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EA signs multi-year license with UFC

UK developer Criterion has unveiled the next iteration in the Need for Speed series. The firm, which gave a shout out to the Queen during EA’s E3 press conference, is remaining the fan-favourite ‘Most Wanted’ video game. It launches on October 30th. In the game players will be able to …

EA shows off new Facebook adaptation of classic city builder

EA has nabbed the licence to develop official Ultimate Fighting Championship video games. THQ had held the licence, resulting in four video games – three brawlers and a fitness title. The first UFC game published by THQ was by far the most successful one, although UFC 3 (pictured) released in …

Publisher highlights social elements of game as new connective features are unveiled

The new retail Sim City game will reach PC gamers next February, EA has announced. It made the announcement during its E3 press conference today. The game will be released over Origin and through physical retail. Sim City is one of two new games in the series, the other is …

Former Lionhead boss hoping to release first full game at new studio 'within three years'

EA has ramped up the pressure on Activision with a new Battlefield Premium membership service. The subscription service gives gamers access to all five expansion packs and lets them access it two weeks early before general release. It ties in with the Battlefield Battlelog service, and features extra events, strategy …

EA reveals new BF3 premium service

EA showed off a new Sim City game for Facebook at its E3 press conference today. The game is designed to pull in more users so that EA can ‘win back’ its city building crown. That means you, Zynga. The game is to be released this month. "It is a …