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John Riccitiello, the CEO of publisher EA, has said that the digital version of Mass Effect 2 that was released on Sony’s PSN has been a success for several reasons. Though he stopped short of revealing the game’s exact sales numbers, IGN reports that the exec told at audience at …
Read More »Bulletstorm targeting 1m sales
The co-developer of EA’s console and PC shooter Bulletstorm has said it is hopeful that the game will beat the 1m unit sales mark. "We got a reorder on day one from one of the big US retailers that focuses on games," Epic Games president Mike Capps told IndustryGamers. "That …
Read More »Dragon Age II more streamlined than Origins
BioWare has assured consumers that Dragon Age II will be a more streamlined experience” than its predecessor. The studio’s executive producer Mike Laidlaw told PlayStation Universe that the game would have a good balance between the main storyline and side quests, describing it as a more aerodynamic” game. The original …
Read More »EA: MMA 2 could be best fighter
EA Canada believes a sequel to EA Sports MMA could become the industry’s best fighting game. Fight Night Champion producer Mike Mahar also believes the original didn’t perform as well as it deserved to. I hope [we’ll see a sequel] – I really think that the sport is still blossoming, …
Read More »VIDEO: Battlefield 3 trailer impresses
A brand new trailer has been released for EA’s upcoming Battlefield 3 and gamers are already asking if DICE’s war sim will be the most realistic shooter ever released. The video of the PC version of the game, which can be seen below, is certainly a step above anything seen …
Read More »GDC11: Ngmoco brands NGP ‘dead on arrival’
CEO of casual gaming giant launches attack on Sony's new handheld
Read More »EA Partners boss steps down
The head of EA Partners David DeMartini has stepped down, it has been confirmed. His replacement is already in place – EA Games’ senior VP and COO Brian Neider. DeMartini will adopt an unspecified new commercial role within the publisher. The EA Partners division is responsible for teaming EA with …
Read More »EA and Bigpoint strike F2P deal
EA and Bigpoint have announced a ‘strategic relationship’ to distribute certain titles from within EA’s Play4Free online platform. The first EA title that will be featured on the Bigpoint network will be Lord of Ultima this March. "I believe that the gaming industry is starting to fully appreciate the shift …
Read More »GDC11: EA expands Partners scheme to mobile and social
Playfish and Chillingo to broker publishing deals for App Store, Android and Facebook
Read More »GDC11: EA and Bigpoint reveal partnership
Play4Free titles to garner new exposure with distribution deal
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