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DICE and EA have given the first details of Battlefield 4 Premium, a service that gives fans access to extra content for the hotly-anticipated shooter. The paid content follows the success of Battlefield 3 Premium, which was launched back in 2011. During its Gamescom press conference, Electronic Arts promised Premium …

EA revamps control scheme for touch devices

Tower defence title EA's 'biggest mobile game launch ever', says Peter Moore

FIFA 14 will feature 33 official football leagues, 600 clubs and 16,000 players. Detailing the game at this year’s Gamescom in Cologne, EA focused on the new additions and features of FIFA 14. EA emphasised new additions to the FIFA series, including Chilean and Argentinian leagues. The Brazilian national team …

This year’s mobile version of FIFA will be free-to-play, EA has announced. The move, announced during EA’s Gamescom conference, is part of the publisher’s efforts to grow FIFA’s already huge audience. The phone and tablet sports game will feature a refreshed touch-screen control scheme, designed specifically for smart devices. EA …

Racing fans will be able to play as undercover cops in this year’s Need For Speed as EA expands the games careers option. The new class was one of several new details announced during EA’s Gamescom 2013 press conference. Need For Speed Rivals will also mark the return of personalisation, …

EA will bring "most realistic UFC experience" to Xbox One and PS4. Creative Director Brian Hayes took the stage during EA’s press conference at this year’s Gamescom to showcase gameplay pre-alpha footage of the title. Powered by EA’ Ignite engine, the publisher says the title offers "the most realistic fighting …

Players will be able to control zombies in the next-gen action shooter Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare. The new classes were detailed during EA’s Gamescom press conference. Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare will be available for Xbox One first, before coming to other formats. This SKU will be released in …

EA has announced a free-to-play Command & Conquer title set to launch in 2014. The publisher unveiled the title during EA’s press conference at this year’s Gamescom. The game will adopt an episodic structure and will deliver new content and new story missions through individual episodes. Players will also be …

Electronic Arts has unveiled The Sims 4 for 2014. The next installment in the million-selling series was shown off for the first time during EA’s Gamescom press conference in Cologne. The game features enhanced creation tools and a stronger focus on the Sims’ emotions, which will directly affect their behaviour …