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Two games that were supposedly fast approaching have now been pushed back a bit. In a financial conference call this week EA CEO John Riccitiello mentioned that The Sims 3 and The Godfather 2 would both be delayed from release. The Sims 3 will land on store shelves on June 2nd, 2009 for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. “The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.” The Godfather 2 will arrive sometime during the 2010 fiscal year. EA said the delay will help create more buzz about the title that had been set to launch this month.

Those of you who loved Bioware’s action-RPG Mass Effect and DICE’s newest installment to the Battlefield series Bad Company will be happy with the news that turned up today. In a recent financial earnings call EA CEO John Riccitiello divulged that Mass Effect 2 would make it’s debut on “multiple consoles” and that there is a sequel to Battlefield: Bad Company in the pipes for Q4 of fiscal 2010 (January-March 2010). This is all the information that is known at the present time, but stay tuned for more on these games.

Electronic Arts has received the exclusive license to publish and develop the works of Robert Ludlum in video game form. This license includes the Bourne series and EA has announced that Starbreeze Studios is at work on a new game featuring Jason and his amnesia. “Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne is the most exciting action hero to emerge in decades, thrilling audiences around the world,” said Mike Quigley, group vice president of marketing, EA Games Label. “EA is excited to enter into a long-term relationship with Ludlum Entertainment, bringing the action, intrigue and intensity of Robert Ludlum’s fiction to life for casual and core gamers around the globe.” EA has stated that video game veteran Matt Wolf will work with the production team to oversee the creative department and overseeing the Ludlum game portfolio.

Just when we thought it may be on the way out, EA confirms work on three new Need for Speed games for 2009. Speaking to Eurogamer EA confirmed that the NfS franchise will continue in 2009 with Need for Speed: Shift on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC, and PSP, Need for Speed: Nitro on Nintendo DS and Wii, and finally Need for Speed: World Online for the Asian PC market. "Need for Speed: Shift will be made by Slightly Mad Studios of GT Legends and GTR 2 fame, with help from EA Black Box producer Michael Mann and EA Games Europe bigwig Patrick Soderlund. Shift focuses on simulation racing - not just the realistic movement of cars, but also driver behaviour." Nitro will be developed by EA Montreal and will be an arcade racer with a focus on "vibrant, eye-catching visuals." World Online will be developed by Black Box and has the possibility of launching in the west if it does well in the Asian market. It will let you pick your car and "take on the rest of the world....

Steven Spielberg and EA are teaming up once again to bring you the sequel to Bloom Blox for the Nintendo Wii, Bloom Blox Bash Party. The game will feature over 400 new levels including zero gravity and under water levels, and a richer multiplayer experience. "BOOM BLOX Bash Party is a wild social gaming experience,” said Steven Spielberg. “We know families and friends really enjoyed playing the original BOOM BLOX together, so we designed more explosive multiplayer experiences with BOOM BLOX Bash Party." The new improved multiplayer will now feature twice as many multiplayer challenges as well as new team-based challenges allowing players to play with friends. Add this to new features such as more block types, tools, character throwing, and downloadable levels via the internet, Bash Party looks to be shaping up to be a great game.

Had a bit of fun with the Skate 2 video editor last nigh, here is what happened (one after jump).

EA has released a new trailer for The Godfather II entitled "The Crew." Enjoy!

Sony has announced that EA Sports is coming to the Playstation Home beta this spring. The EA Sports Complex and will feature exclusive EA Sports multiplayer games, leaderboards, and trailers for upcoming games. "“We’re proud to support the PlayStation Home Beta with a very robust offering from EA SPORTS,” said Peter Moore, president of EA SPORTS. “As part of our continued commitment to the connected experience and the digitization of our business, the EA SPORTS Complex is a rich new online environment that presents a compelling and immersive social gaming experience for the global sports audience.”" Check out the video below for a quick preview.

EA has announced that they, in partnership with Hasbro, will be bringing the Hasbro Family game Night channel to the Xbox Live Arcade starting early this year. The channel will feature games such as Sorry! Battleship, Connect Four, Yahtzee, Boggle, and Sorry! Sliders. “We believe our Hasbro Family Game Night channel on Xbox LIVE Arcade will be one of the most dynamic and fun collections available on the platform,” said Chip Lange, General Manager of EA Hasbro. “We’ve been given the unique opportunity to create an exclusive EA Hasbro branded destination within the Xbox LIVE Arcade so players can easily find and play our lineup family-friendly digital board games. Just as families have game closets in their home, they will also be able to stock a digital game closet serving up hours of interactive play for kids and adults alike.” Stay tuned for more information.

EA has released two new screens and a video showing the create-a-sim feature for The Sims 3. "The all-new Create – A - Sim allows you to completely customize your Sims’ appearances making every Sim unique. The feature is easy-to-use and more powerful than ever, letting you fine-tune every aspect of your Sims’ face, customize their hair color, select the exact shade of their skin tone and determine much more to make lifelike Sims. It’s never been easier to make Sims that are thin, full-figured or muscular and everything in between! In true The Sims fashion, you can customize everything. Additionally, Create – a - Style allows for infinite possibilities to design the interior and exterior of your Sims surroundings, clothes and more."

