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E3: Show's over (E3 2006)

1/08/2006

Tuesday 1 August 2006 The Electronic Entertainment Exposition is dead. As we reported yesterday, organiser the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has cancelled the E3 trade show as we know it, and today has made an official announcement on the fate of the world's biggest videogame exhibition, effectively downsizing the event into a low-key, more industry-focused meeting. Here's what you need to know: "To better address the needs of today's videogame industry, the Electronic Entertainment ...

E3 RIP... (E3 2006)

31/07/2006

Monday 31 July 2006 The largest, loudest, sensory overload show on the planet, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), has been cancelled in its present form for the foreseeable future, according to an exclusive report on our sister site, Next-Gen.biz. Industry top brass revealed to Next-Gen that many of the show's biggest players were deserting after deciding the costs involved in exhibiting at E3 simply weren't worth it and that it would be more beneficial to spend money on their own events ...

E3 2006: The final word (E3 2006)

18/05/2006

Wednesday 17 May 2006 So, that was E3 2006. The most manic week of the gaming calendar has hurtled by once again in a tornado of news and a frenzy of game playing. Now, as relative calm returns and the chaos slowly seeps away, we look back on the big games, the big announcements, the highlights and the disappointments. Much of the week's hottest news happened before the doors had opened on E3, with Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft all making some big announcements at their pre-show ...

E3 has opened! And we're inside (E3 2006)

10/05/2006

Wednesday 10 May 2006 After all the talk, after all the pre-show conferences, after all the trailers and all the hype, E3 is finally open. And we're here! Yes, the vast LA Conference Centre has finally opened its doors and we are on the floor of the show itself, ready to bring you all of the breaking news, ready with informative and informed hands-on reports and ready with plenty of footage, right from the heart of ...

E3 show floor sneak preview (E3 2006)

10/05/2006

Wednesday 10 May 2006 With just hours to go until this year's E3 games show officially opens for business in Los Angeles, GamesRadar has managed to obtain an exclusive sneak preview of the show floor. As you can see from these photos, many of the stands are still under construction - including those for PlayStation 3 and Wii, both of which will be playable on the show floor. The Sony and Nintendo areas sit side-by-side in the LA Convention Centre's massive West Hall and are the focal points of ...

EA's MMA Could See Female Fighters (EA Sports MMA)

11/11/2009

IncGamers has learnt that EA's MMA game could see female fighters.

Speaking to IncGamers, development director, Charles Laing, said that the thought hasn't necessarily been dismissed.

EA SPORTS MMA to be playable before Strikeforce event (EA Sports MMA)

30/10/2009

"Electronic Arts is giving journalists a sneak peak at its upcoming mixed martial arts fighter, EA SPORTS MMA, on November 6th at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. According to the invitation sent to members of the press, the game will be made available in playable form for the first time ever."

MMA Fighter Freaks Out, EA Dev Almost Punched (EA Sports MMA)

30/09/2009

Since the MMA game is based on real fighters, it's EA's job to determine which fighters are stronger than others. Unfortunately for fighter Jason "Mayhem" Miller, EA doesn't think too much of him in the fighting department, and he is rated as one of the weaklings in the game.

Jason "Mayhem" Miller set to be in EA Sports MMA (EA Sports MMA)

25/09/2009

"Despite Dana White threat to blacklist any mixed martial artists from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) who signed with Electronic Art's EA Sports MMA, the game certainly seems to have no problem acquiring a healthy roster of notable fighters.

First, there was former UFC champion Randy Couture joining; then Gregard Mousassi; and then the legendary Fedor Emelianenko. Now, EA has announced three new fighters who will be lending their likeness to the upcoming MMA video game.

According to an announcement on EA Sports MMA's Twitter account, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and Frank "The Legend" Shamrock will appear in the video game when it launches sometime in 2010. "

Couture and Emelianenko Headline EA MMA, Moore Responds to Threats (EA Sports MMA)

16/08/2009

Game Freaks 365 writes: "The fight is on. EA today announced that they have officially signed Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianenko to headline their EA Sports MMA title. Randy Couture is a 6'1", 220 pound heavyweight, who currently holds a 16-9 record and is a five-time MMA champion. The game is currently scheduled to be released on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2010.

"I have been a part of MMA for over 10 years and I am excited about the global visibility that a game like EA Sports MMA will bring to the sport," said Randy Couture. 'Like my fighting career, I look forward to taking on all comers in EA Sports MMA.'"

