SWTOR Incurs Early Access Rage

Star Wars: The Old Republic is the biggest release of many a year for MMORPG fans. Tuesday, 13 December granted early access to those who had pre-ordered the game, with millions of players expecting to swing their light sabre yesterday. Unfortunately, the mini launch didn’t go smoothly and Bioware forums almost crumbled under the rage hitting some threads. The idea was to offer early access on pre-ordered games to ease the pressure on servers on Day 1, 20 December. Anyone who pre-ordered a copy of SWTOR had to redeem their early access code. Entry to the game would be granted … Continue reading SWTOR Incurs Early Access Rage

Multiplayer Coming to Mass Effect 3

It’s been one of those "we think the game developer doth protest too much" episodes, as BioWare continued to deny rumours of multiplayer action in the next Mass Effect 3. Australian magazine, PowerPlay has finally confirmed that ME3 will have multiplayer. The magazine boasts of a hands-on with the new gameplay, at BioWare’s Edmonton studio. While the promise of multiplayer may please thos CoD types, I’m hoping the singleplayer game won’t be sidelined, as happens all too often. Publishers: EA Games Developers: Bioware Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

E3 News: Sims Game Coming To Facebook

Play with friends, play with life, play with The SimsTM on Facebook! The EA Play Label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced The Sims Social, a groundbreaking new game that brings one of the world’s most popular gaming franchises to Facebook, the world’s largest social network. The Sims Social invites people to play with life in a whole new way with all of the uniquely playful and creative elements of The Sims and delivers an intuitive entertainment experience to the more than 500 million people on Facebook. Launching globally on Facebook this summer in five languages, The Sims Social … Continue reading E3 News: Sims Game Coming To Facebook

EA’s Elizabeth Ross Moves To DDM

Digital Development Management (DDM), the world’s leading business and talent agency for video games and digital entertainment, has appointed seasoned licensing and business strategic sales executive Elizabeth Ross as Director of Business Development, effective immediately. The announcement was made jointly today by DDM’s Founder and Managing Partner, Jeff Hilbert and DDM President, Joe Minton. As Director of Business Development, Ross is tasked with creating DDM’s business strategy for the casual, social and online short-form game categories. In addition to sourcing opportunities for DDM’s talented roster of developers, Ross will also assist clients with company roll-ups, project funding, and will be … Continue reading EA’s Elizabeth Ross Moves To DDM