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Hands-on Review: Is EA Sports UFC 3 a worthy title contender?
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Hands-on Review: Is EA Sports UFC 3 a worthy title contender?

Is EA Sports UFC 3 a worthy addition to the MMA franchise, or does it just offer more of the same content as before?.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Review: EA Sports returns to basketball this year shooting out NBA Live 18
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Review: EA Sports returns to basketball this year shooting out NBA Live 18

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?.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Fans to decide FIFA 17 cover star
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Fans to decide FIFA 17 cover star

EA SPORTS lets fans crown the FIFA 17 cover star, choosing from Rodriguez, Martial, Hazard, or Reus in a global vote.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Star Wars Battlefront trailer looks amazing
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Star Wars Battlefront trailer looks amazing

EA unveils a stunning new Star Wars Battlefront trailer at the LA Star Wars Celebration, showcasing iconic characters and vehicles.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2015
The road to survival for small NZ fibre providers
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The road to survival for small NZ fibre providers

Small NZ fibre firms battle against Chorus' UFB rollout, leaning on community ties and quick service to survive in the evolving market.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2015
It's World Cup fever as FIFA 14 gets a Brazilian makeover
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It's World Cup fever as FIFA 14 gets a Brazilian makeover

FIFA's Brazilian makeover: 2014 World Cup edition dazzles with festive atmosphere, bringing the passion of the global tournament home.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2014
Your Titan is now ready as Titanfall is released
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Your Titan is now ready as Titanfall is released

EA and Respawn entertainment have announced that Titanfall is now available at retail stores across New Zealand.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2014

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E3 2018: EA press conference highlights include Star Wars, Anthem and more
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E3 2018: EA press conference highlights include Star Wars, Anthem and more

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.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Sun, 10th Jun 2018
Hands-on preview: Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta
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Hands-on preview: Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta

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.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
New Star Wars Battlefront 2 trailer showcases every game mode and map
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New Star Wars Battlefront 2 trailer showcases every game mode and map

EA has now released a new trailer for Star Wars Battlefront 2 showcasing every game mode and map that the highly anticipated sequel has.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Star Wars Battlefront 2 set to be bigger and better than the first
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 set to be bigger and better than the first

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.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
EA Sports FIFA 17 kicks off
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EA Sports FIFA 17 kicks off

EA Sports unleashes FIFA 17, powered by cutting-edge Frostbite Engine, featuring a gripping narrative campaign for the first time.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2016
The Road to Battlefield 1
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The Road to Battlefield 1

To celebrate the release of Battlefield 1 next month, EA are keeping the action going in Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Sat, 17th Sep 2016
Star Wars Battlefront Beta Impressions
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Star Wars Battlefront Beta Impressions

EA and DICE held a public beta for the highly anticipated Star Wars Battlefront where players got a small taste of the game.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2015
EA April fools joke lambasted
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EA April fools joke lambasted

EA's April Fools' prank, mocking the Wii U via Frostbite's Twitter, faces backlash for crossing the line into spitefulness.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
It's arrived, but does Titanfall deliver?
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It's arrived, but does Titanfall deliver?

EA and Respawn's Titanfall finally lands on Xbox One, but its online-only model and mech-based gameplay divide opinions. Is it a hit or miss?.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014
Titanfall servers switched on today for NZ gamers
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Titanfall servers switched on today for NZ gamers

EA, Respawn and Microsoft have announced that Australian servers will be coming online starting today to support Titanfall in Australia and New Zealand.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2014
Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare Is A Blast
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Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare Is A Blast

PopCap reinvents mobile hit into a thrilling Xbox shooter in Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare, blending strategy with charm.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2014