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EA games pre-loaded on BlackBerry PlayBook
Fri, 11th Feb 2011
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EA partners with RIM to preload Need for Speed Undercover and Tetris on the BlackBerry PlayBook, showcasing its 3D gaming capabilities.
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Battlefield 3 teaser trailer, details surface
Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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First look at Battlefield 3: EA unveils a fall 2021 debut, Frostbite 2 engine power, and 64-player battles for PC. Bonus maps on offer.
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Bulletstorm devs parody Call of Duty series
Thu, 3rd Feb 2011
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EA, Epic Games, and People Can Fly mock Call of Duty with a free game, Duty Calls, poking fun at the franchise's tropes.
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Game review NBA Jam
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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NBA Jam reboot soars, melding nostalgia with new modes. It breaks from traditional hoops with big heads and fiery dunks!.
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Shift 2 dated for New Zealand
Tue, 18th Jan 2011
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EA sets March 24th as the release date for Shift 2 Unleashed in New Zealand, boasting exclusive pre-order bonuses and thrilling career events.
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EA: We're not pulling out of New Zealand
Mon, 13th Dec 2010
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The Need For Speed and FIFA publisher confirms it's maintaining a local presence, despite reports it was to pull out altogether.
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EA NZ office to close?
Thu, 9th Dec 2010
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EA's New Zealand office may be closing, with operations shifting to Australia. Conflicting reports emerge as the gaming community awaits clarification.
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Game review: FIFA 11
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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FIFA 11 dazzles with 'Personality Plus' system and full 11 vs. 11 online play - a must-buy for footy fans craving authenticity and depth.
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EA share price drops, Medal of Honor reviews blamed
Wed, 13th Oct 2010
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Incoming lukewarm reviews for Electronic Arts' just-released shooter have sent the company's share price sliding by 6%.
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EA delays NBA Elite 11
Tue, 28th Sep 2010
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EA postpones the launch of NBA Elite 11, citing ambitious goals and the need for further development after feedback from a demo.
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US military stores to ban Medal of Honor
Fri, 3rd Sep 2010
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GameStop stores on US military bases globally to ban Medal of Honor game for letting players be Taliban, citing respect for troops.
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NZ Minister of Defence speaks out against Medal of Honor
Fri, 27th Aug 2010
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New Zealand Defence Minister Wayne Mapp criticizes revamped Medal of Honor game for its portrayal of modern-day Afghanistan.
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EA: Medal of Honor will not be censored
Wed, 25th Aug 2010
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Electronic Arts remains firm in response to calls to ban its upcoming first-person shooter set in modern-day Afghanistan.
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DeathSpank sequel announced
Tue, 24th Aug 2010
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Electronic Arts has announced DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, the follow-up to the last month's downloadable action RPG DeathSpank.
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Game review: SKATE 3
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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SKATE 3 review: Improved camera angles and team challenges refresh the franchise, yet it lacks the multiplayer mode fans crave.
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Medal Of Honor release date confirmed
Thu, 6th May 2010
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EA sets Medal Of Honor launch for Oct 12, a tactical release before Call Of Duty's Nov debut. A battle of shooters begins.
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EA officially announces Dead Space 2 for multiple consoles
Tue, 8th Dec 2009
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EA confirms Dead Space 2 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, promising more scares and plot twists in Isaac Clarke's journey.
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Game review: Skate 2
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Skate 2 review: EA's latest offers an unmatched skateboarding sim, outplaying Tony Hawk with intuitive controls and innovation, despite a tedious career mode.
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DEAD SPACE
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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Dead Space takes shooting into the dark realms of sci-fi horror, where slicing off limbs is your grim key to survival.
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Game review: NHL 09
Mon, 1st Dec 2008
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NHL 09 delights with unrivalled ice hockey realism, spotlighting fighting, checking upgrades and an addictive Be a Pro mode.