. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2013 7:51 pm GMT
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Layoffs at Electronic Arts
Publisher cuts unspecified number of jobs as a means to "streamline" operations to ensure it is well positioned for upcoming console transition. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2013 6:42 pm GMT
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RI lawmakers considering defaulting on 38 Studios debt
House Finance Committee reviewing bills that would prevent state from making payments related to controversial 2010 $75 million loan. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2013 5:46 pm GMT
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BioWare seeking Mass Effect 3 multiplayer feedback
Developer asking community to fill out survey to gauge thoughts on layout, difficulty, and atmosphere for Firebase maps. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2013 2:06 pm GMT
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Gaming isn't mass market, says EA
Chief creative officer Richard Hilleman says closest industry has come to mass market is social and mobile genres. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2013 1:22 pm GMT
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SimCity hits Mac June 11
Maxis' city-building game coming to Mac this summer with cross-platform play; PC sales rise to 1.3 million. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2013 3:41 pm GMT
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BioWare co-founder says PS4 and 720 stuck in a 'sick market for old-school gaming'
"Everyone's kind of holding out hope for the new consoles," says Dr. Greg Zeschuk, "but I honestly don't think they're going to be that big a deal." Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2013 11:38 am GMT
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SimCity sees return of Cheetah Speed
SimCity's fastest setting reenabled a month after being temporarily removed. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2013 10:25 am GMT
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EA named 'Worst Company in America' by Consumerist
Battlefield, FIFA publisher topples Bank of America in 2013 final round with 77.5 percent of votes to earn title two years in a row. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2013 6:11 pm GMT
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Metallica songs yanked from Rock Band DLC as licensing agreements expire
Customers who have already purchased songs will be unaffected, with Harmonix saying that future updates on DLC will likely arrive quarterly. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2013 11:18 am GMT
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Fuse has no online pass or microtransactions
Insomniac Games also reveals a demo for upcoming shooter will be available ahead of launch. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2013 9:35 pm GMT
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EA's Battlefield 4 poll shows more excitement for multiplayer
82 per cent of people are anticipating Battlefield 4's multi-player more than its singleplayer. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2013 5:17 pm GMT
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EA: 'We've made plenty of mistakes'
Chief operating officer Peter Moore says gamers deserve better from publisher, but claims it is not worst company in America. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2013 8:04 pm GMT
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Rhode Island: 38 Studios relied on speculative financial projections
R.I. Superior Court documents claim management at now-defunct studio knew they didn't have enough money to finish projects before moving to Ocean State. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2013 9:23 pm GMT
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Free SimCity DLC offers sponsored Nissan Leaf car dock
Sponsored DLC offers in-game happiness for displaying a company logo. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2013 10:41 am GMT
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DICE 'very interested' in Battlefield 4 eSports
Developer says it is looking at competitive gaming support for upcoming military shooter; game won't have any co-op. Full Story
- Posted Apr 2, 2013 4:51 pm GMT
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EA: Demise of console gaming 'very premature'
COO Peter Moore says even though mobile is growing, gamers continue to show enthusiasm for core titles. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2013 4:17 pm GMT
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Interim EA executive gets $1.03 million salary
Executive chairman Larry Probst receives seven-figure compensation while publisher searches for John Riccitiello replacement. Full Story
- Posted Apr 1, 2013 1:27 pm GMT
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Next Mass Effect and Dragon Age games using Frostbite 3
BioWare general manager says studio's upcoming titles are using DICE's latest engine. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2013 1:19 pm GMT
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EA says DRM a 'failed, dead-end strategy'
Labels boss Frank Gibeau says digital rights management "not a viable strategy" for gaming at large. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2013 2:04 am GMT
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No Battlefield 4 on Wii U
DICE confirms latest military shooter will skip Nintendo's first HD platform, won't have female playable characters in single- or multiplayer. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2013 4:36 pm GMT
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Battlefield 4 confirmed for fall 2013
DICE's new shooter arriving later this year for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC; runs on Frostbite 3; 17-minute gameplay trailer revealed. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2013 6:26 am GMT
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Battlefield 4 screens leak
Three new images from upcoming shooter emerge ahead of media event this evening; one soldier shown wearing Oakley glove and holding Sharpie pen. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2013 12:13 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 25-29: BioShock Infinite
Explore an airborne metropolis in first-person shooter BioShock Infinite, available for Aussie gamers this week. For those who have a stealthier play style, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time should satisfy. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2013 6:50 am GMT
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The Old Republic's 'Rise of the Hutt Cartel' expansion out April 14
First digital expansion for BioWare's free-to-play MMO game launching next month; those who preordered on or before January 7 can jump in April 9. Full Story
- Posted Mar 25, 2013 5:36 pm GMT
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Fuse launching May 28
Co-op shooter coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 this spring; preorder bonuses revealed. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2013 9:34 pm GMT
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Next Mass Effect game will be 'fresh and new'
BioWare executive producer Casey Hudson says next game in series will offer new ideas; feature film with Legendary remains in production. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2013 8:04 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 players prefer male Shepard
BioWare reveals 82 percent of all gamers played male hero in spacefaring action RPG; soldier most popular single-player class. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2013 7:32 pm GMT
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Rock Band's last track will be 'American Pie'
Don McLean's classic track to see out Rock Band's long-running DLC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2013 1:44 pm GMT
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BioShock Infinite creative director denies claims game cost $200 million to produce and market
Analysts estimate game development to have cost $100 million; additional $100 million spent on marketing and promotion. [UPDATE]: Creative director Ken Levine refutes the claims. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2013 3:51 am GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic adds 2 million users since F2P switch
BioWare reveals new user milestone following business model conversion; thousands of new players join every day. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2013 5:03 pm GMT
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EA again in running for Consumerist's Worst Company In America title
FIFA and Battlefield publisher the only game company in consumer affairs blog's annual tournament. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2013 2:00 pm GMT
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EA shares tumble after CEO resignation
Shares slumped 8.3 percent Tuesday following John Riccitiello's announced departure from FIFA, Battlefield publisher. Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2013 1:27 pm GMT
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New SimCity update addresses traffic issues
Update 1.7 for city-building game includes range of fixes for traffic features, other game elements. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2013 10:17 pm GMT
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Origin crosses 40 million members
EA's virtual marketplace reaches new user milestone after SimCity launch; weeklong Player Appreciation Sale going on now. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2013 7:42 pm GMT
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Shadows of the Damned director partners with Sony for new IP
Former Grasshopper Manufacture director Massimo Guarini's new outfit Ovosonico working with SCE on an all-new franchise. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2013 7:05 pm GMT
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Origin exploit discovered
Electronic Arts' virtual marketplace reportedly at risk from loophole that could swap games for malicious code. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2013 3:48 pm GMT
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Timing of EA CEO resignation 'makes sense' says analyst
Robert W. Baird industry watcher not surprised by John Riccitiello's resignation from Battlefield publisher today, says Peter Moore, Frank Gibeau leading internal candidates to take over. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2013 12:12 am GMT
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EA CEO resigns
John Riccitiello to leave FIFA, Battlefield publisher March 30 after six years as top executive; search committee for replacement to consider internal and external candidates. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 9:16 pm GMT
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Origin hits 1.3 million peak concurrent users
After SimCity launch, simultaneous user player figure for EA's online service reaches new milestone. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 7:28 pm GMT
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SimCity sells 1.1 million in two weeks
Despite launch marred by various server issues, EA's latest city-building game is "biggest SimCity launch of all time." Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 6:40 pm GMT
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EA details free Origin games as apology for SimCity launch disaster
List of games being given away by EA includes Battlefield 3 and Dead Space 3. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 6:07 pm GMT
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EA teases Battlefield 4 news for March 27
Publisher's "Prepare 4 Battle" video suggests reveal slated for later this month during Game Developers Conference. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 3:39 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out March 18-22: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Action role-playing game Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate hits Nintendo consoles this week, while Gears of War: Judgment blasts its way exclusively to the Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Mar 18, 2013 1:46 am GMT
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EA: SimCity offline mode 'didn't fit with our vision'
Maxis GM says developer recognizes some fans want offline mode, but even more are praising the game's always-on features. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 10:30 pm GMT
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EA: freemium is 'where things are going'
VP of mobile and social reveals Real Racing 3 off to best start in franchise history, despite objections from naysayers. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 9:18 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead 2 X Resident Evil 6 crossover revealed
Free promotion will make Left 4 Dead 2 characters playable in Resident Evil 6 and vice versa only on PC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 8:57 pm GMT
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EA holding Battlefield 4 event March 26
Publisher to "celebrate a new era of Battlefield" later this month at San Francisco presentation coinciding with Game Developers Conference. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 7:58 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 US sales hit 605,000
NPD data reveals first-month sales for Visceral's action shooter; Crysis 3 hits 260,000 after launching late in the month. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 3:06 pm GMT
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SimCity traffic problems being fixed, says Maxis.
