Sides with consumers, if always-on connectivity stops enjoyment of games
Publisher assures fans series will not be tackling online-only play
EA Labels boss says concept was led by devs, but admits it could have been communicated better
City-building title garners one million in sales as server troubles begin to dissipate
But modder claims game can easily be run offline despite constant internet connection requirement
Publisher 'temporarily' pauses promotion of troubled city-builder
European launch is hours away and server trouble continues to hinder players
Server crash leads to questions over publisher's switch to always online verification
EA Playfish VP of global studios heads up Helsinki branch
The Ville has 'unmistakable resemblance' to The Sims Social, claims publishing giant
EA shows off new Facebook adaptation of classic city builder
PopCap and Playfish also developing casual titles
The Maxis senior VP gets the rapid-fire question treatment
New sequel to feature mutliplayer and environmental changes; powered by GlassBox engine
EA to live stream industry event
Famed Maxis founder and The Sims creator brings conference to a climax with closing keynote
Activision CEO declined the chance meet Will Wright and his seminal project before EA bought the studio
Publisher offers no comment as its disposed workforce appears to be breaking silence
Spore studio 'fluctuates in response to business conditions' says publisher
Montreal Games Summit to also see Media Molecule’s Paul Holden attend
