EA’s Making It Rain (#TheSkinny – Week of May 6)

Another big week in the gaming world, but all eyes were on EA after a surge in stock price. It’s been a year of ups and downs for the publisher but it seems like EA might finally be back on the right track. Here’s #TheSkinny…

Good Week for EA

Despite a rocky start to the year (remember the SimCity debacle?), EA had a huge week and it looks like things are shaping up well for 2013. Stock prices reached a 52-week high after the publisher announced increased revenues in Q4. The company has allegedly sold 1.6 million SimCity titles since the March’s launch, and 14 million copies of FIFA 13 during the past year.  

The publisher also caused buzz after announcing The Sims 4 will be released next year. While we know it’s early to get too excited, we can’t help but feel giddy at the thought of a new Sims title. Plus, the new graphics look pretty awesome.

Here’s what the Twitter-world has to say:

I think you’re very right. RT “@thesims3: @lizgillies I think it means your life just got even better. Am I right? 🙂 #TheSims4”

— Elizabeth Gillies (@LizGillies) May 6, 2013

#TheSims4 has just been confirmed. Lawd have mercy on my bank balance ea.com/news/maxis-unv…

— Christopher (@cosmicvoices) May 6, 2013

#THESIMS4 COMES OUT NEXT YEAR??? O.O details, i need details. THE EXCITEMENT IS TAKING OVER

— Jeydon Wale (@jeyyounit11) May 7, 2013

OUYA – The Forgotten Next-Gen

While Xbox and PlayStation have been the talk of “next-gen” consoles all year – we can’t forget about OUYA. This week, the Kickstarter darling announced another $15 million in funding.  

Think it can compete with the big guys? We’re very curious to see how things pan out for the console, and with an extra $15 million laying around, we’re sure the OUYA is set to impress us.

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