EA has been known to milk series for all they're worth, but things are changing. In EA's effert to change it's image, they released a series of original IPs this year. This has been great for gamers but how has it been for EA? Unfortunately, EA has had lower-than-expected revenue for it's financial year. Speaking at an investors conference call, EA CEO, John Riccitiello discussed this year's original EA titles. Spore sold well for EA and, not surprisingly, Riccitiello believes the title will be a strong on-going franchise. The 'MySims' games will most likely be an on-going franchise as well. Even with World of Warcraft looming over it, Riccitiello believes Warhammer will continue to do well for them for multiple years. What's his opinion of Dead Space? He gives it a thumbs up and says the series looks to be a big winner. Finally, there is Mirror's Edge. Mirror's Edge did not sell as well as EA would have liked. Riccitiello, despite it's sales...

Dead Space could be one of EA's best self-produced games in a long time, and adding a free suit upgrade for those who bought it was also a great thing to do. Now comes the "pay for everything" DLC.  EA has announced that on November 13th via Xbox Live, and November 20th via Playstation Network they will release Dead Space premium upgrade packs for purchase. Ready for a big list? • Astronaut Pack: Download the Astronaut Suit and Weapon Skin Pack, featuring an amazing Astronaut Suit and new skins for the Plasma Cutter, Pulse Rifle, and Ripper! • 240 MS points • Big Gun Pack: Download the Steam Punk Force Gun, the ultimate in Necromorph-killing destruction. • 80 MS points • Heavy Damage Pack: Download the Heavy Damage Weapon pack featuring a cool new look and massive firepower for the Plasma Cutter, Contact Beam, Pulse Rifle, and Ripper. • 240 MS points • Hot Rod Pack: Download the Hot Rod Weapon Skin Pack, featuring awesome flame graphics for the Flamethrower and Pulse Rifl...

EA has released five tracks from the official soundtrack to Mirror's Edge which ships this Tuesday (11th) in the U.S. and Thursday (13th) in Europe. Best of all the tracks are free to download!  Soundtrack Download Enjoy the music and get ready for the game this week!

EA and DICE have announced today that Mirror's Edge has gone gold. The game is set to release November 11th in the U.S. and November 13th in Europe. "Mirror’s Edge has been praised by top industry media saying it is ‘the most exciting first-person adventure of the year’ (EGM) and ‘poetry in motion’ (Official Xbox Magazine). The game also won this year’s Game Critics Award for Best Original Game at E3. Gamers can experience first-hand what life is like as a runner with the recently released Mirror’s Edge demo that is available via PlayStation® Store and Xbox LIVE™ Marketplace. " Pre-ordering the game a select retailers will gain you some great items from a time trial demo code to a runners' bag. Head to your local game store to find out what you can get! Mirror's Edge 'Launch' trailer

Got this note in my inbox today from the Mirror's Edge site, it is a wanted poster for the game's main character Faith. It looks as if DICE and EA are beginning the advertising push to Mirror's Edge's launch next month. It is good to see, this game has not received a ton of attention among the many AAA titles coming over the next weeks. If you have not seen/heard much on the game head over to our Mirror's Edge FAQ for more information and video links.

EA has just released a new batch of screenshots for next year's Skate 2. Enjoy!

EA's upcoming space-horror game Dead Space has officially gone gold. The game is set to ship for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on Octbor 14th with the PC version following on the 20th. Those who buy the game on 360 and PS3 within the first two weeks of sales will also get acess to an exclusive themed suit. On the 360 you will have a chance to download the Xbox-themed "Elite" Suit, and Playstation 3 players will get access to the PS3-themed Obsidian suit. The suits will contain more inventory room and increased toughness. Both suits can be seen to the left. Also, for Xbox 360 owners, EA via the EA Store is offering 1000 copies of the Dead Space Ultra Limited Edition retailing for $149.95.  "This package contains a copy of the game, Dead Space Downfall Animated Movie on DVD, bonus content DVD, 97-page art book, the 160-page graphic novel (which combines all six issues of the Dead Space comics), exclusive lithograph illustrated and individually signed by Ben Templesmith, a...

According to MarketWatch EA has officially cancelled the first person shooter based on the Command & Conquer RTS series named Tiberium. EA claims "design challenges" among other things caused the canellation. This move will result in an unspecified number of jobs. ""It is with a heavy heart that I announce the end to all work on 'Tiberium,' effective immediately," Mike Verdu, who heads the Electronic Arts studio creating the game." Apparently the game was not living up to high expectations, and thus was forced to the chopping block. Joystiq has a full statement from EA, as seen below: " EA has suspended work on Tiberium effective immediately. The game was not on track to meet the high quality standards set by the team and by the EA Games Label. A lower quality game is not in the best interest of the consumers and would not succeed in this market. This decision will result in some individuals being released. However, EA will make e...

The 1up show this week has an exclusive look at Mirror's Edge including never before seen levels and gameplay. Check it out! 1UP Show: Mirror's Edge Preview The next installment of story trailers is up from DICE and EA. This one give you a bit more of a look into Faith's backstory.

Via a press release , EA has confirmed that DICE's first person parkour game Mirror's Edge will release on PS3 and Xbox 360 on November 11th. The release also mentioned that the PC verison of the game has been delayed and will ship later this winter. Their will be a demo coming for the game as well via the Xbox Marketplace and Playstation Store. "Prior to launch, players worldwide will get an early peek at the game when the demo* becomes available via Xbox LIVE(TM) Marketplace and PLAYSTATION(R) Store. The demo will feature the prologue of the game including the tutorial and a segment of the single-player story mode. Starting September 26th, players who pre-order Mirror's Edge at selected retailers will get an exclusive code that unlocks the Time Trial mode in the demo." No word on when the demos will be available, though with the codes coming the 26th we can assume it won't be far behind. Full press release after the jump. DICE Announces Holiday Ship Date for...