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EA has said it plans to reveal more on FIFA 14 and its Star Wars games in the works during E3 next month.

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During its call to investors last night, EA mentioned more than once it was working on 11 “major titles” slated for release during its fiscal year 2014 which use its Frostbite 3 engine, including Battlefield 4. However, the firm isn’t planning on shipping any Star Wars title in FY14 and none of the releases using the new engine will be for Wii U.

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Electronic Arts has revealed plans to ditch gun licensing deals from its games – but will continue to feature well-known weaponry in their titles without paying gun manufacturers.

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EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau says DRM isn’t something EA is interested in anymore, and therefore not the reason SimCity has an always-on Internet requirement.

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Battlefield was highlighted as a big winner for EA during the publisher’s investor call last night – we covered the entire report here. We also reported that Medal of Honor: Warfighter’s poor performance has resulted in it being dropped from rotation, leaving space for a more Battlefield titles. Last night, EA confirmed that a new Battlefield title is on the way next year. Could it be Bad company 3 at last?

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EA posted a loss and decreased revenue in Q2 FY2013, which CEO John Riccitiello blamed largely on disappointing sales of Medal of Honor: Warfighter.

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Dishonored has received rave reviews from the majority, despite claims that launching new IP late in the cycle is a mistake. The comments of some execs are defeatist at best and actively damaging at worst, says Dave Cook.

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Frank Gibeau, Head of Development at EA, says the future of the company is with its online Origin system.
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Frank Gibeau has said the firm backs BioWare on whatever creative endeavor it sets upon, whether it’s a new IP or another entry in the Mass Effect series.

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EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau has said the publisher doesn’t want to “gouge” or “screw” customers, but has crossed the line “a number of times” before pulling back.

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Command & Conquer: Generals 2 will have a single-player experience, because EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau knows players want one.

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EA labels president Frank Gibeau believes subscription-based games are here to stay in some capacity, but it depends on the the type of game being developed.

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EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau has clarified earlier comments about not green lighting single-player games, re-establishing the publisher’s support for the solo experience.

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EA Labels president Frank Gibeau believes the firm is “better positioned for success,” and at serving consumers than other companies which he considers “marooned on one platform.”

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President of EA Labels Frank Gibeau has warned that launching new IP so late in the current console cycle is a mistake, and that developers should be using this time to hone their existing products.

Just don’t tell that to Dishonored studio Arkane Frank.

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EA Labels president Frank Gibeau believes Sony and Microsoft will release the next set of consoles “in about a year’s time.”

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PopCap’s lay-offs are part of the studio’s integration with EA, according to EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau, and also part of the publisher’s new focus on mobile gaming.

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EA labels president Frank Gibeau has decided to tease the masses by stating he has already laid eyes on the next-generation of consoles from Microsoft and Sony.

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EA has announced labels president Frank Gibeau will open gamescom with a talk regarding the “change in the landscape of the video game industry.” He will also discuss why the titles coming out in the next four years will “have nothing to do with those of today.” Gibeau will also address topics such as the sector’s transition to digital, direct sales to consumers and “dynamics of online gaming experience and innovative connected.”

EA titles present at gamescom will include: FIFA 13 , Medal of Honor: Warfighter, Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Crysis 3, and SimCity.

EA is keen to cater to different audiences with Medal of Honor and Battlefield, according to Labels boss Frank Gibeau.

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