Apex Legends season 5: Everything you need to know
Apex Legends season 5 adds a lot to the game, from a new legend to the game's first-ever quest. Here are all of the changes you need to know about in season 5.
Summer Game Fest brings digital gaming events from PlayStation, Xbox, EA, others
Summer Game Fest, a four-month digital gaming festival featuring some of gaming's biggest publishers, will kick off later this month and feature Sony and Xbox.
Here’s where you can find the best loot in Apex Legends
Loot is a key part of Apex Legends, but finding the best stuff can be tough. Here's our guide to the best loot locations in Kings Canyon and World's Edge.
Unannounced game Star Wars: Project Maverick pops up on PlayStation Store
Star Wars: Project Maverick, an unannounced game apparently in development at EA Motive, was given a new listing on the European PlayStation Store this week.
Need For Speed franchise goes home to Criterion Games amid EA restructure
EA is giving the Need For Speed franchise back to Hot Pursuit developer Criterion Games, while Ghost Games will become an engineering hub for other EA projects.
EA Games is raising prices on its Steam games, but it’s unclear why
Several of Electronic Arts' older games have seen their prices jump on Steam, though not in every region. The price increase is not affecting prices on Origin.
Star Wars and live-service games keep EA strong despite Anthem’s flop
The failure of Anthem didn't keep Electronic Arts from posting profits in 2019, and the future is bright. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sold above expectations.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sure looks like it’s getting a sequel
Job listings at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order studio Respawn Entertainment seem to confirm that a sequel to the game is in the works. It released in November to commercial and critical success, and we were big fans of the way it blended elements from several different popular games together.
Redemption? Star Wars Battlefront II gets The Rise of Skywalker goodies Tuesday
A new free update for Star Wars Battlefront II has added The Rise of Skywalker content to the game, including a new forest planet, new appearances for several heroes, and new playable characters. The film releases on December 20 is will be the conclusion to the nine-film Skywalker Saga.
Titanfall 2, one of the best shooters ever, will be free on PlayStation Plus
Sony will be making Titanfall 2 free to all PlayStation Plus subscribers in December. The first-person shooter from Respawn Entertainment is one of the best games in the entire genre, with a thrilling single-player campaign and the buttery-smooth and unique competitive multiplayer fans loved from the first game.
Electronic Arts sees cloud gaming as entry point for 1 billion players
Electronic Arts believes that cloud gaming could introduce video games to an additional 1 billion players, making almost half of the world's population gamers. More than 2.6 billion currently play games, which require access to a device such as a console, phone, or PC to run them locally.
Anthem is getting huge changes to save the game from irrelevancy
Anthem developer BioWare is reportedly making huge changes to the game, including its mission structure and even the world itself, in order to save the project after it released earlier this year to poor reviews. The game followed Mass Effect: Andromeda, which also was met with a disappointing reception in 2017.
Here is what we know about EA’s streaming service Project Atlas
Electronic Arts is currently conducting closed tests for its Project Atlas game-streaming service. Here is everything we know about Project Atlas so far, including its features compared to xCloud and Stadia. Four older games are available to play during the technical test, which is being held on PC only.
Everything we know about Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is releasing soon and here's everything we know about the latest shooter from PopCap, including characters and new modes. The game launches October 18 and will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. The Founder's Edition is available at a discount.
EA discloses massive data breach affecting thousands of competitive FIFA players
Today, Electronic Arts opened up registrations for the next year's FIFA Global Series. Due to mysterious technical issues, 1,600 competitive FIFA players had their personal data leaked. The breach came to surface after registrants were asked to verify personal data that did not belong to them.
FIFA 20 is out now, but Career Mode isn’t going over well with players
The newly released FIFA 20 has come under fire for several bugs affecting the game's career mode, including one that can change a player's position if their appearance is altered in the editor. The mode has been somewhat overlooked in recent years in favor of the microtransaction-heavy FIFA Ultimate Team mode.
New Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order trailer looks the part, but is that enough?
The latest trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order introduces us to some of the game's allies and enemies. It certainly looks like Star Wars visually, but will that be enough to win over players? The game is Respawn Entertainment's first game outside of the Titanfall series, and its first non-shooter project.
Vault over the competition with our FIFA 20 Volta Football guide
New in FIFA 20 is Volta Football, a street-based take on soccer that shrinks down the pitch and the player-count. Here is how you can make the most out of your team in Volta Football, even if you are new to soccer video games. This definitely isn't your grandfather's take on The Beautiful Game.
You can play the new Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville right now
Electronic Arts and PopCap have announced Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville. The full game launches in October, but you can play it right now through the Founder's Edition. This version of the game includes a growing amount of content and is discounted compared to the standard version.
