Archive for the ‘FIFA’ Category
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For Time Being Women to Remain Unrepresented in FIFA Series
On Sunday mention was made that women weren't going to make their way into FIFA 14. Despite a strongly supported petition and females appearing in the NHL franchise along with an expanding presence in Tiger Woods the combination of work that would need to be done and lack of time to do so (and possibly an evaluation of return on that investment) resulted in EA Sports shutting the door on the idea for this year at least. (more…)...
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FIFA License With EA Sports Extended Through 2022
One day after discussing the huge success that has been the FIFA franchise EA Sports has announced an extension to the current licensing agreement with FIFA that will stretch all the way though 2022. EA retains exclusive rights to FIFA branded games and that also includes the World Cup - the next entry of which should release late April or May 2014. In the investor call yesterday EA cited long-term deals in place with partners such as the NFL, FIFA, NBA, and NHL. Of course the NFL exclusi...
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FIFA 13 Sets New Sales and Digital Revenue Records; EA Lays Out Release Schedule
The biggest sports video game series in the world is showing no signs of slowing down following several years in a row of breaking its own records. FIFA 13 sold nearly 15 million copies from its release late last September through the end of March. That represents a 30% increase over what FIFA 12 sold over the same period. (more…)...
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More on Improvements to Teammate Intelligence in FIFA 14
In mid-April EA Sports announced the first features for FIFA 14 which primarily related to enhancements to gameplay along with some mentions of work done to Career mode. Teammate intelligence was touched upon briefly with decision-making logic said to deliver "tighter, smarter marking and improved run tracking where defenders recognize opportunities to provide support and win back possession, while attacking players have new ways to outsmart their opponents by creating space for themselve...
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Next Xbox Being Revealed May 21; Circumstances Suggest EA Appearance
It came as a surprise that Electronic Arts had no presence at the big PS4 announce event back in February. Not only was there no Madden or FIFA to tout but the company sat it out completely. That will likely not be the case with Microsoft's upcoming reveal event - whether rumored exclusivity of some sort is involved or not. (more…)...
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First Features Announced for FIFA 14
EA Sports today released the first news related to the upcoming 360, PS3, and PC versions of FIFA 14. Anything regarding the PS4 and next Xbox versions shouldn't be expected until E3 in June. "Pure Shot", "Real Ball Physics", and "Protect the Ball" are the three big enhancements coming to FIFA 14. Also being touted at this early juncture along with them are improvements to scouting in career mode, teammate AI, ball control, and a new online mode to be announced later. Check out the fi...
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First FIFA 14 News Coming Tomorrow
On the heels of an especially early reveal of features for NHL 14, EA Sports has announced that tomorrow will bring the first details regarding FIFA 14. Last year the initial news on FIFA 13 came May 8th so this isn't as huge a departure from the typical schedule as was the case with NHL but is still earlier than usual. (more…)...
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Another Patch for FIFA 13 Nearing Release
A new patch for FIFA 13, which is out now in the PC, is slated to release on the Xbox 360 and PS3 next week. The update includes the return of "Guest Play" in Ultimate Team mode after having been removed shortly over two months ago in an effort to avoid an associated exploit. •Guest Play back as an option in FIFA 13: Ultimate Team. •Addresses error when trying to access Pro Clubs. •Reduction in disconnects to EA Servers and Football Club while in menus or gameplay. â...
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