EA CEO Andrew Wilson spoke on-stage at this year's investment summit, and stated that Generative AI is at the "very core of our business". This bold stance coincidentally comes nearly three years since he spoke about the importance of NFTs to the future of the video game industry. Truly, a pioneer of brave and exciting technologies.
]]>Battlefield 2042's post-launch content drops are ending with its seventh season after getting like three more than anyone was expecting when it launched riddled with bugs and broken promises back in late 2021. However, it's getting one last surprise before it bows out in the shape of... a Dead Space event.
]]>Dragon Age: The Veilguard (God, I really dislike that title change) is almost here, finally. After an early scare because of a slightly confusing first trailer, that gameplay demo quelled many of our worries, but can it really escape Baldur's Gate 3's shadow?
]]>Dragon Age: Dreadwolf (aka the fourth Dragon Age) is now Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and we're getting a gameplay reveal next week, plus BioWare is finally opening up about the overall direction for the game.
]]>EA CEO Andrew Wilson has stated in a company earnings call that considerations towards adding advertisements into future video games are very much alive within the company. However it's not a surefire thing - and he stresses that they have to be "very thoughtful" about it.
]]>Dragon Age: Dreadwolf could be released at some point this fiscal year, according to a report.
]]>Electronic Arts released its Q4 and fiscal year-end financials, showcasing continued strength in its live service offerings and some color on developing the next Battlefield game.
]]>No matter whether you're a big car nerd who loves playing around with setups, or are just hopping in for a quick race against your mates, how the cars feel to drive in an F1 game is pretty key. After all, what you're hoping for in both cases is to get a taste of the same sensation the likes of Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton enjoys as they sweep through turns and blast down straights.
]]>All good things come to an end, so the saying goes, and such is the case with Battlefield 2042.
]]>Like it or not, Barbie is one of those Hollywood success stories that have a years-long impact across the whole movie industry, and perhaps the most important person behind it was Margot Robbie, its star, who also produced the movie through her LuckyChap Entertainment company. Her next mission? Repeating the magic trick with EA Maxis' The Sims franchise.
]]>In the middle of December last year, just as everyone was getting ready to head off for the holidays, DICE announced that Battlefield 2042 will, in fact, receive more support in 2024, in the form of a new season set for launch in March.
]]>Electronic Arts has added a series of its classic PC games to Steam for the first time.
]]>It's been a rough week at EA, with the company laying off almost 700 staff members and cancelling an unannounced Mandolrian game, but thankfully it's not all bad news.
]]>Electronic Arts announced overnight plans to lay off 5% of its workforce, close a studio, sunset a selection of mobile games, and cancel a first-person shooter based in the Star Wars universe.
]]>EA and Maxis have announced the newest Stuff Pack for The Sims 4, which will find you creating jewelry and charging crystals in the moonlight to add varied properties.
]]>Since the first Bad Company, destruction has come to define the modern era of Battlefield games. Right alongside combined arms combat, and the class system - all three collectively made up the pillars of every future Battlefield game.
]]>It seems writing off Battlefield 2042, even this many years after its release, would not be wise. After the release of Season 6, no one expected any more seasons in the game's future, but DICE clearly had other ideas.
]]>Electronic Arts has released some interesting figures about some of its games.
]]>Battlefield 5 is latest game in the long-running series to have a major moment on Steam. After Battlefield 2042 pulled off the unthinkable and came back from the dead to not only set new concurrent player records on Steam, but also sustain them for weeks afterwards, Battlefield 5 is now trying to claim that spot.
]]>I want to be absolutely clear right at the outset of this article: I love Mass Effect.
]]>According to the bigwigs at Electronic Arts, EAFC 24’s launch managed to turn the popular FIFA series into a “powerful, interactive platform for the future of football fandom.”
]]>Right on schedule, DICE revealed the next Battlefield 2042 limited-time event, kicking off next week as part of the game's Season 6. Dubbed Dark Protocol, the event introduces a new game mode with three core activities.
]]>It seems like the further away we get from the launch of the latest (and potentially final) season of Battlefield 2042, the more the multiplayer shooter proves its best days are not behind it.
