Archive for the ‘Football’ Category
  • Madden NFL 25 Week 13 Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
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    Posted December 3rd, 2013 at 11:45 am 27 Comments »
    Week 13 of the NFL season featured some huge performances from wide receivers Josh Gordon, Alshon Jeffery, and Eric Decker. In the case of Gordon and Jeffery it represented the second time this year they've put up eye-popping numbers. Other players that can be expected to rise in the next Madden NFL 25 roster update are Russell Wilson, Reggie Bush, Justin Tucker, Barry Cofield, Trent Cole, K.J. Wright, and Byron Maxwell. Those to anticipate dropping include Geno Smith, Ray Rice, Trent Ric...
  • Madden NFL 25 Roster Update #14 Details
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    Posted November 29th, 2013 at 5:30 pm 12 Comments »
    The roster update for Madden NFL 25 following week 11 of the season is now available for download on the Xbox One, PS4, 360, and PS3. Check out the complete details of the latest update in spreadsheet form here. Notables moving up include Von Miller (+1 to 98), Patrick Willis (+1 to 98), Muhammad Wilkerson (+1 to 96), Tom Brady (+1 to 96), Logan Mankins (+2 to 95), DeMarcus Ware (+1 to 95), Justin Smith (+1 to 94), Troy Polamalu (+1 to 93), Robert Quinn (+3 to 92), Nick Fairley (+1 to 92)...
  • Differences in Xbox One and PS4 Versions of Madden NFL 25 and NBA 2K14
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    Posted November 26th, 2013 at 1:30 pm 22 Comments »
    One of the most common questions out there relating to the Xbox One and PS4 is whether there are any differences in multi-platform games. As far as sports games go on a technical level there shouldn't be - they are running at the same resolution and framerate - but that doesn't mean they are exactly the same. Continue on for my observations after having played both Madden NFL 25 and NBA 2K14 on the two consoles.  (more…)...
  • Madden NFL 25 Week 12 Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
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    Posted November 26th, 2013 at 12:15 pm 15 Comments »
    Now that all teams have completed their bye weeks five games remain in the final stretch of the season that looks to determine the sixth playoff spot for both conferences. Meanwhile the Chiefs may have to go up against the Broncos without Tamba Hali and Justin Houston in a game that will either keep them in the division and home field race or ensure they'll be the five seed. Players expected to go up following strong performances include Mike Glennon, Knowshon Moreno, Keenan Allen, Josh G...
  • Next-Gen Madden NFL 25: Hits and Misses
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    Posted November 25th, 2013 at 5:15 pm 35 Comments »
    Madden NFL 25 was a disappointment on the Xbox 360 and PS3 but the arrival of the Xbox One and PS4 brings promise of a fully featured product with improved gameplay and atmosphere. That would certainly represent a much better entry situation than how the previous generation was welcomed in and for the most part EA Sports has achieved that goal. It just may not be enough to get consumers excited since the base product it builds on was already lagging so far behind in the minds of many. (more...
  • Madden NFL 25 Roster Update #13 Details
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    Posted November 22nd, 2013 at 6:45 pm 10 Comments »
    The roster update for Madden NFL 25 following week 11 of the season is out now on the Xbox One, PS4, 360, and PS3. Players boosted significantly in this update include Josh Sitton (+1 to 97), LeSean McCoy (+1 to 96), Jarius Byrd (+1 to 96), Joe Haden (+1 to 95), Gerald McCoy (+1 to 94), Ben Roethlisberger (+2 to 92), Russell Wilson (+1 to 92), Alterraun Verner (+2 to 89), Michael Floyd (+2 to 81), E.J. Manuel (+3 to 78), Bobby Rainey (+5 to 74), and Matt McGloin (+5 to 73). Among those wh...
  • Now The NCAA is Suing EA
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    Posted November 21st, 2013 at 12:45 pm 20 Comments »
    Electronic Arts' legal troubles relating to the alleged use of player likenesses in college football and basketball video games did not come to an end with the settlement in the Ed O'Bannon led lawsuit. The NCAA is now challenging the company, along with the CLC, regarding the $40 million settlement they reached in late September.  (more…)...
  • Early Impressions of Next-Gen NBA 2K14, Madden NFL 25, and FIFA 14
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    Posted November 19th, 2013 at 5:15 pm 22 Comments »
    While more detailed write-ups will be done in the near future here are brief initial assessments of the three launch day sports games on the PS4 that will also be out for Xbox One this week. Rare is the occasion where several sports games are released on the same day so time with them has been split evenly thus far. It'll take longer to craft a more complete review for each which they deserve to have. (more…)...