The Sims 2 Expansion Out... Nov 19, 2008
About Electronic Arts Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company ... Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3. (IGN PC Games)
Video-Game Consoles Weather Economic Storm Nov 18, 2008
Saints Row 2, THQ's urban-shooter series, sold about 270,000 units for the Xbox 360, and Electronic Arts' space horror title Dead Space sold 193,000 units for the Xbox 360 in October. Notably absent from the top list was the latest version of the smash musical hit Guitar Hero from Activision Blizzard. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
NCAA Basketball 09 from EA Sports Ships to Stores Today Nov 18, 2008
Source: Electronic Arts Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: - ) announced that NCAA Basketball 09 ships to retailers today in North America, delivering a college basketball experience that captures the emotion, intensity and atmosphere of a real college basketball game ... About Electronic Arts. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rock Band Special Edition Nov 16, 2008
November 13, 2008 - Just in time for the holidays, Harmonix, the world's leading developer of music-based games, , a part of Viacom's MTV Networks, and distribution partner Electronic Arts today announced that the original Bundle is available for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Wii; starting at $99. 99. (IGN PS2)
Fable II Tops October Sales Charts Nov 16, 2008
Also making the top 10 were Sony's heavily marketed creation-fest, LittleBigPlanet, which sold 215,000 units, and Electronic Arts' breakout hit, Dead Space, which sold 193,000 units. Surprises and Disappointments. (Suite101.com)
Sector Snap: Activision, EA decline Nov 16, 2008
NEW YORK - Shares of Activision Blizzard Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc. declined Friday after October's video game retail sales report from the NPD Group showed a disappointing performance in the music genre. Activision publishes the popular "Guitar Hero" series and EA publishes "Rock Band.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Economy down, video game sales up Nov 15, 2008
Electronic Arts didn t fare as well in the sales report as some of its rivals sales of its Rock Band game disappointed some industry watchers. Its shares were down $1. (Bizjournals.com)
Microsofts Windows Live: From Now on, its Social. Nov 15, 2008
Looking to cash in on the popularity of Wii Fits innovative features, Electronic Arts announced that its is currently developing a new game called EA Sports Active, which will help and entertain. Advanced Micro Systems presented yesterday its new processors, which are designed to cover every single segment of the PC market, including the extremely popular ultraportable netbooks. (eFluxMedia)
Jane McGonigal's Brave New Worlds Nov 15, 2008
Major corporations, including Procter & Gamble (), Electronic Arts (), and National Semiconductor (), have given some of their employees an unusual assignment: play a free online game. Admittedly, it's not a typical entertainment video game, with sophisticated 3D graphics, fantastical characters, or shoot-'em-up plots. (BusinessWeek)
Electronic Arts to launch fitness game Nov 14, 2008
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that it will launch a new fitness game for the Nintendo Wii. EA Sports Active will not use the Wii Fit balance board but instead utilise the Wii Remote, Nunchuk and resistance bands for a series of fitness routines. (Digital Spy)
October video game sales jump 18 percent Nov 14, 2008
Other games in the top 10 included Sony's "Little Big Planet," Nintendo's "Wii Play" and "Mario Kart" for the Wii, as well as "Fallout 3" from Bethesda Softworks and "Rock Band 2" from Electronic Arts Inc. and MTV.. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Videogame makers predict jingle bells at registers Nov 14, 2008
Peter Moore, president of Electronic Arts Inc's EA Sports unit, which makes the popular title "Madden NFL," also voiced "cautious optimism.". "We are entering uncharted water from an economic standpoint," he said. (Scientific American)
Couch potatoes in EAs crosshairs Nov 14, 2008
Electronic Arts follows Nintendo into fitness games - San Francisco Business Times ... Electronic Arts follows Nintendo into fitness games. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
EA's Moore: Some Sports Games 'Too Hard,' Accessibility Is Key Nov 14, 2008
After some brief reminiscing himself, Moore launched into discussion of Electronic Arts. "It's really a period of change for us," he said. (Gamasutra)
Wrath Of The Lich King Released In The United States Nov 14, 2008
Thursday, Electronic Arts Incorporated introduced their first fitness videogame, thus joining the trend launched by Nintendo Limited Company with their Wii Fit ... At least thats what the latest trend appears to be, as it results from Electronic Arts. (eFluxMedia)
