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Second Feature Teaser for NHL 13
On Monday EA Sports began teasing a "gameplay revolution" for NHL 13 that will ultimately be revealed at the end of the week. Its impact was compared to the 'Skill Stick' that debuted in NHL 07 and now a second teaser trailer brings up the 'Real Time Physics' that were introduced in NHL 11. Based on past developer statements and the focus on skates in both videos the evidence seems to point towards a brand new skating engine. Continue on to check out the latest trailer and leave any thoughts...
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Gameplay and Presentation News Spark Excitement for Madden NFL 13
In the poll that went up last week the question was posed as to what effect the recent news focusing on gameplay and presentation had on perceptions of Madden NFL 13. After collecting over 5K votes the message is overwhelming - EA Sports hit on what fans were looking for and some legitimate excitement has been generated. (more…)...
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QuickHit Football Losing NFL License
One of the strongest browser-based sports games to emerge over the years has been QuickHit Football which is a past Pastapadre community award winner in that category. The game began hosted solely on its own website in 2009 and has since expanded to be playable on Facebook as well. QuickHit featured generic players and teams but with five current NFL players signed on along with a number of legendary NFL players and coaches. (more…)...
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More on Audio in Madden NFL 13
Last night brought the first opportunity to hear the new commentary team call the action in Madden NFL 13 however there is much more in the way of audio improvements being introduced within the game than just that. EA Sports has released a producer blog detailing the upgrades and a series of related videos. While a great deal of the focus remains on Jim Nantz and Phil Simms taking over the announce duties and the process behind that there are improvements to crowd noise, new authentic QB ...
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Feature Descriptions for FIFA 13
One week ago the first screenshots and details on FIFA 13 slipped out and today EA Sports has expanded upon the features and provided additional images. While there are many more unannounced additions and enhancements still to come this early flow of information focuses on the improved attacking AI, "1st Touch Control" for receiving the ball, tactical free kicks, and refinement to the "Player Impact Engine" that was so wonky at times in FIFA 12. Check out six additional screens in the gal...
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Madden NFL 13 Footage with Commentary
EA Sports has released a video featuring some intro and gameplay footage of Madden NFL 13 with commentary from the new team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. This represents the first opportunity to hear the duo calling the game action in Madden. First impression isn't all that encouraging with many flat and uninspired moments and generic calls - despite that of course it's still an improvement over the terrible commentary found in Madden 12. Crowd noise doesn't come through all that well in t...
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Madden NFL 13 Score Bug Revamped
When the first visuals from Madden NFL 13 arrived feedback on the new score bug started rolling in and for all the wrong reasons. I was immediately struck by how cheesy it looked and many similar feelings were expressed in responses and within the community. EA Sports today sent out a look at the score bug as it stands now which has been completely revamped marking drastic improvement. The above image shows the previous version and below the new one. The redesigned score bug is muc...
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Trailer for New NBC Series Revolution
The one standout from NBC's weak looking previews of new shows for the fall season is Revolution which comes from J.J. Abrams as co-creator and producer. Jon Favreau (Iron Man) also produces and actually directed the pilot which was written by Eric Kripke (Supernatural). The series takes place in a future where energy has ceased to exist and has the feel of a mix between Lost and Jericho. Revolution is currently set to air on Monday nights at 10pm - a start date in the fall has yet to be ...
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