Battlefield 4 - In stores now

SYDNEY, Australia. – October 31, 2013 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, today announced that Battlefield 4™ is now available in retail stores for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC, as well as a digital download on Origin™. Powered by the advanced technology of DICE’s proprietary Frostbite™ 3 engine, gamers will experience the all-out-war and epic moments possible only in Battlefield 4. The game lets players wage war across land, air and sea with unparalleled vehicular combat, dynamic environments and a new level of destruction. Players will also be able to transfer their multiplayer stats at launch of the next-gen consoles so they can hit the ground running.  

Winner of more than 30 industry awards, Battlefield 4 has been praised as “glorious chaos” by GameSpot while Yahoo! Games states it “looks amazing and packs innovative multiplayer enhancements.” With its award-winning, best-in-class multiplayer, Battlefield 4 delivers the bleeding edge of interactive technology and gaming. Battlefield 4 has received a 9.4 from AusGamers, 9.0 from NZ Gamer, 8.75 from Game Informer Magazine and 8.5 from IGN.com.

Battlefield 4 features an engaging single-player campaign and epic multiplayer online action. In the single-player, Battlefield 4 puts players in the boots of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Recker, member of the Tombstone squad. The world is on the brink of chaos, China is the tinderbox and the player is the inadvertent spark that could ignite a global conflict. Navigating the turmoil around them as they fight to save the final hope for peace between U.S., Russia and China, players will engage in combat on foot and by operating land, sea and air units.

In multiplayer, Battlefield 4 offers a wide range of unique experiences. The varied and distinct maps, thrilling game modes and dynamic destruction ensure that no two games will be the same. Battlefield 4 players engage in close quarters squad-based combat and in vast battles commandeering tanks, jeeps, jets, helicopters and naval units. Whether in a jet dogfighting the opposing team or onboard an attack boat in a joint strike with squad mates, the freedom of choice is always present in Battlefield 4 multiplayer. Players will lead their team to victory by running and gunning at the frontlines, locating the perfect sniping position, or repairing critically damaged vehicles. Battlefield 4 lets players be more and do more on the battlefield to deliver an entertainment experience that is unrivalled.

Fans looking to get the most out of their time on the battlefield can also join Battlefield 4 Premium. As Battlefield 4 Premium members gamers will receive themed digital expansion packs, two-week early access to each pack, plus additional content and new updates every week for only $50** Battlefield 4 Premium includes the five expansions Battlefield 4 China Rising, Battlefield 4 Second Assault***, Battlefield 4 Naval Strike, Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teethand Battlefield 4 Final Stand. Fans that purchase Battlefield 4 Premium on current-gen consoles will also carry their membership forward on next-gen platforms.

In addition to current gen consoles and PC, Battlefield 4 will also be available for the PlayStation®4 starting November 29 in Australia and New Zealand, and for Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft starting November 22 in Australia and New Zealand.

To join the conversation on Battlefield 4, please visit http://www.facebook.com/battlefield, follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/battlefield and #BF4, or sign up for the officialBattlefield newsletter at www.battlefield.com. To order Battlefield 4 on Origin, visitwww.origin.com. 

** See http://www.battlefield.com/au/battlefield-4/premium for details.
*** Available first on Xbox One

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EA SIGNS MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH X-GAMES MEDALIST AND INTERNET PHENOM KEN BLOCK FOR NEED FOR SPEED

SYDNEY, Australia. – October 25, 2013 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced a multi-year partnership with global racing sensation and action sports icon Ken Block and Need for Speed™. Block will become Racing Advisor for the franchise, lending his unique insights into what it takes to push the action and adrenaline of racing to new limits to help keep Need for Speed atop the videogame racing world for years to come. The Need for Speed franchise is also sponsoring Block and his Ford Fiesta ST 2013 racing car and will be working with him on the release of Gymkhana SIX, the next installment of the award-winning, record-breaking viral video franchise, via the Need for Speed website and YouTube channel.  

ESPN has recognized Block as one of the most influential action sports athletes in the world. When his rally racing career began in 2005 he quickly earned Rookie of the Year in the Rally America Championship and has gone on to nineteen overall wins and five X-Games medals. In addition to his performance in competition, Block has reached global fame for his skill and car control and pushed the sport of rally cross the line into the mainstream through his wildly successful Gymkhana video series. To date, the first five videos have garnered more than 250 million views. The next video in this series, Gymkhana SIX, will be released in its entirety November 11 and will once again raise the bar for what can be done behind-the-wheel of a car.

