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Tour Pro Career Mode Announced for Rory McIlroy PGA Tour
EA Sports has announced a new "Tour Pro" Career Mode for Rory McIlroy PGA Tour. As with the other features revealed for the game so far, there appears to be a concerted effort made to appeal to both the experienced simulation-minded players and those who desire an easier or more arcade-like experience and one in which requires less of an investment of time. (more…)...
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Initial NHL 16 News Appears to Have Gotten Things Back on Track
There's been little positivity associated with the EA Sports NHL franchise since a few weeks prior to the release of NHL 15. That was when consumers discovered, on their own for the most part because EA was hiding the fact from them, that the game would be missing many expected features and modes. The company looks to bounce back with NHL 16 and because of the situation they created its almost a make-or-break year for the series. The primary feature set was revealed recently and a poll fo...
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Details on Connected Franchise Improvements for Madden NFL 16
EA Sports today revealed details on what new to expect out of Connected Franchise mode in the upcoming Madden NFL 16. Connected Franchise has been one of the strongest areas for the series in recent years, particularly as it's the only fully-featured Online Franchise that consistently works in all of sports gaming, but areas such as presentation, practice, player progression, and scouting have still disappointed to various extents. New features include completely open practice, the abi...
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Women Finally Being Added to FIFA Series
There couldn't have been much worse timing for EA Sports to make their first FIFA 16 related announcement, but that's what happened today. With the world's focus on the corruption charges levied by the United States against several FIFA officials the spotlight is on the organization right now in an unprecedented manner for all the wrong reasons. Still it's business as usual for EA Sports even as most FIFA sponsors attempt to shield themselves from the fallout - and that's following sev...
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Simming a Series Between the 95-96 Bulls vs 85-86 Celtics in NBA 2K15
When discussion arises regarding the greatest teams in the history of the NBA, the two that generally get the most support are the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls and the 1985-86 Boston Celtics. So, what if these teams were able to face-off in a seven game series? It's possible only by using NBA 2K15. With that in mind a series simulation was arranged and played out to maybe a surprising, but undoubtedly definitive result. Check out the complete simulation which went up on Sporting News today...
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Super Mega Baseball Coming to Xbox One and PC This Summer
Metalhead Software, the developer behind Super Mega Baseball, which surprised many last December as one of the best sports games of the year, announced today that the game will be coming to Xbox One and Steam this summer. It had been exclusive to PS4 and PS3. The game will go by the new name of Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings. It will include new content such as stadiums, enhanced gameplay, and improved simulation elements. (more…)...
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Pre-Ordering NBA 2K16 Gets You The Game Four Days Early
2K Sports announced today that NBA 2K16 will release on Tuesday, September 29. However those that pre-order the game will get it on Friday, September 25. Interestingly with the release date moved up into September that appears to represent a change in the latest licensing contract with the league which begins this year with 2K and EA Sports. Traditionally the NBA has restricted games from going out prior to the first Tuesday in October. In addition to getting the game earlier the pre-o...
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MLB 15: The Show Week Seven Roster Update
The latest roster update for MLB 15: The Show arrived earlier today and with it some significant ratings changes. Look for a breakdown of how Diamond Dynasty has been affected by the update in a new Market Report tomorrow. Bryce Harper (+4 to 94), Nelson Cruz (+2 to 90), Dee Gordon (+3 to 89), and Shelby Miller (+4 to 87) are the biggest beneficiaries of this week's update. Those taking taking the biggest hits are Craig Kimbrel (-2 to 94), Troy Tulowitzki (-3 to 93), and Robinson Cano (-2...
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