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The closure of EA’s Pandemic studio and the layoff of its 200 employees was the talk of the industry last week – but the publisher isn’t quite done with the label’s IP yet. This evening the firm has confirmed the production of Mercs Inc, a new game in the early …
Read More »Leak prompts EA to reveal new Pandemic game
Mercenaries to live on post-restructure at EA LA, publisher confesses
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"The Wii market is a little bit unpredictable these daysâ?, says studio manager
Read More »EAs BioWare working on new IP?
Canadian studio BioWare may be working on an original IP project, a developer’s CV suggests. If true, BioWare’s undisclosed project would imply EA is still backing original IP – a philosophy the publisher has held since John Riccitiello took on the role as CEO back in 2007, though one which …
Read More »Rumour: EAâ??s BioWare in original IP project
Developer's CV cites unannounced project underway at BioWare
Read More »Ex-employee slams Pandemic management
A purported former developer at defunct studio Pandemic has broken his silence on the state of the studio before EA gave it the axe. The alleged developer – writing anonymously on a gaming forum – slammed Pandemic’s management and said that EA probably made the right decision to close the …
Read More »â??Ex-Pandemicâ?? in management outburst
â??Blame Pandemic management not EAâ??, alleged developer says
Read More »Rumour: EA shuts Pandemic
California–based developer Pandemic Studios is the latest victim of EA’s mass staff reduction operation, reports suggest, and may have closed down completely. An EA spokesperson was not available for comment as a news report from Kotaku went live and suggested that EA has shuttered the studio completely, taking as many …
Read More »US: EA Sports Active shops open
EA has launched specific retail stores for its Sports Active range of games in the US. GoNintendo is reporting that the shops can be found in Boston and San Francisco, and opened on November 15th. The stores are open seven days a week, and will close on December 14th. EA …
Read More »EA: Saboteur gives gamers what they want
Electronic Arts believes upcoming title The Saboteur may become a surprise hit thanks to its appealing premise. The publisher is confident the game’s strong marketing campaign will help it be seen as a must-have release for consumers when it arrives on December 4th. The Saboteur delivers an experience we know …
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