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iOS 7 is the most important refresh since the launch of the original iPhone, Apple has said. The operating system comes with a new yet familiar interface, which is designed to make content take advantage of all available screen space. Seemingly this is acknowledging the fact Samsung’s smartphones continue to …

Mirror's Edge 2 marks return of popular IP after five years

In the least surprising news from the EA press conference, Mirror’s Edge 2 has been confirmed. A trailer was shown during EA’s press conference depicting the game’s protagonist, Faith, receiving a tattoo. All mixed together with pretty gameplay footage. The free-running first person game has generated a cult following, although …

The first ever next-gen gameplay footage for EA’s FIFA 14 has been released. Admittedly it’s all a bit showreel – we’d much prefer to see the game in action proper. But it at least gives a taste of how much more footbally the game will feel compared to the apparently …

EA has released the latest gameplay footage for Battlefield 4. Whereas MCV earlier reported that the demo was being run on Xbox One, it now appears that it’s actually PC footage – as given away by the button prompts. Either way, it’s very impressive. Presumably it’s all being powered by …

The new-look Xbox 360 will retail for the same price as the current machine. A redesigned version of the console has been rumoured for some time, but it was expected to arrive along with a cut in the machine’s selling price in order to target more price-conscious consumers. However the …

Nothing was shown, by EA quickly announced a sequel to Peggle will be out this year. The casual game is one of PopCap’s titles with a big cult following, famous for its use of music and unique ball-and-peg gameplay, and iconic characters – including its unicorn hero. PopCap boss John …

EA’s hit RPG series Dragon Age will launch on next generation consoles next year. Dragon Age: Inquisition was shown via a trailer during the EA E3 press conference. Fans of the BioWare-developed RPG has a long time to wait, however, with the game not due until the end of next …

Despite some early leaks from ad meterial on the E3 showfloor, EA impressed press conference attendees with its Plants vs Zombies spin-off today. Called Garden Warfare, and introduced via a gritty trailer spoofing the likes of Call of Duty and EA’s own Battlefield, the game is a team-based shooter inspired …

EA's Madden, Fifa, and UFC are focusing on smarter, more dynamic animations