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Madden 10 Brings Online Franchise
As hoped for the big online announcement for Madden 10 was the inclusion of Online Franchise mode. Rather than if Peter Moore would be revealing Online Franchise the main question going in centered around whether it would be as fully featured as consumers would associate with a mode by such a name. Based on the trailer shown at the EA press conference and the audience reaction it appears this will not be a let down. Announced on stage at the EA E3 2009 press conference, Madden NFL 10 On...
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EA Sports MMA in Development
Long rumored and now confirmed with the announcement at the EA press conference, EA Sports MMA is in development aiming for a release next year. The question becomes how will they produce a game for a sport that is so strongly identified with UFC? A license that is locked into an exclusive and multi-year deal with THQ. It'll be interesting to see how they go about that. While the sport is growing most casual fans simply identify UFC as MMA. One thing that does make sense is for EA to do a...
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EA Press Conference Live Blog
I've arrived at the Orpheum Theater in LA for the EA Press Conference scheduled to begin at 2pt/5et. Peter Moore is expected to appear at some point and talk about the growth and direction of online play while making big announcements for Madden and other EA Sports titles. Continue on for the live blog. *Please note this is connection permitting. If the wireless connection goes out I'll still be on Twitter.* Feel free to continue leaving comments. (more…)...
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Teambuilder Website Goes Live
As I alluded to in the E3 preview there was the distinct possibility that Teambuilder would launch during the event. That has in fact occurred as the site is now up and open. Click here to visit and begin creating on the Teambuilder website for NCAA Football 10! I'm definitely interested in seeing what people come up with so feel free to leave info about your teams in the comments. The Pastapadre community team is coming together in the forum where members have taken on positions on the t...
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E3 2009 Nearly Here
I'm now preparing to head out to LA for E3 early in the morning. While the actual event begins on Tuesday there is a ton of gaming news expected to start flowing out on Monday. That includes the EA Press Conference scheduled to begin at 2pt/5et. I'll be in attendance and, connection permitting, will be live blogging here on the site and live tweeting. You can also follow along live with the free streaming video. This press conference is where multiple announcements (primarily online relat...
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PFC 2: Showdown
The first week of the PFC was a huge success with all the fights being completed. We now have champions and #1 contenders at every weight class. PFC 2: Showdown will bring them together for the league's first title defenses. Continue on for the full PFC 2: Showdown card and the results from PFC 1: Proving Ground with links to a few videos. (more…)...
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Vague Road to Glory Info
Road to Glory in NCAA Football 10 is the reinvention of Campus Legend mode with news on it being held back until late June. Knowing that, there is certainly a lot more to be detailed than what was provided in the retailer feature listing for the game which is vague and just offers a general idea of what to expect. Settle who's number one once and for all with NCAA Football 10. With the eyes of college football upon you, begin your Road to Glory in a fully customizable career mode featuring ...
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Online Dynasty, Seahawks Alternates Slip Out?
As noticed in the video revealing online co-op in Madden 10 last night lead designer Ian Cummings makes reference to Online Franchise. Obviously most are now expecting that Online Franchise is the big announcement coming on Monday. It does seem likely, though I remain somewhat hesitant to jump right in to that assumption and get my hopes up too high. Given that EA isn't going to clarify anything to do with online co-op until Monday that makes me believe that the two are tied together in s...
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