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Thursday, Nov 19
News: More moments with Bad Company (2)
Electronic Arts has released a new trailer for Digital Illusions' upcoming multiplayer shooter, Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Fragland Arcade (English) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Tuesday, Nov 17
News: Check out some C&C4: Tiberian Twilight gameplay
In what seems to be a move to draw people away from the fact that Electronic Arts has closed down Pandemic Studios, the publisher has released a new trailer for Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Fragland Arcade (English) |...
Sunday, Nov 15
News: Dead Space 2 to have online multiplayer
A job posting on LinkedIn states Electronic Arts is looking for a Senior Online Level Designer - Dead Space Franchise. Guess that says enough :) Seeking a highly motivated Senior Online Level Designer for the Dead Space franchise on Xbox360 and PS3. This is a major opportunity to contribut...
Wednesday, Nov 11
News: More studios affected by EA layoffs
It seems that more studios will be affected by the layoffs at Electronic Arts than first expected. Further studios getting hit are Sims and Spore creators Maxis and social network gaming company Rupture Studios. Employees that will not be laid off will be relocated to EA headquarters in Lo...
News: New Medal of Honor is modern warfare?
Electronic Arts stated during their financials conf call that a new Medal of Honor games was going to be coming up and now the first rumour has already come out. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Fragland Arcade (English) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Tuesday, Nov 10
News: New Need for Speed & Medal of Honor coming up
During Electronic Arts' financials conference call, EA Games label head Frank Gibeau stated that the classic Medal of Honor franchise will be brought back to life. More news about a new Medal of Honor is expected to be released early next year.
News: EA reveals last quarter financials & forecast
Yesterday, rumours started popping up all over that Electronic Arts was laying off 1500 people and now we know why: despite a record quarterly net revenue of $1.147 billion, the publisher made a net loss of $391 million. In any case, it seems Electronic Arts no longer is committed to innovat...
News: EA boasting good Metacritic scores and FIFA sales
Next to the rightful FIFA praise, Electronic Arts also mentions that they have eight titles this quarter that score 80% or more on Metacritic. Hey, you would be proud too if you had eight children that graduated with distinct honours from the jury.
Monday, Nov 9
News: EA slashes hundreds, killing Warhammer Online? *Update*
Meanwhile, Kotaku heard similar reports that also state EA Tiburon and Black Box, respectively known for Tiger Woods and Need for Speed games. It seems the creative teams aren't the only ones getting the axe as also EA Redwood Shores' quality assurance team seems impacted by the layoffs.
Friday, Nov 6
News: A first look at Skate 3
Electronic Arts has released a "first look" trailer for Black Box Games' Skate 3 which shows off just over two minutes of scripted action: Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Fragland Arcade (English) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
News: Warhammer Online gets endless free trial
With the introduction of the endless free trial and streaming client, we are making it easier than ever for a new player to join the WAR," said Jeff Hickman, executive producer at Mythic. "We've worked hard to create a more informative and community driven new user experience, and now we ar...
News: Check out Mass Effect 2's enemies
Electronic Arts has released an almost four minute lasting trailer for Bioware's Mass Effect 2 which gives you an idea of the enemies you'll be encountering in the game. CGI, gameplay and developer commentary, it all awaits you below:
Monday, Nov 2
News: Return of Alice gets website & trailer
Electronic Arts and Spicy Horse have launched the official website for Return of Alice which you can find here. Not that there's anything to see, but that's why we didn't want to hold back on the teaser trailer that also got released: The game is set for release in 2011 on PC, X360 and PS3
Friday, Oct 23
News: EA shows bonus mode for Army of Two: 40th Day
Electronic Arts has released a trailer for Army of Two: The 40th Day that shows some footage from the bonus multiplayer mode called Extraction to which you can get free access for a month if you preorder the game. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Fragland Arcade (Eng...
