Tips and tricks for getting the edge on the gridiron in Madden NFL 20
Whether you're a seasoned Madden player or a football fan hitting EA Sports' virtual gridiron for the first time, we're here to help you get started off right. Our Madden NFL 20 tips and tricks cover choosing a game style experience, schemes, the increased importance of the run game, and more.
Apex Legends readies for 10-year run; heavily requested feature coming soon
Electronic Arts believes that there is a 10-year run of new content ahead for Apex Legends. The publisher also revealed that an upcoming event will introduce a heavily requested feature into the battle royale shooter without providing more details, fueling speculation on what lies ahead for the game.
Apex Legends Season 2 launch falls flat, fails to rack up Twitch viewership
Apex Legends Season 2, named Battle Charge, has so far failed to meet expectations as a Fortnite challenger in terms of Twitch viewership, despite a new character and an altered map. The lackluster start has sent Electronic Arts shares crashing, though hope remains for a bigger Season 2 audience.
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."
EA Play 2019: All the big news, from FIFA 20 to Battlefield V to Star Wars
EA is doing things a bit differently for its fan-oriented EA Play event. Multiple livestreams aired on June 8, replacing the traditional press conference format. These included Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, FIFA 20, Madden NFL 20, Apex Legends, Battlefield V, and The Sims 4.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order: Everything we know
Respawn Entertainment's next game is Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Here's everything we know about the third-person action-adventure game, including information on the trailer, gameplay, characters, and release date. It will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Apex Legends crackdown continues: Respawn bans 770,000 cheaters
Respawn Entertainment has now banned 770,000 cheaters from the PC version of Apex Legends. The developer has also blocked more than 300,000 account creations and banned more than 4,000 cheat seller accounts, as it continues its crackdown against cheaters in the Battle Royale shooter.
What’s ahead for Anthem? BioWare rolls out 90-day road map
BioWare rolled out the 90-day roadmap for Anthem, covering the first Act named Echoes of Reality. The studio promises new Freeplay events, Legendary missions, and something called the Cataclysm, though a significant number of items in the plan are unnamed to prevent spoilers of the game's lore.
‘Anthem’ faces a rocky launch after its kinda-ok demo leaves players cold
Bioware bravely allowed gamers to see a large chunk of 'Anthem' over two demo weekends, but the decision may have backfired. Lackluster missions, performance issues, and muddled messaging over micro-transactions leaves the game facing an uphill battle.
‘Anthem’: Everything we know about Bioware’s next game
Anthem is an upcoming Destiny-esque game from BioWare with plenty of features to offer and we're here to tell you all about it. From gameplay, Javelin skins, and DLC, to microtransactions, boss fights, and post-launch content, here is everything you should know before you jump and fly into this new world.
EA is losing out on the true potential of Titanfall studio with ‘Apex Legends’
Apex Legends is a solid battle royale game, but I can’t shake the feeling that its creation was dictated by Respawn’s new owners: Electronic Arts. In the process, the studio’s soul could be lost, forced to play follow-the-leader like so many other of EA’s other development teams.
The ‘Anthem’ VIP demo begins January 25, and there’s still time to register
The VIP demo for BioWare's Anthem kicks off on January 25, but you still have time to enter it by pre-ordering the game, or subscribing to the EA Access or Origin Access game services. An open demo period for all players will then begin on February 1, and the full game launches February 22.
‘Battlefield V’ adds Squad Conquest mode in ‘Lightning Strikes’ update
Electronic Arts and DICE have detailed what is included in the Battlefield 5 update Lightning Strikes. The update includes access to the mode Squad Conquest through the end of January, as well as a handful of new weapons, which can be acquired by completing challenges during January and February.
Everything we know about ‘Battlefield V’
Battlefield V is one of the most ambitious games Electronic Arts and DICE has taken on thus far, including full campaign, multiplayer, and a battle royale mode. Here is everything we know about the World War II shooter so far, including multiplayer modes and the story.
EA and Dice give us a taste of the first ‘Battlefield V’ Tides of War update
Battlefield V developer Dice has detailed the first Tides of War update coming to the game December 4. It will include a new campaign mission and multiplayer map, and other quality of life changes. No changes are coming to the game's time-to-kill yet, however, with the studio asking for players' assistance.
Electronic Arts is in legal trouble over loot boxes
Massive game publisher Electronic Arts has found itself in legal trouble over its decision not to remove loot boxes from its games in Belgium. The country previously declared them to be a form of gambling and most other major game companies have already complied -- EA has not.