Daily Spam Down 75% After ISP McColo Is Cut Off By Providers Nov 14, 2008
Electronic Arts Inc. on Thursday announced a new line, EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii video game system. From the makers of Madden NFL Football and Tiger Woods PGA Tour video games, the. (eFluxMedia)
'Mirror's Edge' offers dizzying good time Nov 14, 2008
While Electronic Arts often banks on its proven franchises, such as Madden NFL, The Sims and Need For Speed, it's good to see the publisher take chances on all-new game concepts like Mirror's Edge. Contact Saltzman at. (USA Today -- Tech)
Rock Band(R) Special Edition Bundle Now Available for PLAYSTATION(R)2 and Wii Starting at $99 Nov 14, 2008
Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, Harmonix, the world's leading developer of music-based games, MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: - , - ), and distribution partner Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: - ) today announced that the original Rock Band Special Edition Bundle is available for the PLAYSTATION2 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM) starting at $99 ... About Electronic Arts ... Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EA debuts fitness video game for Wii Nov 13, 2008
Electronic Arts debuts fitness video game for Wii- Hardware-Infotech-The Economic Times ... Electronic Arts debuts fitness video game for Wii13 Nov 2008, 1300 hrs IST, REUTERS ... NEW YORK: Electronic Arts Inc unveiled its first personal training product on Thursday, tapping into the growing appeal of video games as fitness systems as seen with Nintendo Co Ltd's hit title "Wii Fit" earlier this year. (India Times)
Garriott leaving NCSoft Nov 13, 2008
Garriott sold his first gaming company Origin Systems to Electronic Arts in 1992. He remained with the company for several years before departing in 2000 to form a new company, Destination Games. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Jury orders NFL union to pay $28.1M to retirees Nov 13, 2008
1 million in actual damages for failing to include them in lucrative marketing deals with Electronic Arts Inc., the maker of the popular Madden NFL video games, sporting card companies and other sponsorship agreements ... As proof, the retirees pointed to a 2001 letter from an NFLPA executive telling Electronic Arts Inc. executives to scramble the images of retired players in the company's popular Madden NFL video game, otherwise the company would have to pay them. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
EA Takes On 'Wii Fit' Nov 13, 2008
The mention of EA Sports--the division of Electronic Arts responsible for the powerful "Madden" franchise--immediately conjures visions of games too daunting and inaccessible to the casual sports fan. That is an image EA Sports President Peter Moore is actively trying to resculpt. (Forbes -- Technology)
Virtual people get their own games Nov 13, 2008
Electronic Arts has kept interest in the original Sim City alive too by putting the classic game online so people can play it for free. SEE ALSO: 12 May 00 | Science/Nature 22 Dec 03 | Technology 07 Jan 04 | Technology 12 Nov 03 | Technology 07 Mar 03 | Entertainment 19 Jan 04 | Technology. (Yahoo News -- Game Consoles)
Apple's iPhone faces off with the game champs Nov 13, 2008
"It feels to me like there's a real threat to their 1/8Sony's and Nintendo's3/8 business from the iPhone," said Neil Young, a longtime executive at games publisher Electronic Arts Inc. Mr. Young quit EA this year to form a start-up, Ngmoco Inc., dedicated to publishing iPhone and iPod touch games. Apple, which has sold more than 13 million iPhones so far, has attacked the mobile games market in recent months by wooing game-industry executives, hosting technical meetings with game developers... (AZCentral -- Business)
Age of Conan Eyes Korea Nov 13, 2008
Electronic Arts has recognized Neowiz's leadership in online games with the unprecedented partnership in developing online versions of the EA's sports franchises with FIFA Online 1 and 2, NBA Street Online, and moving beyond sports with Battlefield Online. Neowiz Games is now aggressively expanding their publishing operations with the acquisition of GameOn in Japan, branch offices in China and the United States. (IGN PC Games)
Brighter Minds Media and 2D BOY Release World of Goo, Award-Winning Physics-Based Game For PC/MAC Nov 13, 2008
2D BOY, a California-based team of two former Electronic Arts employees, Kyle Gabler and Ron Carmel, created World of Goo while utilizing free wi-fi coffee shops in their hometown of San Francisco. With the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of the independent 2D BOY team and a no money but a whole lot of love, mantra, 2D BOY and World of Goo are receiving critical acclaim. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cold Reality For Video Games Nov 13, 2008