Wednesday, Oct 21
News: The Saboteur is just getting started
A new trailer has been released by Electronic Arts for Pandemic Studios' The Saboteur. Coming December 4th on PS3 and X360. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Fragland Arcade (English) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Tuesday, Oct 13
News: Birth of a Unit in C&C 4: Tiberian Twilight
Electronic Arts has released a development diary for Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight showing the creation of the Crawler unit. The end of the Command & Conquer series is set to arrive next year Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch...
Friday, Oct 9
News: Dragon Age unveils Brood Mother
Take about an ugly bitch! Electronic Arts has released a new trailer for Bioware's Dragon Age: Origins, showing a 46 second introduction to yet another game character: the Brood Mother. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Wednesday, Oct 7
News: U2 wants Rock Band
Some time ago, Electronic Arts was in talks with U2 on getting them their own Rock Band game, but they declined to the proposition. The release of The Beatles: Rock Band, however, seems to have changed their mind as bassist Adam Clayton has now stated the band would love to get their own game:
Tuesday, Oct 6
News: EA to wander through the streets with Jack the Ripper
Towards the end of July, the LA Times had word from insiders that Electronic Arts' Visceral Games was working on a game based on the story of Jack The Ripper, the 19th Century British serial killer. Electronic Arts has filed two patents for The Ripper (working title) here and here.
Thursday, Oct 1
News: Beta APB confirmed for next week
Gary Dale, CEO of developer Real Time Worlds has confirmed that the beta for their newest MMO, APB, will start as of next week. The retail version will be distributed by Electronic Arts. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Wednesday, Sep 30
News: Mass Effect 2 shows Subject Zero
If you're looking for some badass "bitch", you may want to check out the latest trailer Electronic Arts and Bioware have released for Mass Effect 2. Mass Effect 2 is headed to PC and X360 February next year Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
News: Moments with Bad Company 2
Electronic Arts has released a new trailer for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, showing off a minute and a half of glorious combat atmosphere in the game. Check it out below: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is still some time away. Release is set for March 2nd 2010.
Thursday, Sep 24
News: Microsoft not going to buy EA
Microsoft has responded to the rumours that they might be going to buy Electronic Arts and their statement is as clear as it is short: The stock exchange is crazy, I know... Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Tuesday, Sep 15
News: Skate coming for the 3rd time with a teaser trailer
Electronic Arts has announced that in May 2010 we'll be seeing the next part of their skate franchise on the PS3 and X360. Skate 3 is being developed by EA's Black Box Games and those who preorder will get an unlock code that gives "exclusive access to the iconic Black Box Distribution Skate P...
Wednesday, Sep 9
News: 3 new trailers for Need for Speed Shift
Need for Speed: Shift is just around the corner and Electronic Arts found that the perfect occasion to send out a couple of new trailers. Need for Speed: Shift arrives September 15th. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Friday, Sep 4
News: EA sued over Fight Night Round 4
Destructoid has received a mail from sports licensing group Fighters Inc that they've started a lawsuit against Electronic Arts for "deliberately undermining the interests of boxers by signing them to individual contracts when they were already part of a group licensing program".
Thursday, Sep 3
News: Dead Space: Extraction diary talks about fear
Electronic Arts and Visceral Games have released a new dev diary to give you a better idea of what you'll be experiencing when playing Dead Space: Extraction. Dead Space: Extraction will be arriving on Wii September 29th in the US and October 2nd in Europe
News: EA drops NASCAR entirely
People longing for a new NASCAR game can better hope a new publisher is going to pick up the rights. Electronic Arts' Peter Moore has stated officially that no more NASCAR games are planned by the publisher and the folks that made the previous games have been redeployed to other titles.
Monday, Aug 24
News: Trailer showcases FIFA 10's new abilities
Electronic Arts has released a new trailer for their upcoming yearly football (or for our American friends, soccer) game, FIFA. In this new footage we mainly get to see the new and improved features of the game. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch...