“Partnering with EA and Need for Speed is a natural fit for our team. I feel like we both have the same goal in mind – to let people live out a fantasy of really pushing the limits of what you can do in the driver’s seat,” said Ken Block. “It’s that special mix of fast-pace, raw speed and over-the-top fun, which has made the Gymkhana series a success, and something the Need for Speed games capture really well. We’re both excited to show you how we’re taking things to a new level in Gymkhana SIX in just a few weeks.”

Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer of Need for Speed Rivals added, “I couldn’t think of a more exciting and more appropriate partner to have for Need for Speed. Ken’s a true master of drifting, handling, and really turning the streets into a playground for cars. We were already huge fans of his at Ghost, and we know he will be a great asset in helping us provide gamers the most adrenaline-filled and fun racing experience in the industry as we move forward.”

The Need for Speed franchise has sold more than 150 million copies since it first launched in 1994. The newest entry, Need for Speed Rivals, is already receiving praise from press worldwide, winning 15 awards including Best Racing Game of E3 2013 from the Game Critics Awards. Need for Speed Rivals glorifies the street’s ultimate rivalry, allowing gamers to choose their driver’s seat between cops and racers. Each side of the law will have its own set of distinct cars, tech, high-stakes challenges and rewards. Set in a stunning world powered by the advanced Frostbite™ 3 engine, Need for Speed Rivals also introduces the revolutionary AllDrive system that destroys the line between single player, co-op and multiplayer, seamlessly connecting gamers to their friend’s racing world. 

Need for Speed Rivals will be in-stores November 21 in Australia and November 22 in New Zealand for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC via Origin™. Need for Speed Rivals will also be available starting November 28 in Australia and New Zealand for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. 

To join the conversation on Need for Speed Rivals, please visithttp://www.facebook.com/needforspeed, or follow us on Twitter® atwww.twitter.com/needforspeed and #NeedforSpeed.

Titanfall: Angel City Gameplay Trailer

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Prepare for Titanfall on March 14th

SYDNEY, Australia – Oct. 23, 2013 – Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) announced today thatTitanfall™, the debut game from acclaimed independent videogame developer Respawn Entertainment, will be landing on store shelves beginning March 13, 2014 in Australia and March 14 in New Zealand exclusively for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system and PC. Already the winner of more than 80 coveted awards from critics around the world, Titanfall is winning over fans with its thrilling, dynamic first-person action gameplay featuring elite assault pilots and agile, heavily-armored, 24-foot titans. Crafted by one of the co-creators of Call of Duty and other key designers behind the Call of Duty franchise, Titanfall delivers a brand-new online experience that combines fluid, fast-paced multiplayer action with heroic, set-piece moments found in traditional campaign modes.

 

“Since we revealed the game in June we’ve been absolutely blown away by the reaction to Titanfall,” said Vince Zampella, a Co-Creator of Call of Duty and Co-Founder of Respawn Entertainment. “The feedback we’re getting from fans around the world is fueling our team as we head towards March and motivating us to deliver an experience that lives up to the hype.”

In addition to the standard edition of the game, the Titanfall: Collector's Edition (RRP: $399.95AUD / RRP $429.99NZD), will include an exclusive collectible 18” hand-crafted Atlas titan statue with diorama and battery-powered LED lighting, a full-size art book featuring more than 190 pages of rare concept art, and an exclusive full-size schematic poster of the Atlas titan. Gamers who pre-order the standard edition of Titanfall will receive a limited edition poster at participating retailers.*

Set in the near future on a distant frontier torn apart by war, Titanfall drops players in the middle of a conflict between the Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation (IMC) and the Militia. The action is rapid and varied – featuring parkour-style wall running, massive double jumps and the ability to hijack titans. The freedom to shift back and forth between pilot and titan allows players to change tactics on the fly, attacking or escaping depending on the situation and extending the action vertically to new heights.

Titanfall and the Titanfall: Collector’s Edition will be available for Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC on March 13, 2014 in Australia, and March 14, 2014 in New Zealand. For more information on the game and how to pre-order, please visit http://www.titanfall.com/au Join the conversation on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/titanfallgame and #Titanfall, or on Facebook® atwww.facebook.com/titanfallgame.

