This week has been quite eventful for the video game industry, and it looks like there’s more excitement to come. Following recent layoffs at PlayStation and Electronic Arts, developers are now separating from their parent companies. Furthermore, the developer behind Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, Toys for Bob, recently revealed its decision to part ways with Activision and the Xbox team ...
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Electronic Arts has recently announced a reduction in workforce by 5%, along with the closure of a studio and cancellation of games
The game industry is experiencing more layoffs as Electronic Arts, a third-party publisher and developer, announced today that it will be laying off 5% of its staff, approximately 670 employees. Andrew Wilson, the CEO of Electronic Arts, mentioned this in a message to the team in response to the rapidly changing industry. Due to this decision, the company is discontinuing ...
Read More »Titanfall 2 – The Unlockable WW1 Skin
In a post from the official Titanfall Twitter account, it was announced Titanfall 2 players can unlock a Battlefield 1 inspired Red Baron skin, known in the world of Titanfall as “Warpaints,” which is pictured below, by playing Battlefield 1. The skin has the classic red-and-white color scheme the original Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen, applied to his planes. This fits ...
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront Review
The last time we saw Star Wars Battlefront on consoles was in 2005. Since then, the Battlefront series has consisted of two PSP titles, one mobile game, and at least two cancelled sequels (that we know of). Finally, though, Star Wars Battlefront has returned. It’s not as amazing as I remember it being, and the content is somewhat light, but overall it’s a cool experience. It’s ...
Read More »Rory McIlroy PGA Tour Review – Par for the Course
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour is the first golf game that EA has released since Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 was released in 2013 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Since it has been so long since the last installment, fans of the series have understandably high expectations for Rory McIlroy PGA Tour. Though it doesn’t do everything right, Rory McIlroy PGA Tour provides a solid experience ...
Read More »Battlefield Hardline Showcases New Concept Art for Multiplayer
Over on the Electronic Arts blog, Ian Milham, Creative Director for Battlefield Hardline, sat down to give some insight into the art of the game with explanations and brand new concept art for the multiplayer maps of the first person shooter. Milham stated that authenticity came second to believability in the art style; specifically, the team wanted a feel of “heightened, ...
Read More »BioWare Austin Announces Shadow Realms Cancellation
The four-on-one story-drive action RPG, Shadow Realms, has been cancelled. Efforts will now be directed towards other BioWare titles.
Read More »Need for Speed No Limits revealed by EA
Let’s start with the good news. Publisher Electronic Arts has announced a new entry in the Need for Speed series called Need for Speed No Limits. The bad news? It’s an iOS/iPad/Android exclusive. Need for Speed No Limits is currently in the works over at Real Racing 3 developer Firemonkeys, and it’s slated for a 2015 launch. You can get ...
Read More »Titanfall Deluxe Edition revealed
Publisher Electronic Arts and developer Respawn Entertainment have just revealed Titanfall Deluxe Edition, which is already available for the PC, and will soon be as a digital download for the Xbox One. As you might expect, the Deluxe Edition includes the base game alongside all its previously-released downloadable packages – Expedition, Frontier’s Edge, IMC Rising – in addition to all ...
Read More »Battlefield 4 Final Stand gets official gameplay trailer
Electronics Arts and DICE have just released their latest Battlefield 4 DLC, the Final Stand, which is currently available exclusively to premium members of the game. The remainder of the Battlefield 4 crowd will be getting the Final Stand DLC this December 2nd. It’s worth pointing out that Final Stand is available on all platforms. To celebrate this early exclusive ...
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