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Half-Life 2 developer and Steam owner Valave has stated that North American pre-orders for its upcoming console and PC shooter Left 4 Dead are currently 60 per cent ahead of those enjoyed by The Orange Box at the same stage before its release. Speaking to Edge Online, Valve MD Gabe …
Read More »FIFA 09 smashes past 1m sales in Europe
After a record-breaking first weekend in the UK , EA has confirmed that FIFA 09 has hit 1.2 million sales in Europe after less than a week on sale. The achievement makes it the fastest start in the history of the award winning franchise. "FIFA 09’s great kick off is …
Read More »EA’s Sims label gets new head
Rod Humble promoted to exec vice president and boss of The Sims label
Read More »PS3 FIFA 09 slashed to £25 at Morrisons
Supermarket chain Morrisons has slashed the price of FIFA ’09 on PlayStation 3 to 25, MCV can reveal. The deal is set to run for two weeks, and follows Tesco and Asda’s FIFA price promotions, which came to an end on Monday. This offer was a last minute decision,” explained …
Read More »Probst becomes US Olympic Chair
EA chairman Larry Probst has been named the new boss of the US Olympic Committee (USOC). Probst, who recinded his role of CEO at EA after 23 years when John Riccitiello took over the role last year, becomes chairman of the organisation. The 10-member Olympic Board chose Probst in a …
Read More »FIFA 09 given away free at Toys R Us
The FIFA ’09 deals continue to roll in, with Toys R Us giving away a copy of the game with every PS3 or Xbox 360 bought. Gamers will also receive a free Adidas finale football with their purchase (usual price 14.99). The deal follows Tesco’s aggressive price cut on FIFA …
Read More »Take Two rules out potential sale
Take-Two’s Board of directors have decided that the publisher will continue to operate as an independent company following a strategic review of the business. In a note issued to the press moments ago, Take Two confirmed that it had entered into detailed discussions” with several interested parties – not least …
Read More »EA cancels Command & Conquer Tiberium
Nearly a year after EA first announced its Command & Conquer themed FPS Tiberium , the US publisher has confirmed that the project has been cancelled – and it seems that some of the developers working on the game face the prospect of losing their jobs. An official EA statement …
Read More »EA Redwood Shores to rebrand
Will follow in the footsteps of EA UK's Bright Lights team with imminent new image
Read More »EA signs 300 director Zack Snyder
Not content with having Hollywood and global gaming legend Steven Spielberg on its cards , publisher EA has now signed a deal to work with acclaimed director Zack Snyder. Variety reports that Snyder has signed a three game deal with EA. The publisher is understood to be retaining full ownership …
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