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  • Everything Now Known That Is Missing From NHL 15 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4
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    Posted September 5th, 2014 at 8:00 am 64 Comments »
    By now everyone most are hopefully aware that EA Sports Hockey League and GM Connected won't be in the Xbox One and PS4 versions of NHL 15. There's many more features however that past NHL buyers may be surprised to learn won't be present in the new game.  (more…)...
  • NBA 2K15 MyGM Mode Details
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    Posted September 4th, 2014 at 10:00 am 43 Comments »
    One month ago 2K Sports announced a new highly-customizable offline association mode known as MyLeague for NBA 2K15. Now the company is talking about its carry-over MyGM mode which replaced the more traditional association mode last year by attempting to add more life to the management duties but stumbled with the misguided implementation of Virtual Currency that hampered the experience all throughout 2K14. Big changes are in store with 2K15 and none less crucial than the reduction of ...
  • NHL 15 Six Hour Trial Now Accessible Through EA Access
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    Posted September 4th, 2014 at 8:30 am 24 Comments »
    NHL 15 through EA Access on Xbox One is now available to download as a timed trial. Subscribers to the service will get six hours of play time before it expires with the timer ticking down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. So make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use. The trial will expire on Tuesday regardless of...
  • NFL Showdown From Zynga Available Now on iOS and Android
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    Posted September 4th, 2014 at 7:00 am No Comments »
    NFL Showdown is out now for iOS and Android devices. The free-to-play fully licensed game, developed by the new Zynga Sports 365 studio, features some EA Sports veterans behind it including former NCAA Football creative director Jeff Luhr and Madden creative director Ian Cummings. It can be downloaded for iOS through iTunes and Android through Google Play. Create your very own NFL football dream team and compete in daily showdowns! Manage your favorite NFL franchise, win the Super ...
  • A Look at What The Superstar Skill Stick Can Do in NHL 15
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    Posted September 3rd, 2014 at 12:30 pm 3 Comments »
    EA Sports has released a new video showcasing the Superstar Skill Stick in NHL 15. The goal has been to make the right stick control easy to use but have depth that will allow experienced players to take advantage of an arsenal of moves. The revolutionary Skill Stick has evolved to give even more control to the player, featuring an intuitive right stick control scheme that is easy to use but also packed with depth. The all-new Superstar Skill Stick allows for complete fluidity when stick...
  • CoachGlass Offers More Data To Assist You During Madden NFL 15 Games
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    Posted September 2nd, 2014 at 3:15 pm 3 Comments »
    CoachGlass debuted with Madden NFL 25 as a way to assist users in playing defense by presenting information on what opponents were doing on offense through a tablet or smartphone. It was exclusive to the Xbox One through the SmartGlass app but this year it's also available on the PS4 by utilizing the PlayStation app and its second screen functionality. The value of the feature has expanded significantly with Madden NFL 15. CoachGlass includes data for both offense and defense and...
  • First NBA Live 15 Feature Details and Trailer
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    Posted September 2nd, 2014 at 10:30 am 93 Comments »
    With just five weeks until release EA Sports appears finally ready to begin promoting NBA Live 15 with a debut trailer focusing on the visuals and the first feature details. Improvements in visuals are just about the only thing the company discussed this summer and until now they didn't show much to try and back it up. Even still this first substantial news on features is only accompanied by 39 seconds worth of trailer. With zero credibility and having let down the few who were actually w...
  • How to Avoid Desync Errors in Madden NFL 15 Connected Franchise Games
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    Posted September 1st, 2014 at 1:30 pm 21 Comments »
    While EA Sports has apparently fixed the problem with head-to-head games in Madden NFL 15 Connected Franchise mode not reporting results, another issue seemed to arise at the same time (but may have been happening all along) relating to desyncs occurring in online franchise games. Many users were failing to even get through the first quarter without having their games disconnect due to a "desync" error thus stalling progress in their franchises.  (more…)...