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ThoughtSpot expands AI capabilities to foster data renaissance
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ThoughtSpot enhances its AI functions to spur 'Data Renaissance', placing humans at the core of data-driven decisions, elevating efficiency and innovation.
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Game review: EA Sports WRC (PC)
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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EA Sports' expert motor racing studio, Codemasters, has finally got its hands on the World Rally Championship licence.
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Livewire adds four new appointments to its leadership team
Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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Gametech company Livewire hires four new members, including a Chief Innovation Officer, to accelerate brands into gaming through advertising.
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Game Review: Outriders (PC)
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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Outriders, a new RPG looter-shooter game by People Can Fly, offers a promising concept but falls more in line with Anthem than Destiny 2.
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Game review: EA Sports NHL 21
Tue, 27th Oct 2020
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The NHL series from EA Sports has been going strong for almost three decades, and NHL 21 offers new features, but may be repetitive for long-time fans.
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Game review: Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One)
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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Madden NFL 21 offers a polished and accessible experience, but lacks innovation. The addition of The Yard saves the day. Verdict: 7.5/10.
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Game review: EA Sports UFC 4 (Xbox One)
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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EA's <em>UFC 4</em> focuses on refining gameplay rather than introducing new features, streamlining the game by removing Ultimate Team mode.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order adds cosmetics, combat and more in update
Wed, 6th May 2020
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New Journey +, new cosmetics and arcade-style wave-based combat has been added to the hit game to the delight of Star Wars fans.
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Game review: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PC/Xbox One)
Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is the Star Wars game that we have been waiting for since EA took over the licence six years ago.
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Game review: FIFA 20
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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New “FIFA 20” drops amid fan critiques, yet faithful queue up for annual gaming ritual.
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Major vulnerability found Electronic Arts gaming client
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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Once exploited, the vulnerabilities would have led to player account takeover and identity theft, Check Point and CyberInt found.
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Neill Blomkamp's 'Conviction' is a prequel to BioWare's Anthem
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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BioWare's Anthem game inspires live-action short by sci-fi maestro Neill Blomkamp.
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E3 2018: EA press conference highlights include Star Wars, Anthem and more
Sun, 10th Jun 2018
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E3 2018 is off to a start today with EA announcing many new things at its EA Play event. We got news of release dates, Star Wars and more.
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Hands-on review: Is EA Sports UFC 3 a worthy title contender?
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Is EA Sports UFC 3 a worthy addition to the MMA franchise, or does it just offer more of the same content as before?.
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Hands-on preview: Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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EA is currently hosting an online multiplayer beta for Star Wars Battlefront 2. This sequel promises to offer a lot more content than the first game.
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Review: EA Sports returns to basketball this year shooting out NBA Live 18
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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EA Sports has decided to return to the basketball market by releasing NBA Live 18 this year. Does it manage to usurp the popular NBA 2K franchise?.
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New Star Wars Battlefront 2 trailer showcases every game mode and map
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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EA has now released a new trailer for Star Wars Battlefront 2 showcasing every game mode and map that the highly anticipated sequel has.
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 set to be bigger and better than the first
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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EA's first Star Wars Battlefront game was met with mixed reactions due to the lack of content available at launch. The sequel looks better.
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EA Sports FIFA 17 kicks off
Sat, 1st Oct 2016
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EA Sports unleashes FIFA 17, powered by cutting-edge Frostbite Engine, featuring a gripping narrative campaign for the first time.
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The Road to Battlefield 1
Sat, 17th Sep 2016
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To celebrate the release of Battlefield 1 next month, EA are keeping the action going in Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.
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Fans to decide FIFA 17 cover star
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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EA SPORTS lets fans crown the FIFA 17 cover star, choosing from Rodriguez, Martial, Hazard, or Reus in a global vote.
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Star Wars Battlefront Beta Impressions
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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EA and DICE held a public beta for the highly anticipated Star Wars Battlefront where players got a small taste of the game.
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Star Wars Battlefront trailer looks amazing
Sat, 18th Apr 2015
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EA unveils a stunning new Star Wars Battlefront trailer at the LA Star Wars Celebration, showcasing iconic characters and vehicles.
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The road to survival for small NZ fibre providers
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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Small NZ fibre firms battle against Chorus' UFB rollout, leaning on community ties and quick service to survive in the evolving market.