SimCity lead designer Stone Librande acknowledges traffic issues and details how the team at Maxis is working to fix them. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 11:44 am GMT
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NPD: Dead Space 3 dethrones Black Ops II in February
EA's action horror the top-selling title in US during February, knocking latest Call of Duty to second spot for first time since launch. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2013 12:16 am GMT
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American McGee gauging interest for Alice 3
Developer asks fans if they would support a Kickstarter campaign for a third entry in series if rights can be obtained from EA. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2013 5:12 pm GMT
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EA CEO named to sports power list
John Riccitiello beats out Michael Jordan, Barack Obama in Sports Illustrated top 50 power poll. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2013 2:46 pm GMT
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SimCity servers aren't required, offline mode possible - Report
Anonymous Maxis insider says that SimCity's servers aren't handling the kind of computations the developer is claiming. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2013 1:15 pm GMT
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Ex-Firemint employees form new Aussie studio
Loveshack Entertainment formed by former Firemint devs; studio's debut project is a narrative-based puzzle game for tablets and PC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 13, 2013 6:47 am GMT
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DICE 'strongly advises' players to download new Battlefield 3 patch
Developer releases 1.92GB update for Xbox 360 version that features various tweaks and fixes for the game's multiplayer. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2013 4:42 pm GMT
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Maxis: SimCity woes are 'almost behind us,' but still not ready to give the 'all-clear'
Maxis reports that SimCity game crashes have been reduced by 92 percent since the game's disastrous launch last week but that it needs a few more days before it can say the problems have been solved. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2013 11:40 am GMT
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UK Chart: Tomb Raider finishes top, SimCity enjoys strong launch
Tomb Raider reboot sets new sales record for the series and enjoys the best-selling opening weekend of the year so far. Full Story
- Posted Mar 11, 2013 10:41 am GMT
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EA giving free PC game to anyone who bought SimCity
Maxis boss Lucy Bradshaw addresses server woes, promises free game for those with activated copy of game by March 18. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2013 4:29 am GMT
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EA suspends some SimCity marketing - Report
In wake of server issues, publisher reportedly asks online affiliates to "please stop actively promoting the game" for the time being. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2013 7:55 pm GMT
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SimCity launches in the UK without major connectivity woes
UPDATE: All European servers run into problems during peak evening period on the game's first day of international availability. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2013 7:49 pm GMT
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Maxis internal SimCity memo leaks
Studio general manager says server rollout in North America has been "challenging," promises studio is working 24/7 to fix issues. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2013 4:20 pm GMT
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EA has 'no plans' to bring SimCity to console
Publisher says console version of new city-building game not planned. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2013 1:47 pm GMT
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EA not offering refunds for SimCity digital copies
Publisher says it generally does not offer refunds for digital games sold through Origin. Full Story
- Posted Mar 8, 2013 1:16 pm GMT
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Amazon reinstates SimCity digital copies
[UPDATE] Retailer has made digital copies of new city-building game available for purchase. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2013 8:22 pm GMT
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EA disabling 'non-critical' SimCity features to address server woes
Publisher deploying hotfix to all servers that includes various "improvements" and disables gameplay features like leaderboards, achievements, and region filters. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2013 4:41 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 Awakened DLC out March 12
First expansion for action-horror game hits Xbox Live, PSN, and Origin next week for $10. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2013 2:33 pm GMT
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EA pledges to commit 'everything we have' to fix embattled SimCity servers
EA promises to install more SimCity servers over the next couple of days, after shaky launch leaves people unable to play. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2013 11:09 am GMT
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EA clarifies position on having microtransactions in all games
EA won't be putting controversial microtransactions in all of its games, says CFO, after earlier EA report suggested this would be the case. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2013 4:29 pm GMT
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EA is 'confident' SimCity UK launch won't repeat US mistakes
EA says it is "working non-stop" to rectify SimCity launch problems, and that it is "confident" issues will be fixed in time for the game's international release. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2013 1:39 pm GMT
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EA denies Dead Space series cancellation
[UPDATE] An unnamed source says development on the Dead Space series has been shut down; EA says the original report is "patently false." Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2013 4:10 pm GMT
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BioWare San Francisco closed - Report
Source says Dragon Age: Legends developer shuttered, with as many as 30 staffers laid off. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2013 1:06 pm GMT
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UK Chart: Crytek takes a bow as Crysis 3 tops chart for second week
Crysis 3 tops the UK charts, though there's not much else released this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2013 12:04 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out March 4-8: Tomb Raider, SimCity
Discover Lara Croft's origin story in Tomb Raider, or build a bustling urban empire in SimCity this week. Full Story
- Posted Mar 4, 2013 4:40 am GMT
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Army of Two: Devil's Cartel will reel back 'frat-boy' tones
Visceral Games says upcoming co-op shooter has toned down some tendencies from past games, but will still be over-the-top. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2013 2:09 pm GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic to get a 2.0 update of 'Scum and Villainy'
Game Update 2.0 to bring level cap up to 55 and introduce new skills for advanced classes. Full Story
- Posted Feb 28, 2013 8:02 am GMT
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EA: Consumers 'enjoying and embracing' microtransactions
CFO Blake Jorgensen says microtransactions will be built into more and more of publisher's games moving forward. Full Story
- Posted Feb 26, 2013 10:29 pm GMT
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BioWare: Next-gen leap 'won't be as obvious'
Art director says new platforms will offer souped-up graphics, but won't stand out as clearly as past transition. Full Story
- Posted Feb 25, 2013 3:23 pm GMT
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Helm's Deep map added to Left 4 Dead 2 servers
Valve adds user-created Lord of the Rings-themed mod to official servers for zombie shooter. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2013 4:09 pm GMT
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EA confirms layoffs in LA, Montreal
Battlefield publisher cuts unspecified number of jobs at multiple studios as a result of console transition. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2013 10:22 pm GMT
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BioWare announces final Mass Effect 3 single-player DLC
EA says upcoming Citadel DLC for Mass Effect 3 will be an "emotional ride with their favourite characters." Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2013 6:56 pm GMT
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Battlefield 4 being shown to retailers
EA shows Battlefield 4 to select retailers; could a public unveiling be far behind? Full Story
- Posted Feb 20, 2013 1:11 pm GMT
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Rock Band weekly DLC ends in April
Harmonix ends weekly DLC updates for plastic band simulator; has released over 4000 tracks across 275 consecutive weeks. Full Story
- Posted Feb 18, 2013 5:52 pm GMT
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EA vs. Zynga suit settled
Legal battle between megapublisher and social gaming juggernaut not going forward; terms of the settlement not announced. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2013 8:15 pm GMT
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Sex in video games talk at GDC
Dragon Age writer David Gaider leading discussion next month at Game Developers Conference concerning "risks and difficulties" with addressing sexuality in games. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2013 1:27 pm GMT
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NPD: Black Ops II January's best-selling title in US
Research group reports latest Call of Duty top title during five-week reporting period; total sales for month fall 13 percent on adjusted basis. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2013 12:32 am GMT
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Mass Effect 3 DLC news next week?
BioWare rep says studio will reveal details on next expansion for space RPG "hopefully" next week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2013 4:14 pm GMT
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Mass Effect version of Risk shown off by BioWare
Latest video-game-themed adaptation of Hasbro's board game coming later this year. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2013 10:37 am GMT
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$60 horror games a tough sell, says Cliff Bleszinski
Former Gears of War developer says "true horror games" will see a resurgence when industry becomes fully digital. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2013 10:03 pm GMT
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EA explains why Medal of Honor: Warfighter came up short
Creative director Rich Hilleman says "execution" problems led to new shooter failing to perform up to expectation. Full Story
- Posted Feb 12, 2013 8:14 pm GMT
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BioWare founders getting Lifetime Achievement Award
Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk to be honored next month at Game Developers Conference Awards in San Francisco. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2013 6:07 pm GMT
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UK Chart: Dead Space 3 is first, but sells 26 percent less than Dead Space 2
EA's latest horror shooter the biggest launch of the year so far, as Ni no Kuni drops to sixth. Full Story
- Posted Feb 11, 2013 10:28 am GMT
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Dead Space 3 action focus a 'necessary evil' says writer
Original Dead Space writer Antony Johnston says latest entry taking more of an action approach required to broaden the fan base. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2013 9:36 pm GMT
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Second SimCity beta this month
Maxis holding 24-hour closed beta period for upcoming PC game beginning February 16. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2013 8:35 pm GMT
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Origin for Mac now live
EA online store now available for Mac users worldwide; certain games allow dual-platform play across systems. Full Story
- Posted Feb 8, 2013 2:25 pm GMT
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BioWare: Calling next entry Mass Effect 4 is a disservice
Studio rep says next game in series may not be set after or before Mass Effect 3, or even feature any of the same characters. Full Story
- Posted Feb 7, 2013 1:26 pm GMT
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Mass Effect, Dragon Age voice actor dead
Robin Sachs, voice of Zaeed Massani and Lord Pyral Harrowmont, passes away at 61. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2013 6:22 pm GMT
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Michael Keaton joins Need for Speed cast
Batman actor attached to DreamWorks' upcoming film based on Electronic Arts' racing franchise. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2013 4:22 pm GMT
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Metacritic ranks EA as 2012's best major publisher
EA bests Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo in Metacritic's publisher rankings, with Take-Two taking top honors in midsized publisher list. Full Story
- Posted Feb 6, 2013 11:49 am GMT
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Dead Space 3 Awakened DLC revealed
First expansion for action game coming to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC in March for $10; will be "disturbing." Full Story
- Posted Feb 5, 2013 4:19 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 demo hits 2 million downloads
EA reveals nearly 2 million gamers across Xbox Live and PlayStation Network tried out upcoming action game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2013 1:53 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out February 4-8: Dead Space 3
Dead Space 3 hits Aussie shelves this week with its newly introduced cooperative play. Will you face the Necromorphs alone or with a friend? Full Story
- Posted Feb 4, 2013 12:32 am GMT
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Madden series sells 99 million units
Life-to-date sales of EA Sports' gridiron franchise reaches new milestone, driving $3.7 billion in net revenue; Madden 25 due out August 27. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2013 6:07 pm GMT
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New Mass Effect 3 co-op DLC uses single-player data
Unconfirmed Reckoning multiplayer DLC to bring six new co-op story missions to Mass Effect 3. Full Story
- Posted Feb 1, 2013 3:42 pm GMT
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EA: No link between games and violence
CEO John Riccitiello says company was "horrified" by shooting in Connecticut, industry can be part of the solution. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2013 9:17 pm GMT
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EA reveals 'Madden 25'
Latest gridiron game hits the field August 27; could be Madden NFL 14 sister product or rebrand of franchise to mark 25th anniversary. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2013 7:41 pm GMT
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Battlefield 4 to be shown off by EA in the next three months
EA will soon show off the next Battlefield, and says it is actively developing for next-gen consoles. Full Story
- Posted Jan 31, 2013 12:13 pm GMT
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Insomniac's Fuse delayed
Insomiac's multiplatform co-op shooter pushed back by at least a month to a release after April 2013. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2013 11:13 pm GMT
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Medal of Honor franchise taking a rest
After disappointing Warfighter launch, EA confirms series will take a break while company plans new ideas. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2013 10:51 pm GMT
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FIFA 13 sells 12 million, Origin has 39 million members
Sales of latest soccer sim up 23 percent year-over-year, Origin platform rises to new user milestone; EA posts loss of $45 million for the quarter. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2013 9:49 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 will feature permadeath mode and 'disturbing' DLC
Executive producer spills the beans on DLC and additional modes on the Dead Space 3's blog. Full Story
- Posted Jan 30, 2013 5:50 pm GMT
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EA joins group opposing Defense of Marriage Act
Battlefield publisher joins Human Rights Campaign's new Fortune 500 Business Coalition for DOMA Repeal. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2013 7:49 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 developer defends PC port
The PC version of Dead Space 3 will see improvements over the console versions, but Visceral Games isn't trying to create "disparity" between platforms. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2013 5:00 pm GMT
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BioWare cofounder talks leaving Mass Effect for beer
Greg Zeschuk recalls leaving BioWare to make Web series about craft beer, saying he no longer had passion for making games. Full Story
- Posted Jan 29, 2013 4:10 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 DLC teased?
