Archive for the ‘Football’ Category
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First Look at Gameplay and Presentation Improvements for Madden NFL 13
EA Sports today discussed for the first time some of what to expect in Madden NFL 13 in the areas of gameplay and presentation. While the gameplay enhancements are largely similar to those earlier revealed for NCAA Football 13 where Madden seems to really have put forth exceptional effort is in the area of presentation. Also of note is that the main menu reveals that you can be a coach in career mode (remember too that legendary coaches are in), there is still no screenshot feature, and ...
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Pre-Order Bonuses for Madden NFL 13 Providing Exclusive Legends
Both Amazon and Gamestop have posted their pre-order incentives for Madden NFL 13 and they feature exclusive legends for use in Ultimate Team and the brand new Connected Careers mode. Integrating legends has become all the rage since the NBA 2K franchise succeeded to a great extent by doing so. EA has followed by introducing them into Madden, NHL, and most recently NCAA Football 13 through various initiatives. Amazon: Joe Gibbs and Lawrence Taylor Gamestop: John Madden and Barry Sander...
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Feature Reveal Plans for Madden NFL 13
EA Sports has posted their schedule for feature reveals relating to Madden NFL 13. Though the descriptions are vague there is quite a bit to glean from them. We do already know that a new announce team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms are being introduced. A focus that lays heavily on defense has also been discussed. The first big news will come this Wednesday which is also when the winner of the cover tournament will be announced - presentation and gameplay details are expected. "Connected Ca...
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New Broadcast Team in Madden NFL 13
Madden NFL 13 will feature a brand new announcers. The CBS duo of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms will call the action in the booth. Nantz does play-by-play while Simms provides analysis - the two will be entering their ninth year together this coming season. It's unclear whether they will act as a second broadcast team or if they are replacing Gus Johnson and Cris Collinsworth but the likelihood is those two are being pushed out. (more…)...
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Cam Newton “CAMpaign” Lays Out Challenges to Calvin Johnson and the Fans
Typically a hype video wouldn't warrant a posting but in the case of Cam Newton calling out Calvin Johnson - the two are facing off right now for the honor of being the Madden NFL 13 cover athlete - this one is more intriguing and actually relevant. In the video Newton challenges Megatron to a live streamed game of Madden 12 and even gives out his own gamertag, PSN name, and an email address for fans who would like to try and get in a game with him. This represents a whole new level of engag...
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Cam Newton vs Calvin Johnson in Madden NFL 13 Cover Tournament Finals
It'll be Cam Newton facing off against Calvin Johnson for the honor of being Madden NFL 13 cover athlete. The two disposed of Patrick Willis and Aaron Rodgers respectively in the previous round and have appeared destined to meet in the finals for weeks. Both are well deserving of being the representative this year and it'll be interesting to see which one has the strongest support now to seal the deal. Going into the finals it may be Megatron that is the favorite. Both demolished opponent...
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NCAA Football 13 Gameplay Trailer
Last week the first info relating to gameplay enhancements for NCAA Football 13 arrived and focused primarily on the passing game. Today EA Sports has expanded on the improvements to gameplay in general with a brand new trailer. Elements such as shovel passes have been added along with a large number of new catch animations, pass trajectories have been improved upon as has punt coverage, and read-and-react defensive AI should help to eliminate the seemingly "pyschic" nature of defenders....
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Barry Sanders Wins Tournament to Appear on NCAA Football 13 Cover
Barry Sanders has bested Herschel Walker in the finals of the NCAA Football 13 cover tournament. He will join Robert Griffin III on the cover - a past Heisman winner (1988) along with the most recent one - and help to represent the new mode focused on either reliving or recreating the accomplishments of a number of  former Heisman winners. The names that fell in the tournament - Walker, Andre Ware, Eddie George, Desmond Howard, Marcus Allen, Doug Flutie, and Charlie Ward - will likely be...
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