EA Games hit in hack
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Friday, 11 June 2021 11:36

EA Games hit in hack


Source code and tools nicked

Electronic Arts has been hacked and the hackers have nicked "a wealth of game source code and related tools" for the Frostbite engine.

EA officially shows Battlefield 2042
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Wednesday, 09 June 2021 23:37

EA officially shows Battlefield 2042


Game set in near-future, launching on October 23rd

Electronic Arts has finally unveiled its next Battlefield series game. Called Battlefield 2042, the game is set in the near future, has cross-generation support, lacks a standard single-player campaign, and focuses heavily on the multiplayer experience.

EA says sorry for stupid in-game advert
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Monday, 07 September 2020 12:03

EA says sorry for stupid in-game advert


It seems your 60 dollars still gets you silly adverts

EA has said sorry for shoving a full-screen, in-game ad into its UFC 4 game after angry fans protested on Reddit.

EA declining because of full-game net bookings and cash flow issues
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GlobalData notes full-game net booking slumps

A slump in full game net bookings and cash flow drove investor's away from Electronic Arts (EA), says GlobalData, a data and analytics company.

Star Wars: Squadrons coming on October 2nd
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Wednesday, 17 June 2020 14:15

Star Wars: Squadrons coming on October 2nd


Gets PC requirements, will support cross-play

Electronic Arts has released a cinematic trailer for upcoming Star Wars: Squadrons game that will be launching on October 2nd, and will support cross-play across all platforms, including PC, Xbox One, and Playstation 4.

EA postpones Call of Duty
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Wednesday, 03 June 2020 10:43

EA postpones Call of Duty


Claims it is to let protestors be heard

Activision is postponing new content updates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Call of Duty: Warzone. “Right now, it’s time for those speaking up for equality, justice, and change to be seen and heard”, the company announced on Twitter.

EA sees gaming boost to bottom line
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Wednesday, 06 May 2020 13:08

EA sees gaming boost to bottom line


Coronavirus helps 

Electronic Arts has predicted full-year adjusted revenue well above what the cociane nose jobs of Wall Street predicted as people shelter at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's proof you do not own cloud games
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Friday, 24 January 2020 10:50

Here's proof you do not own cloud games


EA suddenly decides you cant play Tetris

Electronic Arts’ iOS Tetris games will not only be disappearing from the App Store on April 21, but the games themselves will no longer be playable on iPhones and iPads—even if you paid for them.

No new Battlefield game from EA until 2021
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Wednesday, 30 October 2019 14:31

No new Battlefield game from EA until 2021


Might be focusing on next-gen consoles

During its Q2 fiscal 2020 earnings call, Electronic Arts has confirmed that there won't be a new Battlefield game until fiscal 2022 and should take advantage of next-gen hardware.

EA officially confirms it is coming back to Valve's Steam
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Starting with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order

After a brief tease earlier, Electronic Arts has now confirmed it will be coming back to Valve's Steam, starting off on November 15th with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. Surprisingly, the publisher has also confirmed that EA Access/Origin Access will be coming to Steam next spring.