Producers Casey Hudson and Mike Gamble tweet teasers of potential upcoming expansion content for action role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 7:41 pm GMT
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UK Chart: DmC knocked to fourth as Black Ops II takes lead
Call of Duty takes its first UK No. 1 in 2013. Full Story
- Posted Jan 28, 2013 10:02 am GMT
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Funcom Beijing shutting down
Secret World dev closes art and animation studio as part of restructuring process that will centralize development in Raleigh, North Carolina. Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2013 6:28 pm GMT
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Limited Origin for Mac enters alpha
Testing period for new version of EA virtual marketplace does not include Origin Store or Twitch support; full client to be released "soon." Full Story
- Posted Jan 25, 2013 12:12 pm GMT
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Pakistan bans Black Ops II, Medal of Honor: Warfighter
Popular military shooter games removed from stores in country after store owners said the games portray Pakistan as a terrorist hotbed. Full Story
- Posted Jan 23, 2013 7:58 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 has microtransactions
Electronic Arts' upcoming action game gives players option to purchase resources with real-world money. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2013 1:30 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 owners unlock N7 armour in Dead Space 3
EA's latest cross-promotion gives iconic threads, but gamers will need a save file on the same platform to get N7 armour for both Isaac and Carver. Full Story
- Posted Jan 22, 2013 1:04 pm GMT
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UK Chart: DmC tops the charts with only a third of its predecessor's sales
Ninja Theory's reboot knocks FIFA from the top spot. Full Story
- Posted Jan 21, 2013 12:30 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out January 21-25: Ace Combat Assault Horizon: Enhanced Edition
Blast your way through the skies with this week’s new release, Ace Combat Assault Horizon: Enhanced Edition. If you’re more the domestic type, The Sims 3: 70s, 80s, & 90s Stuff Pack can help with the re-decorating. Full Story
- Posted Jan 21, 2013 1:17 am GMT
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SimCity PC beta next weekend
Play a one-hour slice of the game between January 25 and 28. Full Story
- Posted Jan 18, 2013 3:10 pm GMT
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Schilling's bloody sock to be auctioned
Former Red Sox pitcher selling famed 2004 World Series sock in effort to pay off debt to Rhode Island over 38 Studios bankruptcy. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2013 9:36 pm GMT
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Valve investigating R18+ options for Left 4 Dead 2 in Australia
Publisher says it has been exploring the legal options surrounding the re-submission of Left 4 Dead 2 in Australia under the new R18+ adult classification. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2013 6:47 am GMT
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Kid Cudi joins Need for Speed movie
Hip-hop artist Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi joins Aaron Paul for DreamWorks' upcoming racing film; Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, and Harrison Gilbertson also on board. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2013 1:32 pm GMT
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UK Chart: FIFA 13 hangs on at the top, Anarchy Reigns enters at 16
Top 5 remains exactly the same as last week, while Anarchy Reigns is the top 40's only new entry. Full Story
- Posted Jan 14, 2013 10:06 am GMT
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Funcom confirms studio closures, layoffs
The Secret World developer initiates restructuring process that includes consolidation of offices and teams across company's global presence. Full Story
- Posted Jan 10, 2013 9:52 pm GMT
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New Sims 3 expansions landing in 2013
EA announces Sims 3 expansions for 2013; new games will allow players to send their Sims to university, explore houseboats, and travel to the future. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2013 6:03 am GMT
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Joe Biden appeals to games industry on gun control task force
US Vice President Joe Biden is set to meet with representatives from the video game industry to discuss the role of violent video games as part of a wider task force. Full Story
- Posted Jan 9, 2013 5:47 am GMT
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Dead Space 3 demo arriving January 22
Downloadable demo for Visceral Games' upcoming action shooter is arriving on PSN and Xbox Live Marketplace in late January; 360 owners can sign up for the demo a week early in an exclusive offer. Full Story
- Posted Jan 8, 2013 12:47 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out January 7-11: Anarchy Reigns
Will you build your virtual life or take to over-the-top brawling action? Check out what games hit Aussie shelves this week in AU Shippin' Out! Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2013 11:21 pm GMT
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Analyst: Medal of Honor: Warfighter shipped 3 million copies
Sterne Agee industry watcher estimates shipments of EA's new shooter have reached 3 million, coming up short of original's 5 million. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2013 5:10 pm GMT
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UK Chart: FIFA 13 regains top spot, Wii U exclusives MIA
EA's football sim shows it can still kick it. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2013 3:35 pm GMT
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Nvidia announces portable Android-powered console
New console dubbed "Project Shield" to stream games from PC, will be powered by Tegra 4 processor; company touts Nvidia Grid cloud-gaming platform. Full Story
- Posted Jan 7, 2013 7:01 am GMT
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Same-sex romance confirmed for Star Wars: The Old Republic
BioWare producer says same-gender options with some NPCs--but not companions--will be available with upcoming expansion. Full Story
- Posted Jan 2, 2013 8:45 pm GMT
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FIFA 13 named AbleGamers Game of the Year
Charitable foundation selects EA Sports' soccer game as the most accessible mainstream title for its control scheme and AI and PC settings. Full Story
- Posted Jan 2, 2013 8:16 pm GMT
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EA shutting down online services for 12 games
Electronic Arts dropping online support for a dozen games beginning tomorrow, including The Sims 2, FIFA 11, and NBA Jam. Full Story
- Posted Jan 2, 2013 4:00 pm GMT
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CA senator calls NRA's response to violent games 'pathetic and unacceptable'
Democratic senator Leland Yee says it is "mind-boggling" that National Rifle Association "suddenly cares about the harmful effects of ultra-violent video games." Full Story
- Posted Dec 23, 2012 11:25 am GMT
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NRA condemns games in wake of Connecticut shooting
National Rifle Association vice president Wayne LaPierre says violent video games like Bulletstorm and Mortal Kombat partially to blame for last week's deadly shooting in Connecticut. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2012 6:23 pm GMT
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Maxis: SimCity's always-on DRM for gamers' benefit
VP Lucy Bradshaw acknowledges fan concerns, says creating a connected experience has been a day-one goal for the game. Full Story
- Posted Dec 21, 2012 3:32 pm GMT
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The Old Republic's Rise of the Hutt Cartel expansion revealed
First expansion for BioWare's Star Wars MMO arriving spring 2013; increases level cap to 55, adds new planet Makeb. Full Story
- Posted Dec 18, 2012 1:56 pm GMT
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Medal of Honor: Warfighter 'Zero Dark Thirty' DLC out now
Multiplayer map pack for EA's shooter based on Sony's new film available today through Origin; coming to Xbox 360, PS3 tomorrow. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2012 7:16 pm GMT
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EA dropped from NASDAQ-100
FIFA publisher no longer one of the 100 largest non-financial companies on American stock exchange; competitor Activision's status unchanged. Full Story
- Posted Dec 17, 2012 3:04 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 gets Kinect voice controls
Visceral Games' upcoming action shooter will feature Kinect functionality for voice commands on Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2012 2:55 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 4 in 2014 or 2015 - Report
[UPDATE] Entire original interview pulled, information provided was "deemed to be obtained from an inaccurate source." Full Story
- Posted Dec 13, 2012 1:17 pm GMT
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Ted Price: Industry today is a 'different world'
Insomniac Games CEO says developers have been lucky during the past 20 years with stable industry, but things have now changed. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2012 3:23 pm GMT
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Secret World drops subscription fee
Funcom's MMORPG no longer requires monthly subscription; optional $15 monthly membership grants a range of bonuses. Full Story
- Posted Dec 12, 2012 12:52 pm GMT
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Big Boi, B.o.B. writing theme for Army of Two: Devil's Cartel
Hip-hop artists collaborating for "Double or Nothing" song and also will be featured in the game itself as playable characters for those who preorder. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2012 4:39 pm GMT
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Black Ops II November US sales hit 7.5 million
NPD data reveals sales figures for latest Call of Duty; Halo 4 sells 3.2 million, Assassin's Creed III shifts 2.9 million. Full Story
- Posted Dec 7, 2012 2:44 pm GMT
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BioWare teases next Mass Effect 3 DLC
Edmonton office bringing "all hands on deck" for untitled expansion to space RPG; host of writers, chief composer, and Seth Green all returning. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2012 7:07 pm GMT
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Dragon Age III influenced by Skyrim
BioWare's Aaryn Flynn says it would be impossible to develop an RPG today without acknowledging and reacting to Bethesda's game. Full Story
- Posted Dec 5, 2012 3:29 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 preorder bonuses split between retailers
GameStop reservations get EG-900 SMG weapon, Amazon preorders granted Tesla Enervator gun. Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2012 3:29 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out December 3-7: LEGO The Lord of the Rings, Guardians of Middle Earth
Will you fight alongside the fellowship for Middle-Earth or collect sticker stars? Full Story
- Posted Dec 3, 2012 12:16 am GMT
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Mirror's Edge easter egg found in Battlefield 3 DLC
Newly released Aftermath expansion for EA shooter includes Faith's running shoes, audio of her panting. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 1:18 pm GMT
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Samuel L. Jackson returns to host VGAs
This year's awards to celebrate 10th anniversary; past hosts Zachary Levi, Snoop Lion, Jack Black, and Neil Patrick Harris set to join Jackson as co-hosts on December 7. Full Story
- Posted Nov 30, 2012 2:25 am GMT
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Dragon Age III for next-gen in 2014?
EA employee LinkedIn page suggests upcoming role-playing game in development for unannounced future consoles. Full Story
- Posted Nov 28, 2012 8:46 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 Omega DLC out now
$15 single-player expansion now available for BioWare's spacebound role-playing game on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, but not Wii U. Full Story
- Posted Nov 27, 2012 2:23 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 26-30: Wii U, Far Cry 3
The Wii U launches in Australia this week! Find out what software will be available on day one. Full Story
- Posted Nov 26, 2012 3:02 am GMT
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Molyneux 'reinventing' Populous
Peter Molyneux's new studio 22Cans asks for £450,000 ($717,075) on Kickstarter to create Godus, a "innovative reinvention" of original game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 21, 2012 7:46 pm GMT
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BioWare asks if fans want Mass Effect prequel
Producer Casey Hudson solicits gamer feedback regarding if next Mass Effect game should take place before trilogy or after. Full Story
- Posted Nov 20, 2012 12:10 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 Omega DLC skipping Wii U
Nintendo version of BioWare's role-playing game will not receive latest single-player expansion. Full Story
- Posted Nov 19, 2012 12:55 pm GMT
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First Dragon Age III screenshot shown
BioWare reveals first shot for upcoming role-playing game, says Frostbite engine has allowed artists to create "stunning" work. Full Story
- Posted Nov 15, 2012 3:28 pm GMT
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EA Origin accounts hijacked?