Amid a broad market sell-off - and fresh negative predictions of a gloomy fourth quarter - every major player got walloped, led by Electronic Arts, which tumbled 12 percent, or 2. 73, to close at 20. (New York Post -- Business)
Electronic Arts slapped with more DRM lawsuits Nov 12, 2008
TWO NEW class-action lawsuits were filed against PC game marketeer Electronic Arts in October, Gamepolitics has reported ... The problem is that Sony's managers were not punished for their wrongdoing, neither in the EU, Japan nor the US, and neither will be anybody in charge at Electronic Arts. (Inquirer)
D-BOX closes deal with Black Box - EA integrates D-BOX Motion Code(TM) into the upcoming PC version of Need for Speed Undercover Nov 12, 2008
LONGUEUIL, QC, Nov. 12 /CNW Telbec/ - D-BOX Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: DBO.A) announced today that it has concluded a licensing agreement with Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) ... "We are very pleased and thrilled about the idea of working with Electronic Arts; one of the world's leading interactive software company" stated Claude Mc Master, President and Chief Executive Officer of D-BOX Technologies. (Canada Newswire)
The Next Killer Mobile App Nov 12, 2008
-based video game maker headed by Electronic Arts (nasdaq: - - ) founder Trip Hawkins. On Tuesday, two Digital Chocolate employees slipped into a dark conference room in the Las Vegas Convention Center to try to convince ATick up the game. (Forbes -- Technology)
'Faith' Saves The Day Nov 12, 2008
Welcome to "Mirror's Edge," Electronic Arts' (nasdaq: - - ) new parkour-inspired action game landing in stores Tuesday. What's unique about the game--beyond its use of the first-person vantage point, which is usually reserved for shooters--is that the main character is a woman. (Forbes -- Technology)
Review: 'Mirror's Edge' is innovative Nov 12, 2008
AP This photo released by Electronic Arts shows a scene from 'Mirror's Edge ... Much like "Wolfenstein 3D," "Super Mario 64" and "Half-Life" before it, the stunning first-person action-adventure game "Mirror's Edge" (Electronic Arts, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, $59. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Guitar Rock Tour Review Nov 12, 2008
There's no reason to run from it and until Activision or Electronic Arts release either a version of Guitar Hero or Rock Band (respectively), it's really your best option for a rhythm game. The top feature of Guitar Rock Tour (which I cannot say aloud without singing it to the chorus of "Jukebox Hero") is the music. (IGN Wireless Games)
Former NFL players win Adderley-led suit Nov 12, 2008
The suit charged that the union and its licensing unit owed the former players royalties from licenses with makers of video games such as Electronic Arts' "Madden NFL" game as well as from other football products. Redwood City, Calif. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
2K Sports Signs National League Cy Young Award Winner Tim Lincecum of San Francisco Giants(R) as Cover Athlete for Major League Baseball(R) 2K9 Nov 12, 2008
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Former NFL players win $28M from union Nov 12, 2008
The suit charged that the union and its licensing unit owed the former players royalties from licenses with makers of video games such as Electronic Arts' "Madden NFL" game as well as from other football products. Former Green Bay Packers player Herb Adderley was a lead plaintiff in the 2007 lawsuit. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Jury Rules For NFL Retirees Nov 11, 2008
The biggest contract is with Electronic Arts Inc., maker of the video game Madden Football. EA's game contains 143 "vintage" teams made up of no-name players that resemble Adderley and other retirees. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Top 25 PS2 Games: Day 1 Nov 11, 2008
Developed by: Canada Published by: Electronic Arts Released: November 6, 2001. The first SSX game was a revelation, and the third was a mind-blowing experience that let you take a full half-hour ride down a series of ever-rising peaks--but it was Tricky that served as the ultimate example of PS2 snowboarding goodness. (IGN PS2)
Sports Briefs Nov 11, 2008
1 million in actual damages for failing to include them in lucrative marketing deals with Electronic Arts Inc., the maker of the popular "Madden NFL" video games, sporting card companies and other sponsorship agreements. NBA. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TransGaming Expands Publisher Portfolio With SwiftShader Licensing Deal, and Mac Enablement and Digital Distribution Agreement With Oberon Media Nov 11, 2008
