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Rumour no more: EA distribution changing hands in SA

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In April we told you that EA’s local distribution was changing hands again; that it was being wrest away from Apex Interactive and thrust in to the hands of a new partner. While our information back then was from sources we trusted, we could not confirm it – thanks to the vehement denial from the parties concerned. Now we can.

We surmised back then that distribution would be going over to either Ster-Kinekor, or Prima Interactive. Today, we can confirm that that EA’s local distribution will from now on, be handled by Prima Interactive. We spoke to somebody from Prima this morning who confirmed the deal, adding that it’s no longer a secret.

As we said before, they’re a perfect candidate, already distributing Xbox games and hardware, Disney games, and the educational Leapfrog consoles.

In the end this means no big changes to you the consumer – it just means that despite a rather volatile, ever-changing industry that you’ll still be able to get your fix of EA’s games. Say what you will about the company’s practices and policies, but they still make some rather great games. We’re all rather excited for Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Prima’s first big new EA release will be FIFA 15, which practically sells itself – so they’re starting off on solid ground.

We’ve asked for an official statement, and will update with one as soon as we receive it.

Last Updated: July 17, 2014

26 Comments

  1. Admiral Chief Saxon

    July 17, 2014 at 08:31

    So, a river in Egypt then?

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    • Hammersteyn

      July 17, 2014 at 08:45

      Or firstborns

      Reply

  2. Mossel

    July 17, 2014 at 08:33

    This might be applicable to EA.

    http://hugelolcdn.com/i700/297991.jpg

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief Saxon

      July 17, 2014 at 08:36

      This pic was posted on lagz yesterday, dammit Mossel, jy moet bybly!!!!

      😛

      Reply

      • Rince&pop

        July 17, 2014 at 08:38

        Haha! So, definitely too soon 🙂

        Reply

        • Admiral Chief Saxon

          July 17, 2014 at 08:41

          XD

          Reply

      • Unavengedavo

        July 17, 2014 at 08:44

        You people should stop giving the industry these ideas O_o

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        • VampyreSquirrel

          July 17, 2014 at 09:08

          They’ve had these ideas already, and EA is putting them into practice, on every. single. game. they release. Working title or not… normally not.

          Reply

      • Mossel

        July 17, 2014 at 09:15

        lol dammit! Was busy at work! Didn’t see everything!

        Reply

        • Admiral Chief Saxon

          July 17, 2014 at 09:18

          I don’t believe people who cannot fly choppers…

          Reply

          • Mossel

            July 17, 2014 at 09:45

            I can fly a chopper perfectly…into the ground.

  3. Viking Of Science

    July 17, 2014 at 08:55

    Still not sold on Dragon Age….

    Oh I’ll just get Divinity: Oiginal Sin, It’s the type of game Bioware would be making now, If they weren’t Being Kept in a hamster wheel of Mediocrity by their EA Overlords…..

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    • Brady miaau

      July 17, 2014 at 10:04

      Divinity games, while fun, have never, in my opinion, been nearly as good as, say DA1 or even DA2.

      I got bored playing The Dragon Knight sage, more bored than DA2. Less polish on Dragon Night, I think. small things. Also less copy an paste on DK

      Reply

  4. Ryanza

    July 17, 2014 at 09:07

    yeah, it does not matter who distributes EA games, I’m still not going to buy EA games.

    Reply

    • Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim

      July 17, 2014 at 09:15

      You left out “Don’t support DRM”

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief Saxon

        July 17, 2014 at 09:18

        XD

        Reply

      • Ryanza

        July 17, 2014 at 09:26

        Thanks for spreading the message. I don’t even have to say it without it being said.

        Reply

  5. Jonah Cash

    July 17, 2014 at 09:11

    As long as I can get Fifa a month after release, I am happy!!

    Reply

  6. Jev_LFC

    July 17, 2014 at 09:13

    Whats the bet the prices increase.

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief Saxon

      July 17, 2014 at 09:18

      42% chance

      Reply

      • Jev_LFC

        July 17, 2014 at 09:20

        So a given then…..haha

        Reply

        • Admiral Chief Saxon

          July 17, 2014 at 09:21

          There is a 58% chance that 100% of what I say is only 33% of the proven margin

          Reply

          • Sageville

            July 17, 2014 at 10:01

            10% of us believe you.

  7. Brady miaau

    July 17, 2014 at 10:02

    Do they make good games or do they publish good games?

    Yes, yes, they own Bioware now, but does EA actually make anything themselves or does that come out of different corporate structures.

    Reply

  8. Willem Swanepoel

    July 17, 2014 at 10:58

    That hand over stick in the header, shouldnt it be a DLC ?

    Reply

  9. brad coetzee

    July 17, 2014 at 14:00

    Mmm Parties confirmed. Makes me keen for a box of smarties…….

    Reply

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