Archive for the ‘Misc Sports Gaming’ Category
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Microsoft Confirms Fears Over Used Game Handling and Online Requirement
With E3 only days away Microsoft decided to get the bad news out of the way before then by detailing their practices regarding second hand games, online requirement, and mandatory Kinect. Still confusing and certain to lead to frustration in the future the response from consumers and much of the press regarding the information has been nothing short of explosive as perceived rights are being infringed upon. (more…)...
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PES 2014 Video From Konami Event
At their pre-E3 event earlier today Konami profiled some of the tech enhancements coming to Pro Evolution Soccer 2014. The five minute video includes discussion on the new engine and how the central features which were revealed earlier this week will come into play. (more…)...
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What Questions Do You Hope to Have Answered at E3?
The biggest E3 in years takes place next week and with it an opportunity to get hands-on time with some of the games and get answers to some of the questions that have lingered in the lead-up to their respective releases. Expect the next-gen related news and displays to be primarily limited (if not completely so) to the Microsoft, Sony, and EA press conferences that take place on Monday while current-gen will get the focus on the show floor. Madden NFL 25, NCAA Football 14, NHL 14, and...
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Central Features for PES 2014 Detailed
In advance of their pre-E3 event tomorrow Konami has released a feature outline for Pro Evolution Soccer 2014. The game will feature the Fox Engine with a strong theme of fluidity throughout gameplay. PES 2014 will release this fall on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, and PSP - unlike competitor FIFA it will not make the transition to the Xbox One and PS4 this year. (more…)...
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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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OverDog App Launches on iOS
The app that aims to provide gamers an opportunity to take on professional athletes has just launched for iOS devices. OverDog, which is co-founded by former Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer and carries an advisory board that includes Raiders punter Chris Kluwe and Rays pitcher David Price, is operating now in "soft launch" and for the time being is completely free. Though the earlier Kickstarter campaign failed to meet its goal the service was never contingent on that funding beyond the ...
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EA’s Online Passes Are Now Dead
Earlier this month EA announced they would be shutting down the Online Pass program and that is already taking place for currently released titles. The company is now removing all Online Pass restrictions and expects to complete the process within the next few weeks. (more…)...
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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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