Entries in 'ea' (1623)

Co-op mode means no Online Pass for Syndicate

Co-op mode means no Online Pass for Syndicate

Every Electronic Arts game over the past two years has included an Online Pass, but the upcoming Syndicate reboot will buck this trend.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 2nd 2012 at 10:48AM in News
EA losses narrow as 2m buy Star Wars: Old Republic

EA losses narrow as 2m buy Star Wars: Old Republic

You could almost smell the desperation in some quarters of the game press for EA’s Star Wars: The Old Republic to fail. Well guess what? It’s been a huge hit.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 2nd 2012 at 8:44AM in News
EA recognises the implications of potential GAME collapse

EA recognises the implications of potential GAME collapse

Publishing powerhouse EA last night admitted to concerns about the financial health of a "major European retail partner" thought to be GAME.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 2nd 2012 at 8:20AM in News
Hacker defaces EA forums

Hacker defaces EA forums

EA was forced to shut down its forums yesterday due to a hacker attack.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 1st 2012 at 9:40AM in News

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SSX Online Pass doesn't lock out multiplayer

SSX Online Pass doesn't lock out multiplayer

EA has announced a different approach toward the implementation of its Online Pass in the upcoming SSX.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 31st 2012 at 9:30AM in News
Playfish GM Earner quits

Playfish GM Earner quits

John Earner, the Playfish executive who spearheaded breakthrough games Pet Society and Restaurant City, is believed to have left parent company EA.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 31st 2012 at 8:50AM in News
Blockbuster lands exclusive Wayne Rooney DLC exclusive for Tiger Woods

Blockbuster lands exclusive Wayne Rooney DLC exclusive for Tiger Woods

Retailer Blockbuster has signalled its growing intention in the games space by striking its first DLC exclusivity deal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 27th 2012 at 12:34PM in News
11 publishers sign up to EA Origin

11 publishers sign up to EA Origin

Electronic Arts has brought several new third party partners onboard for its digital distribution service, Origin.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 25th 2012 at 10:37AM in News

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FIFA 12 is UK's best-selling sports game ever

FIFA 12 is UK's best-selling sports game ever

Electronic Arts' FIFA 12 has smashed records for both the series and the sports genre in the UK.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 23rd 2012 at 10:51AM in News
UK CHARTS: FIFA's fifth week running at No.1

UK CHARTS: FIFA's fifth week running at No.1

No change at the top of the UK All Formats Charts this week, with FIFA holding onto the No.1 spot.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 23rd 2012 at 10:04AM in News
PopCap axes 730,000-user Facebook game

PopCap axes 730,000-user Facebook game

EA PopCap has dropped ZipZapPlay’s Facebook game Baking Life, despite the title having almost three quarters of a million players.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 20th 2012 at 10:39AM in News

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BioWare looking into Old Republic patch 1.1 'issues'

BioWare looking into Old Republic patch 1.1 'issues'

The latest update in MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic has angered a number of players, and BioWare is investigating.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 19th 2012 at 10:32AM in News
Katy Perry teams up with The Sims

Katy Perry teams up with The Sims

EA has announced a collaboration with Katy Perry which will see the music star appear in future DLC and ad campaigns.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 17th 2012 at 5:12PM in News
EA confirms Origin requirement for Mass Effect 3

EA confirms Origin requirement for Mass Effect 3

The PC version of upcoming RPG sequel Mass Effect 3 will, unsurprisingly, require users to download and install EA's Origin games service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 16th 2012 at 12:17PM in News
UK CHARTS: FIFA still No.1

UK CHARTS: FIFA still No.1

FIFA 12 is the UK No.1 for the fourth consecutive week.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 16th 2012 at 9:43AM in News

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Segerstrale steps up at EA

Segerstrale steps up at EA

Kristian Segerstrale, the co-founder of London studio Playfish, has been appointed to a senior role at Electronic Arts, as another key executive quits to join Zynga.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 13th 2012 at 2:54PM in News
EA hits $1bn annual digital revenue target

EA hits $1bn annual digital revenue target

In July of last year MCV ran a piece entitled “Riccitiello’s $1bn digital dream”. Now, six months later, we can confirm that the EA CEO’s dreams have come true.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 13th 2012 at 8:48AM in News
Battlefield 3 devs quit for Ngmoco

Battlefield 3 devs quit for Ngmoco

A trio of developers at Stockholm studio EA DICE have quit to join nearby outfit Ngmoco Sweden.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 1:43PM in News
Old Republic is "fastest growing MMO in history"

Old Republic is "fastest growing MMO in history"

Over a million. That’s the closest we’ve got to hearing any firm sales numbers for EA and BioWare’s new MMO title Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 11:13AM in News
UK CHARTS: FIFA takes last No.1 of 2011

UK CHARTS: FIFA takes last No.1 of 2011

FIFA 12 has topped the UK games retail charts for the second week in a row ahead of Modern Warfare 3.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 10:42AM in News
EA, Nintendo and Sony withdraw SOPA support

EA, Nintendo and Sony withdraw SOPA support

Three of gaming’s biggest companies have withdrawn support for America’s Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 9:03AM in News
Indies furious over Old Republic collector's edition

Indies furious over Old Republic collector's edition

Independent games retailers are in uproar having missed out on stocking the GAME-exclusive £130 edition of Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 2nd 2012 at 1:00PM in News
EA's new UK PR team finalised for 2012

EA's new UK PR team finalised for 2012

Electronic Arts has completed the restructure of its UK PR team ahead of the New Year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 16th 2011 at 10:02AM in News