Author Archive
-
EA Sports Announces Ignite Engine; Strategic Partnership with Microsoft
As expected EA Sports held a prominent role at the Microsoft event to reveal the new Xbox One. Andrew Wilson appeared to discuss the next generation confirming Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, NBA Live 14, and UFC for the Xbox One. The company also announced the "EA Sports Ignite" engine which will provide true player motion and living worlds. EA will also be discussing a "new broad, strategic partnership with Microsoft" in the near future - probably more on that at E3. FIFA 14 will be getting exc...
-
Microsoft Announces Xbox One
Microsoft has just announced the Xbox One. The console includes quick switching between gaming, television, and other programs with voice control along with utilizing multiple applications at once. A partnership with the NFL will deliver games, fantasy experiences, social elements, and more. EA has a new "broad, strategic partnership with Microsoft" to discuss going forward. The system will release "later this year" and no price was announced. You can now sign up on Amazon to be notified whe...
-
Madden NFL 25 Connected Franchise Detailed; Owner Mode and Requested Features Return
The transition from a standard Franchise mode to Connected Careers with Madden NFL 13 was widely enjoyed but also loudly opposed. Omitting features that segments of consumers were passionate about - many were patched in later but the damage had been done - and not being able to easily communicate the evolution of Franchise concepts made it a contentious situation for EA Sports to handle. Now with Madden NFL 25 the mode has been renamed Connected Franchise and a number of additions and improv...
-
EA Sports UFC May Also Show Up at Microsoft Event
Earlier this morning FIFA 14 was confirmed to be shown at the Microsoft console reveal event tomorrow. Though it comes in less specific terms EA Sports seems to be confirming UFC to appear there as well. No word however has come on Madden or NBA Live yet. The social media accounts for EA UFC are teasing the first news on the game - which we know won't be releasing before April 2014 and likely to be only for the next generation consoles - to be out tomorrow. There is no way they'd be doing...
-
Next-Gen FIFA Making Appearance at Microsoft Console Reveal Event Tomorrow
There have been plenty of indications that EA would have a presence at the Microsoft press conference which is set for tomorrow to debut their new console. That has now been confirmed as FIFA 14 will be shown off at the event. Whether Madden and NBA Live will appear remains unknown - it'll either happen there or at an E3 press conference on June 10. The rumors over some form of exclusivity to Microsoft from EA continues to be an intriguing possibility but it would be hard to believe FIFA ...
-
Out of the Park Baseball 14 Impressions
The Out of the Park Baseball series has long been the gold standard of management simulations. Though the release of an iOS version the last couple years has led to some additional exposure OOTP has still relied on word-of-mouth over traditional marketing. That has allowed them to focus on doing one thing and doing it very well - appealing to the hardcore baseball or management fan - rather than diluting the product as most major titles are forced to do in order to reach the largest audience...
-
The Line Drive for May 19
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, deal alerts, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. ♦Remember to look out for the special Press Row Hangouts and Podcasts this coming week! ♦EA has ZERO games currently in development for the Wii U. ♦Description for WWE 2K14 at Amazon mentions The Rock and Bruno Sammartino. ♦EA Sports has posted a blog going into more on Madden NFL 25's defensive improvements. ♦EA S...
-
DVD/Blu-ray for Week of May 21
Side Effects From Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh (Traffic) comes this suspenseful and provocative tale of intrigue starring Channing Tatum, Academy Award nominees Rooney Mara and Jude Law, and Academy Awardr winner Catherine Zeta-Jones. After her husband (Tatum) is released from prison, Emily (Mara) begins suffering from terrifying anxiety and turns to psychiatrist Dr. Banks (Law) for help. But when Banks prescribes an experimental drug for her, the side effects have chill...
by