EA Games hit in hack
Source code and tools nicked
Electronic Arts has been hacked and the hackers have nicked "a wealth of game source code and related tools" for the Frostbite engine.
EA officially shows Battlefield 2042
Game set in near-future, launching on October 23rd
Electronic Arts has finally unveiled its next Battlefield series game. Called Battlefield 2042, the game is set in the near future, has cross-generation support, lacks a standard single-player campaign, and focuses heavily on the multiplayer experience.
EA says sorry for stupid in-game advert
It seems your 60 dollars still gets you silly adverts
EA has said sorry for shoving a full-screen, in-game ad into its UFC 4 game after angry fans protested on Reddit.
EA declining because of full-game net bookings and cash flow issues
GlobalData notes full-game net booking slumps
A slump in full game net bookings and cash flow drove investor's away from Electronic Arts (EA), says GlobalData, a data and analytics company.
Star Wars: Squadrons coming on October 2nd
Gets PC requirements, will support cross-play
Electronic Arts has released a cinematic trailer for upcoming Star Wars: Squadrons game that will be launching on October 2nd, and will support cross-play across all platforms, including PC, Xbox One, and Playstation 4.
EA postpones Call of Duty
Claims it is to let protestors be heard
Activision is postponing new content updates for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Call of Duty: Warzone. “Right now, it’s time for those speaking up for equality, justice, and change to be seen and heard”, the company announced on Twitter.
EA sees gaming boost to bottom line
Coronavirus helps
Electronic Arts has predicted full-year adjusted revenue well above what the cociane nose jobs of Wall Street predicted as people shelter at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here's proof you do not own cloud games
EA suddenly decides you cant play Tetris
Electronic Arts’ iOS Tetris games will not only be disappearing from the App Store on April 21, but the games themselves will no longer be playable on iPhones and iPads—even if you paid for them.
No new Battlefield game from EA until 2021
Might be focusing on next-gen consoles
During its Q2 fiscal 2020 earnings call, Electronic Arts has confirmed that there won't be a new Battlefield game until fiscal 2022 and should take advantage of next-gen hardware.
EA officially confirms it is coming back to Valve's Steam
Starting with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order
After a brief tease earlier, Electronic Arts has now confirmed it will be coming back to Valve's Steam, starting off on November 15th with Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. Surprisingly, the publisher has also confirmed that EA Access/Origin Access will be coming to Steam next spring.