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New report claims Origin can be exploited by “malicious users”

by Joseph Murphy - on Mar 19th 2013 - No Comments
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ReVuln, the company that previously revealed possible Steam exploits, is now claiming EA’s bespoke digial distribution software Origin can be altered by “malicious” users. Origin, which now boasts a 40 million+ membership strong, can be compromised according to the firm. The finding raises concerns over URL redirects which...

SimCity gets new limited edition trailer, talks heroes and Villains

by Joseph Murphy - on Feb 8th 2013 - No Comments
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EA has released a trailer for the limited edition package of SimCity. The trailer shows off the exclusive content found in the pack which includes a hero and villain theme with high-rise buildings, crazy mechanics and vehicles and more on show. If you’re planning on pre-ordering it, this is what you’ll get. ...

SimCity getting “Digital Deluxe” edition, gets detailed with trailer

by Joseph Murphy - on Jan 29th 2013 - No Comments
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EA has revealed a digital deluxe edition that’s coming for SimCity. The edition, which will be available exclusively through Origin, adds more SimCity content including landmarks, transportation, achievements and much more. Hit play to see all the details. ...

SimCity gets new introduction trailer

by Joseph Murphy - on Jan 10th 2013 - No Comments
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EA has released a new SimCity trailer. The intro trailer shows a good deal of gameplay, various aspects of viewing the city, item placement and more. Hit play and see what you think. SimCity releases on March the 8th. ...

Crytek CEO: Crysis 3 maxing out current-gen consoles – “not even 1%” is left

by Shane Willoughby - on Dec 11th 2012 - No Comments
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Crytek’s Crysis 3 is maxing out current generation consoles with very little breathing space, so say Crytek. Speaking to Videogamer, CEO of Crytek Cevat Yerli said that Crysis 3 is so demanding that there isn’t even 1% left to draw on on PS3 or 360. “Crysis 3 is absolutely maxing out the consoles. There is absolutely not...

Crytek working on “radical” fourth Crysis game. Don’t expect it to be called Crysis 4

by Shane Willoughby - on Nov 12th 2012 - No Comments
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Crysis 3 hasn’t dropped yet and for whatever reason, Crytek have deemed it appropriate to mention that they are already working on a fourth game in the series. However, the game will not be a direct sequel to Crysis 3 and as such, calling it Crysis 4 would be “misleading”. “[Crysis 3] is the end of the story of Crysis,”...

New Crysis 3 trailer details the Hunter Edition

by Shane Willoughby - on Nov 8th 2012 - No Comments
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Crysis 3 just got a new trailer, detailing the game’s Hunter Edition. The Hunter Edition grants players “the tools to become the ultimate hunter in multiplayer” and gives you a handful of exclusive and advance extras, including the game’s signature bow, a new nanosuit module and exclusive dogtags, among other...

Pre-order Crysis 3, get digital download of the original Crysis for free

by Shane Willoughby - on Nov 1st 2012 - No Comments
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If you go ahead and pre-order Crytek’s Crysis 3 via your local retailer, you will be rewarded with a free digital download of the original Crysis on PSN, XBLA or Origin for PC. You can choose whatever format you want. Crytek and EA have not yet confirmed which retailers will be participating in the promotion. The promotion will...

Mass Effect 3 gets new “Groundside Resistance” DLC, available now

by Joseph Murphy - on Oct 18th 2012 - No Comments
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BioWare has confirmed the new “Groundside Resistance” DLC pack is now available for Mass Effect 3. The pack, which will set you back 160 MS Points on Xbox LIVE and €2.50/£2/$1.99 on the PSN and Origin, grants access to 7 new weapons which include: The Venom Shotgun The Executioner Pistol The Kishock Harpoon Gun Striker...

FIFA 13 demo goes live today. All details inside

by Shane Willoughby - on Sep 11th 2012 at 9:54 am (IST). This post has No Comments

EA has sent us over a polite reminder that FIFA 13 gets the demo treatment today via PSN, Xbox Live and Origin. They’ve also sent us over some additional info on what the demo will allow you to get hands on with.

New Crysis 3 screens show “Hunter” mode

by Joseph Murphy - on Aug 15th 2012 at 12:06 pm (IST). This post has No Comments

Named the “Hunter” mode, the mode sees 16 players split into two teams: a small group of cloaked Hunters…

EU court rules that gamers are allowed to resell digital purchases

by Shane Willoughby - on Jul 3rd 2012 at 6:38 pm (IST). This post has No Comments

The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that gamers are legally allowed to resell a digital game after it has been purchased. Publishers are unable to stop you.

EA will be “100 percent digital” in future, says Gibeau

by Joseph Murphy - on Jul 3rd 2012 at 10:03 am (IST). This post has No Comments

Speaking with Games Industry, Gibeau said that while the retail sector is “is a great …

Starbreeze: Syndicate “a lost battle from the get-go”

by Joseph Murphy - on Jun 20th 2012 at 9:09 am (IST). This post has No Comments

Speaking with Edge, Nermark spoke openly about the difficulty developing the title due to the history behind…

SimCity’s E3 trailer looks a little something like this

by Joseph Murphy - on Jun 6th 2012 at 6:16 pm (IST). This post has No Comments

EA has released their E3 gameplay trailer for SimCity. The trailer focuses on showing how you can establish a world…