]]>Dead Space remake developer Motive Studio has formed another "community council" for its upcoming Iron Man game.
]]>Battlefield 2042 actually pulled it off, and made the comeback most said was impossible. It all started last weekend, when the game kicked off another free weekend across all platforms, alongside a hefty sale.
]]>Over the weekend, right when Call of Duty was having a big moment with the Modern Warfare 3 beta, EA and DICE had some bit of counter-programming planned, which no one could’ve predicted would end up actually helping Battlefield.
]]>In the aftermath of his retirement from professional football, EAFC 24 players have been busy debating which kind of Ultimate Team card Eden Hazard should receive going forwards.
]]>EA has announced that it's bringing Criterion Games back into the Battlefield fold. The team is joining the EA Entertainment group, overseen by Respawn co-founder Vince Zampella.
]]>Respawn Entertainment has released Patch 7 for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and it comes with improvements to quality and to performance modes on all platforms.
]]>If you’ve been following games coverage and discourse for long enough, you’ll be quite aware of a particular cycle that we can’t seem to escape. It all begins whenever a game introduces a fresh mechanic or a revolutionary system, then, everyone calls for all future games in the same genre – or even those adjacent to it – to start either utilising it wholecloth, or fudge some version of it.
]]>EA Play members who like American football will be pleased to know they can now try Madden NFL 24 for 10 hours.
]]>In what's becoming an expected course of action for big AAA games, EA has announced that it's bringing one of its big games to PS4, and Xbox One, after spending a while talking about how that wouldn't be possible. Done guessing, yet? It's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, everyone!
]]>EA has announced that it is working with Marvel Games to make a Black Panther game under a new studio, Cliffhanger Games.
]]>Battlefield 2042 developer DICE announced this week, against all odds, that Season Five will not be the game's final season. The developer confirmed in a Tweet that there's going to be one more season, simply dubbed Season Six for now.
]]>Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has increased the number of EA shares it owns by roughly 55%. This is the latest in an ongoing streak of international investment by the nation's wealth fund, which has been throwing more and more money at both the Western and Eastern games industry for years now.
]]>Want a say in the next Kit expansion for The Sims 4? Well, now you can have one.
]]>The next weekly freebie coming to Epic Games Store is a bundle for The Sims 4.
]]>EA and Respawn have released a couple of new patches for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
]]>Respawn Entertainment has addressed performance issues players have been experiencing with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PC.
]]>Star Wars, and Respawn fans hoping to jump into the world of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor the moment it goes live, may be disappointed to learn that it has some big performance issues at launch. Problems caused by poor technical performance haunted the first game, Jedi: Fallen Order, too.
]]>Respawn Entertainment has outlined some of the accessibility features in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
]]>Ascendant Studios has shown off some gameplay for its upcoming magic FPS Immortals of Aveum.
]]>A new episode of The Board Room has confirmed that Skate will be getting some playtests on console in the future, and that the game will have flumping. You know, flumping?
]]>EA has announced a new game slated for this summer titled Immortals of Aveum.
]]>Some bad news for Alice: Madness Returns fans, as creator American McGee has said that a proposal for a new game has been rejected.
]]>EA has shown off the future of FIFA, or EA Sports FC as it is now called, with a first look at the rebranded logo.
]]>Immortals of Aveum, the upcoming first-person magic shooter from EA and Ascendant Studios, is reportedly releasing in July.
]]>It turns out that Cal Kestis will get to keep all of his powers from the first game in the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
]]>Wild Hearts' first Lethal Blossoms update is coming to the game next week, adding in a sakura blossom-themed Kemono species.
]]>EA has laid off roughly 6% of its total staff, the latest in a series of industry-wide cuts as both gaming and tech as a whole show signs of struggling.
]]>UPDATE: EA has since told fans that Mirror's Edge will not be delisted from the PlayStation store. This is after EA said that the game would be removed from digital storefronts, alongside Battlefield 1942, Bad Company, and Bad Company 2. EA explains that the mention of Mirror's Edge in that announcement was an error, and that it has no plans to remove Mirror's Edge from digital storefronts.
]]>Respawn Entertainment has announced the opening of its third studio, with the intentions of keeping battle-royale shooter, Apex Legends, running for another “10 to 15 years.”
