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F1 2021 Review: A near-perfect blend of significant innovation and subtle improvement
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F1 2021 Review: A near-perfect blend of significant innovation and subtle improvement

While the gameplay of F1 2021 is not massively different from its predecessors, there are a number of significant additions that make it a more appealing and polished game than those that came before it.

Electronic Arts hacked: Gaming giant says hackers stole source code, software tools; impact on gamers unlikely
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Electronic Arts hacked: Gaming giant says hackers stole source code, software tools; impact on gamers unlikely

EA has acknowledged that attackers had made off with the code used for games including FIFA 21 and the Frostbite engine, which powers some EA games.

EA confirms Battlefield 6 to be launched in late 2021, more details expected around April
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EA confirms Battlefield 6 to be launched in late 2021, more details expected around April

Along with Battlefield 6, EA is looking forward to launching a new Need for Speed game as well as a new title for FIFA.

Apex Legends to arrive on Steam on 4 November; Switch release delayed till next year
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Apex Legends to arrive on Steam on 4 November; Switch release delayed till next year

Grenier promised that when Apex Legends hits Switch, it will come with cross-platform play support and the latest seasonal content.

FIFA 21 Review: Offence really is the best form of defence
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FIFA 21 Review: Offence really is the best form of defence

FIFA 21 has managed to strike a sweet balance between the frenzied attacking style of FIFA games in the 2000s and the ultra-realistic approach of the recent games.

Star Wars: Squadrons review | Much like Darth Maul, starfighter sim flatters to deceive
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Star Wars: Squadrons review | Much like Darth Maul, starfighter sim flatters to deceive

The EA Motive-developed combat flight simulator hyperspace-jumped onto PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 2 October

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC members will get EA Play subscription at no additional cost
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC members will get EA Play subscription at no additional cost

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member now get EA Play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

EA Access gaming subscription to finally enter PC gaming universe via Steam
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EA Access gaming subscription to finally enter PC gaming universe via Steam

Early access will also give members up to 10 hours of access to new games even before their official release.

Apex Legends game might be available on mobile by the end of this year
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Apex Legends game might be available on mobile by the end of this year

Developers Respawn Entertainment is launching an Apex Legends update today which includes the Lost Treasures event as well.

Electronic Arts brings over 25 games to Steam; subscription and reward programme to launch later
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Electronic Arts brings over 25 games to Steam; subscription and reward programme to launch later

According to Electronic Arts, "These games will also be available as part of an EA Access subscription on Steam that will launch to players later this summer."

Crysis 4 in the works? The game's official Twitter account goes active after four years
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Crysis 4 in the works? The game's official Twitter account goes active after four years

The company's most recent release, 2018's Hunt Showdown, has turned out to be quite a success.

The highs and lows of gaming in 2019 — from Control to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Fallout 76
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The highs and lows of gaming in 2019 — from Control to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Fallout 76

2019 was a tough year to be a gamer, particularly for those of us who mark the hours creeping by until the release of Cyberpunk 2077 delivers us from our fleshy existence. Still… a few notable things happened in the gaming industry over the last year, some of them bad, but surprisingly, a few of them were good too.

Apex Legends will introduce a duos game mode next week for a limited time
Gaming

Apex Legends will introduce a duos game mode next week for a limited time

Currently, Apex Legends is designed to support only a three-person squad to take advantage of abilities.

EA Games is coming back to Steam starting with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Gaming

EA Games is coming back to Steam starting with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

The partnership between EA and Valve will bring several titles and EA Access subscription to Steam.

Electronic Arts could be hinting towards its return to the Steam store
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Electronic Arts could be hinting towards its return to the Steam store

EA could be making a comeback to Steam after eight years since the launch of Origin.

With gambling mechanics in video games under investigation in the UK, is the day of reckoning finally upon the industry?
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With gambling mechanics in video games under investigation in the UK, is the day of reckoning finally upon the industry?

A few days ago, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons published a report on immersive and addictive technologies. As part of their investigation, the committee studied the nature and impact of loot boxes and other chance-based mechanics and from the look of things, their findings are nothing short of damning.

EA’s cloud gaming technical trial has begun; here’s how to join the testing
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EA’s cloud gaming technical trial has begun; here’s how to join the testing

The trial for EA’s Project Atlas cloud streaming service will continue running for two weeks

FIFA 20 talks football intelligence, brings back Street-style Volta Football mode
Gaming

FIFA 20 talks football intelligence, brings back Street-style Volta Football mode

The Volta Football mode will let gamers play at different arenas in 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5 matches.

Fortnite introduces ‘Reboot Vans’ so that you can revive your eliminated teammates
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Fortnite introduces ‘Reboot Vans’ so that you can revive your eliminated teammates

Your fallen squad members can now be brought back to life; don’t forget to pick up their Reboot Cards.

EA's Apex Legends had a meteoric first week but can it beat Fortnite's popularity?
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EA's Apex Legends had a meteoric first week but can it beat Fortnite's popularity?

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game, where players are dropped on an island to battle.