Movie Star Confirms EA MMA Appearance (EA Sports MMA)

14/08/2009

Movie star and Strikeforce athlete Cung Le has confirmed his appearance in EA's upcoming MMA videogame, and announced he will be working on motion capture in the near future.

Former Soldier to be Banned from UFC over EA's MMA Game (EA Sports MMA)

30/07/2009

Koku Gamer writes: 'Former Special Forces soldier Tim Kennedy looks set to be banned from the UFC after revealing he is to star in EA Sports' upcoming MMA title.'

Rumor: UFC to ban fighters that sign on for EA's MMA (EA Sports MMA)

2/07/2009

Joystiq writes: "There's been a pretty crazy rumor floating around. originating from the mixedmartialarts.com forums. The rumor states that UFC will blacklist any fighter that chooses to be a part of EA's upcoming game, MMA. That means should any fighter sign up to be represented in EA's game, they won't ever be endorsed by the UFC or asked to join. Crazy, right?"

Moore: EA Sports MMA Targeting Fighters' Image Rights (EA Sports MMA)

22/06/2009

Following the major success of THQ's UFC 2009 game, EA Sports head Peter Moore says his newly-announced EA Sports MMA title will sign fighters with image rights available.

The rise of mixed martial arts as a sport over the last few years has been significant, and Moore's announcement of EA Sports MMA at this year's E3 means the sport will join titles like Madden, Tiger Woods and FIFA on the EA Sports label.

However, UFC owners Zuffa also control MMA leagues like the WEC and the now defunct Pride, as well as a large majority of famous fighters -- leaving it unclear which MMA stars would be able to sign for Electronic Arts' title.

Q&A: Recoil Games Reveals Eco-Themed FPS Earth No More (Earth No More)

16/05/2009

Young independent Finnish game studio Recoil Games was founded by Remedy Entertainment (Max Payne) co-founder Samuli Syvahuoko, and first came onto the radar in 2007, revealing its debut game Earth No More in conjunction with 3D Realms.

Videogamer: Radar Group working on three next-gen titles (Earth No More)

18/03/2008

Videogamer reports that Radar Group has today announced its official public launch and revealed its first three game projects: Earth No More, Incarnate and Prey 2.

Founded in June 2007, Radar Group co-creates original IP, designed from the ground up, for successful leveraging in the game and film markets. The company has a strong belief that original thinking is key and only works with passionate development teams looking to establish themselves with original IP.

"We're something our industry desperately needs," says Scott Miller, Radar's Chief Creative Officer. "Radar is teaming up with many of the industry's top independent studios to help them create original IP in which they own a substantial ownership stake."

3D Realms Refutes Earth No More Suit (Earth No More)

20/02/2008

3D Realms CEO Scott Miller has defended his studio's upcoming game Earth No More, following a lawsuit filed by two Californians accusing the company of stealing their idea.

"I can't say much, because this is a legal matter. Except, I will say we are fully innocent, and that these guys are just looking for a quick score," Miller wrote on the Shacknews forums.

3D Realms Sued Over Earth No More (Earth No More)

19/02/2008

Kris Graft of Next-Gen.biz writes: Two men who claim to have come up with the idea for the action title Earth No More are suing 3D Realms for allegedly stealing their idea. Next-Gen speaks with the plaintiffs' lawyer.

The plaintiffs are seeking damages under the US Copyright Act, which can include actual damages such as a disgorgement of profits from the game, statutory damages of up to $150,000 plus attorneys' fees and an injunction against the 3D Realms' distribution of the property.

The complaint calls 3D Realms' Earth No More "virtually identical in substance" to the plaintiffs' property.

3D Realms spills more on Earth No More (Earth No More)

19/06/2007

3D Realms has revealed a little more on Earth No More, the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 game in development at Recoil Games that we had first details on yesterday. New information comes via quotes lifted from an article in Game Informer magazine. The words have been plastered onto 3DR's website. The details in the quotes are teasing, but they provide some insight into the game's direction and influences and additionally explain that many of the weapons in the shooter are being designed with ...

Duke Nukem dev's new project revealed (Earth No More)

18/06/2007

The first early-doors details of Earth No More - a PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 game being jointly developed by new studio Recoil Games and Duke Nukem creator, 3D Realms - have appeared on the internet, revealing some plot and gameplay info. Earth No More's story revolves around the appearance of a mysterious spore, which has a destructive impact on the environment and causes plants and animals to mutate. Exactly how players will combat this troublesome germ isn't entirely clear, although building a ...