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SimCity - Cities of Tomorrow Expansion Coming November 14th

Sydney, Australia – September 20, 2013 – Bring the cities of today into the world of tomorrow. Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that the SimCity™ Cities of Tomorrow* expansion pack is currently in development for Mac and PC and will be arriving November 14. Built upon the foundation of the ultimate city building simulation that has more than 2 million players worldwide, SimCity Cities of Tomorrow gives players the ability to transform their cities as they take them on a journey 50 years into the future. Using new technologies and experimental urban planning techniques, mayors will shape the destinies of their cities, thriving in a utopia of clean technologies, or a dystopia of hyper-commercialism.
 
“Will the world of tomorrow be a utopia powered by clean energy or an industrial society consumed by mass commercialism?” said Patrick Buechner, General Manager, Maxis Emeryville. “With SimCity Cities of Tomorrow, players can build the future as they imagine it. Transport your Sims on MagLev, power your cities with fusion reactors or tidal wave generators, manufacture a legion of drones to serve your Sims and build massive MegaTowers that dwarf modern skyscrapers. We’re giving you plausible technologies to take your cities onto a journey 50 years into the future. What will you create?”

                                                     

 



SimCity Cities of Tomorrow gives players an entirely new way to dream about their city of the future. New regions, new future technology, new city specializations and new transportation methods will transform the way that cities take shape and evolve. Will they create a utopian society underpinned by clean technology under the auspices of the Academy, or encourage giant corporation OmegaCo to strip-mine natural resources and pollute in the name of feeding consumerism? For the first time in the history of the franchise, cities can be built vertically with enormous multi-zone MegaTowers that extend high into the sky and dwarf the rest of the city. Education and research will help players discover new technologies that make their cities less polluted, less reliant on natural resources, managed day-to-day by service drones and fueled by green energy. As the population increases, Sims will live, work, and play closer together. When players have finished deciding whether they want their Sims to live together in harmony, or as members of an exploited workforce, they can rain chaos upon them by unleashing an all-new disaster exclusive to this expansion pack.

The SimCity base game is available now on Mac and PC and developed by Maxis. SimCity is cross-platform compatible, so all players play together across the same servers. Players can play both versions with the same Origin account, allowing them to seamlessly continue their cities, achievements and leaderboard progress across the Mac and PC. Since its launch in March, SimCity has had seven major game updates that have made upgrades to the core simulation and provided game content and features at no additional charge.

SimCity Cities of Tomorrow will be available for Mac and PC and is not yet rated for the OFLC. Pre-orders will begin soon at www.simcity.com/en_AU/tomorrow

This is Battlefield 4 Multiplayer

Battlefield 4 beta dates are announced

Have you pre-ordered Battlefield 4? Are you a beta gamer? Then you shall be happy that the dates for the Battlefield 4 beta have been announced.

How to Join:	Join the Beta on:
Pre-order the Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe Edition	October 1*
Battlefield 3 Premium member	October 1*
Registered owner of Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition	October 1*
Open to all Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC players. Download from Xbox Live, PSN and Origin.com.	October 4*

*Date subject to change.

Check out the full post over on the Battlelog for more

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STAR WARS™: THE OLD REPUBLIC™ CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NEW PVP WARZONE ARENAS COMING IN GAME UPDATE 2.4: THE DREAD WAR‏

Sydney, Australia – Sept. 13, 2013 – Star Wars™: The Old Republic™, the award-winning MMO from BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), and LucasArts is continuing to grow since the addition of a Free-to-Play option last November, as new and returning players have been jumping into the definitive Star Wars™ online experience. And to make the game even more accessible, BioWare has just implemented BitRaider streaming to get players into the action faster with a dramatically smaller initial download. Players can look forward to many gameplay additions including Game Update 2.4: The Dread War coming out on October 2, which will introduce new 4v4 Player-vs-Player (PvP) Warzone Arenas into the game. And starting today, new and previous subscribers who join or re-join the fight as a subscriber, will automatically receive the game’s first Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel for free*.

“We are constantly looking to improve the gameplay experience in Star Wars: The Old Republic, finding fresh new ways for players to try it out while offering new, higher-level content to our existing community,” said Jeff Hickman, General Manager of BioWare Austin.“With the addition of the new BitRaider streaming download, the upcoming Game Update 2.4, which includes two new Operations and the launch of PvP Warzone Arenas, there’s never been a better time to join us.”

