Tag Archives: EA

Next-gen FIFA gets free World Cup mode

The FIFA World Cup standalone game may not be coming to PS4, Xbox One or PC but some free Brazil-themed content is on the way to those platforms. The FIFA 14 Ultimate Team: World Cup add-on is for the Ultimate Team mode and takes the card-collecting mechanic and applies it …

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EA pulls original Peggle in New Zealand as F2P version is introduced

A free-to-play version of PopCap puzzler Peggle has arrived on the iOS App Store – at the expense of the existing paid version. Pocket Gamer reports that while the new version is broadly the same as the original release in gameplay terms, it does change a few elements – such …

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Free-to-play FIFA World enters global open beta

EA has entered the next stage in the evolution of its lucrative FIFA franchise by opening up its free-to-play PC title FIFA World to all. The EA Canada developed game is effectively the Ultimate Team mode from the console game, albeit built around a modified game engine. It features over …

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IAP promo codes appear on iOS

iOS developers may soon be allowed to release promo codes that unlock virtual currency to be used for in-app purchases. Electronic Arts has been the first to take advantage of this, issuing codes for Real Racing 3’s gold. Previously, Apple has only allowed developers to release codes for full game …

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FIFA 14 back on top of UK chart; Minecraft PS3 debuts in 3rd

Titanfall has missed out on sixth UK No.1 thanks to fellow EA chart rival FIFA 14. It’s the 12th time the sports title has topped the UKIE Gfk Chart-Track All Formats Top 40, taking it beyond the 11 No.1’s claimed by FIFA: Road to the World Cup 98. There’s a …

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Second month at the top for EA’s Titanfall

Titanfall is the UK No.1 for the second month in a row. Data from GfK Chart-Track reveals that the EA shooter was bolstered by the launch of an Xbox 360 SKU, which accounted for the majority of Titanfall’s sales during April. The game was part of a bumper month for …

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Multiple EA execs sell off company shares

A trio of EA’s top executives have sold off either all or a significant portion of their company shares, according to new SEC filings from the firm. GameSpot highlights the filing, which states executive vice president Patrick Soderlund and general counsel Stephen Bene have sold off all of their stock …

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GameSpy shutdown means 50 EA games will terminate online support

The closure of GameSpy’s online multiplayer servers is going to affect 50 EA games, the publisher has said. The list includes Battlefield 1942 on PC and Mac, Bulletstorm on PS3, Crysis and Crysis 2 on PC and a host of DS titles including some FIFAs and Need for Speeds. Since …

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