Numerous users reporting their password, email address or both were changed without their consent. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2012 2:50 pm GMT
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BioWare offers free copies of Mass Effect to Black Ops II players
Company says it will offer a free PC copy of Mass Effect Trilogy to the first 50 players who can prove their retail copy of Black Ops II included a Mass Effect 2 disc. Full Story
- Posted Nov 14, 2012 3:40 am GMT
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Black Ops II PC users finding Mass Effect 2 second disk
Some users unable to complete installation of retail copies of latest Call of Duty because second disk is in fact EA's 2010 RPG. Full Story
- Posted Nov 13, 2012 2:27 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 4 runs on Frostbite
BioWare confirms next entry in space RPG series will run on Battlefield tech, says game will be respectful of history, but also explore new story and gameplay fronts. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2012 6:21 pm GMT
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Valve working on new Source engine
Gabe Newell confirms Valve already at work on its next-generation engine; details company's hardware plans and canned projects; rules out Steam exclusives. Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2012 3:13 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 13-17: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
What titles are out in Australia this week? Whether you prefer waving a wand or a gun in your games, there is something for all ages! Full Story
- Posted Nov 12, 2012 1:25 am GMT
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Navy SEALs disciplined for consulting on Medal of Honor: Warfighter
CBS News reports that seven members of SEAL Team Six are under investigation for revealing secrets while serving as paid consultants on EA's shooter. Full Story
- Posted Nov 9, 2012 1:13 am GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic free-to-play Nov. 15
BioWare's massively multiplayer online role-playing game adding free option next week, less than a year after launch. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2012 4:43 pm GMT
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Need for Speed movie plot revealed
Film based on EA's racing franchise will see underground racer seeking vengeance for murder; Captain America's Dominic Cooper attached. Full Story
- Posted Nov 8, 2012 3:21 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 Wii U confirmed for launch
BioWare nails down release date for space role-playing game; to be available at console launch in North America, Europe, and Japan. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2012 1:45 pm GMT
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Battlefield 1942 PC free on Origin
Electronic Arts giving away copies of 2002 shooter through proprietary download hub; Battlefield 3 Premium hits 2 million members, Battlefield 3 sales rise to 17 million. Full Story
- Posted Nov 6, 2012 11:56 am GMT
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AU Shippin' Out November 6-9: Halo 4, Mass Effect Trilogy
What games are out in Australia this week? Will you be assuming the role of Master Chief or Commander Shepard? The choice is yours! Full Story
- Posted Nov 4, 2012 11:33 pm GMT
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Mass Effect Trilogy comes to PS3 Dec. 4
BioWare to launch upcoming space RPG three-pack for Sony's platform one month after debut on PC and Xbox 360. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2012 12:56 pm GMT
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Dreamfall Chapters announced by former Secret World director
Ragnar Tørnquist's new studio, Red Thread Games, will continue the story of The Longest Journey with the upcoming game. Full Story
- Posted Nov 2, 2012 4:59 am GMT
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Rhode Island sues Curt Schilling over 38 Studios
State's legal team files suit against Schilling, other architects of controversial $75 million loan to bring Amalur studio to state. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2012 7:28 pm GMT
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Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel out March 26
Visceral Games' new co-op shooter dated for late March 2013; all preorders upgraded to Overkill Edition. Full Story
- Posted Nov 1, 2012 4:53 pm GMT
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EA posts $381 million loss
Battlefield publisher in the red after recording $711 million in total revenue; EA Labels boss calls critical reception for Medal of Honor: Warfighter disappointing. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2012 7:06 pm GMT
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FIFA and Battlefield are EA's most profitable franchises
Online features and content downloads have made FIFA and Battlefield the two biggest revenue "events" in EA's history; EA's digital revenue up 40 percent year-on-year. Full Story
- Posted Oct 31, 2012 7:02 am GMT
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PS Move Racing Wheel works with any game - Report
According to tests done by an iWaggle 3D user, the new racing wheel peripheral seems to add motion controls to PS3 games that don't necessarily support Move. Full Story
- Posted Oct 30, 2012 5:54 am GMT
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted confirmed for Wii U
Criterion Games' latest racing game due for Nintendo's upcoming platform sometime in 2013. Full Story
- Posted Oct 29, 2012 1:37 pm GMT
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Mass Effect: Paragon Lost teaser released
Animated prequel to Mass Effect 3 gets nine-minute sneak peek; due on DVD and Blu-ray December 28. Full Story
- Posted Oct 26, 2012 5:02 pm GMT
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Mass Effect movie loses Thor writer
Upcoming film based on BioWare's space RPG marches on, but without Mark Protosevich; new screenplay to be written by Rescue Me assistant editor. Full Story
- Posted Oct 25, 2012 2:23 pm GMT
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EA: Games becoming 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week experiences
COO Peter Moore believes games should be continual activities, says company is already on track to deliver this; explains why Galway customer service center is integral to business. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2012 7:19 pm GMT
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SimCity delayed slightly
EA pushes release of city-building simulator from February to March 5 in North America, March 8 in Europe. Full Story
- Posted Oct 24, 2012 4:51 pm GMT
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EA Wii U games require Origin account for online play
New Electronic Arts policy document reveals players will need Origin account to play EA title's online; "Nintendo Network ID" revealed. Full Story
- Posted Oct 23, 2012 12:48 am GMT
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BioWare releases Dragon Age III: Inquisition concept art
New renders for upcoming role-playing game show off sprawling environments, castle set in the mountains; players may be able to control castles in new game. Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2012 1:43 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out October 23-27: Medal of Honor: Warfighter, Forza Horizon
Will you fight in battlefields across Somalia, or test your driving skills in the scenic American West? Read on to see what games will hit Aussie shelves this week! Full Story
- Posted Oct 22, 2012 2:42 am GMT
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Mass Effect 4 leaves Shepard behind
BioWare Montreal producer confirms Commander Sherpard's story has come to a close; next game in role-playing game series will feature "very, very different context." Full Story
- Posted Oct 19, 2012 12:13 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3: Aftermath DLC out Nov. 27
Fourth expansion for 2011 shooter arrives first for PS3 Battlefield Premium users; available for PC, Xbox 360 Premium December 4, adds four new maps, Scavenger mode, crossbow weapon. Full Story
- Posted Oct 18, 2012 1:00 pm GMT
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Criterion: 'We will make another Burnout game'
Creative director Craig Sullivan confirms studio will "at some point" make new entry in series; teases company may develop Road Rash game next. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2012 4:26 pm GMT
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More Mass Effect 3 DLC out now
Groundside Resistance adds seven new weapons for $2 for Xbox 360, PS3, PC; Omega single-player DLC hits November 27 for $15. Full Story
- Posted Oct 17, 2012 1:32 pm GMT
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Breaking Bad star playing lead role in Need for Speed movie
Emmy award-winning actor Aaron Paul tapped for lead role in DreamWorks' February 2014 film based on Electronic Arts' racing series. Full Story
- Posted Oct 16, 2012 1:27 pm GMT
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FIFA 13 holds off Dishonored on UK chart, Fable: The Journey lands at 37
FIFA still holds off all newcomers, including Dishonored, Pokemon and XCOM; Fable: The Journey scrapes into the top 40 at number 37. Full Story
- Posted Oct 15, 2012 10:32 am GMT
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NPD: Madden NFL 13 tops US September sales
EA Sports' pro football sim is month's best-seller, followed by Borderlands 2 rising 234 percent over original; total software sales down 14 percent year-over-year; Xbox 360 sells 270k holding 49 percent of current-gen market. Full Story
- Posted Oct 12, 2012 12:08 am GMT
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Why Overstrike was renamed Fuse
Insomniac Games creative director Brian Allgeier explains that as development progressed on co-op shooter, a name change "made more sense" due to story elements; no PC version planned. Full Story
- Posted Oct 11, 2012 2:39 pm GMT
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New Need for Speed in development
EA Gothenburg hiring for new entry in long-running racing series; job listings suggest game may land on next-generation platforms. Full Story
- Posted Oct 9, 2012 2:09 pm GMT
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Free Mass Effect 3 DLC out next week
Biggest-ever multiplayer add-on for role-playing game Retaliation brings new enemy faction, class kits, "Hazard" version of existing maps, weapons, challenges, and upgrades. Full Story
- Posted Oct 5, 2012 1:11 pm GMT
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Facebook hits 1 billion users
Social networking site reaches new "active" user milestone on September 14; over 1.13 trillion "likes" since 2009, 219 billion photos uploaded, 140.3 billion new friend connections. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2012 4:02 pm GMT
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The Old Republic lead designer quits BioWare?
Tweets claiming to be from Daniel Erickson indicate longtime Electronic Arts developer and Star Wars MMO creative director looking for new work. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2012 2:27 pm GMT
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Bethesda opens new studio with ex-BioWare dev Rich Vogel
Battlecry Studios will be based in Austin, Texas; will be run by industry veteran former Star Wars: The Old Republic executive producer Rich Vogel; studio to work on unannounced project. Full Story
- Posted Oct 4, 2012 2:03 am GMT
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FIFA 13 sells 4.5 million
Five-day global sales of EA's newest soccer sim catapult it to "biggest video game launch of 2012" after moving 1.23 million in first 48 hours in UK; grabs record for most simultaneous users of any EA game. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2012 8:54 pm GMT
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EA: We will die without new IP
Executive Patrick Soderlund claims developing new franchises is lifeblood of publisher, says he may walk away from industry if new IP creation stops. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2012 4:17 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 patch released this week
BioWare says largest patch for role-playing game will fix bugs, gameplay exploits and platform-specific issues. Full Story
- Posted Oct 3, 2012 3:05 am GMT
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Mass Effect Trilogy DLC detailed
PC version only SKU to include original Mass Effect DLC on-disc; PC and Xbox 360 iterations get Cerberus Network and Online Pass access; no word on DLC for PS3 version. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2012 4:37 pm GMT
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DICE bringing Frostbite engine to mobiles
Battlefield developer is hiring for a new project that will aim to bring the studio's game engine to mobile platforms. Full Story
- Posted Oct 2, 2012 5:51 am GMT
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No federal charges for 38 Studios
Federal criminal charges will not be brought against Curt Schilling's famously failed game company; state investigation remains ongoing. Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2012 3:41 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead series sales hit 12 million
Valve writer confirms zombie shooter series sales across first and second installment; Left 4 Dead 3 possible for "sometime down the road." Full Story
- Posted Oct 1, 2012 1:48 pm GMT
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Oxygen founder leaves EA board of directors
Television network founder Geraldine Laybourne retires from Mass Effect publisher after nearly four years with the company. Full Story
- Posted Sep 28, 2012 5:19 pm GMT
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FIFA 13 sells 353,000 copies
North American launch-day sales on HD consoles up 42 percent for EA's latest soccer sim; iOS version sales rise 62 percent to all-time high. Full Story
- Posted Sep 27, 2012 7:40 pm GMT
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Mass Effect Trilogy arriving November 6
$60 triple-pack includes all three BioWare spacebound role-playing games; coming to Xbox 360 and PC November 6, PlayStation 3 sometime later; original Mass Effect to be available on PSN. Full Story
- Posted Sep 26, 2012 4:22 pm GMT
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FIFA 13 preorders hit 1 million
EA Sports' soccer sim reaches new reservation total on launch day in North America; demo downloaded 4.6 million times; Wii U version confirmed as system launch title. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2012 8:59 pm GMT
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EA: Connected TV a 'major opportunity' for gaming
Senior director of corporate communications at publisher says cloud-gaming through TV a "long-term opportunity" that could arrive by 2017. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2012 7:52 pm GMT
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Sony introduces 'Day 1 Digital' campaign
Publisher offering 8 titles including Resident Evil 6, Assassin's Creed III, and MoH: Warfighter as day-one downloads in October; some available at $54 for PS Plus preorders. Full Story
- Posted Sep 25, 2012 6:58 pm GMT
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AU Shippin’ Out September 25-27: WoW: Mists of Pandaria and Dead or Alive 5
Will you heed the call from Pandaria, kick a goal, or shred some wicked licks? Full Story
- Posted Sep 24, 2012 6:22 am GMT
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Medal of Honor Warfighter beta hits Xbox 360 next month
Pre-release multiplayer trial for Danger Close's new shooter arriving exclusively for Xbox 360 early October; not planned for PS3, PC. Full Story
- Posted Sep 21, 2012 3:24 pm GMT
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NHL 13 beats franchise sales record
First-week worldwide sales up 9 percent year-over-year to about 491,000; 3.7 million online games played; Rangers, Flyers, Penguins most popular teams. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2012 4:14 pm GMT
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New Funcom CEO says The Secret World is now profitable
Funcom CEO discusses the MMO market and the possibility of The Secret World going free-to-play. Full Story
- Posted Sep 20, 2012 2:50 am GMT
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Mass Effect 3 adding Omega DLC this fall
Single-player content coming to BioWare's space-bound role-playing game later this year; additional multiplayer content also planned. Full Story
- Posted Sep 19, 2012 3:55 pm GMT
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New Mass Effect forming at BioWare
Company general manager says studio has plans for next game in the series, as well as brand new IP set in fictional universe. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2012 9:05 pm GMT
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BioWare founders retire
Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka leave role-playing game studio and industry entirely after 17 years; BioWare general manager says culture will endure. Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2012 7:51 pm GMT
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EA adding 300 jobs to Irish support center
Publisher expanding Galway, Ireland, customer support center to provide multilingual assistance for unspecified "major titles." Full Story
- Posted Sep 18, 2012 3:44 pm GMT
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Dragon Age III: Inquisition hitting late 2013
BioWare announces next entry in role-playing game series; will run on new engine, offer bigger worlds, improved visuals, more "reactivity" to choices, and deeper customization; Dragon Age series sales hit 8 million. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2012 4:15 pm GMT
