Archive for the ‘Football’ Category
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A Few New Features Found in NCAA Football 14 Achievements
The full list of achievements for NCAA Football 14 are now out and with them comes mention of a few additional features. GameFace will make its debut in the series and "drills" have been added which could either be in tutorial form or more similar to the Skill Games found in FIFA. The achievements also include the new Ultimate Team mode, taking advantage of the changes made to Dynasty mode, trying the alternate gameplay camera angles, and utilizing the Kinect voice command functionality....
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Early June Update on Developments in the Player Likeness Lawsuit
The hearing to determine whether the player likeness lawsuit against the NCAA, CLC, and EA will become class action is now scheduled for June 20. In preparation for that major turning point a few pieces of news relating to the case have emerged. (more…)...
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Your Thoughts on the Changes Coming to Dynasty Mode for NCAA Football 14
Over the course of the week EA Sports unveiled and then expanded on the improvements and additions for Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 14. Those include the streamlined recruiting process with other enhancements, introduction of Coach Skills, exporting of draft classes to Madden NFL 25, and some minor enhancements to presentation. Response to the news appeared mixed initially regarding the recruiting with many heralding the more simplified method yet others disappointed the level of control...
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More on the Changes to Recruiting in NCAA Football 14 Dynasty Mode
Yesterday EA Sports fleshed out the "Coach Skills" aspect of Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 14 and today they've posted a blog going further into the streamlined recruiting process. The "Power Recruiting" does away with the phone call aspect and instead shifts to a more simple point distribution system. Weekly feedback will help paint a picture of gains and losses, "Top Interests" will provide programs strong in those areas advantages with prospects who fit well, "Deal Breakers" will becom...
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Breaking Down All The Coach Skills in NCAA Football 14 Dynasty Mode
EA Sports has followed up on the announcement of Coach Skills for Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 14 with details on all the different paths that can be taken and the individual skills to be earned. Head coaches have two different skill trees (Game Management and Recruiting) while coordinators just affect the output on the field. Each skill can be upgraded to "Level 3" but EA is only mapping out what the first level provides prior to release. (more…)...
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More on Dynasty Mode for NCAA Football 14
Yesterday EA Sports revealed the two central changes coming to Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 14 with a streamlined recruiting process and new "Coach Skills". Today the company has followed up with a blog post that also details some other improvements to expect. Skill trees for coaches (18 potential skills for head coaches and 9 for coordinators) present benefits that can be taken advantage of in recruiting or on-field performance adding an element of strategy in choosing which skills to t...
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Connected Franchise News Resonates With Fans; Ignite Engine Encouraging Despite Justifiable Skepticism
After stumbling with promotion of Madden NFL 25 - the first gameplay news was viewed in a distinctly negative fashion with an earlier poll showing only 14% enthused by the details - EA Sports appears to have gotten back on the right track by detailing the additions and improvements for Connected Franchise mode. In the poll posted earlier this week 45% of the over 2800 voters stated they are more likely to buy the game now. The return of Owner mode and other desired features clearly hit the m...
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NCAA Football 14 Dynasty Changes Recruiting Process and Adds Coach Skills
EA Sports today released a trailer outlining the changes and improvements coming to Dynasty mode in NCAA Football 14. The mode will feature "Power Recruiting" which streamlines the process by replacing phone calls with a point distribution system and "Coach Skills" which can be used for advantages in recruiting and maximizing player performance. Continue on to check out the video and leave your thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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