EA’s product marketing director from 2000-2003 has uncovered subtleties on why a Harry Potter MMO was dropped.In a meeting with Twitch Streamer The Real Brondolorian, as revealed by Eurogamer, Kim Salzer, an ex-EA representative, got some information about a game that was not released . “A major one for me, since I was so by and by associated with it, and it’s such a gigantic IP that has lived on is an online enormously multiplayer game for Harry Potter.” EA came ever so close to developing a Harry Potter MMO. But it wasn’t meant to be… #harrypotter #ea #mmo #videogame #hogwarts @OrigGamerLife pic.twitter.com/Dbux383HXY — The Real Brandolorian (@Brandolorian17) December 21, 2021 “We did all the research, we had the beta built out, it was a combina...
FIFA is finishing its drawn out elite partnership with Electronic Arts (EA Sports) as it hopes to extend its gaming and esports portfolio.Both parties originally struck a deal in 1993 that will lapse in 2022. They are apparently looking for over two times its current $150 million yearly authorizing charge.FIFA’s assertion, to some extent: “Obviously this should be a space that is involved by more than one party controlling all privileges.”The association added that it will be in a superior situation to serve its 211 part relationship as they make the most of arising open doors in gaming and soccer. FIFA is amped up for the future in gaming and eSports for football The announcement also declares the football body’s aims in the realm of gaming. “FIFA will embr...
Today, Electronic Arts announced that WNBA teams and players will be playable in NBA LIVE 18, launching this Autumn on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The WNBA will be available in WNBA Play Now, and teams and player skills have been specifically balanced to reflect the unique playstyle of the league and skills of its players. This is the first time the official WNBA’s roster of teams and players will appear in a video game, and will be available only in NBA LIVE 18. “We are extremely proud to partner with the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) on this groundbreaking occasion,” said NBA LIVE Executive Producer Sean O’Brien. “The WNBA is home to some of the most incredible athletes on the planet, and we’ve been working hard to integrate them into our game in an...
EA Sports has released the trailer to FIFA 18 which has quite a surprising surprise to it. Instead of Messi being on the cover and being primarily featured in the trailer, it is Cristiano Ronaldo replacing him. This is the first time that Ronaldo will be featured on the cover of FIFA. There are two additional game editions, the Icon Pack which features Ronaldo Nazário as an FUT bonus and a Ronaldo Edition which features CR7 as an FUT Bonus. FIFA 18 is set to release on 29th September 2017. Register with us for the best in gaming, and join us for video game discussions on our forums.
FIFA 17 Demo is out on PC and consoles, giving you a glimpse into the next instalment of the world’s most celebrated football game. It features a select experience from the upcoming new “Journey Mode” in which you play as the star in the making, Alex Hunter. In the demo you can play a certain portion, filling in for Manchester United. The Demo also includes the Kick Off mode, in which you choose your team and play right away. And while the game loads, you can also try your hands on some new skill games, for both single and multiplayer. 12 teams are featured in the Kick Off mode for now, namely: Manchester United Tigres U.A.N.L. (MX) Juventus Chelsea Inter Real Madrid Paris Saint-Germain Olympique Lyonnais Seattle Sounders Manchester City Bayern München Gamba Osaka You can...
Sports day as an event is always fun, especially when you’re in school. The national anthem, and the march past followed by a plethora of physically engaging and challenging activities – always the best to get that adrenaline pumping through your body. And as the nation celebrates the National Sports Day, why should the gamers (especially the ones who who don’t like to go outside) fall behind? You don’t have a physically play a sport in order to enjoy it, amirite? So here is out list of the top 5 sports video games across the platforms, in no particular order. FIFA 16 Publisher: EA Sports Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS 4, Xbox 360, PS 3 It’s hard not to think of FIFA when you talk about sports games. Remaining on the top for a long part of the decade, the series r...
More realistic gameplay, players and an all new story mode – could FIFA 17 get any better? Apparently, yes, as is showcased bu the games latest gameplay trailer revealed at Gamescom. Set to a remix of Blur’s Song 2 by Madeon, the game shows off the new technology in the football game powered by the Frostbite engine, the same engine behind Battlefield 4. FIFA is sure getting fancier by the day, isn’t it? Not making it too boring, here’s the gameplay footage for you all to enjoy. FIFA 17 is set to release next month, with the Xbox One S FIFA 17 bundle kicking off as well. For those who can’t wait to get their hands on the game, we’re sure there will be an early access to the game through EA Access on Xbox Live. Well, maybe (fingers crossed, lads). For mor...
Electronic Arts Inc. has announced the launch of NBA LIVE Mobile worldwide* on the App Store and Google Play, letting fans extend the basketball season beyond the NBA Finals. NBA LIVE Mobilelets players build the ultimate squad for 5-on-5 action, and will connect fans to the league all year long. NBA LIVE Mobile provides a variety of ways to play, including Live Event drills or game scenarios, head-to-head matchups against fans all over the world and single-player Season mode. As players participate in matches they will earn coins and other rewards that will allow them to further build up a team to beat. The game also features intuitive onscreen controls that allow players to express their skill through taps and swipes, creating an entertaining, engaging and high-quality mobile basketball ...
Goalkeeper play in the latest installment of FIFA will be much better than last years editions says developer EA Canada during publisher Electronic Arts’ Gamescom 2014 press briefing, alongside the release of a new trailer. EA Canada showcased no other than US and Everton FC Goalie Tim Howard, who had an lasting impression during this years World Cup campaign. They have used him in a motion-capture work for FIFA 15. According to the studio, goalies have been reprogrammed with better AI that allows them to anticipate shots and passes, and react more realistically to them. We can also expect new animations for saves and deflections. Goalies will take on a more aggressive role as they will be moving around the box, which also means that attackers may have more chances to score. FIFA 15&...
EA Sports have just announced that the PC version of their hit title FIFA 15 will be powered by the Ignite Engine, which is the same technology used to power the Xbox One and Playstation 4 versions of the game along with other titles like EA Sports UFC, Madden NFL 15, and NHL 15. FIFA 15 becomes the first PC game ever to use the Ignite engine. According to a post on the EA Sports website, the PC version of FIFA 15 includes “all of the same core features” in the Xbox One and PS4 versions. EA will probably spill some beans on this during its E3 press conference on the 9th of June along with a trailer. Though EA Sports is not really disclosing much about the features, the publisher has released the minimum and recommended PC specs for the game, which you can find below. Recommende...
EA Sports have come out with a trailer for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. It has an assortment of colors that unite the different nations around the world to celebrate the game that is football. ‘The World Is Ours’ by David Correy is the official Coca-Cola anthem of their World Cup 2014 campaign.
Watch your favorite teams take their team mates on in a virtual game of football. This week we have a FIFA 14 tournament at Liverpool FC featuring Coutinho, Henderson, Allen and Kelly. Enjoy!