Back in June, rumours began swirling that Battlefield 2042 would enter public beta testing in September. Now, it seems we have some more specific dates, with an early access beta set to begin as early as this week, followed by a full open beta later in the month. Typically, DICE …
Read More »Isaac Clarke to be played by the original voice actor for Dead Space remake
Whenever a video game gets remade, it is quite often that a new voice actor will be chosen to play the roles of these reimagined characters. While it will have been almost a decade since the launch of Dead Space 3 when the remake finally releases, the main protagonist – …
Read More »EA Motive to give ‘very early look’ at Dead Space today
During EA Play Live back in July, Dead Space was officially announced, serving as a reimagining of the original horror classic. While we weren't expecting to see the game in action this year, it would seem that EA Motive wants to give fans an early sneak peek later today. EA …
Read More »EA’s SKATE is coming to PC for the first time ever
EA’s Skate franchise has just as dedicated a fan base as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. It separated itself from other skating titles thanks to its ‘Flick It’ style of controlling, as well as the physics heavy gameplay. The franchise has been absent since 2010 on consoles, and never came to …
Read More »EA is opening patents to give developers free access to gaming accessibility tech
There has been a lot of discussion around accessibility features in video games over the last few years, with industry giants chipping in to help make video games easier for everyone to play. EA is joining those ranks today, announcing plans to open some of its patents, making them free …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 PS5 playtest pushed back due to ‘critical issue’
There is currently a closed technical test taking place for Battlefield 2042 for PC and Xbox. While a PS5 version of this alpha was planned, DICE has reportedly run into a “critical issue”, leading to its cancellation. The invite-only test has been live on PC for a few days now, …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 closed alpha gameplay leaks
Recently, EA has been holding closed alpha tests for Battlefield 2042. We've already seen PC system requirements leak through this test and now, players are also leaking gameplay footage. Despite the risk of account bans and possibly even legal action, some closed alpha players have been posting leaked gameplay all …
Read More »Codemasters library added to EA Play
Back in February of this year, it was officially announced that EA had acquired the UK-based video game developer and publisher Codemasters for $1.2 billion. Known best for their multiple racing franchises, more than half a dozen of the studio’s previous titles have now been added to EA’s game subscription …
Read More »The Battlefield series to get a new game every two years – for now
While Call of Duty sees a new entry in the franchise release consistently every single year (even making compromises to do so), EA has been willing to give its Battlefield franchise more room to breathe. Ever since the release of Battlefield 3 in 2011, the franchise has seen a new …
Read More »Dead Space rumoured to be launching in late 2022
Jeff Grubb has become one of the most prolific contemporary video game industry insiders when it comes to reporting on game announcements and companies’ internal plans. According to Grubb, the much-anticipated Dead Space remake will be released in late 2022 – if everything goes according to plan. Dead Space finally …
Read More »Mass Effect: Legendary Edition performed ‘well above’ EA’s expectations
When it comes to EA and single-player games, there is always some concern around the publisher's expectations for sales and revenue. In the past, we've seen lofty sales goals lead to the cancellation of beloved franchises and even studio closures. Fortunately, in the case of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, the …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 PC system requirements revealed
DICE has yet to announce the minimum and recommended PC system requirements for Battlefield 2042. However, thanks to closed alpha testers, we do know that hardware the developers are targeting. The good news is, the minimum system requirements aren't particularly high, although you'll want a more modern rig to meet …
Read More »EA hopes to double its sports player base to 500 million users
While EA as a publisher is responsible for a wide variety of games, its sports titles are some of the company’s most lucrative. The FIFA, NFL and UFC game franchise holder recently revealed that combined it has over 230 million people playing its sports games. Within the next 5 years …
Read More »Dead Space remake could restore cut content
Last week during EA Play Live, the Dead Space remake was officially announced, although specific details on what to expect from this new version were kept under wraps. Some new information has come to light this week, with the remake's creative director revealing that we may see restored cut content. …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 open beta to take place in September
Earlier this month, Battlefield 2042 was officially announced, with DICE promising a beta ahead of the game's October release. Reportedly, the open beta will be taking place in September, giving anyone a chance to download and play the game ahead of release. According to fan-site ‘Battlefield Bulletin‘, the Battlefield 2042 …
Read More »Dead Space creator speaks out on upcoming remake
