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EA / Electronic Arts stories - Page 3

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EA: Money talks
Thu, 14th Feb 2013
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The man with the money at Electronic Arts has revealed a lot in an interesting interview, including some plans for the next console generation.
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'Most Wanted' taxi hits Sydney streets
Fri, 2nd Nov 2012
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Sydney-siders have been travelling in style for the last couple of weeks thanks to EA Australia and Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
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EA developing next-gen consoles?
Thu, 1st Nov 2012
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A leading gaming website has released information said to prove EA is currently developing for next-generation consoles.
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Farmville founder scraps games
Thu, 25th Oct 2012
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Zynga's crisis deepens as the Farmville founder axes 13 games and hints at more layoffs, affecting 5% of its workforce.
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EA in court over customer row
Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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The least popular game developer online will be heading to court in the near future to answer charges of unfair labour practices.
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.
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Microsoft shows off Halo 4 at E3
Tue, 5th Jun 2012
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Microsoft dazzles E3 with the return of Master Chief in Halo 4, claiming it to be 2012's biggest release alongside other exciting announcements.
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EA to show off Dead Space 3 at E3 - kind of
Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Publisher confirms third instalment in series will be part of its presentation at gaming conference, but doesn't indicate what fans can expect to see.
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Consumers vote EA 'worst company in America'
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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EA crowned 'Worst Company in America' in public vote, edging out Bank of America with 64% out of 250,000 votes for lack of customer respect.
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Mass Effect 3 with Kinect - impressions
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Mass Effect 3 elevates gameplay with Kinect's voice command features, enhancing the core gamer's experience, confirmed at Auckland event.
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Call of Duty trumps Battlefield
Mon, 14th Nov 2011
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For a third consecutive year, Call of Duty outshines Battlefield, with Modern Warfare 3's record-breaking 6.5 million day-one sales.
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EA sells 5m Battlefield 3 units
Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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EA's Battlefield 3 explodes onto the scene, selling 5m units in a week, ahead of its clash with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
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Game review: Madden NFL 12
Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Madden NFL 12: A game that teases with intricate NFL simulations and in-depth franchise modes, but tests patience with lengthy menus and loading times.
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Battlefield 3 open beta kicks off tomorrow
Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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Battlefield 3 fans, gear up! The open beta launches tomorrow, offering a sneak peek with Operation Metro map until Oct 10. Don't miss out!.
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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin
Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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PC players of Battlefield 3 must install EA's Origin, even with DVD purchase, igniting gamer discontent.
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Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam
Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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EA's Battlefield 3 won't launch on Steam, marking a rift in the gaming world as EA promotes its own Origin service for distribution.
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EA Sports launches Season Ticket for Xbox 360
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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EA Sports introduces Season Ticket on Xbox 360 in NZ, offering early game access, discounts, and exclusive content for fans.
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Australasia shut out of Star Wars game launch
Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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Australasia left in the dark as EA and LucasArts exclude New Zealand and Australia from Star Wars: The Old Republic game pre-orders.
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Battlefield 3 to be available on... paperback?
Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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Battlefield 3 release date set for October 27th, with Andy McNab on board as military consultant. Can it rival Call of Duty?.
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Crysis 2 pulled from Steam
Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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Crysis 2 vanishes from Steam, now exclusive to EA's Origin, despite still being sold on other platforms.
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EA: Battlefield 3 'flat-out superior' to COD
Thu, 5th May 2011
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EA touts Battlefield 3 as flat-out superior to COD, with pre-orders soaring 700% over its predecessor. The firm eyes significant FPS market share.
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Mass Effect 3 delayed into 2012
Thu, 5th May 2011
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EA and BioWare delay Mass Effect 3 to Q1 2012, aiming to enhance its appeal for a broader audience, sparking potential fan concern.
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More Rock Band coming - just not on disc
Thu, 5th May 2011
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Harmonix VP contends that the Rock Band 3 infrastructure should see the franchise through for the foreseeable future.
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EA announces Need for Speed: The Run
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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EA unveils Need for Speed: The Run, a high-octane race from San Francisco to New York with no rules, set for a speculative Nov 15 release.