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EA Mobile has said that mobile title SimCity BuildIt has become the most played title in the series’ 26-year long history. BuildIt, which is a reinterpretation of the first game re-worked for mobiles, was released in December last year – since when nearly 40m people have played the game. Those …
Read More »No FIFA game for handheld or Nintendo this year
EA will not release this year’s FIFA 16 on handheld or Nintendo systems, it seems. "With regards to FIFA 16 there isn’t a Vita or 3DS version," EA told Pocket Gamer. "We don’t have any further detail on the mobile version but will be sure to share with you when …
Read More »New Need for Speed requires online connection
EA’s Need for Speed reboot will require an online connection to play. That’s according to the game’s official Twitter account, who responded to a fan’s query about online yesterday (below). EA announced its new Need for Speed title last week, saying that it was to be a reboot of the …
Read More »FIFA 16 will feature female teams in a series first
For the first time in the history of the FIFA series consumers will be able to play as women. FIFA 16 will feature 12 Women’s National Teams from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Sweden and the USA. Bringing some of the best women’s players and …
Read More »Release date for new Need for Speed seemingly outed
It appears that the release date for EA’s new Need for Speed game has been revealed. That’s according to the game’s listing on the Xbox website– spotted by Reddit users – which says that the new racing title will be hitting stores on November 5th. Keep in mind that this …
Read More »King’s Rob Miller and EA’s Shaun Campbell join UKIE Board
Trade body UKIE has made some new additions to its Board of directors. The firm has added EA UK country manager Shaun Campbell to its Board, alongside Rob Miller, Candy Crush company King’s chief legal office and corporate secretary. The duo replace EA’s Keith Ramsdale and Preloaded’s Kate Booth, both …
Read More »This year’s Need For Speed is a reboot of the series
After skipping a brand new entry in the Need For Speed franchise in 2014, EA has announced that this year’s return to the franchise will be a reboot. In a brief announcement, the firm gave scant details on what the game will feature, but did say that ‘deep customisation, authentic …
Read More »Former EA executive Doug Bowser joins Nintendo
Nintendo has announced the hire of ex-EA exec Doug Bowser, which at least superficially appears to be a match made in heaven. Bowser joins Nintendo of America as the company’s new vice president of sales, and he’ll be reporting to executive vice president of sales and marketing Scott Moffit. "Doug …
Read More »EA announces Frank Gibeau’s departure
Electronic Arts Mobile executive Frank Gibeau has decided to leave EA, the company has announced. Gibeau spent more than 23 years working in various roles for the publisher, most recently serving as EA Mobile’s executive vice president. It’s unclear what his plans will be now that he’s moved on. "Throughout …
Read More »Frank Gibeau leaves EA
Exec leaves after more than 20 years with the company
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