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EA has confirmed Battlefield 3 Premium subscriber and Origin user numbers are still on the rise. As part of its quarterly earnings report announced earlier today, the company revealed recent milestones for both its digital content service and Battlefield 3’s paid subscription model. Battlefield 3 Premium surpassed 4m total subs, …

FIFA 13 has brought in $70m in revenue from digital sales over the past three months, according to EA. The firm included the figure in its Q1 FY2014 financial report earlier today, noting that the $70m is derived on a non-GAAP basis. The total amounted to a 92 per cent …

EA has reported its financial results for the period between April 1st and June 30th, announcing a massive increase in digital revenue. While total earnings were down slightly at $949m (a $6m YOY difference), digital net revenue reached $482m during the quarter – a major increase over Q1 2013’s $342m. …

Latest earnings report sends shares soaring in after hours trading

Fiscal results for Q1 2014 show big gains on mobile, free-to-play and digital

Stephane D'Astous lashes out at Square Enix's lack of leadership, courage and communication

Independent developer plans to go from strength-to-strength after releasing 120 games

Players are now able to kit out their Xbox Live avatar in a range of My Little Pony gear. As spotted by Eurogamer, a range of items are now available including a range of hoodies (Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity and Applejack) for 160 Microsoft Points a …

Game4u is offering an exclusive Steelbook on preorders of FIFA 14 across all platforms. Preorder customers will receive a collectible Steelbook case with a magnetic lenticular cover featuring Lionel Messi. We’re not quite sure what the means, but it sounds pretty cool. There is no mention of the FIFA Ultimate …

Ailsa McKnight has taken the role of marketing director at GAME Retail. She replaces Anna-Marie Mason, who left the business earlier in the year. McKnight is a marketing veteran with 25 years of experience, and has work with major brands such as Hasbro, Gtech, Ladbrokes and National Lottery owners Camelot. …