Archive for the ‘Football’ Category
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Backbreaker Demo Dated and Details
Official word has made it out that the demo for Backbreaker will arrive for the Xbox 360 tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9am PT while the PS3 is expected to get it next Tuesday. The demo will include training camp drills, tackle alley, and exhibition. Six teams are included to choose from. It definitely was a good move to make the demo extensive and include drills in addition to regular gameplay. Look for videos and impressions beginning tomorrow and through the weekend! Continue on to check o...
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Backbreaker Demo Update and Talk of Sequel
Maybe the first good indicator in some time for Backbreaker as the demo has cleared approval with Microsoft and Sony. That likely means it will be out next Tuesday. All along the importance of the demo has been stressed for the game and though a week before release isn't ideal it would seem to be enough to allow judgments to be made on the game. Ironically if it does hit on Tuesday it will be up against the release day of UFC 2010 Undisputed. UFC debuted last year and used its demo to prope...
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First Dynasty Blog for NCAA Football 11
EA Sports has released a new blog, the first in a series of three, that goes over improvements to Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 11. This one touches on the "phone call" aspect of recruiting and contains some screenshots from that area of the game. Check out the full posting here. One of the areas we felt would add the most to the Dynasty experience was a new Phone Call with recruits. The goal was to make each call more fun, a lot faster, and just a better experience all around. Much of the...
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New Madden 11 Preview Video
The latest preview for Madden 11 comes from Inside Xbox. There is nothing new to be learned about the game from the interviews conductied and it is anything but an extensive preview, but what is provided is some action through replay footage interspersed throughout. One moment in particular that stood out was the toe tapping in the back of the end zone on a catch. Continue on to check out the video and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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Backbreaker Passing Tutorial
GameTrailers has posted a tutorial video for Backbreaker concentrating on the passing game. Throwing passes requires the use of the right analog stick, focus mode with the left trigger provides higher accuracy, and cycling through receivers with the right stick will probably be the most difficult thing about the system to get used to. Continue on to watch the video and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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NCAA Football 11 Quarterback Blog
EA Sports has released a new blog that focuses on QBs. Specifically how dual-threat QBs can be defended and adjustments made to QBs throwing while getting hit. You can check out the full blog posting here which includes a couple pre-play screens. Those can also be seen in the screenshot gallery. The dual threat QB's are often times the hardest to stop. A defense must be able to account for the QB running the ball while also playing enough pass defense to not allow big plays through the ...
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Latest Backbreaker Video Provides Gameplay
A new video featuring Backbreaker that comes from a foreign media source hit Youtube earlier today. The video shows extended periods of gameplay including splitscreen multiplayer and situations such as field goal kicking and punt returning. Continue on to check out the video, some thoughts on it, and be sure to leave your observations in the comments! (more…)...
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Backbreaker Demo Could Be Coming Soon
Last week through a PR representative it was stated that the demo for Backbreaker would not be out until a few days before release (360) and a week after release (PS3). It appears that they may in fact be working towards getting them out earlier. Considering demos are now released on Tuesdays for both the 360 and PS3 that leaves May 18th and May 25th as the landing spots should it be out before the game hits stores. (more…)...
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