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FIFA 13 preorders hit 875,000
Reservation figures for EA Sports' soccer sim up 62 percent in North America, 37 percent in Europe; demo downloaded nearly 2 million times. Full Story
- Posted Sep 17, 2012 1:49 pm GMT
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Overstrike renamed Fuse, due March 2013
Insomniac Games rebrands four-player shooter, schedules Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 project to arrive early next year. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2012 3:45 pm GMT
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Insomniac finished with single-player-only games
CEO Ted Price says he "can't imagine" studio will make any more single-player-only games; believes technology advancements have allowed for greater social play. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2012 2:56 pm GMT
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Bin Laden operative reportedly consulted on MoH: Warfighter
A Los Angeles Times report claims former Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette worked closely with Danger Close to consult on upcoming EA-published shooter. Full Story
- Posted Sep 12, 2012 7:19 am GMT
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DICE: EA is innovative
Battlefield studio general manager says he understands reputation, but claims publisher is "very prone" to trying new concepts. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2012 5:09 pm GMT
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Medal of Honor Warfighter adding Bin Laden hunt DLC
EA partners with Sony Pictures for DLC based on upcoming Zero Dark Thirty movie; at least $1 million from sales to be donated to army charities. Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2012 3:33 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 12-14: Tekken Tag Tournament 2, NHL 13
Fighting, sports and rhythm games, this week has you covered no matter what you're into! Full Story
- Posted Sep 10, 2012 5:14 am GMT
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No single-player-only games - EA Labels boss
Frank Gibeau says all of company's titles must include online, social elements to reach consumers; cross-platform integration a focus. Full Story
- Posted Sep 5, 2012 9:29 pm GMT
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EA expecting 'golden age' of gaming soon
Labels boss Frank Gibeau claims from current "chaos" will come a "new order"; believes new era will be an exciting time for games. Full Story
- Posted Sep 4, 2012 2:39 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out September 4-7: Battlefield 3: Armored Kill, The Sims 3 Supernatural
Virtual life simulation or war simulation? The choice is yours! Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2012 9:24 am GMT
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Black Mesa Half-Life mod launching September 14
First part of Source-powered community mod will be released next week; initial release will stop at Lambda Core level, offering 8-10 hours of gameplay. Full Story
- Posted Sep 3, 2012 5:40 am GMT
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Battlefield producer joins Angry Birds dev
DICE senior producer Patrick Liu exits company to join Rovio's Stockholm office as creative director. Full Story
- Posted Aug 31, 2012 3:37 pm GMT
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EA pledges it won't make same mistakes with next-gen
Head of labels at publisher acknowledges rough start to current generation, claims firm is better equipped to handle upcoming next-gen transition because of Frostbite engine. Full Story
- Posted Aug 30, 2012 5:07 pm GMT
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PC gaming not dead, says Maxis
EA Maxis lead producer says recent success of Diablo III launch and the Sims series indicate that PC sector is healthy. Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2012 8:29 pm GMT
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NHL 13 adds female playable athletes
EA Sports' new hockey sim first pro league sports game to have women as playable characters; Olympic stars Angela Ruggiero and Hayley Wickenheiser appearing as "legends." Full Story
- Posted Aug 29, 2012 3:06 pm GMT
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The Secret World sells 200,000
Funcom says MMO underperforms, negatively impacted by Guild Wars 2 and Mists of Pandaria release date news; company to focus on "smaller, more focused online games" in the future. Full Story
- Posted Aug 28, 2012 3:30 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 Armored Kill DLC deploys Sept. 4
Premium subscribers on PS3 get first access to third expansion pack to modern-day shooter next week; coming later in the month to Xbox 360 and PC users. Full Story
- Posted Aug 27, 2012 2:42 pm GMT
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DICE defends Battlefield 4 announcement timing
Executive producer calls reaction to new shooter unveiling "sad," says gamers are worried for "all the wrong reasons." Full Story
- Posted Aug 24, 2012 5:40 pm GMT
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Free-to-play future 'tough' for some to understand, says EA exec
Company COO Peter Moore proclaims "free-to-play is the future," but acknowledges not all can wrap their heads around it just yet. Full Story
- Posted Aug 22, 2012 4:03 pm GMT
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Funcom initiates 'temporary' layoffs
The Secret World developer responds to underperforming revenue from game with some staff reductions. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2012 11:10 pm GMT
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Call of Duty popular because it feels 'fluid' claims Treyarch
Design director David Vonderhaar says running at 60 frames per second is "super essential"; DICE defends 30fps rate on console. Full Story
- Posted Aug 21, 2012 4:25 pm GMT
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Zynga's creative process a 'photocopier' - EA COO
Peter Moore says his company took offense to production process of rival gaming giant, hopes its litigation will also benefit smaller studios. Full Story
- Posted Aug 20, 2012 10:39 pm GMT
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DICE 'afraid' to release Battlefield 3 mod tools
Developer says it's fearful exploits could arise after releasing mod tools to public; won't do mod support until it can do it "really well." Full Story
- Posted Aug 17, 2012 5:59 pm GMT
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EA for sale?
Sources says publisher "quietly exploring" sale, with private equity firms KKR and Providence Equity reportedly interested; EA shares surge on the report; analyst calls deal "low probability." Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2012 4:23 pm GMT
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DICE talks future of Mirror's Edge, Bad Company
Executive producer Patrick Bach says, "We never kill something that is great," but is coy on hard details for sequels. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2012 2:48 pm GMT
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EA's Frank Gibeau: 'I've seen new consoles from Sony and Microsoft'
President of EA Labels confirms new hardware from major manufacturers; believes free-to-play will become the dominant pricing model for the industry. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2012 8:23 am GMT
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Mass Effect 3 Leviathan DLC releases August 28
Single-player campaign addition sets Shepard on hunt for mythical reaper killer, impacts Extended Cut endings. Full Story
- Posted Aug 16, 2012 12:40 am GMT
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Next Command & Conquer goes free-to-play
BioWare Victory's Generals 2 real-time strategy series project now a brand-spanning platform built on the Frostbite 2 engine, set for release next year. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2012 1:58 pm GMT
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Viacom ordered to pay $299 million to Harmonix
Media company disputes performance-based bonuses stipulated in original purchase of Guitar Hero developer, may challenge ruling further. Full Story
- Posted Aug 15, 2012 12:05 am GMT
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Battlefield 3 Premium Edition hitting September for $70
EA to offer bundle that includes base game, all expansion packs, and a multiplayer "head start" kit for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC next month. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2012 5:40 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 due February 5
Visceral Games' latest sci-fi shooter hits Xbox 360, PS3, and PC early next year; preorders will get extra in-game suits and weapons. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2012 5:24 pm GMT
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Day-one DLC good for everybody - Bioware
Developer says content makes most sense when available at launch, multiplayer microtransactions make for better support down the line. Full Story
- Posted Aug 14, 2012 12:38 am GMT
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EA: Digital will outsell boxed soon
COO Peter Moore projects publisher's revenue from digital games to surpass boxed software in years ahead, says company will "never abandon" physical. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2012 3:46 pm GMT
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The secret of Battlefield's success
DICE chief Karl Magnus Troedsson on 20 years of success as a studio and 10 years of Battlefield games. Full Story
- Posted Aug 13, 2012 12:39 pm GMT
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EA squashes rumors of BioWare co-founders departure
Publisher says Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka are still with company, but Zeschuk is taking time off and considering new projects. Full Story
- Posted Aug 10, 2012 5:02 pm GMT
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Amalur assets now belong to Rhode Island
Rhode Island Economic Development Corp. and Bank of New York Mellon Trust. Co. win court approval to secure 38 Studios' assets. Full Story
- Posted Aug 9, 2012 1:47 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 lead designer joins Starbreeze
David Goldfarb lands at Stockholm-based Syndicate reboot developer where he will be game director on Payday: The Heist sequel and an unannounced game. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2012 5:14 pm GMT
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Wii U Mass Effect 3 will use interactive comic - Report
BioWare has revealed the Wii U version of Mass Effect 3 will use the Dark Horse interactive comic to guide players through the Mass Effect prequels. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2012 8:49 am GMT
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Battlefield 3 skipping Wii U - Report
DICE reportedly shelved Wii U Battlefield 3 over Origin dispute with Nintendo; it's now reportedly working on a "straight port" of Battlefield 4 for the Wii U. Full Story
- Posted Aug 7, 2012 7:25 am GMT
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EA is 'playing with fire' in Zynga suit, says legal expert
Santa Clara University School of Law professor says copying is rampant in gaming, and having a clear precedent set on gaming rip-offs could come back to haunt big publishers. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2012 10:33 pm GMT
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EA sues Zynga, claims The Ville is a Sims Social clone
Publisher alleges social giant's game is an "unmistakable copy" of its own Sims-branded free-to-play spin-off. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2012 6:48 pm GMT
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Linkin Park frontman composed Medal of Honor Warfighter score
Mike Shinoda lends musical talents to EA's upcoming military shooter; band's "Castle of Glass" music video made in collaboration with Danger Close, Digital Domain. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2012 2:34 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead 2 faster on Linux than Windows, says Valve
Valve runs Left 4 Dead 2 at 315 frames per second on Linux; claims to have "improved graphic driver performance" under the OS. Full Story
- Posted Aug 3, 2012 12:22 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 adding single-player DLC
New Leviathan content for space-bound role-playing game coming to Xbox 360, PS3, PC; tells more about Reaper origins. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2012 10:23 pm GMT
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Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel launching March 2013
Co-op shooter from Visceral Games Montreal hitting PS3, Xbox 360 next year running on Frostbite 2; aimed at "refreshing" the franchise. Full Story
- Posted Aug 2, 2012 5:37 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 Premium sells 1.3 million
Electronic Arts says its hits made up for its misses and posts slight first quarter declines year-over-year; Origin reaches 21M users. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2012 11:23 pm GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic to add full free-to-play
BioWare MMORPG will let free players advance through all classes this fall, will restrict some content and functionality with microtransactions. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2012 8:40 pm GMT
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Aussie game sales down 19%
NPD data from January-June 2012 showed physical video game retail sales decline; price drops across hardware and software good news for the industry. Full Story
- Posted Jul 31, 2012 8:16 am GMT
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Freemium is the future, says EA
EA Interactive boss says "humans like free stuff," not sure about free-to-play on consoles; BBC Worldwide digital specialist says free-to-play model can lead to greater quality. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2012 6:06 pm GMT
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Call of Duty court case settlement could be 'tens of millions' says analyst
Cowen & Company analyst estimates value of deal between Activision and Jason West and Vince Zampella, says StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm will ship in 2013, with MoH: Warfighter sales expectations reduced. Full Story
- Posted Jul 30, 2012 5:24 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 support to survive Battlefield 4 launch - EA
Publisher commits to DICE shooter "well into the future," says Facebook ads accounted for $12 million in sales for 2011 release. Full Story
- Posted Jul 27, 2012 8:32 pm GMT
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38 Studios spent $133 million before bankruptcy
Kingdoms of Amalur developer met cold investor reception for Project Copernicus MMO in drying market. Full Story
- Posted Jul 26, 2012 8:45 pm GMT
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EA merges Firemint and Iron Monkey to form new studio
Publisher joins together Flight Control and Mass Effect Infiltrator mobile studios, names the combination Firemonkeys. Full Story
- Posted Jul 24, 2012 8:00 pm GMT
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FIFA producer fine with current consoles
EA Canada's David Rutter says his team has not felt constrained by specs of home systems, has other concerns besides more power. Full Story
- Posted Jul 23, 2012 10:55 pm GMT
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Single-player Dead Space games 'pretty scary' says EA
Publisher says addition of co-op in upcoming shooter Dead Space 3 was a result of research that concluded some gamers would enjoy playing the game with a buddy. Full Story
- Posted Jul 20, 2012 2:58 pm GMT
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'There's power in free-to-play' says EA CEO
Publisher's top executive keen on F2P, says company is considering "different models" to help bring more players to Star Wars: The Old Republic. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2012 9:16 pm GMT
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EA 'not abandoning' Battlefield 3
Community manager says work on Battlefield 4 will not compromise development of Battlefield 3 DLC; access to BF4 beta possible outside of preordering MoH: Warfighter. Full Story
- Posted Jul 18, 2012 2:53 pm GMT
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More turnover at BioWare
[UPDATE]: BioWare Austin cofounder, producer, and vice president Rich Vogel leaves Star Wars MMO team as layoffs at Texas capital city studio continue. Full Story
- Posted Jul 17, 2012 9:16 pm GMT
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Battlefield 4 beta starts fall 2013
[UPDATE] EA confirms next entry in shooter series, promises access to beta next year for those who preorder October's Medal of Honor Warfighter; "The Battlefield 3 story is still just the beginning," company says. Full Story
- Posted Jul 17, 2012 2:28 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 Wii U includes Extended Cut DLC
BioWare reveals RPG's debut on Nintendo's new console will bundle endgame content; single-player DLC focusing on Shepard in the works. Full Story
- Posted Jul 17, 2012 2:05 pm GMT
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Battlefield and Medal of Honor audiences different, says EA
Labels president Frank Gibeau says publisher is "very careful" to make clear the differences between shooter franchises to avoid "sequel fatigue." Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2012 5:09 pm GMT
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LEGO Batman 2 spends fourth week at top of UK Chart
No movement in the top three last week as Lego Batman 2 sees its fourth week in first; new release Inversion misses out on a chart position. Full Story
- Posted Jul 16, 2012 12:34 pm GMT
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Battlefield 4 confirmed?
