Video Games
SimAnimals/Spore Hero composer ‘Winifred Phillips’ now on Facebook/Twitter
Jun 21st
Award winning composer Winifred Phillips is now on Facebook as well as Twitter! Perhaps you are not familiar with her name – that’s understandable…but if you play videogames, and enjoy the music, chances are high that you’ve heard of her work.
In the world of EA Games, she was the one responsible for bringing us both the SimAnimals and Spore Hero Original Soundtracks – but she has worked on many other games. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, Speed Racer, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, God of War, The DiVinci Code, The Maw, Shrek the Third (gotta give my love for this game as I am a fan of the movies) and even Little Big Planet 2! I’m sure everyone out there had to play at least one of those games. 
Back to the original point of this post, like I mentioned above she can be found on both Twitter and Facebook. She’s kind of new to social media, so if you have a minute, feel free to drop by either page and give her a warm welcome. I’m sure she’d appreciate hearing from you!
Winifred Phillips on Facebook | Winifred Phillips on Twitter
ARS Technica – From SimCity to Real Girlfriend: 20 years of sim games
Jun 21st
A huge 6 page article on the many simulation games that have been released over the past 20 years. I’ve been a hardcore Maxis fan, passing by all of the other simulation games…after reading this article, I must say I’m going to explore the other fantastic games – Tropico 3, Cities XL 2011, Virtual City, and Space Colony all look like fun to play.
In researching this article, I came across two major stumbling blocks. First was the seemingly innocuous question, “What is a sim game?” Some critics take the narrow view that only vehicle sims can claim the label, while others think immediately of the Sim franchise (of which SimCity, SimAnt, and The Sims are perhaps most famous) developed primarily by Maxis and Will Wright.
Others take a holistic view, insisting that anything which accurately models or mimics real-life or real-life systems should be considered a sim game—but this is particularly subjective since it requires a definition of what, precisely, constitutes an “accurate” model and it rules out sims set in the future.
Gamestop’s Dads & Grads Sale – Save $20 on select games
Jun 16th
In order to celebrate father’s day (holy crap its this weekend…thank god I have some spare tools to *regift*) as well as the recent graduation for young adults, GameStop is having a sale where you can save $20 on select EA games. Among the titles are Darkspore ($30), The Sims 3 Deluxe ($30) and The Sims 3 3DS ($20).
Once again, special thanks goes out to SimsVIP for the link!
EA’s ‘Sims’ Booth photos from E3 2011
Jun 10th
Shared via producer Graham Nardone as he drops by the EA’s Sim Booth at E3. If you’re wanting a collar, your best bet would be to keep an eye on Ebay. No doubt they’ll soon pop up.
EA @ E3 Press Conference Live Stream
Jun 6th
Today at your PC/Mac, tablet, smart phone and other mobile devices, watch the EA Press Conference Live! That’s right, EA will be broadcasting their Press Conference via Live Stream. Will we see more about pets? You’ll have to watch to find out. Live Stream starts today @12:30PM Pacific/3:30PM Eastern
Your favorite games and so much more
Watch as Electronic Arts talks about the hottest games of 2011 and beyond. With heavy-hitters like Battlefield 3, Mass Effect 3, FIFA 12 and so many more, there’s something for everyone. EA will also announce new, never-before-seen projects. There’s a ton in store for the future – this is one you don’t want to miss.
To find out what time the event begins in your area, you may want to check out this timezone chart that our friends over at InfiniteSims whipped up.
EA Mobile’s Memorial Day 2011 Sale!
May 26th
Get awesome games at fantastic prices! SimCity Deluxe, The Sims 3, World Adventures and Ambitions can be yours for $1 – including iPad versions. For Android users, The Sims 3 is 50% off it’s normal price. If you’ve already got all the sim games your device can handle, then check out their many other games!
EA & Spike TV to bring you live broadcast of EA’s E3 2011 Showcase
May 24th
If you want to catch EA’s E3 2011 Showcase and won’t be around a computer, then you may be in luck – providing you have access to a television with SpikeTV. They have joined forces to live broadcast EA’s event on Monday, June 6th at 12:30PM PST. Read the full press release for more details! I’m hoping we’ll see some news on upcoming Sim games!
NEW YORK, May 24, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — Spike TV, the #1 network for video game programming, today announced that it is working with leading game publisher Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) for an exclusive live, commercial-free telecast of the company’s 2011 showcase event at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the gaming industry’s leading trade show.
