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Electronic Arts is not announcing any launch games for Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 smartphone OS for now, says the publisher. EA’s omission from a list of 63 launch games published yesterday by Microsoft was puzzling, given the inclusion of rivals like Gameloft, Glu, Namco Bandai and Digital Chocolate. Sister site …
Read More »PES vs FIFA as release dates collide
UPDATE: Konami has told MCV that the UK release date for PES 2011 looks currently like being October 8th, the week after FIFA 11. An equally bold move – but for completely different reasons. ORIGINAL: According to a report on Spong, Konami has announced a September 30th UK and European …
Read More »Gamescom 2010 opens its doors
It’s finally here, Gamescom 2010 has opened its doors to press and retail. The opening day’s festivities began with a special Gamescom press conference, and Konami, Koch and NCSoft are all set to unveil their latest products today It follows last night’s blockbuster announcements from EA, Sony and Microsoft. MCV …
Read More »Gamescom Day 1 – Miss anything?
Gamescom 2010 kicked off in Cologne yesterday with press conferences from Microsoft, EA and Sony. Between them a collection of new games were unveiled while others were dated and upgraded hardware was announced – and MCV has been reporting on every single detail. But if you don’t have enough time …
Read More »SONY: Linkin Park takes to the stage
Sony and EA recruited Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda to demonstrated Medal of Honor at Gamescom today. The rapper – who is also the lead in rap band Fort Minor – demonstrated new mode Gunfighter to the assembled trade, media and partners at Sony’s press conference. The mode allows gamers to …
Read More »EA: NFS Limited Edition races into view
The Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Limited Edition will arrive alongside the game this November, says EA. The publisher detailed the special SKU during its Gamescom press conference. The Limited Edition will arrive alongside the upcoming racer on November 19th and unlocks new and exclusive cars that can be used …
Read More »EA: Play as the keeper in FIFA 11
FIFA 11 will be the first game in the series to offer full 11 vs 11 online multiplayer thanks to a new feature that allows you to fully control goalkeepers. Be A Goalkeeper mode has three levels of control – assisted, semi-assisted or fully manual. Skills that need to be …
Read More »EA: Crysis 2 gets two special editions
Electronic Arts has announced no less than two special SKUs for the highly anticipated Crysis 2. Launching alongside the standard game in March 2011 will be a Limited Edition and Nano Edition – both of which feature premium packaging and unlockable multiplayer content. The Limited Edition will retail at the …
Read More »EA: Beckham backing Sports Active 2
In what has to be one of the highest profile celebrtity endorsements in the history of video games, EA has revealed England and Manchester United football legend David Beckham as the brand ambassador” for EA Sports Active 2. Beckham will feature in advertising and retail material for the title across …
Read More »EA: Dragon Age 2 gets March release
The follow-up to last year’s hit RPG Dragon Age will tear its way onto Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on March 11th next year. EA senior VP and BioWare Group GM Dr. Ray Muzyka made the announcement during the publisher’s press conference at Gamescom 2010 today. The sequel was officially …
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