Category Archives: EA Sports

Fri, Mar 30, 2012 | 19:52 BST

Court denies EA’s motion to dismiss or strike NFL retiree lawsuit

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A California Court has denied EA’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it by NFL retirees over the use of the players’ likenesses without consent or compensation.

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Fri, Mar 30, 2012 | 15:22 BST

Euro 2012 expansion release due to FIFA 12′s popularity, says EA

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The reason Euro 2012, announced yesterday, isn’t a full-blown title, but rather an extension, is due to the continuing popularity of FIFA 12, EA has said.

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Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | 09:43 BST

EA’s Euro 2012 effort to be FIFA 12 add-on – first shots

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EA’s announced, as expected, its Euro 2012 effort, confirming it will be an expansion to FIFA 12 rather than a full game compared to previous Euro or World Cup games.

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Mon, Mar 26, 2012 | 09:40 BST

UK charts: FIFA Streets keeps it up top for second week

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FIFA Street has remained at the top of the UK charts for the second week in a row, holding off Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City from the number one spot.

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Fri, Mar 23, 2012 | 05:42 GMT

FIFA Interactive Cup 2012: Azzi ousted from Aussie qualifiers

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Eight champions have been chosen from 256 competitors and over 1,000 registrants in the Australian leg of the FIFA Interactive World Cup qualifiers.

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Tue, Mar 20, 2012 | 15:04 GMT

FIFA Interactive World Cup tournament hits one million players

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EA Sports and Sony have announced this year’s FIFA Interactive World Cup tournament has reached one million players.

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Mon, Mar 19, 2012 | 16:43 GMT

EA shuts down servers, Online Pass games included

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The moment was inevitable: EA have quietly announced a new batch of online server shut-downs – and this time around they include games which had a paid Online Pass.

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Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | 03:35 GMT

FIFA 12 update aims to block Ultimate Team phishing scams

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A new patch for FIFA 12 should help crack down on phishing scams which have seen some players lose their PlayStation Network and Xbox Live identities.

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Wed, Mar 07, 2012 | 22:30 GMT

Madden 13: It’s time once again to vote for the Madden cover

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EA and ESPN want you to choose the cover athlete for Madden 13.

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Mon, Mar 05, 2012 | 09:53 GMT

UK charts: SSX is king of the mountain

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SSX has entered as the new UK number one, kicking off Uncharted: Golden Abyss from the top of the summit.

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Sat, Mar 03, 2012 | 08:31 GMT

SSX’s nostalgia effect: looking back down the slopes

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As SSX launches today in the UK, early indicators are its everything previous games have been and thensome. Johnny Cullen looks back at early SSX installments and why he’s planning a return to the slopes after seven years.

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Fri, Mar 02, 2012 | 02:56 GMT

Economic adjustments poised for The Old Republic

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Economic dramas are rocking the real world, and they’re on their way to The Old Republic now, too. Headed your way in patch 1.1.5 is a whole mess of information, tidbits, updates and lore, so you’d better pay attention.

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Wed, Feb 29, 2012 | 13:41 GMT

It’s EA Sports Season: FIFA Street makes pro sport personal

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The third of EA Sports’ first quarter releases is the only one to overlap with an existing franchise, but even in a market dominated by the FIFA juggernaut, there’s room for FIFA Street’s more personal approach.

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Tue, Feb 28, 2012 | 20:55 GMT

FIFA Street demo launches on XBLMP

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EA’s gone live with the taster for FIFA Street on Xbox Live Marketplace.

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Tue, Feb 28, 2012 | 10:55 GMT

SSX launches in US, reviews less than tricky: all the scores

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SSX’s launched in the US today, and with it, the embargo for reviews has now lifted. So far, reviews have kept the scores very hot for the snowboarding reboot. Get them below the break. If you have any links to add, you know the drill.

It launches today on PS3 and 360 in the US, with a European and UK release on Friday.

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Mon, Feb 27, 2012 | 04:34 GMT

SSX trailers show off Siberia, Alaska, and Patagonia

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Despite the fact that a week contains seven whole days, EA Sports prefers to release all its SSX trailers at once. Check out the amazing landscapes of Siberia, Patagonia and Alaska, as well as the new TV spot.

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Mon, Feb 27, 2012 | 01:58 GMT

FIFA Interactive World Cup 2012 kicks off in Australia – register now

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Australia will once more play host to one of only 11 qualifying tournaments in the annual FIFA Interactive World Cup.

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Sun, Feb 26, 2012 | 00:55 GMT

It’s EA Sports season: SSX retains its Deadly Descents

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The second of EA Sports’ major titles dropping in a crowded first quarter has a ready-made fan base, but the challenge of progressing your rider and an engaging multiplayer suite mean there’s more to SSX than 90′s extreme sports fever.

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Fri, Feb 24, 2012 | 18:20 GMT

NBA Live 13 to release this fall

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EA has announced NBA Live 13 will be released this fall, a day after Kyrie Irving tweeted yesterday the game was in the works while visiting EA Tiburon during the All-Star Weekend in Orlando, Florida.

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Fri, Feb 24, 2012 | 09:51 GMT

FIFA Street pre-order incentives detailed

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DGS has gone up with a full round-up on the pre-order incentives being offered for FIFA Street ahead of its launch next month. Pre-order the game and you’ll get an all-star team of 13 of the greatest footballers in the world, plus a Leo Messi Barcelona-themed venue. Swish.

The football title’s out on March 16 in Europe for PS3 and 360.