The Oberon Gaming Platform has become the industry standard and been adopted by the world's leading digital and media companies, such as Microsoft, Comcast, Verizon, MTV Networks, Electronic Arts, MySpace, France Telecom and NHN. The Oberon Media Gaming Platform consists of a full gaming experience that includes a full suite of casual game content, services and features tailored to each partners' specific needs. Oberon Media's game publishing division, I-play, works with the industry's best and... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Game news: TV and movie-based games stumble Nov 11, 2008
NEW IN STORES: The year's most original game, Electronic Arts' Mirror's Edge, leaps to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Activision's military franchise goes back to the 1940s in Call of Duty: World at War (360, PS3, Wii, DS). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Step 2.0: Profits Nov 9, 2008
YouTube recently rolled out click-to-buy deals with Universal Music, EMI and Electronic Arts that allow users to link to Amazon and iTunes to buy music, movies and games related to the content they are watching. MySpace (a unit of News Corp., which also owns The Post) announced a deal with online-ad technology specialist Auditude and MTV Networks to tag advertisements to clips of shows like "The Colbert Report" that are uploaded to the site by users. (New York Post -- Business)
EA's President of EA SPORTS to Present at the BMO Capital Markets 16th Annual Interactive Entertainment Conference Nov 8, 2008
Source: Electronic Arts Inc. ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) today announced that Peter Moore, President of EA SPORTS, will present at the BMO Capital Markets 16th Annual Interactive Entertainment Conference on November 13, 2008 in New York, NY. During the course of this event, Electronic Arts may disclose material developments affecting its business and/or financial performance ... An audio webcast will be available on Electronic Arts website at through November... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Valley Girls Nov 7, 2008
She has a track record going back nearly a quarter of a century with Electronic Arts (EA), one of the most dominant players in the gaming space ... "I was in the business application area when Electronic Arts launched. It was then I became interested in the idea of entertainment and games and frankly it wasn't a hard decision to make: games or spreadsheets?" ... "When it got really challenging was six or seven years into it. It was when the industry started moving into mass merchants and... (BBC News -- Technology)
Guitar Hero sales lift Activision Nov 6, 2008
Activision goes head-to-head with Electronic Arts Inc. in the battle for the title of biggest video game publisher. On a conference call with analysts, chief executive officer Bobby Kotick said that its holiday line of games "seems to be the strongest in our industry.". (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Indie Games You Should Play Nov 5, 2008
Instead of signing up with titans like Electronic Arts or Activision to work as cogs on multi million-dollar projects, young programmers--and even some veterans--are choosing to go it alone so they can create innovative games that explore experimental forms of play. These might be games like "Narbacular Drop" that give players the chance to navigate space by manipulating the placement of connected portals. (Forbes -- Technology)
Activision Blizzard Banks On 'Guitar Hero' Nov 5, 2008
Electronic Arts proved that an economic downturn can impact the "recession proof" videogames industry. Despite the release of the company's highly anticipated "Spore" in September, the gaming giant reported a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss on Oct. 30 and said it is cutting 6% of its workforce to reduce costs by $50 million as retail sales slowed in October. (Forbes -- Technology)
Fighting Digital Pirates Nov 5, 2008
Others, like Electronic Arts (nasdaq: - - ) and id, are still experimenting. When "Quake 4" was released during the 2005 holidays, it was the most digitally pirated game on the market, says Hollenshead. (Forbes -- Technology)
Virtual world keeps tabs on presidential election Nov 5, 2008
In Electronic Arts species-creation simulator Spore, the games developer created downloadable spaceships in the candidates likeness. The John McCain and Sarah Palin ships were classified as an endangered species, while the Barack Obama and Joe Biden vessels were deemed a flourishing species based on player votes Tuesday on the Sporepedia, the games database of user creations. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Gaming Gets A Tail Clip Nov 4, 2008
Electronic Arts (nasdaq: - - ) knows the problem well. Late last week, Electronic Arts shares were clobbered after the company lowered guidance and announced layoffs. (Forbes -- Technology)
Game assault on Trafalgar Square Nov 4, 2008
As part of the London Games Festival, video game giant Electronic Arts took over most of Trafalgar Square, in Central London. Members of the public got a chance to play EA's latest titles including Fifa 09, and Red Alert 3. (BBC News -- Technology)
