Archive for the ‘Misc Sports Gaming’ Category
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What excited you most out of E3 2016?
This year's E3 was a fairly uneventful one for the crop of annual licensed sports games. FIFA 17 had the big announcement of a story mode and description of some gameplay advancements while Madden NFL 17 detailed improvements to Franchise mode. Arguably more interesting were the happenings with the somewhat less traditional sports titles. Ubisoft announced a new mountain sports game called Steep with a trailer and gameplay walkthrough that looks spectacular, the first...
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First trailer for PES 2017
Last month Konami revealed the initial set of gameplay-related features for Pro Evolution Soccer 2017. Now to coincide with E3 they've released the first look at the game in the form of a trailer. Additionally the first screenshots can be viewed in the FB album and go beyond just action shots as there are also menu images from various modes in the game. PES 2017 is founded around the ‘Control Reality' ethos, elevating the award-winning gameplay to a new level via incredibl...
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Steep is a new mountain sports game coming this December
More than one snowboarding game is shooting for release later this year. Joining the previously revealed Infinite Air will be Steep, which was just announced today at Ubisoft's E3 press briefing along with a trailer and gameplay walkthrough. Steep will involve more than just snowboarding however - skiing, wingsuits, and paragliding will also be part of the game which takes place in the Alps and Alaska and releases on PS4, XB1, and PC this December. Amazon Prime members get pre-orders for ...
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Details on June’s big Rocket League update
With everything from new modes that incorporate other sports like basketball and hockey to frequently released additional maps and cosmetic DLC, Rocket League's post-release support has been unprecedented for a sports game. On June 20 yet another major free update is scheduled to release for the game. (more…)...
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E3 2016 Preview
The biggest event of the year for the gaming industry which always delivers new insight into the upcoming crop of sports games is almost here. E3 takes place next week with the big press conferences that precede the event happening on Sunday and Monday. Here’s the lineup for when everything is taking place, what to expect, and where to watch. (more…)...
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Review of Dangerous Golf
With fewer sports games than ever before there's an opening for independent developers to have success with creative unlicensed takes on different sports. Dangerous Golf is the latest to enter that space and it comes from the creators of the Burnout series, and borrows the concept behind its popular Crash Mode. Replacing cars with golf balls and hitting into destructive environments sounds like a recipe for success but unfortunately the fun wears off quickly. Whether it's frustratin...
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 announced and first gameplay features revealed
Though it has failed to gain traction with consumers in North America - due to a combination of the entrenched nature of the FIFA series and absence of some licenses - Pro Evolution Soccer has become recognized as the better of the two franchises by reviewers and many fans. Today Konami officially announced Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 and revealed some of the new gameplay features to expect this September. (more…)...
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Interview on The 4 Verts Podcast
I recently appeared on The 4 Verts Podcast for an interview to discuss the journey of Pastapadre.com, creation of Hit The Pass, and writing for Sporting News. The conversation then turns to Madden and the differences between the development team now and in the past, the impact of Ultimate Team, areas in which the series has struggled the most, and what needs to be done for it to join the elite class of sports games in a shrinking marketplace....
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