Ultimate Team in FIFA 12 Raking In the Cash
In an earnings call discussing the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 (October-December 2011) EA announced that through the initial three months of release Ultimate Team mode in FIFA 12 generated $ 39 million in digital revenue. That represents an boost of 69% over the very same period last year with FIFA 11. Combining with both FIFA 11 and FIFA 10 in the final year Ultimate Team mode has created EA more than $ 100 million and the company expects FIFA 12 on its own to eventually create $ 100 million in digital revenue.
The boasting over Ultimate Team’s achievement is nevertheless somewhat awkward considering how significantly it has been in the news due to the association with account thievery more than the final 4 months or so. Each EA Sports and Microsoft will definitely have to close the loophole that produced FIFA such an appealing source of generating money for those who obtain access to the accounts of others.
Surprise! No X-Box 720 or PS4 this year
In a not-so-surprise move yesterday, both Microsoft and Sony confirmed that their next-gen systems are not prepared to launch a ‘counter-offensive’ on Wii U. This of course assumes that you didn’t in fact believe that the rumors, correct? Regardless here’s the proof below:
Microsoft
“What will happen at E3, it is still too early to say. What’s specific is that there will be nothing at all new in 2012. If we wanted to counter Nintendo, we would have to be in a position to release one thing right away, and that is not at all the case.”
– French Advertising Director, Cedrick Delmas
Mass Effect 3 demo and Xbox Live update
Folks have been questioning about regardless of whether a gold Xbox Reside account would be necessary in order to play the upcoming Mass Effect three multiplayer demo and the answer is Yes, it will be needed to play the Mass Impact 3 multiplayer demo. But Mass Impact three will contain a limited time Gold access when you download the demo.
Microsoft released this statement:
“In celebration of ME3, Xbox is pleased to offer fans access to ME3 demo multiplayer for the time top to launch. Xbox Reside Gold gives you exclusive rewards such as multiplayer gaming, member-only deals & previews, and access to entertainment with Netflix, ESPN, Hulu Plus and more.”
So now everybody with Xbox Live, regardless of whether you already have XBL Gold or not, will be in a position to play the Mass Effect three multiplayer demo.
YEY!
5 More of The Worst Trends From This Console Generation
In December of 2010, I wrote an post about 5 undesirable trends that have emerged in this present console generation. It’s the post that got me my job here at Piki Geek a single year ago following the post created its rounds on Reddit. What much better way to commemorate my 1st complete year as a Piki Geek editor than to rant about five far more trends from this console generation which have rubbed me the incorrect way.
Regrettably, this industry continues to churn out ill-conceived tips and company methods, mostly in pursuit of profit. Now that the end of this generation is within sight, with the Wii U currently announced and rumors flying about new Microsoft and Sony consoles, I’ve come up with 5 much more offenses that can be added to the current list.
5. The Decline of Local Multiplayer
Proper off the bat, we’ve got a large one here. The decline of split screen and nearby multiplayer wasn’t on the original list, and its absence was speedily pointed out by a lot of. Be concerned not, I’m proper there with you this time, as I too miss the days when local multiplayer was widespread.
Microsoft Says Nintendo Isn’t Competing Against Other Consoles
Microsoft’s marketing and advertising director of France, Cedrick Delmas has told reporters that Nintendo isn’t seeking to compete against other console manufactures, and other console manufactures aren’t seeking to compete against them. Sounds like a huge mistake on Microsoft’s component.
“We’re not here to counter Nintendo and they’re not here to fight the other manufacturers. Nintendo has put itself in a different cycle, they’re advancing at their own pace.”
- Cedrick Delmas, Microsoft’s advertising director of France
Microsoft Takes Action Against Halo 4 Beta Scam
Despite the fact that 343 Industries’ creative director David Ellis has debunked and published a warning about fake Halo four beta testing invitations, the phishing internet site associated with the scam (halo4beta.net) remained active.
Fusible reported yesterday that Microsoft was filing a complaint with the National Arbitration Forum with the hopes of having the domain name transferred to its ownership. To do this, Microsoft would have to prove to the Forum that the internet site was registered maliciously. Though the web site went down immediately after Ellis’ warning, leaving a message of “This Account Has Been Suspended,” Microsoft nonetheless plans to pursue the case.
Of course, phishing scams are sort of a Lernaean Hydra kind of deal, where if you cut off one head, two much more will develop back in its location. Always be careful – check hyperlinks and e mail addresses for legitimacy or Google them initial if you are suspicious or unsure.
Here is the “XBOX 720″ GPU
Even although Microsoft has but to unveil, or even go over, its plans for the 3rd generation of Xbox, IGN reports on the state of the system’s GPU. Apparently, the chip is based off of AMD’s 6000 series and will have 1080p output, 3D, and so on. Full production is set for the end of 2012, with the technique dropping sometime in 2013 (speculated). We can assume that this will not be the only factor adding to the power of the Xbox ’720′ (for the lack of a greater term). We assume that because Kinect is playing such a large role in the company’s approach, we’ll probably see it integrated into the platform itself as opposed to an add-on peripheral.