Everything we know about Need for Speed Heat, including how you can play early
Need for Speed Heat will bring two distinct racing modes: A more leisurely, legal racing series during the day and a risky, not quite legal series by night. Ahead of Heat's November 8 launch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, we've compiled everything you need to know from cars to customization and more.
Need for Speed Heat blazes onto consoles and PC November 8
Need for Speed Heat, the 16th entry in the mainline NFS series, races onto PS4, Xbox One, and PC November 8. Set in a new open world, Need for Speed Heat once again has a push and pull between street racers and the police. By day, you'll race in a legal series, but at night you'll have to avoid the cops.
Everything we know about FIFA 20
FIFA 20 is the latest game in the long-running series from Electronic Arts, and it brings several new game modes and gameplay changes. Here is everything we know about FIFA 20 so far, including new customization options, Volta street football, FIFA Ultimate Team changes, and much more.
The biggest changes and additions coming to FIFA 20 this year
FIFA 20 will be a much different game than we got last year, with new modes, the elimination of The Journey, big gameplay tweaks, and greater customization for your Career Mode team. Volta street football also makes its debut, complete with several locations and unique mechanics.
Sea of Solitude doesn’t need words to tell its moving story
Sea of Solitude is a moving adventure centered around understanding and overcoming loneliness. It's a universal story set in a wondrously rendered world. Halfway through the adventure, I turned the dialogue off, not because the writing is subpar, but because the visual story is so compelling.
EA confirms it’s still considering its own game streaming platform
Google Stadia's launch titles featuring a lot of heavy-hitters across the industry but none from EA, yet. EA exec Mike Blank says that the company is still weighing the option of releasing its own cloud gaming platform and sees a space for complementary and competing services.
Sea of Solitude deftly explores how loneliness turns humans into monsters
The latest EA Original Sea of Solitude tackles mental health issues, specifically loneliness. At EA Play, we sat in on a preview of the adventure game led by creative director Cornelia Geppert. From our brief time with Sea of Solitude, we learned a lot that has us excited for its July 5 launch.
Loot boxes? EA vice president prefers you call them surprise mechanics
A senior Electronic Arts executive said that loot boxes are “surprise mechanics” like Kinder Eggs and that they are “quite ethical and quite fun.” Speaking before a U.K. parliament committee, the executive wouldn't even use the term "loot boxes."
Just another Star Wars game? Jedi: Fallen Order struggles to stand out
During the EA Play E3 2019 livestream, we were shown gameplay footage of Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. We were shown combat, traversal, and BD-1's role as a companion to Cal Kestis. It looks stunning and fun, though what we know about the story leaves something to be desired.
Apex Legends patch waves goodbye to Gibraltoad, addresses hit-detection issues
It has been quiet for a while, but the Apex Legends devs are gearing up for a patch update in the coming weeks. A Respawn dev took to Reddit to share the planned changes for the next major patch, including fixes for hit detection, audio bugs, and an issue that has been plaguing PS4 players.
Apex Legends season 1 Battle Pass drops today: Here’s what you need to know
Apex Legends' first season kicks off March 19 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The Battle Pass comes in two versions, with the base version costing around 10 bucks. Seasonal rewards include a bevy of new loot such as legendary skins. Octane, the first post-launch hero, also arrives alongside the pass.
Respawn seems to be teasing the next Apex Legends character
Jump pads, related to leaked legend Octane's ultimate ability, have begun appearing in Apex Legends. They are concentrated in the market area of Kings Canyon, and Reddit users seem to think Octane's arrival is imminent. Respawn developers responded to the screenshots with coy emojis.
EA reportedly paid Ninja $1 million to stream Apex Legends for a day
Popular Twitch streamers Tyler Blevins -- also known as Ninja -- was reportedly paid $1 million by Electronic Arts to tweet about and stream the free-to-play Apex Legends for just one day. The battle royale game saw a surprise launch early in February.
EA has no idea why Anthem is crashing your PlayStation 4
Players have reported that EA's new game Anthem is crashing their PlayStation 4 consoles, but the company doesn't appear to know exactly why this is happening. The game is also on Xbox One and PC, but the worst problems have plagued Sony's system, with some being unable access their data again.
How to earn Coins fast in Anthem, and where to spend them
As a Freelancer in Anthem, there are plenty of opportunities to make money. Anthem's in-game currency, coins, can be spent on new Javelins, crafting materials, and appearance changes. But some transactions can cost a pretty penny. Our Anthem money guide runs down the best ways to accumulate coins.