Video games giant to axe 500 jobs Nov 4, 2008
Video game publishing giant Electronic Arts (EA) is to shed more than 500 jobs, after the firm announced lower than expected profits for the year. Nearly 20% of its share value was wiped out after the profit warning, with its shares closing at $22. (BBC News -- Technology)
Apple: Soon to Be a Mobile Gaming Force Nov 4, 2008
I've seen demonstrations of Sim City, forthcoming for the iPhone and the Touch from Electronic Arts (), that look more elaborate and sophisticated than any versions I've played before on a desktop PC or console. They're immersive, addictive fun. (BusinessWeek)
Most video gamers don't share EA's gloomy outlook Nov 4, 2008
(11-02) 16:00 PST -- Despite a cautious note sounded by Electronic Arts last week about softening video game sales, industry analysts and observers predict the sector will be able to maintain its reputation for resisting the downward pull of tough economic times. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
IPhone users love their video games Nov 3, 2008
Neil Young liked his iPhone so much that, in June, the 43-year-old gave up a lucrative job as a senior executive of Electronic Arts Inc. to start a small company that develops games for the iPhone and iPod Touch ... Companies such as Electronic Arts, the world's largest game publisher, are also jumping on the bandwagon. (Los Angeles Times)
Virtual people get their own games Nov 2, 2008
Electronic Arts has kept interest in the original Sim City alive too by putting the classic game online so people can play it for free. SEE ALSO: 12 May 00 | Science/Nature 22 Dec 03 | Technology 07 Jan 04 | Technology 12 Nov 03 | Technology 07 Mar 03 | Entertainment 19 Jan 04 | Technology. (Yahoo News -- Game Consoles)
Market Winners and Losers: MetLife, Electronic Arts Nov 1, 2008
Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS). The company posted wider-than-expected losses, and plans to lay off an additional 6% of the work force drove prices down. (Fox News)
Abandon Interactive Entertainment to Support Logitech G15 Keyboard with Freaky Creatures MMO Game Nov 1, 2008
The company and its principals have a longstanding record in the game segment including co-publishing the hit online game Dark Age of Camelot with Mythic Entertainment, which was recently sold to Electronic Arts (ERTS). In late 2005 after entering into an exclusive worldwide partnership with NBC sports to market mobile games, Abandon Interactive acquired Lucky Chicken Games, an established game developer. (IGN Gear)
Rock Pedal Review Nov 1, 2008
The Rock Pedal almost guarantees you'll never have to stop the rocking while you wait for a replacement kick from Electronic Arts. We had our review unit shipped just like you would get it if you ordered from the. (IGN Gear)
US shares rise on signs of credit thawing Nov 1, 2008
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PC Game of the Month Nov 1, 2008
Beating out games like Montreal's and Electronic Arts LA's Command er: Red Alert 3 is Bethesda's role-playing epic. It's a game many in the PC community were skeptical of when it was announced, since Bethesda was clearly taking the franchise in a new direction. (IGN PC Games)
Music Games Hit Bad Note Nov 1, 2008
Electronic Arts, the distributor of "Rock Band," earlier this week warned of a wider full-year loss and announced that it will slash its work force by 6 percent amid a slowdown in sales ... Wall Street appeared to be hearing the same thing Friday, as shares in Electronic Arts, off 45 percent in the past eight weeks, closed down 17. (New York Post -- Business)
Electronic Arts posts larger loss, cuts jobs Oct 31, 2008
NEW YORK - Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc., whose titles include "Rock Band," posted a wider quarterly net loss Thursday and said it is laying off about 6 percent of its work force to cut costs as it heads into the most lucrative season for the games industry. Higher development and marketing costs led to the bigger loss for the July-September period. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Who would you vote for Mario or Luigi? Oct 31, 2008
OK, sure, Electronic Arts put the kibosh on the so-called Sporn in its game, but still, its easy to see whats on game players minds (besides sex) when you peruse the world of. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Electronics Arts Cuts Profit Outlook, Shares Fall Oct 31, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc slashed its full-year profit forecast due to slowing demand at retail stores and a delay in the latest "Harry Potter" video game, driving its stock down 14 percent. EA, whose popular titles include "Rock Band", said on Thursday plans to cut about 6 percent of its workforce of 9,671, or about 580 jobs, in response to slowing sales, after posting a quarterly loss on par with Wall Street expectations. (ABC News -- Wire)