BioWare is continuing to grow the galaxy with updates to the game every eight weeks by adding high-value social, solo and group content. This past year, Game Updates have included the Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel which raised the level cap to 55 and included new story content and Hard Mode Flashpoints, dynamic in-game events and a new Guild Rewards Program. On October 2, Game Update 2.4: The Dread War will invite players to travel to Oricon in the epic finale to the Dread Masters’ twisted saga by braving two new Level 55 Operations: The Dread Fortress and The Dread Palace. To get the first official look at Game Update 2.4’s new PvP Warzone Arenas, tune into MMORPG.com’s Twitch.tv streamstarting today at 11.30am AEST.  

Also today, Star Wars: The Old Republic fans can now see the premier of the full live-action video teased in 2012! Visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/join-the-battle to watch the official Star Wars: The Old Republic “Join the Battle” live-action video and find out more information on the Join the Battle Rewards Program. 


Star Wars: The Old Republic is set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars movies. Players are immersed as they team up with friends online to fight in heroic battles reminiscent of the films, exploring a galaxy of vibrant planets, experiencing visceral Star Wars combat, all set to a sweeping musical score. Now, players can experience the complete storylines of the eight iconic Star Wars classes, all the way to Level 50 without having to pay a monthly fee. The Free-to-Play option complements the existing subscription offering, providing greater flexibility in how to experience Star Wars: The Old Republic.

For more information on Star Wars: The Old Republic and to start playing for free right now, visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/play-free. Stay connected and join the conversation by visiting the official Community Blog, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages

The Sims 3 Movie Stuff now available‏

The Sims 3 Movie Stuff is now available! Bring the glitz and glamour of Hollywood straight into your Sims’ homes. Set the stage for even more unique stories including distinctively themed décor, furnishing and clothing all inspired by iconic movie genres. 

 

Featuring three unique themes: Comic Book Blockbusters, Western Epics and Creepy Features, players can pick and choose the décor and items that they wish to incorporate into their game. Whether it’s creating a lair fit for a masked hero, or costuming Sims in frilled chaps, smart vests or ornate Victorian dresses, the possibilities are endless. The Sims 3 Movie Stuff brings the silver screen straight to players’ own home computer screens. 

 

The Sims 3 Movie Stuff is now available for purchase online and at retail stores worldwide. Those who purchase The Sims 3 Movie Stuff via Origin will also receive The Director’s Set, which includes exclusive items and props.

EB Games Expo gets bigger by the day

As anticipation grows for the forthcoming EB Games Expo, so does the line-up of activities and announcements. EB Games is excited to introduce a series of publisher updates, new exhibitor additions and a sneak peak at the Expo map.

First up, Ubisoft has announced it’ll be setting sail outside the convention hall with the epic inclusion of a Pirate Ship Ride to help gamers get in the spirit and celebrate the forthcoming launch of Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag, due for release on the 31st October. Suitable for young adventurers and seasoned pirates, the ship represents a fantastic addition to the highly interactive expo offering. This massively anticipated game will also be playable on the show floor with a development team member in attendance to share their experiences of working on the latest swashbuckling instalment of the epic Assassins Creed series.

Equally, Sims fans visiting the show will be in for a treat, as EA confirms it will be bringing the ultimate personalisation tool to the show floor, with the brand new Create-A-Sim for The Sims™ 4! Gamers will now be able customise their Sim like never before, sculpting the most minute details, even switching up their Sim’s walk style to suit their personalities!

Last but certainly not least, consumers will be happy to know Wargaming have confirmed they will be joining the stellar cast and exhibiting at the show this year. Wargaming will be hosting its WCG Australian’s National Final on October 5^th at the EB Expo.

To help give ticket holders a small taste of Australia’s biggest gaming event and the enormity of what awaits them, EB has released the Expo Map. The map shows off the sheer scale of the Expo, which is set to be a massive playground for gamers of all ages!

General Admission, Multiplayer, and Family Passes are all still available for purchase in over 380 EB Games Australia stores, www.ebgames.com.au and www.ticketek.com.au.

The EB Games EXPO is a MA15+ event and will feature restricted R18 content. Some exhibitors reserve the right to censor MA15+ content from guests under the age of 15 even when a consenting parent or adult guardian is present. MA15+ games that are censored will be advised as so on the EB Games EXPO website and sign posted at the point of entry to the experience during the event. Guests under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times when entering and residing within the EB Games EXPO precinct. For full entry terms and conditions go to www.ebexpo.com.au

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