]]>EA has shared the first Star Wars Jedi: Survivor story trailer, finally confirming the return of Merrin and Greez Dritus.
]]>Back in December, five of Criterion’s veterans left the studio. Now, the five have come together to form an all-new studio, Fuse Games (thanks, GamesIndustry.biz)!
]]>There may be more Cal Kestis in our future if the director of Star Wars: Jedi Survivor has their way.
]]>The Sims 4 is releasing its next base game update on March 14, and there’s plenty to be excited about if you’re a Simmer. This free update will introduce an all-new life stage at long last, Infants, but Maxis has revealed that this isn’t all that’ll be included.
]]>If you just can't get enough Apex Legends, there's some good news, as there's an official board game in the works.
]]>A recent survey from EA is pretty strongly suggesting that it's up for a remake of Dead Space 2 and 3 - you just have to say that you want them.
]]>The Battlefield 2042 team has released the latest Development Update with a rundown of everything coming in Season 4: Eleventh Hour, and available free to all players starting on February 28.
]]>EA DICE is in the process of creating a new team to support Ridgeline Games with its single-player campaign for Battlefield.
]]>Apex Legends has just hit a new all-time-high for concurrent players, beating its previous record by 100,000 players.
]]>In Wild Hearts, a great hunter is only as powerful as their equipment, and crafting the highest quality gear calls for the purest ore and hardest stone you can lay your hands on.
]]>Wild Hearts is all about hunting giant monsters across the diverse landscapes of Azuma, but many of the smaller creatures you encounter also offer useful materials that can be vital to crafting awesome gear.
]]>Electronic Arts has signed a new deal with the English Premier League, solidifying the relationship between the two.
]]>^Stay tuned for The Thursday Nite Rant, where is week we're asking: why are all the games dying?
]]>Apex Legends Season 16 is on the way, bringing along with it a highly requested game mode, but no new character.
]]>It sounds like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will make traversal a bit quicker, as it has fast travel and rideable creatures.
]]>You might remember various Dead Space codes from back in the day that had you mashing random combinations of X and Y. You might have even tried them out in the Dead Space remake, only to realise they no longer work. However, Motive Studio hasn’t forgotten about codes completely.
]]>Welcome to VG247's Best Games Ever Podcast: Episode 37 - The best game with followers you would never hang out with IRL.
]]>There was apparently a single-player Titanfall game in the works at Respawn Entertainment, but EA canceled it.
]]>It’s safe to assume that if you’ve wound up here, you’ve likely finished Dead Space. At this point, you’re probably starting out with New Game Plus, and now set on seeing what this all-new alternate ending is all about.
]]>You might’ve missed it, but it just so happens that Dead Space is hiding away even more secrets and surprise endings than you first expected.
]]>Dead Space is one of those games that you’ll no doubt return to. After all, Motive Studio pulled this remake of the 2008 survival-horror classic for a reason, right?
]]>You’re finally commencing the climatic twelfth chapter of Dead Space, which coincidentally sees you quite literally soaring into the inky abyss as you make your way to Aegis VII, leaving the USG Ishimura behind.
]]>Dead Space is nearing its end now, and things are simply getting even more confusing for Isaac now that The Marker is present. Nicole is sounding stranger and stranger as time goes on, too.
]]>Electronic Arts and Respawn have announced Apex Legends Mobile will be sunsetted in May, with EA also confirming it has ceased development on a mobile Battlefield title.
]]>During the most recent Behind The Sims showcase, Maxis shared some brand-new details on The Sims series, including a few words on Project Rene, some exciting new additions to The Sims 4, and some news for players of The Sims Mobile and The Sims Freeplay.
]]>In a statement shared on Twitter, Respawn Entertainment has announced that the upcoming sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, will be delayed by six weeks.
]]>After having narrowly escaped the Valor ship and the nuclear missile it just so happened to be carrying, Isaac has returned to the heart of Dead Space: the USG Ishimura. Of course, there’s more work to be done by our space-faring engineer before he finds a way out of here.
