Archive for the ‘Football’ Category
  • Third Post-Release Patch for NCAA Football 13 to Release Later This Month
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    Posted October 9th, 2012 at 5:45 pm 10 Comments »
    On the heels of the significant patch being announced for Madden NFL 13 comes details on the latest for NCAA Football 13. Expected out in the second half of October the patch addresses additional issues with the game including those with no-huddle, recruiting in Dynasty mode, and an online grieving exploit. The update is not nearly as impactful as the one Madden will be receiving but certainly those affected by the problems being fixed will appreciate it. Continue on for the full details ...
  • Madden NFL 13 Week Five Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
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    Posted October 9th, 2012 at 11:30 am 115 Comments »
    Week five of the NFL season is now in the books with the Texans and Falcons the remaining unbeatens while the Browns are the only winless team. There were a number of injuries that could have lasting impact and some players that continue upward trends while others mightily struggle exposing themselves as vastly overrated in Madden NFL 13. Players who had big weeks and continue to impress this season include Reggie Wayne, Alfred Morris, Ahmad Bradshaw, Luke Kuechly, Brandon Browner, Bruce ...
  • Upcoming Madden NFL 13 Patch a Big Step Forward for EA Sports
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    Posted October 8th, 2012 at 6:45 pm 89 Comments »
    An expansive mid-October patch has become the norm for the Madden NFL series but EA Sports generated a hugely positive reaction when details rolled out on the latest for Madden NFL 13. Due out on October 16 the patch will deliver numerous new features and address some issues that have been reported since the game released. For Madden it is an extraordinary update and one that should bode well for the future. Going above and beyond puts pressure on themselves to continue to do so while als...
  • Madden NFL 13 Roster Update #6 Details
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    Posted October 4th, 2012 at 11:15 am 134 Comments »
    The roster update for Madden NFL 13 that follows week four of the season is scheduled to release by Saturday morning on the Xbox 360 and PS3. A new roster to use when starting up Connected Careers is also expected to be available within the next few days. This week there is actually more balance than has come with any of the updates so far this year though increases are still favored. There is a net gain of +34 players going up vs down. That is at least an improvement over the +79, +84, a...
  • Huge Madden NFL 13 Patch Coming on October 16
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    Posted October 3rd, 2012 at 2:15 pm 241 Comments »
    A second post-release patch for Madden NFL 13 is set to arrive on October 16 and it is a truly significant one. The first patch for the game delivered a few improvements while another server-side update added Fantasy Drafts. This upcoming patch is bringing with it some tremendous improvements and additions. Along with lacking Fantasy Drafts the initial backlash towards Connected Careers mode had primarily to do with the inability to edit players and that functionality is being added in th...
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month Represented Within Madden NFL 13
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    Posted October 3rd, 2012 at 11:15 am 14 Comments »
    One neat authentic touch that began with Madden NFL 11 was incorporating the Breast Cancer Awareness month in the series. Pink accessories for both players and referees, goal post padding, field art, kicking tees, sideline caps, ribbons for coaches, and a ribbon on the football (among other elements of the program) made their way into Madden games that took place in October in Franchise and for the entirety of the month through a designated BCA mode for Play Now while being reflected within ...
  • Madden NFL 13 Week Four Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
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    Posted October 2nd, 2012 at 10:00 am 152 Comments »
    A quarter of the season is in the books for most teams - a few actually had their bye in week four - and a number of teams and players have emerged for either positive reasons or troubled ones. The Cardinals, Falcons, and Texans are the remaining unbeatens while the Browns and Saints are the only teams to be stuck in the league cellar at 0-4. Standout performances in week four features names like Greg Zuerlein, Scott Chandler, Brandon Mebane, Cameron Wake, J.J. Watt, Sean Smith, Alfred Mo...
  • Madden NFL 13 Roster Update #5 Details
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    Posted September 27th, 2012 at 11:30 am 163 Comments »
    The roster update for Madden NFL 13 that follows week three of the season is slated to release by Saturday morning on both the Xbox 360 and PS3. This update, like last week's, will only apply to Play Now and Online games. Updated rosters to use when starting new Connected Careers are only planned to go out periodically during the season and at its conclusion. Maurice Jones-Drew takes a step towards reaching the pinnacle by moving up a point to 98. Jamaal Charles gets a lift to 92, T.Y. Hi...