Tuesday, Aug 18
News: EA crashes new NFS: Shift trailer
The latest trailer to arrive from GamesCom is again from Electronic Arts and shows what happens if you get too close to the car in front of you while driving in Need for Speed: Shift. Indeed, you crash! Check it out: Arriving in Europe on September 17th and in the US on September 15th.
News: EA shows nine circles of Dante's Inferno
And we bring you another trailer Electronic Arts released at Gamescom, this time being another teaser which briefly covers the nine circles of Dante's Inferno. The game will be released February 12th 2010: Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
News: Bad Company 2 gets a date and a trailer
Electronic Arts has announced that Battlefield: Bad Company 2 will hit the retailers March 3rd next year and to celebrate, they've also released a new trailer. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Friday, Aug 14
News: Customize your ride in Nitro
A new trailer for Need for Speed: Nitro has been released by Electronic Arts, showing some of the customization options you have in the game. The game is set for release end of November on Wii and DS. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Tuesday, Aug 11
News: EA pushes FIFA 10 back a few weeks in US
Electronic Arts today unveiled the box cover for their upcoming 10th edition of FIFA along with word that the game will be hitting stores on October 20th in North America. Whether the change in release also affects Europe is currently unknown.
Thursday, Jul 30
News: 'Close call' between EA and Activision in Brutal Legend case
Electronic Arts and Activision are still duking out a legal battle over rock gameBrutal Legend and now the judge who needs to figure out the whole thing has delayed his ruling by a week. Activision lawyers are trying to block EA from distributing the game as they have invested $15 million in...
Monday, Jul 27
News: C&C4 gets first trailer
Electronic Arts has released the first trailer for the final episode in the C&C series, Command & Conquer 4. The trailer comes in with just over two and a half minutes of movie and cgi footage: Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
News: Dead Space movie in the works
Electronic Arts is still looking for a screenwriter to produce something decent so they can sign off on the creative direction of the movie. When this is done, they can start auctioning off the rights to studios. Most likely this will happen somewhere in September.
Sunday, Jul 26
News: EA teases NBA Live 10
Electronic Arts has released a debut trailer for NBA Live 10 which shows just over a minute of some gameplay footage. People dunking and throwing balls at the sound of "da beat" await you below: Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Friday, Jul 24
News: EA helps virgins and nerds
At Comic Con, Electronic Arts launched a competition where you could win a date with one or two booth babes by "committing an act of lust". That act of lust comes down to taking a pic, but you can imagine how creative some people might try to get.
News: EA wants you to debate in Army of Two: The 40th Day
In a trailer released for Comic Con, Electronic Arts shows how they want you to debate with your friends on choices you can make in Army of Two: The 40th Day. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Thursday, Jul 9
News: C&C 4 officially announced
After some stupid moves, Electronic Arts has finally done the good deed and officially announced Command & Conquer 4. The good news: it's PC exclusive! Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
Wednesday, Jul 8
News: C&C to drop mega bomb "early July"
Electronic Arts has sent out a newsletter saying that we can expect a huge announcement early July. EA's UK PR team just tweeted an announcement that Command & Conquer 4 is now in development, though the linked press release doesn't seem to exist yet.
Tuesday, Jun 2
News: E3: Electronic Arts conference summary
Independent developers:Brutal Legend: Seems like this game will be a major hit or a major turd. Coming October 13th on X360.Crysis 2: We already had that announcement covered.APB, All Points Bulletin: Realtime Worlds' game based on a Crackdown upgrade. 100 people playing together as cops...
Monday, Dec 8
News: Red Alert 3 patch brings world editor and DRM changes
The newest patch for Red Alert 3 has two new features. The first one is a world editor, which, according to EA, is being used the makers of Red Alert itself to create maps for the game. Visit us at Fragland.net (English) | Fragland.be (Dutch) | Sci-Fi Belgium (Dutch)