Broadcasting from the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, Gamechangers: EA 2011 Preview, premieres live nationwide Monday, June 6 at 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT.
During the hour-long broadcast anchored by GTTV host Geoff Keighley, EA CEO John Riccitiello and the company’s development teams will unveil exclusive, world premiere demos and trailers for EA’s biggest releases for 2011 and beyond. Viewers will experience an explosive, never-before-seen demo of Battlefield 3™, travel across the galaxy for a look at Commander Shepard’s final voyage in Mass Effect™ 3, hit the pitch for a first look at FIFA Soccer 12, discover what’s new in Madden NFL 12, shred the mountains in the world premiere look at SSX™, experience the high-speed thrills of Need For Speed™ The Run and hear breaking news about other unannounced projects now under development at EA.
“EA and Spike share a valued publishing relationship and we can’t wait to exclusively broadcast the company’s E3 lineup with our reach of 99.4 million homes across America,” said Kevin Kay, president, Spike TV.
In addition to the exclusive live coast-to-coast broadcast on Spike, MTV Networks’ GameTrailers.com, MTV.com and EA’s EA.com will provide a live, high-definition video stream on the Internet of Gamechangers: EA 2011 Preview, powered by the global Akamai HD Network platform. The live stream will be viewable on a record number of platforms, including Facebook, iPhone®, iPad™ and other mobile devices.
“Gamechangers is an incredible showcase of EA titles for every platform – consoles, PC, handhelds, tablets and smart phones,” said John Riccitiello, CEO, Electronic Arts. “We are thrilled that Spike TV and MTV Networks will broadcast the news about Battlefield 3, Star Wars™: The Old Republic™, FIFA Soccer 12 and other EA blockbusters to millions of gamers around the world.”
For a sneak peek at many of the EA games set to be revealed during Gamechangers: EA 2011 Preview, tune into the E3 preview episode of GTTV with Geoff Keighley, premiering Thursday, June 2 on Spike.
The exclusive live broadcast of Gamechangers: EA 2011 Preview is a key part of Spike’s largest-ever commitment to video game coverage at E3. Spike, home to the annual Video Game Awards, the biggest night of the year for the game industry, plans to deliver more than 20 hours of live E3-related programming across multiple platforms – including television, online, Facebook and mobile – from a new, state-of-the-art HD studio at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Spike and GameTrailers.com will unveil the biggest games of E3 before any other network with breaking news, live demonstrations, world premiere trailers, in-depth interviews and expert analysis.
About Spike TV
Spike TV is available in 99.4 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV’s Internet address is www.spike.com and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV’s press site at http://www.spike.com/press. Follow us on Twitter @spiketvpr for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company’s game franchises are offered as both packaged goods products and online services delivered through Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and tablets. EA has more than 100 million registered players and operates in 75 countries.
In fiscal 2011, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster franchises such as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield, and Mass Effect™. More information about EA is available at http://info.ea.com.
The Sims, SSX and Need for Speed are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Mass Effect is a trademark of EA International (Studio and Publishing) Ltd. STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. John Madden, NFL and FIFA are the property of their respective owners and used with permission. iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
LucasArts, the LucasArts logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks in the United States and/or in other countries of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © 2010 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. & ® or TM as indicated. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Spike TV
Aggregame – 2010′s Gaming Year in Review
May 23rd
Below is a video that highlights the gaming industry statistics of 2010, featuring The Sims 3 and EA at one point.
GameSpot’s Sound Byte – Meet composer Winifred Phillips
May 20th
It’s always a pleasure listening to Winifred Phillips, her voice as well as her music. Her talent was featured in many games: Spore Hero, SimAnimals, Shrek the Third and God of War. The latest work of art coming from her studio is Little Big Planet 2 for the Playstation 3. Catch an excellent behind the scenes video in which she discusses her past, how she got into the industry, what the creative process is like and much, much more! I hope that EA has more plans for her in the future as it’s been awhile. Fingers crossed that someday she’ll be contracted out to do a future Sims title.
UK Gaming Charts 5-14-2011
May 17th
This week’s chart put Brink at the ‘brink‘ of the list, with football manager falling back, and The Sims Medieval fast on its track. Portal teleported to number 4 and The Sims 3 tailing behind.
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