Games publisher EA says it has seven games on Apple’s top 25 paid and top 25 free most downloaded app charts. Apple recently announced the top 25 all-time most-downloaded paid and free apps for iPhone and iPad. EA owns Chillingo and PopCap, meaning games like Angry Birds and Plants vs …
Read More »Battlefield 3 pulled from App Store
Having released Battlefield 3 on the Apple App Store earlier this month, EA has now pulled the game from sale. IGN reports that the decision was made after an influx of negative reviews regarding both its controls and its network stability. The game is free to play thanks to sponsorship …
Read More »PopCap returns with Facebook casino game
Lucky Gem Casino offers virtual currency gambling
Read More »PopCap enters gambling sector
EA subsidiary PopCap is to dip its toes in the gambling waters with the release of its fourth Facebook game – Lucky Gem Casino. As the name and platform would suggest, the title will allow players to gamble with virtual currency. It will include a total of seven mini-games. It …
Read More »EA bringing F2P The Simpsons game to iOS
The Simpsons will be hitting iPhone and iPad later this year in a brand new free-to-play game from EA. Called The Simpsons: Tapped Out, the game will rely on in-app purchases to finance itself. The app will be universal and work on all iOS devices. The show’s creators have played …
Read More »PSN offers Mass Effect 3 pre-order exclusive
PS3 owners who purchase Mass Effect 3 early via PSN will receive an extra theme not available elsewhere. Consumers will be able to pre-order a downloadable copy of the game through PSN online, claims the US PlayStation Blog. Those who do will receive an in-game M55 Argus rifle and Mass …
Read More »EA and Crytek team up once more – Crysis 3 anyone?
Electronic Arts is collaborating with Crytek on an upcoming game through its partners program, a new job listing by the publishing giant suggests. Spotted byAllGamesBeta, the ad states that EA is looking for a video editor to embed with partner studio Crytek to provide inspiration and creative focus for the …
Read More »New Crytek EA Partners deal, job listing suggests
Crysis developer working with publishing giant on mystery upcoming title
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Starbreeze board member Peter Tornquist resigns without a planned replacement
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Playfish man Dan Borthwick to lead dev studio
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