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New Battlefield 3 gameplay trailer: Fault Line part two
Gaming

New Battlefield 3 gameplay trailer: Fault Line part two

Pinned down by sniper fire, a team of soldiers retaliates the only way it can; with a rocket-propelled grenade.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2011
Star Wars: The Old Republic 'Guild Headquarters' launched
Gaming

Star Wars: The Old Republic 'Guild Headquarters' launched

EA's launched an online portal for future Star Wars: The Old Republic players to ready their guilds well in advance.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2011
Battlefield Heroes awards players in milestone celebration
Gaming

Battlefield Heroes awards players in milestone celebration

If you're among the 7 million registered players of Battlefield Heroes, you're also in for seven days of special promotions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2011
DICE releases Battlefield 3 gameplay footage
Gaming

DICE releases Battlefield 3 gameplay footage

DICE unveils first glimpse of Battlefield 3 with stunning single-player gameplay footage, promising jets, prone play, and huge battles.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2011
EA officially announces new strategy studio, Victory Games
Gaming

EA officially announces new strategy studio, Victory Games

EA confirms the info that leaked but days ago: there's a new studio responsible for the Command & Conquer franchise.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2011
EA unveils Battlefield 3 trailer
Gaming

EA unveils Battlefield 3 trailer

A new trailer consisting of in-game footage powered by the Frostbite 2.0 engine gives us a glimpse of what to expect from Battlefield 3.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011
EA: Star Wars: The Old Republic “going right at” World of Warcraft
Gaming

EA: Star Wars: The Old Republic “going right at” World of Warcraft

Electronic Arts' CEO John Riccitiello shoots for the moon with the bold goal of knocking the world's most popular MMO off its perch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2011
EA games pre-loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook
Gaming

EA games pre-loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook

EA partners with RIM to preload Need for Speed Undercover and Tetris on the BlackBerry PlayBook, showcasing its 3D gaming capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2011
Battlefield 3 teaser trailer, details surface
Gaming

Battlefield 3 teaser trailer, details surface

First look at Battlefield 3: EA unveils a fall 2021 debut, Frostbite 2 engine power, and 64-player battles for PC. Bonus maps on offer.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2011
Bulletstorm devs parody Call of Duty series
Gaming

Bulletstorm devs parody Call of Duty series

EA, Epic Games, and People Can Fly mock Call of Duty with a free game, Duty Calls, poking fun at the franchise's tropes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2011
Game review NBA Jam
Gaming

Game review NBA Jam

NBA Jam reboot soars, melding nostalgia with new modes. It breaks from traditional hoops with big heads and fiery dunks!.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2011
Shift 2 dated for New Zealand
Gaming

Shift 2 dated for New Zealand

EA sets March 24th as the release date for Shift 2 Unleashed in New Zealand, boasting exclusive pre-order bonuses and thrilling career events.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2011
Game review: FIFA 11
Virtualisation

Game review: FIFA 11

FIFA 11 dazzles with 'Personality Plus' system and full 11 vs. 11 online play - a must-buy for footy fans craving authenticity and depth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
EA share price drops, Medal of Honor reviews blamed
Gaming

EA share price drops, Medal of Honor reviews blamed

Incoming lukewarm reviews for Electronic Arts' just-released shooter have sent the company's share price sliding by 6%.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2010
EA delays NBA Elite 11
Gaming

EA delays NBA Elite 11

EA postpones the launch of NBA Elite 11, citing ambitious goals and the need for further development after feedback from a demo.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2010
US military stores to ban Medal of Honor
Gaming

US military stores to ban Medal of Honor

GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2010

Stories from Other Regions

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EA: We're not pulling out of New Zealand
Gaming

EA: We're not pulling out of New Zealand

The Need For Speed and FIFA publisher confirms it's maintaining a local presence, despite reports it was to pull out altogether.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2010
EA NZ office to close?
Gaming

EA NZ office to close?

EA's New Zealand office may be closing, with operations shifting to Australia. Conflicting reports emerge as the gaming community awaits clarification.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2010