Since-removed listing on EA Origin online store reveals preorders for Medal of Honor: Warfighter grant access to Battlefield 4 beta. Full Story
- Posted Jul 14, 2012 6:20 pm GMT
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EA wants to publish Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning 2
Labels president Frank Gibeau says he's hopeful sequel will be made, would "love" to be a publishing partner for it. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2012 2:58 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 lead designer leaves DICE
David Goldfarb leaves Electronic Arts-owned Swedish shooter studio after working on Bad Company 2 and last October's modern FPS. Full Story
- Posted Jul 13, 2012 2:20 pm GMT
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Need for Speed movie arriving February 7, 2014
DreamWorks Studios' full-length film based on Electronic Arts' racing series to be distributed by Disney; gets winter release date. Full Story
- Posted Jul 12, 2012 2:00 pm GMT
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Free-to-play is 'democratisation of game prices' - BioWare Mythic head
Industry veteran Eugene Evans praises free-to-play, predicts the next-gen console that best migrates its community will win. Full Story
- Posted Jul 11, 2012 12:06 pm GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic now free until level 15
New level-capped but unlimited Free Trial offer for BioWare's MMORPG allows those without previous accounts to try out opening adventures of eight character classes. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2012 7:48 pm GMT
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Free Mass Effect 3 DLC out next week
New multiplayer-focused Earth add-on content heading to spacebound role-playing game on July 17; Kinect PlayFit calorie tracker now available. Full Story
- Posted Jul 10, 2012 3:35 pm GMT
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Lego Batman 2 tops UK chart for third consecutive week
Lego Batman 2 fends off London 2012 to secure top spot for third consecutive week; Modern Warfare 3 reenters the top 10. Full Story
- Posted Jul 9, 2012 3:06 pm GMT
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Funcom shares tank following Secret World launch
Shares of studio on Norwegian Stock Exchange fall dramatically since new subscription-based MMO game's launch on Tuesday. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2012 3:49 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 to implement new 'Matches' feature
New gameplay feature will allow players to coordinate competitive multiplayer sessions with friends and squad members, as well as create, control, and track online play. Full Story
- Posted Jul 6, 2012 2:33 am GMT
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FPS genre needs more technical innovation - DICE
Battlefield 3 developer says too many studios neglect pushing medium forward graphically, not just thematically. Full Story
- Posted Jul 5, 2012 10:33 pm GMT
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Secret World studio CEO steps down on eve of game's release
Trond Arne Aas marks the launch of Funcom's modern-day MMO game by taking on new chief strategy officer and advisory role with Norway-based developer. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 10:28 pm GMT
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EA looking at more DLC subscription deals
Battlefield 3 Premium-like services could integrate into other company properties, EA Labels president says. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 6:59 pm GMT
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EA will be 100 percent digital, says exec
[UPDATE] EA Games president says it's "inevitable" that company moves entirely to digital distribution, calls monthly NPD reports "irrelevant"; NPD Games president "surprised" by comments. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 6:17 pm GMT
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New Left 4 Dead 2 DLC hits July 24
Valve confirms long-in-development downloadable content Cold Stream headed to PC, Mac, and Xbox 360 later this month alongside Mutation update. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 4:52 pm GMT
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Batman beats Spider-Man to top of UK chart
Lego Batman 2 beats newcomer The Amazing Spider-Man in comic-book contest for number one; strong Vita sales propel Metal Gear Solid HD Collection into top 10; Spec Ops hits at three. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 1:12 pm GMT
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Sony to acquire cloud gaming service Gaikai for $380M
Publisher announces it has entered into a "definitive agreement" to acquire Gaikai for approximately $380 million. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 8:22 am GMT
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PlayStation Move racing wheel detailed
New peripheral, compatible with upcoming Little Big Planet Karting, Gran Turismo 5, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Burnout Paradise, MotorStorm Apocalypse, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 6:14 am GMT
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DICE: Mobile presents opportunity, not threat--Report
DICE general manager Karl Magnus Troedsson says that there will always be a demand for console and PC games that deliver a "hi-def experience." Full Story
- Posted Jul 2, 2012 3:09 am GMT
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Battlefield 3 Premium sells 800,000
Electronic Arts' new pay-once map bundle offering for Battlefield 3 hits user milestone in first two weeks topping company expectations. Full Story
- Posted Jun 29, 2012 7:35 pm GMT
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BioWare planning 'much more' Mass Effect 3 DLC
Producer Mike Gamble teases additional add-on content for space-bound role-playing game to follow yesterday's Extended Cut. Full Story
- Posted Jun 27, 2012 2:00 pm GMT
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Dark Knight rises to top of UK Chart
Lego Batman 2 claims the top spot while new release Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor fails to chart. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2012 5:01 pm GMT
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Burnout dev now controlling Need for Speed series
Criterion Games VP Alex Ward explains different studios have "had a crack at it," but now the United Kingdom shop is steering the franchise. Full Story
- Posted Jun 25, 2012 4:48 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut hits next week
BioWare confirms June 26 launch for release of additional endgame content for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC versions of sci-fi RPG. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2012 6:42 pm GMT
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Need for Speed film rights go to DreamWorks
Big-screen adaptation of racing franchise set for 2014 release; Act of Valor director attached, with executive producer of She's Out of My League writing the screenplay. Full Story
- Posted Jun 22, 2012 5:36 pm GMT
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Microtransactions will be in every game, says EA exec
COO Peter Moore says in five to 10 years, all titles will allow players to install a client for free, then charge for add-ons; $60 games may survive. Full Story
- Posted Jun 20, 2012 6:09 pm GMT
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Frostbite 2 originally designed for next-gen
EA Games label boss Patrick Soderlund says what players see in Battlefield 3 is just the beginning of what game engine is capable of. Full Story
- Posted Jun 19, 2012 2:05 pm GMT
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FIFA 12 scores the top spot again
Euro fever helps FIFA 12 reclaim the top spot for a ninth time this year, overhauling Ghost Recon. Full Story
- Posted Jun 18, 2012 4:17 pm GMT
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No Dead Space 3 on Wii U
Visceral Games vice president says there are currently no plans to bring upcoming horror-action game to Nintendo's new console. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2012 4:55 pm GMT
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EA has 3-5 new IPs for next generation
EA Labels president Frank Gibeau says new IP is the publisher's "lifeblood," but acknowledges it's too late in console cycle to release new properties. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2012 2:05 pm GMT
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BioWare considering free-to-play Old Republic
Lead designer Emmanuel Lusinchi indicates BioWare "looking into" Star Wars MMO game dropping subscription fee in favor of free business model. Full Story
- Posted Jun 15, 2012 1:16 pm GMT
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Medal of Honor Warfighter gets military-only edition
EA partners with GovX for exclusive version of shooter to be sold only to military; publisher establishes Project Honor soldier awareness program. Full Story
- Posted Jun 14, 2012 4:46 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 ending OK'd by UK ad bureau
Advertising Standards Authority says claims of individualized finale to sci-fi trilogy were not misleading; EA says ending variation takes place over final 3-5 hours of gameplay. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2012 5:41 pm GMT
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Syndicate reboot 'didn't pay off, didn't work' - EA
EA boss says nature of resurrecting old IP is "some stuff works some stuff doesn't," still interested in bringing back franchises for next gen. Full Story
- Posted Jun 13, 2012 2:08 pm GMT
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Ghost Recon continues to camp atop UK chart
The top three were unchanged, with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier continuing to hold the top spot for a third consecutive week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 11, 2012 12:22 pm GMT
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Amalur dev files for bankruptcy, FBI investigating
E3 2012: Company spokesperson says Rhode Island-based RPG shop files for Chapter 7 protection, federal investigation into money management under way. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 7:47 pm GMT
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Left 4 Dead prequel in the works - Report
E3 2012: Payday: The Heist dev Overkill Software reportedly working on game that explains origin of zombie outbreak before Valve's original 2008 survival shooter. Full Story
- Posted Jun 7, 2012 5:10 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3, Crysis 3 headline EA conference
E3 2012: Shooters bookend Electronic Arts briefing that also showcased Criterion's Need for Speed Most Wanted, Battlefield Premium, UFC deal, and more. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2012 8:47 pm GMT
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Laid-off Reckoning devs landing at Epic Games
E3 2012: Gears of War studio bringing aboard ex-Big Huge Games staffers as contractors first, planning to create "impossible" studio in Baltimore. Full Story
- Posted Jun 4, 2012 12:58 am GMT
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Burnout dev making Need for Speed Most Wanted
Electronic Arts announces Criterion Games at work on new racing game; SimCity due February 2013, Battlefield 3 Armored Kill DLC hits in September. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 7:46 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 confirmed - Report
Electronic Arts affirms existence of new action game following several info leaks, says first official footage will be shown during company's E3 briefing next week. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 2:25 pm GMT
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Gears of War: Judgment tied to Bulletstorm dev
[UPDATE]: Mystery Gears of War project named as Epic Games president Mike Capps reveals People Can Fly "involved" with title to be announced Monday. Full Story
- Posted Jun 1, 2012 2:10 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 leaked images hint at co-op
Series of shots from unannounced game show Isaac Clarke fighting necromorphs alongside partner in iceworld setting. Full Story
- Posted May 31, 2012 3:31 pm GMT
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Crysis 2 returns to Steam, EA silent on other absences
Publisher says Crysis 2: Maximum Edition complies with Steam's terms of service; says it has nothing to announce regarding other EA titles missing from Valve's digital store. Full Story
- Posted May 30, 2012 1:48 am GMT
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MMOs the 'toughest' sector of games - Old Republic dev
BioWare associate lead designer says massively multiplayer online space is most challenging, claims Star Wars MMO boasts an enviable subscriber base. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2012 4:41 pm GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning 2 was in preproduction - Report
[UPDATE] Sources say sequel to role-playing game was just beginning when 38 Studios went under; mystery publisher pulled out of $35 million deal to finance follow-up after Rhode Island expressed concern with company. Full Story
- Posted May 29, 2012 2:14 pm GMT
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Collapse of 38 Studios sticks some devs with second mortgage
Employees told by Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning studio that the company had sold their previous homes, now being contacted by banks looking for missed payments. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2012 10:23 pm GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur dev's creative director blames RI governor
Copernicus developer says 38 Studios "just needed a little more help," governor "turned his back" on a lot of taxpayers by allowing RPG outfit to fall. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2012 9:22 pm GMT
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The Secret World delayed two weeks
Funcom's supernatural MMO game moved back two weeks to July 3 due to "market reasons"; early access now slated to commence June 29. Full Story
- Posted May 25, 2012 3:12 pm GMT
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Reckoning dev lays off entire staff - Report
[UPDATE]: Source says beleaguered 38 Studios and Big Huge Games sent out pink slips to all employees, believed to number close to 400. Rhode Island governor calls Kingdoms of Amalur a "failure." Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2012 9:59 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3: Rebellion DLC hits May 29
Free add-on for sci-fi shooter launches next week with new maps, weapons, unlockable characters, and more. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2012 7:05 pm GMT
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Reckoning staff unpaid since May 1, health care runs out - Report
Source says 38 Studios employees miss payroll this month, now without health care; company CEO and SVP jump ship; Kingdoms of Amalur outperforms projections, selling 1.2 million. Full Story
