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EA Announces Frostbite Go Game Engine For Android & iOS

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EA has confirmed that it is developing a mobile version of its Frostbite game engine called Frostbite Go for Android and iOS. The engine will empower “EA game developers with Frostbite’s proven excellent workflows and features to bring true Frostbite experiences to all major mobile platforms,” EA says on its website.

Frostbite is used to power some of EA’s best console titles, including Battlefield and Need for Speed, so the prospect of seeing it on mobile is a mouthwatering thought for any handheld gamer. Unfortunately, we don’t yet know when Frostbite Go will arrive, or what titles will ship with it.

This is what the company has to say about Frostbite Go on its website:

One of our most exciting current projects is called Frostbite Go, a mobile division empowering EA game developers with Frostbite’s proven excellent workflows and features to bring true Frostbite experiences to all major mobile platforms.

Rumors surrounding Frostbite Go first began circulating last October when EA studio DICE began looking for mobile software developers who could take Frostbite to “the next level.” The Frostbite Go name was then confirmed back in April when DICE Program Manager Kristoffer Benjamin mentioned it on Twitter.

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Via: The Verge

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EA confirms ‘Frostbite Go’ engine for mobile games will come to iOS & Android

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Logo_of_Frostbite_3As noted over at NeoGAF, EA has recently updated its website for the popular Frostbite engine to list details regarding a new version of the development platform for mobile devices dubbed “Frostbite Go”. While there aren’t many details, the page confirms that EA has plans to bring the engine to both iOS and Android, something that was previously rumored based off job listings for Frostbite.

One of our most exciting current projects is called Frostbite Go, a mobile division empowering EA game developers with Frostbite’s proven excellent workflows and features to bring true Frostbite experiences to all major mobile platforms.

Runtime in Frostbite supports a highly scalable model in order to appeal to the diverse array of platforms available on today’s market. Efficiency in both our runtime memory and runtime performance are both key factors to enabling code and data systems to deploy content to diverse targets from XBOX360 and PlayStation 4 to iOS and Android.

The Frostbite engine is best known for powering EA’s Battlefield and Need for Speed series, and back in January a job listing hinted that EA has plans to bring the engine to Mac OS X as well.

EA is currently developing Frostbite 3, which is expected to ship first with the much anticipated Battlefield 4.



Real Racing 3′s First Update Is Out Now With New Cars, New Events & More

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EA just released the first update to Real Racing 3 on iOS, and it adds a whole bunch of new content for you to enjoy. In addition to two new Chevrolets, you can also look forward to more than 100 new events, a new game mode, cloud save syncing, and new social features.

The Chevrolet Cobalt SS and the Camaro ZL1 have been added in this update, along with an all-new game mode called Hunter in which you must try to chase down the “hunted” car and overtake it within one lap. You’ll also find cloud save syncing, which means any progress you make on your iPhone will automatically be updated on your iPad — and vice versa.

You’ll also find more than 100 new events in this release, bringing the total number of events to over 1,000; and new social features that’ll let you see who’s online and compare progress with friends.

You’ll find the full list of improvements and changes in the release notes below:

• New manufacturer – Chevrolet! The Cobalt SS and the Camaro ZL1 join the lineup
• New event type – Hunter! Chase down the hunted car and overtake within one lap
• 100+ new events! Total number of events now exceeds 1,000!
• Cloud Save functionality! Transfer your save data between devices
• New social features! See who is online and compare how your friends are doing with the statistics leaderboard
• Check your TSM mailbox for the latest friend notifications
• Improved tutorial and main menu
• Numerous additional improvements, fixes, and performance optimizations

You can download the latest version of Real Racing 3 from the App Store now. If you don’t already have it, it’s completely free to play, but there are some in-app purchases you’ll need to buy to unlock certain events.

Source: App Store

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Real Racing 3 iOS app updated with vehicles from Chevy, 100+ new events, cloud save, much more

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Chevy-Real-racing-3-updateWhile the highly anticipated Real Racing 3 from EA received a lot of press when it first launched back in February, much of it was negative attention due to developer Firemonkey’s decision opt for an in-app purchase, freemium model. Despite that, Real Racing 3 is considered one of the top racing games for iOS devices, and today it receives a massive update bringing new vehicles, events, and game modes to the title.

