Categories Posted inin Business Battlefield 3 servers under DDoS attack; DICE ‘working around the clock’ Posted byby Jeff Grubb May 9, 2013 1 min The multiplayer for DICE's first-person shooter isn't functioning due to these attacks. Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Technology Activision blows away first quarter earnings targets, raises estimates for year Posted byby Dean Takahashi May 8, 2013 3 min Activision Blizzard beats estimates, but World of Warcraft loses 1.3M subscribers. Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Business EA scores a licensing agreement to lock up FIFA brand until 2022 Posted byby Dean Takahashi May 8, 2013 1 min EA Sports will make video games base on the FIFA brand for years to come. Right now, players play 65 million games a week. Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business EA has 11 big titles, 15 mobile games coming in the next year (but no Star Wars) Posted byby Dean Takahashi May 7, 2013 4 min Here's the complete download from EA's earnings call. The game giant continues to invest in next-generation games for Sony and Microsoft platforms. Continue Reading 4 min
Categories Posted inin Business EA: DICE, BioWare, and more presenting next-gen games at E3 Posted byby Jeff Grubb May 7, 2013 3 min The publisher promises next-gen versions of Battlefield, FIFA, Madden, NBA Live, and Need for Speed. Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Business SimCity moves 1.6 million copies despite troubled launch Posted byby Jeff Grubb May 7, 2013 1 min SimCity sold well despite loud criticisms from gamers. Continue Reading 1 min
Categories Posted inin Business EA misses slightly on revised earnings but hits its revenue targets Posted byby Dean Takahashi May 7, 2013 4 min EA sells 1.6 million copies of SimCity despite controversy over server problems. EA's digital revenue now exceeds other revenue. Continue Reading 4 min
Categories Posted inin Business Earnings season: What to expect from EA, Activision, and Take-Two Posted byby Jeff Grubb May 7, 2013 3 min We take a look at some of the big moves from the publishers that might have an impact on their bottom line. Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Business After 1,000 layoffs, EA could find itself short-handed for Star Wars games (analysis) Posted byby Dean Takahashi May 7, 2013 3 min How will EA staff its big Battlefield expansion and its Star Wars games even as it tries to get by with fewer employees? Continue Reading 3 min
Categories Posted inin Business EA nabs Star Wars license; Visceral and DICE making games Posted byby Jeff Grubb May 6, 2013 2 min Electronic Arts is now the exclusive home of Star Wars games for traditional gaming consoles. Continue Reading 2 min