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Ultimate Team Confirmed for NBA Live 14
In news that should surprise no one NBA Live 14 will feature its own Ultimate Team mode. The retailer pre-order bonus for Live is the same as it is for Madden NFL 25. Seven Ultimate Team packs (which is said to be worth over $10) will be included with purchase from the major retailers including Amazon and Gamestop. NBA LIVE Ultimate Team delivers a complete fantasy basketball experience to your console. Build your dream team by collecting the best players in the NBA, and then take your squa...
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With Next-Gen Nearing What Are Your Current Plans Regarding Sports Games?
With only five weeks until the launch of next-gen the four sports titles on-hand for release have shown and described very little of substance to convince consumers that they should be considered for purchase. Outside of FIFA 14, which by appearing at various conferences resulted in lengthy gameplay videos making it to the public, they've either barely been seen and disappointed (Madden NFL 25) or have been kept hidden (NBA 2K14, NBA Live 14). Back in early August the polls showed a signi...
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THQ Sues EA Over Transfer of UFC License
Legal troubles continue for Electronic Arts despite settling cases regarding player likenesses in college games and pricing tactics after receiving exclusivity for Madden. The latest is the now defunct THQ filing suit against EA and Zuffa (parent company of UFC) regarding the transfer of the UFC license that took place last summer. THQ is asking for the deal to be nullified and rights returned to them with any profits from the upcoming EA Sports UFC theirs to keep. The company claims that...
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Madden NFL 25 Next-Gen Gameplay Found in Video Centered on CoachGlass Feature
A video from tech site Engadget, reporting on the CoachGlass feature that was revealed yesterday, provides the first glimpse of next-gen Madden NFL 25 in action. The footage shows a game that isn't straying from the way the current-gen version looks in terms of presentation or even much in how it plays on the field. (more…)...
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SmartGlass Functionality Announced for Madden NFL 25 on Xbox One
EA Sports today announced that SmartGlass will be utilized with the Xbox One version of Madden NFL 25. SmartGlass is available on smartphones and tablets (iOS, Android, Windows) as well as PCs running Windows 8. The app turns them into second screen devices that communicate directly with the games. (more…)...
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Madden NFL 25 Week Five Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
Five weeks of the NFL season are now in the books and only three teams remain undefeated. Injuries to Julio Jones, Luke Joeckel, and Brian Hoyer have ended their seasons while E.J. Manual, Clay Matthews, Owen Daniels, and Michael Vick will miss at least a few weeks. The Vikings signed Josh Freeman (not the starter yet) and the Giants traded for Jon Beason. Players likely to go up after strong performances include Terrelle Pryor, Geno Smith, Tony Romo, Andrew Luck, Knowshon Moreno, A...
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What Were Your Favorite Sports Games of the Generation?
With the current generation essentially now having come to a close for sports titles - there will still be releases on the 360 and PS3 for years but they'll no longer be of primary development focus - it allows for an opportunity to look back on it as a whole before next-gen gets here in November. The genre has gone from offering wide variety to being very limited in scope during those eight years with only a handful of sports games still alive. Over the coming weeks I'll be kicking off a...
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Early Deal on NBA 2K14 for 360
As has been the case with other recent sports titles a deal has emerged just days after release of NBA 2K14. Amazon is offering the Xbox 360 version right now for $49. The quantity at this price is likely limited so take advantage ASAP if interested. This would be of interest especially to those who plan on buying an Xbox One in November. Amazon is offering the trade-in deal of $50 on NBA 2K14 (also Madden NFL 25 and FIFA 14) that could be put towards the Xbox One version. In this scenari...
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