Last week, EA officially announced that it is reviving the Dead Space franchise, starting with a modern remake of the original game. Now, Dead Space creator and former Visceral Studios lead, Glen Schofield, has shared his thoughts on the remake for the first time. Before working at PUBG Corp and …
Read More »Dragon Age 4 targeting a 2023 release date
We were hoping to see an update from BioWare on Dragon Age 4 during EA Play Live this month, but unfortunately, the studio decided to save its announcements for later on. Now, we have a good idea as to why, with reports indicating that Dragon Age 4 is at least …
Read More »Respawn Entertainment is working on a game set in a “unique universe”
Respawn Entertainment has quickly gone from being one of EA’s most underappreciated studios, to becoming one of their most valued developers. After creating the Titanfall franchise, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Apex Legends, the studio is said to be working on a new game set in a “unique universe.” …
Read More »Battlefield Portal will enable custom games and community-generated content
Over the last couple of years, we’ve heard EA executives make comments about user-generated content, something that always stood out from a publisher that doesn’t openly embrace the modding scene. That will be changing with Battlefield 2042, which has an entire mode built around community-made custom matches and content. Today …
Read More »Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 5 are being given away for free
With Battlefield 2042 set to release later this year, EA is drumming up some extra buzz by giving away Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 5. All Prime Gaming members will get to claim both games over the next month. For those unfamiliar, Prime Gaming is essentially what used to be Twitch …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 will be an always-online experience – even in training mode
EA and DICE made the bold decision with Battlefield 2042 to drop its single player mode, offering a purely multiplayer experience. While this news came with mixed reactions, many fans were excited by the prospect of DICE putting all of its resources into the multiplayer mode. It seems this has …
Read More »Battlefield 2042 to include crossplay between PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5
Battlefield 2042 isn't out for a few more months, but DICE is preparing for technical alpha and beta testing in the coming weeks. One of the features that will be tested over the summer is crossplay, with DICE planning to enable console and PC players to matchmake together. In the …
Read More »Codemasters CEO and CFO step down following EA acquisition
Back in February, EA officially closed its $1.2 billion acquisition of Codemasters, bringing the racing game specialists and all of its IP under the EA umbrella. Now that the acquisition process has finished, Codemasters' CEO and CFO have both announced that they are leaving the company. Frank Sagnier and Rashid …
Read More »DICE LA becomes Ripple Effect Studios, working on new project
Back in January 2020, EA announced that Respawn Entertainment founder, Vince Zampella, would be moving to DICE LA to oversee the studio. Now, the studio is rebranding, now known as Ripple Effect Studios and will begin working on its own non-Battlefield project. DICE LA was previously one of several studios …
Read More »Apex Legends hijacked in protest of Titanfall hacker issues
Yesterday, Apex Legends was targeted by a hacker who had successfully hijacked the servers, making the game unplayable for some. As it seems, this hack was a form of protesting the current state of Titanfall 1, which is suffering from issues with cheaters. This past Sunday, those interested in playing …
Read More »EA Motive’s Dead Space reboot reportedly takes inspiration from Resident Evil 2 Remake
In recent weeks, rumours around EA Motive's next game have picked up steam. According to a new report this week, this upcoming game will be a Dead Space reboot, with a full remake of the original game, similar to the Recent Resident Evil remakes from Capcom. According to VentureBeat's sources, …
Read More »Casey Hudson, the former General Manager at BioWare has announced a new studio
Over the past few years, many of the industry’s biggest and most well known names have left their positions at major studios in order to pursue their dreams of creating their own studios. Such was the case with Hideo Kojima, Jade Raymond, and now Casey Hudson, who has announced his …
Read More »EA ignored warnings of security vulnerabilities months before being hacked
A couple of weeks ago, EA confirmed that it had suffered a data breach, during which confidential source code for games and the Frostbite Engine were stolen. As it turns out, EA was warned of vulnerabilities in its systems months ago, but the publisher failed to tighten up its security. …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Valhalla director joins EA Motive studio
Back when EA Motive was first founded, EA hired former Ubisoft executive, Jade Raymond, to lead the studio. Now, the studio is gaining another prominent former Ubisoft employee, with the director behind Assassin's Creed Valhalla joining the studio. As spotted by Axios, Assassin's Creed Director, Eric Baptizat, is leaving Ubisoft …
Read More »EA acquires Playdemic from Warner for $1.4 billion
Ever since WarnerMedia announced plans to merge with Discovery to form a new company, we've been wondering what will happen to a number of WB Games' studios. While some studios will be staying, others are being sold off. The first studio to be sold is none other than Playdemic. This …
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