- Posted May 24, 2012 2:22 pm GMT
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BioWare lays off part of Star Wars: The Old Republic team
Unspecified number of developers cut from payroll after restructuring, developer says "very substantial" team still working on sci-fi MMORPG. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2012 9:27 pm GMT
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Shadows of the Damned director working on movie-length game
Massimo Guarini reveals Ovosonico beginning preliminary work on first title, aiming to be "emotionally challenging," and not like traditional iPhone or 40-hour-long games. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2012 4:25 pm GMT
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Layoffs strike 38 Studios
Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee confirms beleaguered Amalur developer makes cuts amid ongoing loan negotiations. Full Story
- Posted May 22, 2012 3:31 pm GMT
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Dragon Age Legends shutting down
Electronic Arts closing Facebook and Google Plus game's servers on June 18, says social spin-off didn't make enough revenue to sustain itself. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2012 8:21 pm GMT
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Payday: The Heist - Left 4 Dead crossover in the works
Overkill Software confirms studio working with Valve on a mystery "in-depth collaboration" for robbery title and zombie shooter. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2012 3:48 pm GMT
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Max Payne beats Diablo to UK No. 1
Rockstar's latest bests Blizzard's technically troubled dungeon crawler by 8,000 physical sales; outperforms Max Payne 2's first week 10:1. Full Story
- Posted May 21, 2012 12:44 pm GMT
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Battlefield Premium actually a BF3 DLC bundle - Report
Multiple sources indicate series developer DICE to launch new bundle pack on June 4 with early access to upcoming Battlefield 3 add-ons. Full Story
- Posted May 18, 2012 3:52 pm GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur dev misses payroll
Rhode Island government says 38 Studios is making overdue loan payment even as employees go without pay. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2012 11:59 pm GMT
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Burnout dev hiring for PS Vita
United Kingdom-based Criterion Games reportedly staffing up for mystery project on Sony's newest portable device. Full Story
- Posted May 17, 2012 4:41 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 Rebellion DLC revealed - Report
Multiplayer expansion for space-bound RPG due as early as this week said to bring two fresh maps, three more weapons, and six new classes. Full Story
- Posted May 16, 2012 3:57 pm GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning dev may be in trouble - Report
Rhode Island government working with 38 Studios to keep RPG house solvent; Ocean State taxpayers on hook for $112.6M if company fails. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2012 7:54 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 premium service launching June 4 - Report
Source says new content service to arrive during E3 next month will offer content drops with exclusive items for DICE's modern-day shooter. Full Story
- Posted May 15, 2012 5:58 pm GMT
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EA addresses Battlefield 3 server scarcity reports
Electronic Arts denies shutting down official servers for modern-day shooter, says it will add more DICE-sanctioned servers. Full Story
- Posted May 11, 2012 10:47 pm GMT
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Dead Space 3 gets co-op - Report
Source says unannounced game to boast drop-in, drop-out multiplayer; snow planet setting, human enemies, plasma cutter overhaul also rumored. Full Story
- Posted May 9, 2012 4:05 pm GMT
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EA investing $80 million into next-gen this year
Publisher puts first bets on coming consoles as digital business brings in $1.2 billion; Star Wars: The Old Republic subscriber base shrinks to 1.3 million. Full Story
- Posted May 7, 2012 10:50 pm GMT
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EA 'destroying' gaming, says Minecraft creator
Markus "Notch" Persson says indie games "saving" the industry, while FIFA, Battlefield publisher is "methodically" running it into the ground. Full Story
- Posted May 3, 2012 12:20 pm GMT
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Rock Band iOS not shutting down
[UPDATE] In-app message that declared portable music game would go offline at end of the month sent in error, publisher Electronic Arts says. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2012 2:59 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 producer says blocking used games can be beneficial - Report
DICE developer Patrick Bach tells CVG that blocking used games on next-gen consoles is both a win and a loss; says a lot of game companies lose out on secondhand sales. Full Story
- Posted May 2, 2012 8:10 am GMT
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Mass Effect 3 challenges hit PlayStation 3
This weekend's "Operation Exorcist" event the first to be open to PS3 users; all future challenges to also be available on Sony platform. Full Story
- Posted Apr 27, 2012 11:06 pm GMT
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MapleStory maker offers to buy EA - Report
Korean free-to-play firm Nexon supposedly contacts Battlefield publisher with purchase offer; EA shares surge on the rumor. Full Story
- Posted Apr 26, 2012 3:47 pm GMT
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Battlefield dev working on new IP
[UPDATE] Ex-DICE employee tells GameSpot he had made a typo in his dates, and "That 'New IP' was for [Battlefield 3] before it was announced." Full Story
- Posted Apr 25, 2012 6:37 pm GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic not losing subscribers, says dev
BioWare's Daniel Erickson admits peak concurrent user figures for licensed MMORPG are falling, but subscription numbers are not. Full Story
- Posted Apr 24, 2012 8:53 pm GMT
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SWTOR character transfers now available for APAC region
Players of the Star Wars MMO game in Asia-Pacific territories can transfer their characters to a locally hosted server free of charge until April 24. Full Story
- Posted Apr 18, 2012 4:58 am GMT
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EA laying off up to 1,000 - Report
Former product manager reporting cuts on the way after expensive Battlefield 3 and Star Wars: The Old Republic marketing pushes; EA says overall headcount expected to be up by year's end. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2012 4:43 pm GMT
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FIFA Street scores again in UK Chart
Kinect Star Wars down to fourth; in a weak week for new entries Pandora's Tower is the only new entry in the top 40, at 38. Full Story
- Posted Apr 16, 2012 1:33 pm GMT
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EA explains Command & Conquer's Warhammer 40K tanks
Publisher says suspiciously similar designs for Tiberium Alliances were accidentally released concept art that won't ever see inclusion in the actual game. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2012 8:15 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 sells 1.3 million in US - NPD
BioWare's sci-fi RPG exceeds platinum status in first month; Kid Icarus: Uprising hits 140K, RE: Revelations 122K, Binary Domain 20K. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2012 7:50 pm GMT
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Need for Speed movie in the works - Report
Hollywood magazine reporting that Electronic Arts is looking to bring its racing franchise to the big screen. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2012 3:41 am GMT
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Mass Effect 3 soars as March sales sink
NPD Group reports total US gaming sales down 25 percent to $1.1 billion despite BioWare's latest doubling up the first-month sales of Mass Effect 2. Full Story
- Posted Apr 13, 2012 12:12 am GMT
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Sony blocking PS3 Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Challenges
Publisher not allowing BioWare to offer weekend challenges for PS3 version of spacefaring role-playing game; companies working on compromise, though none reached yet. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2012 6:59 pm GMT
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Warhammer 40K designs used in Command & Conquer
Look-alikes from Games Workshop's tabletop wargame spotted in free-to-play Tiberium Alliances; EA says it is "looking into this." Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2012 6:22 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 falsely advertised, says BBB
Better Business Bureau reports BioWare's promises for meaningful player choices in spacefaring action role-playing game not fulfilled. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2012 4:34 pm GMT
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Crysis 3 surfaces on EA store
[UPDATE] Electronic Arts' proprietary Web store lists Crysis 3 before pulling official product page; art hints at return to urban setting; more details to arrive April 16. Full Story
- Posted Apr 11, 2012 3:33 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 sold 1.5M in March, projects analyst
Cowen & Company's Doug Creutz expects BioWare's spacefaring action role-playing game recorded 1.5 million in console sales during launch month. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2012 3:42 pm GMT
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PS Vita, Mass Effect 3 can't lift March sales, says analyst
Wedbush Securities' Michael Pachter predicts hardware and software drop during March; expects PS Vita recorded 125,000 sales during month. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2012 9:59 pm GMT
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Epic shelved Bulletstorm sequel
Epic Games president Mike Capps confirms work began on Bulletstorm follow-up before People Can Fly shifted to new project; piracy hurt PC version of original. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2012 9:00 pm GMT
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BioWare squishing Mass Effect 3 bugs
Update to fix facial import bug, as well as game-crashing bugs and connectivity issues; going live today for PC, consoles tomorrow. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2012 3:27 pm GMT
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Free Mass Effect 3 DLC out next week
Multiplayer-themed Resurgence Pack dropping Tuesday for most players; brings new weapons, characters, and maps to spacefaring RPG. Full Story
- Posted Apr 6, 2012 6:27 pm GMT
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EA dismisses concerns of pro-family, anti-gay groups
Publisher says letter-writing campaign in wake of Star Wars: The Old Republic, Mass Effect 3 launches "isn't about protecting children, it's about political harassment." Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2012 5:10 pm GMT
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Free Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut coming this summer
[UPDATE] DLC pack for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC expands space-bound RPG's endgame through "cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes"; BioWare has no plans to change ending. Full Story
- Posted Apr 5, 2012 2:53 pm GMT
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EA named worst company in America by Consumerist
Mass Effect, FIFA publisher knocks out Bank of America in 2012 final round with 64 percent of 250,000+ user votes on consumer affairs blog. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2012 6:49 pm GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning adding Teeth of Naros DLC
New $10 content headed to RPG on April 17 introduces new city Idylla, 20 side quests, multiple dungeons, and new "mysterious" race. Full Story
- Posted Apr 4, 2012 3:39 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 unlock everything DLC costs $40
Ultimate Shortcut Bundle for EA DICE shooter unlocks all weapons, gadgets, and vehicle upgrades without having to actually play the game. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2012 4:51 pm GMT
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Battlefield 3 server rental $25 per month
Latest patch for DICE's modern-day shooter lets players lease virtual battlefields for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2012 3:57 pm GMT
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Secret World beta begins May 11
Electronic Arts now accepting preorders for upcoming modern-day MMO game with guaranteed access to every beta weekend beginning next month. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2012 3:21 pm GMT
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Battlefield dev eyeing next-gen
Swedish developer DICE seeking senior software engineer to optimize Frostbite game engine for next-generation systems. Full Story
- Posted Apr 3, 2012 2:14 pm GMT
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New SimCity to require constant Internet connection
Electronic Arts representative confirms players must remain online to play latest city-building game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 28, 2012 2:45 pm GMT
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BioWare fans continue Mass Effect 3 protest with cupcakes
Players raise $1,000 to send 400 cupcakes with message asking developer to add more sweetness to the game's controversial ending. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 8:19 pm GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning adding more DLC
Achievement listing indicates Big Huge Games' action role-playing game set to expand with additional add-on content. Full Story
- Posted Mar 27, 2012 2:25 pm GMT
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FIFA Street fends off Raccoon City on UK Chart
EA titles claim half of top 10, four of top five spots; Resident Evil spin-off settles for second place. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 6:10 pm GMT
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Syndicate dev unveils F2P game Cold Mercury
Swedish studio entering free-to-play sector with mysterious new project, remains in search of distribution partner for project with filmmaker Josef Fares. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 5:06 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 25-31: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13
Short new release slate led by EA Sports' latest golfing sim; final Gears of War 3 DLC, Warriors Orochi 3, and Rayman Origins PC also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 1:20 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 26-30: Kid Icarus: Uprising
