Divekick and Sportsfriends turn friends and strangers into rivals on the PlayStation 3 (preview)

Among Sony's sizable offering of indie games at GDC were a handful of competitive titles that redefine the meaning of head-to-head multiplayer.

Video games and libraries are a good mix, say librarians

Don't cringe when video games are offered in public libraries. In fact, a well-maintained collection just might bring more kids, youth, and young adults into the hallowed halls of a local library than books ever will.

Boom! EA brings its Madden football franchise to iOS & Facebook

In what appears to be an inevitable move, Electronic Arts has released a new version of its Madden Football game built specifically for mobile devices and social networks.

EA Sports Challenge launches on PS3, with $1 million prize fund up for grabs

Electronic Arts today launched its new e-sports video game tournament, exclusively on the Playstation 3. The EA Sports Challenge Series is designed to determine the most skilled Madden NFL 12, NHL 2 and FIFA 12 players, and is offering cash …

EA hands out early sports game access to ‘Season Ticket’ buyers

Game publisher Electronic Arts today unveiled the “EA Sports Season Ticket” program, a yearly subscription that gives gamers early access to sports titles and discounts for downloadable content.

Players who pay an extra $25 for the yearly subscription will be …