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Details on Madden Social
One under the radar announcement from E3 related to Madden Social - a standalone game coming to Facebook and iOS this fall. The free-to-play game blends some qualities from Ultimate Team mode and the current Facebook offering Madden NFL Superstars. The goal is to team build and play against friends in a turn-based environment. Check out some screenshots here and continue on for the feature descriptions. (more…)...
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Your Thoughts on Madden NFL 13 Following E3 Announcements and Videos
Anticipation levels were high heading into E3 for Madden NFL 13 considering EA Sports had been hyping huge reveals to come out of the event for months. Those materialized with the "Infinity" physics engine, explanation of the "Connected Careers" mode, and further incorporation of legends. There are also now plenty of gameplay videos out to analyze which is the best way outside of playing to determine if the stated improvements are ultimately translating to a dramatically better game...
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Theatrical Trailer for Resident Evil: Retribution
A full length trailer for Resident Evil: Retribution has arrived. The film is the fifth in the profitable video game inspired series and follows Alice as she fights alongside a resistance movement against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead. Resident Evil: Retribution is slated to release on September 14. The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last...
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A Look at Hockey IQ in NHL 13
EA Sports has released a new video going over one of the initially announced new features for NHL 13. Hockey IQ is the new AI system for players, goalies, and team systems that governs behavior on the ice. (more…)...
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South Alabama Left Out of NCAA Football 13
Four new schools are entering the FBS this year but only three of them have made it into NCAA Football 13. EA Sports has added UMass, Texas State, and Texas-San Antonio. NCAA 13 even has an achievement for them that involves winning the National Championship in year one. However the company failed to include South Alabama in the game. (more…)...
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The Legends Included in Madden NFL 13
EA Sports today revealed the full roster of legendary players and coaches being featured in Madden NFL 13. It's been known for a while that a significant list of legends would be integrated in both Madden Ultimate Team and Connected Careers mode but it was just recently discovered some are included on a special Play Now team as well. The Canton Greats team was on display at E3 - and as mentioned in the preview of Connected Careers starting as a legend within that mode means beginning with...
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Opportunity Presents Itself for EA to Grow UFC as Next Generation Arrives
When the news broke that THQ had sold off the UFC license to EA Sports many assumed that the company's more stable backing and marketing prowess would catapult the brand's exposure and credibility levels and in turn increase sales greatly. It won't be that simple though. THQ lost 70% of the consumer base in a four year period and saw no opportunity to recover and get back to a level where the UFC could be a profitable venture. (more…)...
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Giveaway: Choice of Madden NFL 13 or NCAA Football 13
The semi-regular site giveaways continue with this time the winner getting the choice of Madden NFL 13 or NCAA Football 13 for either the Xbox 360 or PS3. There will actually be multiple copies given away in the weeks leading up to their respective releases making this just the first opportunity to nab one. There are several ways to qualify and each one counts for an entry – so the more you complete the more chances to win. The giveaway is open now and will run through Monday morni...
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