Kid Icarus makes its Nintendo 3DS debut. Full Story
- Posted Mar 26, 2012 5:26 am GMT
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Retake Mass Effect Child's Play fundraiser stopped
ChipIn fund to change Mass Effect 3 ending shut down at Penny Arcade's request after raising $80,000 for charity; webcomic says ties to Retake Mass Effect movement were problems. Full Story
- Posted Mar 23, 2012 9:52 pm GMT
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Simpsons Arcade Game tops February PSN sales
Konami's coin-op beat-'em-up title leads Sony's monthly online sales chart; inaugural PS Vita top-selling list topped by puzzler Escape Plan. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 9:12 pm GMT
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Shadows of the Damned sequel a possibility
Despite disappointing sales for the original, Grasshopper's Akira Yamaoka says he's thinking of a second installment, believes Electronic Arts would be interested. Full Story
- Posted Mar 22, 2012 6:43 pm GMT
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BioWare revisiting Mass Effect 3 ending
Developer promises to detail "new content initiatives" next month that will address fans' concerns, more full games in the series on the way. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2012 5:13 pm GMT
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BioShock creator saddened by Mass Effect 3 controversy
Ken Levine calls fallout an "important moment" for industry, says fans will be "very disappointed" if BioWare decides to write new ending. Full Story
- Posted Mar 21, 2012 3:56 pm GMT
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The Old Republic taking players from World of Warcraft - Blizzard
Senior producer on MMORPG blockbuster says BioWare's new online game drawing some gamers away from Azeroth, calls drop "not surprising." Full Story
- Posted Mar 20, 2012 2:37 pm GMT
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Dragon Age II: Exalted March expansion canceled
BioWare says it has moved entire team's focus to the future of the franchise, hints at reexamining studio's previous games for inspiration going forward. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 9:36 pm GMT
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BioWare considering changing Mass Effect 3 ending
Studio says it is "actively and seriously" taking all feedback into consideration, with no decision made yet regarding end to space-bound role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 3:40 pm GMT
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EA shutting down over a dozen game servers
Broadband services for Online Pass-enabled EA Sports MMA shutting down on April 13; Godfather II, Spare Parts, and Burnout Revenge also affected. Full Story
- Posted Mar 19, 2012 2:19 pm GMT
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Portal 2 wins big at BAFTAs
Portal 2 picks up Game of the Year, Story, and Design gongs from the British Academy; Markus "Notch" Persson receives BAFTA Special Award. Full Story
- Posted Mar 17, 2012 12:17 am GMT
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Command & Conquer goes free-to-play today
EA-developed MMO strategy game Tiberium Alliance has entered open beta phase. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2012 11:13 pm GMT
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BioWare considered Mass Effect 3 first-person shooter
Game company prototyped stand-alone Mass Effect Team Assault FPS, which eventually became sci-fi RPG's multiplayer mode. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2012 10:05 pm GMT
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Wasteland 2 Kickstarter successful, hits $1 million
Crowd-funding campaign for sequel to 1988 RPG exceeds $900,000 goal in just two days; additional money to be used to build bigger world. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2012 5:18 pm GMT
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EA exploring Battlefield subscription service
EA Games head Patrick Soderlund says company is considering new ways to "maximize...investment" in shooter series. Full Story
- Posted Mar 15, 2012 3:22 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 alternate-ending petition raises $35K for charity
Retake Mass Effect movement collects donations for Child's Play as a way to call for BioWare to make new endings for its latest sci-fi role-playing shooter. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 7:28 pm GMT
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Star Wars: The Old Republic free-to-play this weekend
BioWare's spacebound MMORPG dropping entry fee for new gamers March 15-19, will let players try out eight character classes, level to 15. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 6:42 pm GMT
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FIFA 12 gets anti-scam patch
EA Sports updating Ultimate Team mode and Web app to include security questions when logging in from new devices. Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 5:48 pm GMT
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BioWare responds to Mass Effect 3 criticisms
Executive producer Casey Hudson says RPG's story designed to be memorable; regarding day one-DLC: "I think people get it now." Full Story
- Posted Mar 14, 2012 4:06 pm GMT
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Parts of Mass Effect 3 DLC already on disc - EA
Publisher says "certain framework elements" of From Ashes content needed to be on disc to ensure "seamless" integration of new character. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2012 5:46 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 11-17: Mario Party 9, Silent Hill: Downpour
New release slate led by Nintendo's latest party game, Konami's new horror-action title; Journey, FIFA Street, Yakuza: Dead Souls, and Tales of Graces f also out. Full Story
- Posted Mar 12, 2012 4:38 pm GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning US sales hit 330,000
NPD data reveals North American first-month sales of 38 Studios' new role-playing game across Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2012 6:50 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 ships 3.5 million
EA confirms first-week worldwide shipment total for trilogy-capping role-playing game; developer cofounder calls it "the best game BioWare has ever made." Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2012 4:23 pm GMT
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February game sales slide 20% - NPD
PlayStation Vita launch can't save a rough month at retail; Modern Warfare 3 tops the software charts again as industry continues sales slump. Full Story
- Posted Mar 9, 2012 12:06 am GMT
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PC gaming surges in 2011 - Report
PC Gaming Alliance's "Horizon" findings says desktop market took in $18.6 billion last year, predicts valuation to hit $25.5 billion by 2015. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2012 6:06 pm GMT
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Next three Battlefield 3 expansions revealed
Infantry-focused Close Quarters hits in June with large-scale Armored Kill and End Game to follow; console versions to support customizable rental servers. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2012 2:48 pm GMT
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SimCity returns in 2013
EA confirms Maxis at work on new installment in city-building franchise, using new GlassBox engine, for PC and Mac. Full Story
- Posted Mar 7, 2012 2:45 am GMT
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Medal of Honor: Warfighter deploying October 23
[UPDATE] North American trailers for Danger Close's new shooter indicate EA planning global launch this fall for shooter sequel; preorders unlock sniper. Full Story
- Posted Mar 6, 2012 7:49 pm GMT
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PS Vita sold 325,000 in US - Analyst
Michael Pachter's monthly NPD predictions include domestic sales estimate for Sony's new handheld, continued declines for hardware and software sales totals. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2012 11:05 pm GMT
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EA Gothenburg focusing on Frostbite 2
Publisher's second Swedish studio dedicated to "a new generation of games" using DICE's Battlefield 3 game engine. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2012 10:29 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out March 4-10: Mass Effect 3
BioWare's sci-fi trilogy capper leads big week of new releases featuring Street Fighter X Tekken, Unit 13, MLB 12, and I Am Alive. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2012 3:37 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out March 5-9: Mass Effect 3
Mass Effect 3 crash-lands into Aussie retailers this Thursday. Full Story
- Posted Mar 5, 2012 4:53 am GMT
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Army of Four cover blown?
Voice actor's Twitter post mentions role in new Electronic Arts game "AO4," later says he may have gotten games mixed up. Full Story
- Posted Mar 3, 2012 10:01 pm GMT
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GAME Australia "intends" to stock Mass Effect 3
The retailer says that Australian operations have not been affected by GAME UK's decision to no longer stock EA titles. UPDATE: EA confirms GAME Australia will stock Mass Effect 3. Full Story
- Posted Mar 1, 2012 12:12 am GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning gets new DLC March 20
The Legend of Dead Kel adds new questline, enemies, dungeons, and weapons to action RPG; hits Xbox 360, PS3, and PC next month; price TBA. Full Story
- Posted Feb 29, 2012 2:21 pm GMT
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Game, Gamestation not stocking Mass Effect 3
Neither Game nor Gamestation will stock March releases from EA; both retailers cancelling preorders, reportedly not offering cash refunds. Full Story
- Posted Feb 29, 2012 12:29 pm GMT
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Sony lays out PSN awards slate
Fan vote to determine cream of 2011's downloadable PS3 and PSP crop; winners to go on sale for 30 to 50 percent off starting next week. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 5:59 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 preorders 'well ahead' of Mass Effect 2
BioWare's latest space-faring role-playing game breaks reservation targets ahead of March 6 debut for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 5:54 pm GMT
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BioWare heads weigh in on Mass Effect MMO
Studio founders Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka sound off on possibility of a massively multiplayer online game in Mass Effect universe, say it would be "daunting" but "really interesting." Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 5:08 pm GMT
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AU Shippin' Out Feb. 27 - March 2: Star Wars: The Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic is released Down Under after a lengthy delay. Full Story
- Posted Feb 27, 2012 6:38 am GMT
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NBA Live will return in 2012
EA Sports confirms pro basketball sim hiatus ends this year with announcement of NBA Live 13. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2012 9:05 pm GMT
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Medal of Honor: Warfighter arriving in October - Report
[UPDATE] Danger Close bringing shooter sequel to shelves this fall; will run on DICE's Frostbite 2.0 game engine with multiplayer developed internally; first image available. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2012 7:59 pm GMT
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Major patch coming to Battlefield 3
Swedish developer DICE planning comprehensive patch for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC to fix a host of issues across weapons, vehicles, and game types. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2012 4:20 pm GMT
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BioWare defends day-one Mass Effect 3 DLC
Executive producer Casey Hudson reveals studio finished work on main game in January before creating From Ashes content included in CE and to be sold separately on March 6. Full Story
- Posted Feb 23, 2012 1:54 pm GMT
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Mass Effect 3 downloadable on PS3 at launch
Digital copy of BioWare's upcoming RPG to be available to players via PSN at launch; M55 Argus rifle included to those who take up the offer. Full Story
- Posted Feb 22, 2012 12:56 am GMT
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Secret World delayed to June 19
Funcom holds back its modern-day massively multiplayer online role-playing game "to apply even more polish before launch." Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2012 5:17 pm GMT
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Shippin' Out February 19-25: PS Vita, Syndicate
New release slate led by launch of Sony's newest portable, Starbreeze's shooter reboot; Asura's Wrath, Metal Gear Solid 3D, and PS Vita launch titles also out. Full Story
- Posted Feb 21, 2012 4:27 pm GMT
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BioWare head writer leaving gaming
Star Wars: The Old Republic, Mass Effect 2 writer Drew Karpyshyn leaving studio to focus on novel writing and other non-gaming endeavors. Full Story
- Posted Feb 17, 2012 4:01 pm GMT
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SimCity, Spore studio announcement set for GDC
Electronic Arts teases reveal from California-based company at next month's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco; event to be streamed live. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 7:49 pm GMT
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Arkham City, L.A. Noire lead BAFTA nominations
Contenders for the UK's top video game awards revealed; Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2 also hotly tipped. Full Story
- Posted Feb 16, 2012 1:01 pm GMT
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NFL Blitz tops PSN January sales
EA Sports' arcade football game leads Sony's monthly sales chart; NBA Jam, Mortal Kombat collection, Infamous: Festival of Blood, and Sonic CD round out top five. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2012 7:21 pm GMT
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Star Wars: TOR hitting Australia, Asia on March 1
EA confirms Australian release date for BioWare's upcoming sci-fi MMORPG; free character transfer to Asia Pacific servers for local players. Full Story
- Posted Feb 15, 2012 2:56 am GMT
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning sequel in the works
38 Studios founder Curt Schilling says "Oh yeah" to a follow-up to open-world role-playing game. Full Story
- Posted Feb 14, 2012 5:34 pm GMT
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US gamers will be more interested in PS Vita launch - Yoshida
Sony president of worldwide studios says handheld will perform better in West due to action focus of opening software. Full Story
- Posted Feb 13, 2012 7:02 pm GMT


