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EA to show off Dead Space 3 at E3 - kind of

Fri, 1st Jun 2012
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Publisher confirms third instalment in series will be part of its presentation at gaming conference, but doesn't indicate what fans can expect to see.
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Consumers vote EA 'worst company in America'

Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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EA crowned 'Worst Company in America' in public vote, edging out Bank of America with 64% out of 250,000 votes for lack of customer respect.
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Mass Effect 3 with Kinect - impressions

Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Mass Effect 3 elevates gameplay with Kinect's voice command features, enhancing the core gamer's experience, confirmed at Auckland event.
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Call of Duty trumps Battlefield

Mon, 14th Nov 2011
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For a third consecutive year, Call of Duty outshines Battlefield, with Modern Warfare 3's record-breaking 6.5 million day-one sales.
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EA sells 5m Battlefield 3 units

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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EA's Battlefield 3 explodes onto the scene, selling 5m units in a week, ahead of its clash with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
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Game review: Madden NFL 12

Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Madden NFL 12: A game that teases with intricate NFL simulations and in-depth franchise modes, but tests patience with lengthy menus and loading times.
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Battlefield 3 open beta kicks off tomorrow

Wed, 28th Sep 2011
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Battlefield 3 fans, gear up! The open beta launches tomorrow, offering a sneak peek with Operation Metro map until Oct 10. Don't miss out!.
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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
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Battlefield 3 runs out of Steam

Tue, 9th Aug 2011
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EA's Battlefield 3 won't launch on Steam, marking a rift in the gaming world as EA promotes its own Origin service for distribution.
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EA Sports launches Season Ticket for Xbox 360

Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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EA Sports introduces Season Ticket on Xbox 360 in NZ, offering early game access, discounts, and exclusive content for fans.
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Australasia shut out of Star Wars game launch

Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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Australasia left in the dark as EA and LucasArts exclude New Zealand and Australia from Star Wars: The Old Republic game pre-orders.
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Battlefield 3 to be available on... paperback?

Wed, 20th Jul 2011
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Battlefield 3 release date set for October 27th, with Andy McNab on board as military consultant. Can it rival Call of Duty?.
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Crysis 2 pulled from Steam

Wed, 15th Jun 2011
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Crysis 2 has been removed from Steam, in favour of EA's Origin store, though it remains accessible on other digital distribution platforms.
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EA: Battlefield 3 'flat-out superior' to COD

Thu, 5th May 2011
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EA touts Battlefield 3 as flat-out superior to COD, with pre-orders soaring 700% over its predecessor. The firm eyes significant FPS market share.
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Mass Effect 3 delayed into 2012

Thu, 5th May 2011
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EA and BioWare delay Mass Effect 3 to Q1 2012, aiming to enhance its appeal for a broader audience, sparking potential fan concern.
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More Rock Band coming - just not on disc

Thu, 5th May 2011
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Harmonix VP contends that the Rock Band 3 infrastructure should see the franchise through for the foreseeable future.
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EA announces Need for Speed: The Run

Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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EA unveils Need for Speed: The Run, a high-octane race from San Francisco to New York with no rules, set for a speculative Nov 15 release.
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Gatling Gears priced and dated

Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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EA announces Gatling Gears, a high-octane twin-stick shooter, coming to Xbox LIVE on May 12 and PSN on May 19 for 1200 MS Points/NZ$29.95.
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Review: Crysis 2 (single player)

Fri, 15th Apr 2011
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Crysis 2 dazzles with its visuals on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, but its single-player campaign fails to match up, marred by poor AI and design.
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Review: Battlefield Play4Free

Tue, 12th Apr 2011
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Battlefield Play4Free combines the best of the series in a gritty, team-based PC shooter that's cost-free, if not entirely free from flaws.