EA Ends Online Pass Program
EA have announced that they are ending their controversial Online Pass program!
Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time!
PopCap have announced that Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time will arrive in July!
A Terrible Theme Park
When it comes to theme park games, I think of the awesome RollerCoaster Tycoon series (mainly #2), and to a lesser extent, Bullfrog’s Theme Park, though I didn’t get around to trying that one. While poking around on the iPad, I noticed that there was another Theme Park game.. EA’s Theme Park for iPad and iPhone. I think Tim warned me it wouldn’t end well..
The Sims FreePlay: Play-Free
Going back a few months, Tim brought home an iPad, and showed me The Sims FreePlay. After previous experiences with “social” games, I wasn’t expecting all that much.. even so, I was disappointed.
SimCity Launches.. And There Are Queues.
SimCity has launched in the US, and there are 30 minute queues to get in and play. The game doesn’t even unlock in Europe for another three days, so unless EA hurry up and add more servers, this is only going to get worse.
Ubisoft and EA Sell Each Other’s Games
Ubisoft and EA are now selling each others games on the Uplay and Origin services (via RPS).
Dead Space 3 Launches with 11 DLC Packs
Dead Space 3 is to launch with 11 DLC packs. The packs range from adding new weapons and suits to upgrades for the Scavenger Bot to improve its loot gathering speed, capacity, and even its personality.
SimCity Deluxe Edition
EA have announced that the SimCity Deluxe Edition will include three European city sets: French, German and British city sets.
Dead Space 3 Demo and N7 Armour
The Dead Space 3 Demo lands today for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3! The demo features a single-player segment as well as the new co-op play, hostile environment and weapon crafting.
SimCity Game Intro Trailer
EA have released the opening trailer for SimCity, ahead of the game’s release on 5th March 2013.