EA Steam keys can be activated through Origin
Steam keys for certain EA games work to activate their Origin counterparts, though some older titles aren't so lucky.
READ MORE >Star Wars: The Old Republic Special Editions announced
BioWare announced its various special editions and goodies for Star Wars: The Old Republic today. The most expensive version will cost you $150, but comes with plenty of swag and an exclusive store.
READ MORE >"Hard to bear forking out £129 for a game that is totally unproven, how do we know it's even ..."
see all 32 commentsEA Sports opening Austin studio
EA Sports is opening up a new studio in Austin, Texas, which will add 300 jobs to the area and supporting the division's Florida and British Columbia studios.
READ MORE >First look at Battlefield 3 'Battlelog' via pulled screenshots
Screenshots from the German Battlefield site (and quickly pulled from said site) give us a first look at the Battlelog.
READ MORE >"looks really nice and clean.. informative etc.. cant wait to play with game! looks like a really ..."
see all 8 commentsNBA Jam creator leaves EA, joins Zynga
EA Sports' Mark Turmell, known for creating the NBA Jam series and rumored to be working on a revival of NFL Blitz, has left the company and taken a position at social games developer Zynga.
READ MORE >Plants vs Zombies, Peggle coming to Facebook
Two of PopCap's most popular casual games, Plants vs. Zombies and Peggle, are planned for release on Facebook.
READ MORE >"I'd rather they skip PvZ 2 and just use the same kind of creativity that spawned PvZ to create a ..."
see all 15 commentsSteam not listed among Battlefield 3 digital retailers
EA's list of digital retailers for Battlefield 3 omitted Steam over the weekend, raising questions of whether the anticipated shooter will appear on Valve's service.
READ MORE >"time for BF3 ? That's a silly statement , stop playing the other game when BF3 comes out and ..."
see all 166 commentsBattlefield 3 PC specs revealed
DICE's focus on making Battlefield 3 a PC powerhouse has wowed us with its visuals, but it seems certain to make our rigs break a sweat. Now the PC...
READ MORE >"Doubt you will need to upgrade. My 5970 is is running about 70% stressed in BFBC2 so plenty head ..."
see all 79 commentsMass Effect 3 combat improvements detailed
BioWare gameplay designers talk about how new tweaks to AI behaviors will make Mass Effect 3 a more challenging game than its predecessors.
READ MORE >"I agree. And it's too bad. I don't want a more difficult game. I just want a fun game. I don't ..."
see all 32 commentsBattlefield 3's multiplayer philosophy explained
In a recent blog post, Battlefield 3 lead multiplayer designer Lars Gustavsson discusses the 'philosophy' behind the multiplayer modes of Battlefield 3.
READ MORE >"That's not how you use the word "irk". ---> "...begun to irk out details...". Perhaps you ..."
see all 83 commentsEA explains Origin exclusives
EA has a long way to go before it can convince the masses to switch to its new digital storefront, Origin. It plans on winning gamers through exclusives, like Star Wars: The Old Republic.
READ MORE >"Yes, and Steam was at the forefront of digital distribution, the situations are not the same. ..."
see all 337 commentsEA Sports MMA sequel uncertain
EA Sports was aiming to make a sequel to its stab at MMA, but the UFC's acquisition of Strikeforce has made the company rethink their plans. Now a sequel is uncertain.
READ MORE >"This would be a PERFECT time to bring in K-1 :) Toss Badr "The Golden Boy" Hari and you are ..."
see all 4 commentsBioWare hacked, EA information compromised
And the hacks continue. BioWare is informing users that hackers have "gained unauthorized access" and may have your personal information.
READ MORE >"Got my email late last night. You'd think companies like Sony and EA would take online security ..."
see all 38 commentsBattlefield 3 to run at 30 FPS, 720p on consoles
Battlefield 3 will run at 720p and 30 FPS on consoles, a DICE rendering architect has confirmed. He says the company feels that pushing features like a high player-count and vehicles takes priority.
READ MORE >"first of all, console games that run at more than 720p are a rarity so that's a non-issue. as ..."
see all 70 commentsMass Effect and Wii U a 'really nice fit,' says EA
EA Games head Frank Gibeau has hinted that the company is considering the possibilities of how a game in the Mass Effect universe could fit into the Wii U hardware.
READ MORE >"Since Sony owns Naughty Dog, Uncharted is really a Sony game. Even though platform exclusives ..."
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