]]>You’re well on your way with Dead Space now, and tension will be at its peak by now. During Chapter 9: Dead on Arrival, your chances of escaping the USG Ishimura perish once more when the military ship (and possible rescue), the Valor, crashes into the Ishimura.
]]>Dead Space plunges you into the role of space-faring engineer, Isaac Clarke, as he boards the USG Ishimura.
]]>Dead Space has been revived by Motive Studio, and feels better than ever. As you stalk the corridors of the USG Ishimura, unveiling the secrets of the claustrophobic space ship, unimaginable horrors continually await Isaac.
]]>Dead Space has been revived, with Isaac Clarke being a lot more vocal than he once was, and side characters like Elizabeth Cross have more time on-screen. During Chapter 6, we finally get to hear from Elizabeth and, of course, learn more about the Necromorphs and Unitologists aboard the USG Ishimura.
]]>If you were worried about the upcoming Skate reboot having loot boxes and the like, that's very fair, but the devs promise it won't.
]]>Welcome to VG247's Best Games Ever Podcast: Episode 36 - The best game that really needs a remake.
]]>You’re well into your mission in outer space as Isaac Clarke now, and Dead Space is no doubt getting under your skin by now. Unfortunately, the boss fights don’t end with Brutes, and there’s even bigger forces across the USG Ishimura to be reckoned with.
]]>Dead Space will slowly be ramping up at this point, with it becoming clear that there’s more to this alien invasion of the USG Ishimura than what first meets the eye. This also means your combat skills will be getting put to the test more, and when it comes to the Brute, let’s hope you’re well acquainted with Stasis.
]]>Dead Space returns with a shiny new remake, and the tale of Isaac Clarke aboard the USG Ishimura is just as good now as it was fifteen years ago. Whether you’re a seasoned Dead Space fan or trying out the series for the first time, this game will still continually catch you off guard.
]]>You’ve already boarded the USG Ishimura of Dead Space, and Isaac has seen unimaginable horrors in his short time aboard the ship. That said, he hasn’t seen anything yet, and has a long way to go before he gets any answers. During Chapter 2: Intensive Care, we’ll be exploring the medical area of the Ishimura.
]]>Dead Space is back with a fresh new look, reviving it from the ever-distant noughties. Whether you’re familiar with the original, or visiting the USG Ishimura for the first time, you’re in for one hell of a ride. Make sure you’re comfy, because Dead Space will pull you to the edge of your seat from start to finish.
]]>Dead Space is back from the dead, having been revived and remade over a decade since its initial release. With a new lick of paint, added lore, and revamped gameplay, it’s the perfect excuse to revisit the USG Ishimura, or even check it out for the first time.
]]>It's been almost a decade since BioWare released Dragon Age: Inquisition, the third instalment in the Dragon Age series, so we're about due for a new adventure in Thedas.
]]>After working at BioWare for more than 19 years, Mac Walters, who served as lead writer on Mass Effect 2 and 3, is leaving the studio.
]]>The long-awaited remake of cult classic, Dead Space, is right around the corner, with it releasing on January 17. With that in mind and just a few days to go, the preload times for the game have been announced, and its Trophy List unveiled.
]]>Electronic Arts has announced the monthly rewards EA Play members will be handed this month.
]]>Today, EA and Maxis have unveiled two new kits for The Sims 4: The Sims 4 Simtimates Collection Kit, and The Sims 4 Bathroom Clutter Kit. Both kits will be available on all platforms as of January 19, and will spice up your Sims more intimate moments; whether that’s Woohooing or simply showering.
]]>As first noted by Sims Community, it wouldn’t be a new Sims season without a leak, and they’re completely correct. Initially spotted by Reddit user u/nekokitty200, before later being picked up by Sims Community, leaks of an underwear-focused kit for The Sims 4 have emerged.
]]>The Simpsons: Hit & Run has never received a re-release, so it's still stuck on the PS2, but at least Disney will let you listen to the soundtrack on Spotify now.
]]>Looks like a Dead Space film may be in our future.
]]>Former Mirror’s Edge achievement creator Fredrik Thylander has posted on Twitter that he believes achievements and trophies have been bad for gaming, despite his history of creating some pretty swell achievement lists in the past.
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