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SimCity launches smoothly in the UK; Amazon pulls digital game from sale in the US

SimCity launches smoothly in the UK; Amazon pulls digital game from sale in the US

After what has been a wretched start to life this week, SimCity has finally arrived in the UK – and everything’s fine!

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2013 at 8:49AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Australia's first ever R18+ rated videogame hit shelves this week, and the iGEA and media were there to help celebrate.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 8th 2013 at 5:21AM in News
Maxis: Our team won't stop until SimCity is fixed

Maxis: Our team won't stop until SimCity is fixed

The team at SimCity developer Maxis has pledged that they won’t rest until the game is working correctly.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 7th 2013 at 2:50PM in News
EA hosting event discussing LGBT issues in gaming

EA hosting event discussing LGBT issues in gaming

An event discussing LGBT issues in video gaming called EA Full Spectrum is taking place today in New York.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 7th 2013 at 11:10AM in News

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Dead Space 4 saga turns ugly as EA's Peter Moore insults journalist

Dead Space 4 saga turns ugly as EA's Peter Moore insults journalist

The story of Dead Space 4’s supposed cancellation has taken an unwelcome turn with EA COO Peter Moore launching a personal attack on the journalist who broke the story.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 7th 2013 at 10:04AM in News
EA "aggressively undergoing server maintenance" to fix SimCity woes

EA "aggressively undergoing server maintenance" to fix SimCity woes

The clock is ticking ahead of the UK launch of SimCity at midnight.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 7th 2013 at 9:23AM in News
EA corrects microtransactions misunderstanding

EA corrects microtransactions misunderstanding

Microtransactions will NOT feature in every single EA release going forwards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 6th 2013 at 3:35PM in News
EA promises a smooth UK launch for SimCity

EA promises a smooth UK launch for SimCity

The server woes that darkened SimCity’s US launch yesterday will not be repeated when the game hits the UK this Friday.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 6th 2013 at 9:47AM in News

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UPDATED: Dead Space 4 canned as EA axes series - report

UPDATED: Dead Space 4 canned as EA axes series - report

Lower than expected sales of Dead Space 3 have forced EA to cancel the sequel and effectively axe the IP, a report claims.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 5th 2013 at 4:03PM in News
GAME announces Need for Speed: Most Wanted lock-ins

GAME announces Need for Speed: Most Wanted lock-ins

Need for Speed: Most Wanted has been named as the next star of GAME’s lock-in events.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 5th 2013 at 1:22PM in News
Origin servers spoil SimCity's US launch

Origin servers spoil SimCity's US launch

Many PC gamer’s worst fears have come to fruition with news that EA’s Origin servers have crippled the US launch of SimCity.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 5th 2013 at 11:46AM in News
Crysis 3 claims second UK No.1

Crysis 3 claims second UK No.1

EA’s high-tech shooter Crysis 3 is the UK’s No.1 for the second week, despite a 43 per cent drop in sales.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 4th 2013 at 9:20AM in News

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Cliffy B: "It's bullshit that EA has 'scumbag' memes and that Good Guy Valve can Do No Wrong"

Cliffy B: "It's bullshit that EA has 'scumbag' memes and that Good Guy Valve can Do No Wrong"

Former Epic developer Cliff Blezsinski has called for a halt to the endless stream of vitriol aimed at the free to play market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 1st 2013 at 11:31AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Autodesk's pricing gets questioned, Blizzard and EA plan launch events for SimCity, and Riot Games opens an office in Sydney.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 1st 2013 at 6:01AM in News
EA is putting microtransactions into ALL of its games

EA is putting microtransactions into ALL of its games

Consumer demand has led to EA’s decision to put microtransactions into ALL of its games, the publisher says.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 28th 2013 at 9:31AM in News
Industry yet to decide on the price of next-gen triple-A software

Industry yet to decide on the price of next-gen triple-A software

Just how much are games for the PS4 going to cost?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 27th 2013 at 10:02AM in News

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Playfish founder and EA digital EVP Kristian Segerstrale leaves publisher

Playfish founder and EA digital EVP Kristian Segerstrale leaves publisher

EA’s digital executive vice president Kristian Segerstrale has left the company.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 27th 2013 at 9:54AM in News
Crysis 3 beats Metal Gear Rising to UK No.1 spot

Crysis 3 beats Metal Gear Rising to UK No.1 spot

We were treated to a genuine chart battle in the UK this week – and EA’s Crysis 3 has emerged triumphant.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 25th 2013 at 10:13AM in News
EA's next-gen software "is nothing short of astonishing"

EA's next-gen software "is nothing short of astonishing"

Remember those times when developers would lash out at console transitions? It seems like a lifetime ago now.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 22nd 2013 at 3:46PM in News
And this is how you get some coverage for your game in The Sun

And this is how you get some coverage for your game in The Sun

Getting coverage in the games press is easy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 20th 2013 at 11:46AM in News
EA is showing off Battlefield 4 to retail

EA is showing off Battlefield 4 to retail

Battlefield 4 is already being shown off to partners of publisher EA.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 20th 2013 at 9:40AM in News
EA and Zynga settle TheVille dispute out of court

EA and Zynga settle TheVille dispute out of court

The legal tussle between EA and Zynga appears to be over.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 18th 2013 at 1:34PM in News
Digital approach for EA's Army of Two campaign

Digital approach for EA's Army of Two campaign

EA is using social media as its weapon of choice to promote Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Feb 18th 2013 at 12:52PM in News
Firemonkeys tones down freemium elements of Real Racing 3

Firemonkeys tones down freemium elements of Real Racing 3

A consumer backlash to the freemium business model implemented in Real Racing 3 has forced a change to the game.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 15th 2013 at 4:02PM in News
Now Tetris is getting the free-to-play treatment

Now Tetris is getting the free-to-play treatment

EA has decided to give age-old puzzle classic Tetris a free-to-play makeover.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 15th 2013 at 12:57PM in News