Version 1.1.0 of Real Racing 3 includes the return of vehicles from Chevrolet such as the Chevrolet Cobalt SS and the Camaro ZL1, 100+ new events bringing the total up to over 1,000, and the ability to save to the cloud and transfer saves between devices. The update also brings a new event type called “Hunter!”:

What’s New in Version 1.1.0

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. American fan favorite Chevrolet makes its return to Real Racing! This update features the Chevrolet Cobalt SS and the Camaro ZL1, an all-new Hunter mode, Cloud Save functionality, and 100+ new events! Plus, compare and compete using the new friends leaderboard.

• New manufacturer – Chevrolet! The Cobalt SS and the Camaro ZL1 join the lineup
• New event type – Hunter! Chase down the hunted car and overtake within one lap
• 100+ new events! Total number of events now exceeds 1,000!
• Cloud Save functionality! Transfer your save data between devices
• New social features! See who is online and compare how your friends are doing with the statistics leaderboard
• Check your TSM mailbox for the latest friend notifications
• Improved tutorial and main menu
• Numerous additional improvements, fixes, and performance optimizations



SimCity Coming To Mac On June 11, Those Who Bought It On PC Get It Free

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EA and Maxis have today announced that their latest SimCity game is coming to the Mac on June 11, and pre-purchasing will begin tomorrow, April 11. The title will be available to download through Origin for Mac — which launched earlier this year — and those who have already bought the title on PC will get the Mac version for free.

“Good news, Mac Mayors – today we can officially confirm the release date for the Mac version of SimCity is June 11, 2013,” EA wrote on the official EA Forums. “If you already own SimCity on PC, you will also receive the Mac version at no additional cost (and vice versa).”

EA has published a handy Q&A guide that answers some of the most popular questions it has received about SimCity for Mac. Within it, the company confirms that the Mac release will not be a port, but rather a native version build specifically for OS X. However, the game will be exactly the same, and any cities you’ve already built on PC will also be available on Mac if you use the same details to login to the server.

EA also confirms both standard and deluxe versions will be available — just like they are on PC. However, the company cannot confirm whether SimCity for Mac will support the new MacBook Pro’s high-resolution Retina display.

“We have not yet determined if we have Retina display support,” EA says.

Players will need a Mac running OS X Lion 10.7.5 or later, with at least an Intel Core 2 processor.

SimCity has received a lot of criticism since its launch — not for the game itself, but for EA’s awful servers, which initially couldn’t handle the masses of players trying to play their new game. SimCity has to be connected to the Internet to work — you can’t play it offline.

Here’s to hoping that Mac adopters don’t crush the servers for a second time.

Source: EA Forums

Via: TechnoBuffalo

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Real Racing 3 Update To Bring New Cars, New Events, iCloud Game Syncing

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Real Racing 3 is set to get its first update since hitting the App Store back in February, and it’s going to be a big one. In addition to adding two new cars, users will see more than 100 new events, a new game mode, and iCloud save syncing. EA has published a teaser trailer ahead of the update’s release, which shows off the new cars.

Those cars are the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the Cobalt SS, and they look pretty darn sweet. It’s unclear whether you’ll have to purchase an in-app upgrade to get the additional content, but given Real Racing 3′s “freemium” approach, we’re anticipating that this will be the case.

The update is coming to Android (Google Play and the Amazon Appstore) and iOS — though only iOS users will get iCloud game syncing, of course. EA hasn’t provided a specific release date, but the company promises it’s “coming soon.” We’ll keep our eyes peeled and let you know when it drops.

Source: Facebook

Via: TouchArcade

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55 EA Games For iOS Are Now Just $0.99 For A Limited Time

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EA’s on the loose with a machete, and it’s been slashing App Store prices like you wouldn’t believe. The company has reduced 55 of its best iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch games by as much as 90% for a limited time. Check out the massive list of titles below and grab yourself a bargain.

As I mentioned above, this sale is for a limited time only, so if you see anything you like, pick it up before the price goes back up.

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BMW app integration, Plants vs Zombies 2, IM+, Pac-Man, StreamBoard, deals, more

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News:

BMW iOS app integration: Following some recent Siri Eyes Free news from Chevrolet, BMW announced today that it has partnered with handful of developers to bring similar eyes free experiences for a number of third-party iOS apps to its vehicles. BMW has partnered with Audible for audio books, Glympse for location sharing services, Rhapsody for subscription music and TuneIn for internet radio, all of which will be updating their apps in the weeks to come for compatibility with the BMW Apps system.

