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EA Sports is set to completely overhaul its FIFA offerings for mobile devices. First up, FIFA 14 will ditch the virtual controls in favour of touch and gesture controls. Secondly, this year’s game will be free-to-play, which could end up frustrating like Real Racing 3 or liberating like Plants vs …

FIFA fans will be able to try out this year’s iteration of the UK’s best-selling video games franchise in just a few weeks. Electronic Arts confirmed during its Gamescom conference that a demo will be released for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on September 10th. There has been plenty of …

A playable demo for FIFA 14 will be released on 10th/11th September, EA announced at Gamescom today. The demo will make its way to the Xbox 360 and PC on the 10th, but the PS3 version will arrive on the Indian PSN Store on the 11th. EA has said that …

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

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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 …