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EA to stop selling FIFA in-game currency in Belgium
EA to stop selling FIFA in-game currency in Belgium
Due to anti-gambling policies in Belgium, Electronic Arts (EA) will stop Belgians from purchasing Fifa Points in the country. 30 Jan 2019
EA offers 2008 classic, Dead Space, for free
EA offers 2008 classic, Dead Space, for free
EA is now giving away the 2008 horror shooter classic Dead Space for free. The offer is available only for limited time, but once you download ...... 14 Feb 2018 - 1 comment
The most downvoted comment in Reddit history made EA reconsider pricing
The most downvoted comment in Reddit history made EA reconsider pricing
Electronic Arts, or EA, is one of the largest game developers in the world, and even though it sells more game than any other company, it has ...... 14 Nov 2017 - 6 comments
EA launches esports division, to be run by Peter Moore
EA launches esports division, to be run by Peter Moore
Electronic Arts has announced it is launching an esports division to be run by current COO Peter Moore. 13 Dec 2015
EA delays Mirror's Edge Catalyst until May 2016
EA delays Mirror's Edge Catalyst until May 2016
EA's upcoming Mirror's Edge sequel has been delayed a few months. 30 Oct 2015
EA to cease online service for 50 games by July
EA to cease online service for 50 games by July
EA has revealed a list of 50 games that will have online services suspended by July, including titles from the Battlefield and Medal of Honor series. 13 May 2014
Coming soon: Comcast to stream EA video games via cable boxes
Coming soon: Comcast to stream EA video games via cable boxes
According to five sources close to the company, Comcast may soon begin offering streaming video games from major publisher EA via their X1 cable box. 06 May 2014 - 8 comments
EA trolls Wii U on Twitter, then removes tweets and apologizes
EA trolls Wii U on Twitter, then removes tweets and apologizes
The Twitter account of EA's Frostbite engine used April Fool's Day to poke some fun at Nintendo's Wii U system with several tweets, before removing them when users reacted negatively. 01 Apr 2014
EA denies that 'Nintendo is dead' to them
EA denies that 'Nintendo is dead' to them
Earlier this week, a CVG report claimed that an EA source had called Nintendo dead to us, an unsurprising fact given that games for the Wii U from EA have been few and far between as the platform struggles. 26 Jan 2014 - 2 comments
EA: Online Pass is 'dead', never coming back
EA: Online Pass is 'dead', never coming back
Electronic Arts has ruled out a return of its Online Pass program on the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One games consoles. 22 Jun 2013 - 3 comments
EA: We'll get back to Wii U when it's viable
EA: We'll get back to Wii U when it's viable
According to EA Labels president Frank Gibeau, the company will resume developing games for the struggling Wii U console when it becomes a viable platform to sell games 16 Jun 2013 - 4 comments
EA not developing any games for the Wii U
EA not developing any games for the Wii U
Nintendo console suffers another setback 17 May 2013 - 14 comments
EA dumps Online Pass program for good
EA dumps Online Pass program for good
Electronic Arts is dropping its controversial Online Pass program after three years, due to disapproval from customers. 16 May 2013 - 5 comments
EA drops licensing deal with arms vendors
EA drops licensing deal with arms vendors
Electronic Arts has said it dropped licensing deals with the manufacturers of weapons, citing constitutional rights. 09 May 2013 - 3 comments
Battlefield 3 servers hit by DDoS
Battlefield 3 servers hit by DDoS
EA has blamed a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on its servers for connection issues experienced by Battlefield 3 gamers yesterday. 09 May 2013 - 3 comments
EA, Disney sign Star Wars video games deal
EA, Disney sign Star Wars video games deal
Electronic Arts and the Walt Disney Co have signed a multi-year licensing deal that will see EA develop video games based on the Star Wars universe. 07 May 2013
EA, Zynga settle plagiarism case out of court
EA, Zynga settle plagiarism case out of court
Battle of Sims Social vs. Ville is over 16 Feb 2013
EA chief says no link between video games and violent behavior
EA chief says no link between video games and violent behavior
Electronic Arts chief executive John Riccitiello has responded to attacks on video games following tragic shootings in the United States. 02 Feb 2013 - 5 comments
EA responds to FIFA 13 criticisms
EA responds to FIFA 13 criticisms
Electronic Arts has responded to the BBC's Watchdog, after it reported on complaints from gamers experiencing frequent glitches and crashes. 02 Nov 2012 - 21 comments
EA CEO: Next-gen consoles to be unveiled next year
EA CEO: Next-gen consoles to be unveiled next year
Electronic Arts' CEO John Riccitiello has speculated today that both the PS4 and Xbox 8 will be unveiled next year, in preparation for either ...... 23 Jul 2012 - 8 comments
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