Plants vs Zombies 2: PopCap announced today that part two of its incredibly popular Plants vs Zombies title is finally going to land on iOS in additional to all the other usual platforms “early summer.”  No clues on what might be included in the second installment, but in the meantime PopCap will launch a new version of the game on Facebook.

App Updates:

IM+ Instant Messenger version 7.7: A nice update to the very popular IM+ service today offers Beep mobile-to-mobile service as an in-app purchase, the ability to preview transferred images directly in chats, and the usual bug fixes and performance enhancements. iPad users will also now be able to capture photos and videos in the app.

StreamBoard version 5.0: The Twitter client that lets you track keywords and hashtags in real-time is updated to version 5.0 with many new features and enhancements:

For this incredible milestone, StreamBoard has been rewritten from the ground up bringing to you:
- A brand new streamlined interface powered by gestures
- A reimagined filter view featuring real-time graphs that you can interact with
- Much improved engine for faster speed!
- and many more!

Pac-Man version 3.5.0: iOS 6 support and new features for the Pac-Man iPad app.

Added support for iOS 6
Fixed Game Center issue for iOS 6
Updated More Games functionality

Deals:

EA iPhone & iPad games: Up to 90% off over 55 different titles

Street Fighter II Collection: 99 cents (regular $3.99)

Street Fighter IV Volt: 99 cents (regular $4.99)

iPhone & iPad Game, Street Fighter X Tekken, temporarily 99 cents (Regular $2.99)

Save up to 52% on Mac game downloads, BioShock & BioShock 2

Final Fantasy IV $10.99

Free download: MacX Video Converter Pro (Reg. $50)

iPhone & iPad game, MEGA MAN X, temporarily 99 cents (Reg. $4.99)

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PopCap Announces Plants Vs. Zombies 2 Will Launch This Summer

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Given the success of the original Plants vs. Zombies game, which first landed on iOS almost three years ago, I’m surprised we don’t already have a sequel. But there is one on the way. PopCap has announced that Plants vs. Zombies 2 will be launching early this summer.

That’s the good news. The bad news is, we don’t know much about it. You see, PopCap, which is now owned by EA, made the announcement in a press release for Plants vs. Zombies Adventures, a new social adaptation of the original game that’s now available in a limited beta on Facebook.

The only mention of Plants vs. Zombies 2 in that press release is this:

This marks the second imminent new installment in the Plants vs. Zombies franchise, as PopCap also confirmed today that Plants vs. Zombies 2, the sequel to the original blockbuster game, is slated to launch in early summer.

That’s it. We’re guessing the game will be much the same as the original, but with new levels, new zombies, and new plants. And because it’s now a product of EA, we’re also assuming it’ll be free-to-play, but with plenty of in-app purchases for additional content — just like EA’s latest mobile release, Real Racing 3.

If Plants vs. Zombies 2 is launching early this summer, then there’s only a couple of months of waiting to endure, and EA should provide us with more information on the game soon enough. In the meantime, you can now get your Plants vs. Zombies fix on Facebook.

Source: BusinessWire

Via: Rock Paper Shotgun

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The Simpsons: Tapped Out Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day With New Content Update

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EA has updated The Simpsons: Tapped Out to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 17. Available on both Android and iOS, the update brings a new storyline, new characters, and new buildings that deliver a taste of Ireland to Springfield.

Here’s what you can expect after updating:

• New Building: Grab a pint at O’Flanagan’s Pub.
• New Characters: Help Tom O’Flanagan and the Leprechaun as they settle into town and fill it with Irish cheer.
• New Decorations: Add a wee bit of the luck of the Irish to your town with a Wishing Well and a Shamrock Topiary.
• New Quests: Will O’Flanagan’s find a place in Springfield or will the taps run dry?

If you haven’t yet downloaded Tapped Out and you’re a Simpsons fan, then you’re missing out. It’s a wonderful building game that lets you create your own Springfield from scratch after Homer wiped out the old one with a nuclear meltdown. It’s almost like SimCity, but with The Simpsons. 

The game features original content from the show’s writers and animators, plus all your favorite characters voiced by the show’s actors. The game is completely free to play, though there are in-app purchases that’ll let you pick up donuts instantly as opposed to working for them.

You can download The Simpsons: Tapped Out from the App Store and Google Play.

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