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Crysis 2 pulled from Steam

Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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Crysis 2 has been removed from Steam, in favour of EA's Origin store, though it remains accessible on other digital distribution 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.
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Review: Crysis 2 (single player)

Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Crysis 2 dazzles with its visuals on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, but its single-player campaign fails to match up, marred by poor AI and design.
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Review: Battlefield Play4Free

Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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Battlefield Play4Free combines the best of the series in a gritty, team-based PC shooter that's cost-free, if not entirely free from flaws.
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Review: SHIFT 2: Unleashed

Fri, 8th Apr 2011
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SHIFT 2: Unleashed revs up thrilling races and heart-stopping moments, pushing the boundaries of racing simulations.
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Review: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters

Fri, 8th Apr 2011
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters enchants with its vibrant rendition of Augusta, offering golfing zealots an immersive shot at wearing the Green Jacket.
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Mass Effect anime scheduled for 2012

Thu, 7th Apr 2011
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BioWare gears up for a 2012 Mass Effect anime, tapping giants T.O. Entertainment and FUNimation. Casey Hudson to spearhead the project.
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Buy Dragon Age II, receive Mass Effect 2 free

Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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Already picked up the recently released RPG Dragon Age II? Well, you're partway there to receiving a PC copy of Mass Effect 2 absolutely free.
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Review: The Sims Medieval

Tue, 5th Apr 2011
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Embark on whimsical quests in The Sims Medieval, a fresh take on life simulation; perfect for those craving a sprinkle of fantasy.
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Review: Dragon Age II

Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Dragon Age II dazzles in gameplay but lacks finesse elsewhere, a mixed bag of brilliance and disappointment, scoring a 7.5 overall.
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Rumour: Mortal Kombat to feature 'online pass'

Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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Mortal Kombat may introduce 'online pass', requiring a code for full online play, akin to EA and THQ's systems, Joystiq reveals.
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EA unveils Mass Effect 2 'Arrival' launch trailer

Tue, 29th Mar 2011
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EA and BioWare launch 'Arrival', Mass Effect 2's final DLC, featuring a solo mission against Reaper invasion. Available tomorrow across platforms.
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Crysis 2 launch trailer unveiled

Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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EA releases official launch trailer for Crysis 2 featuring B.o.B. track. The game is receiving positive early reviews.
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New Portal 2 clip demonstrates 'panels'

Wed, 23rd Mar 2011
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Aperture releases a sneak peek of 'panels' in Portal 2, promising innovative puzzles ahead of its April 21 release on multiple platforms.
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Darkspore release pushed back one month

Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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Darkspore release date pushed back to April 28th in Europe and Asia Pacific, to incorporate player feedback. Open beta planned for April.
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Almost 1.5M Star Wars: The Old Republic beta sign-ups

Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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Nearly 1.5 million fans are signed up for the Star Wars: The Old Republic beta, showcasing immense interest in the upcoming MMORPG.
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EA releases prerendered Portal 2 TV ad

Fri, 18th Mar 2011
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This teaser commercial, about to air in the US, gives us a closer look at the mechanical protagonists of Portal 2's co-operative campaign.