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EA defending developers without the resources to take on the social games giant, claims COO

Employees have been quietly let go for the past several months, claims source

Zynga isn’t the most popular kid in the games industry playground – that much is certain. And that’s part of the reason EA is taking so much relish in the newfound popularity it has found amongst industry observers now it’s taking Zynga to court. It’s already expressed its delight at …

The new football season is almost upon us and to celebrate we’re giving away one of five copies of FIFA 13 on PlayStation 3. The game is looking pretty special, and the PS3 edition even features Move support, as unveiled at Gamescom this week. MCV has also put together a …

Publishing giant keeps quiet as shares rise ten per cent in a day

Publisher EA has begun the process of putting itself up for sale, according to reports from the US. The New York Post believes that discussions with private equity firms KKR and Bethesda owner Providence Equity Partners are at an early stage”. EA’s market cap has fallen by around 37 per …

Gaming giant in early talks with investors valuing the company at $20 a share

PS4 and Xbox 720 do not exist. Got that? Just because the president of EA Labels Frank Gibeau says he’s seen them, that doesn’t mean they’re real. "I’ve seen both of them", he told a Gamescom audience, as reported by GameSpot. "Ten years ago we used to measure our market …

Games must be fun, engaging and offer social elements to attract users, says BioWare GM

EA teases further entries in the franchise to be released through digital service