‘Firestorm’ is the squad-based ‘Battlefield V’ take on battle royale
Electronic Arts and Dice have offered us more information on the battle royale mode in Battlefield V. Called "Firestorm," it seems ready to take on the biggest games in the battle royale genre. Battlefield V releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 20, and a beta is running right now.
‘NBA Live 19’ becomes more inclusive, finally lets you create a female player
For the first time in the series, NBA Live 19 will let you create custom female basketball stars. The players will be playable in The One story mode, and can compete against male players on the blacktop. The game is out this September and includes new player animation tools and improved AI.
New ‘Anthem’ gameplay walkthrough shows off gigantic boss fight
BioWare and Electronic Arts have released an extended gameplay walkthrough video for Anthem, and it gives us a chance to see the enormous insect boss first teased at EA Play in June. If the entire game is as polished as this fight, Anthem could be one of the studio's most impressive projects.
Players can team to explore a shared world when ‘Anthem’ debuts in February 2019
Electronic Arts and BioWare saved "Anthem" for last during the E3 2018 press conference, revealing when the game will arrive on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. The game will feature a "living," shareable open world where everyone experiences the change of day, seasons, weather effects, and more.
EA shows more ‘Anthem’ and ‘Battlefield V’ at E3 2018, debuts all-access subscription
Electronic Arts skipped the main E3 floor and focused on previously-announced games during its EA Play 2018 press conference, held on June 9. From Anthem gameplay to, Battlefield V footage and even a first look at Unravel 2, here are the biggest games, announcements, and news from EA Play 2018.
‘Jedi Fallen Order’ will take gamers to the Star Wars universe in late 2019
During Electronic Arts' presentation at E3 2018, we got a big surprise from Respawn Entertainment's CEO Vince Zampella: There's a new Star Wars game coming and it takes us to a dark time in the Star Wars universe. Its title gives us a hint about its content: Get ready for Jedi Fallen Order.
Watch and react to EA Play right here with us
Electronic Arts' EA Play press conference kicks off the E3 festivities on June 9 at 11 a.m. PT. We're livestreaming the show and providing instant reactions right here. We'd like you to join us, but if you'd rather watch the conference sans commentary, you have a bunch of streaming options.
Here’s what to expect from Electronic Arts at EA Play 2018
Electronic Arts is once again skipping E3 in June and will instead host its own EA Play event during the same time. The event is likely going to feature Battlefield and Anthem heavily. Here are the games we think will show up, including those already confirmed and those we've heard rumors about.
In a bet on game streaming, Electronic Arts buys GameFly cloud technology
Electronic Arts seems to be more bullish on game streaming technology than other third-party publishers, as it has purchased cloud gaming assets and team members from the rental service GameFly. Electronic Arts also offers its own subscription services, EA Access and Origin Access, on Xbox One and PC.
Electronic Arts is taking its time with ‘Anthem,’ reveals potential launch
Electronic Arts said it expects BioWare's open-world online action game Anthem to launch at the tail end of fiscal year 2019, placing its release date in March. The game was previously pushed from a 2018 window, in part so it wouldn't cause conflict with the next Battlefield game.
EA’s Origin Access adds other publishers’ games, including ‘Batman: Arkham City’
Electronic Arts' Origin Access program has added several free games from Warner Bros. Interactive, with additional games coming soon.
Electronic Arts again ditches E3 in favor of EA Play event in June
Instead of a traditional E3 press conference, Electronic Arts will once again host a player-focused EA Play event this June.
BioWare producer confirms a new Dragon Age game is in the works
A producer for BioWare has revealed that a fourth entry in the Dragon Age series is currently in production, alongside the studio's online game, Anthem.
Leak appears to show hidden customization menu in ‘Star Wars: Battlefront II’
Star Wars: Battlefront II doesn't currently feature character appearance customization, but it appears the feature was planned for the game.
EA studio Motive’s action game still a few years away, will have unique gameplay
Electronic Arts' Motive studio is still hard at work on its open-world action game, but don't expect it before 2020.
Standby for Titanfall: Electronic Arts acquires Respawn Entertainment
Electronic Arts has purchased Respawn Entertainment, the developer behind the multiplayer shooter series Titanfall.
Here’s everything we know about EA Vancouver’s Star Wars game
From rumors on characters and settings to details on the development team, here is everything we know about the Visceral Star Wars game.
Absolutely everything you’ll want to know about ‘Need for Speed Payback’
Electronic Arts and Ghost Games showed off Need for Speed Payback at EA Play 2017 in June. Here are all the details we have on it so far.