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  • Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 Demo Details
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    Posted July 21st, 2018 at 4:00 pm No Comments
    Konami is getting a big jump on EA Sports this year by releasing PES 2019 a full month ahead of FIFA 19, and its demo will put the game in limited form in the hands of consumers three weeks even prior to that. Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and also this year PC will get the free demo Wednesday, August 8. Featured in the demo are 12 clubs with modes that include online Quick Match and offline exhibition. Pro Evolution Soccer will release Tuesday, August 28 which is several weeks earlier than it...
  • The focus on collision physics in NHL 19
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    Posted July 20th, 2018 at 2:15 pm No Comments
    EA Sports laid out the features for NHL 19 a month ago now, including the debut of the Real Player Motion animation system, a 1v1v1 mode called NHL ONES, and outdoor rinks. Today the publisher offered additional details on work done to gameplay, specifically that of the improvements that have been made to the collision physics.  (more…)...
  • Rocket League added to Xbox Game Pass
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    Posted July 11th, 2018 at 7:45 am No Comments
    The remarkable success story that is Rocket League began with a unique launch strategy three years ago almost to the day. Rocket League released on PS4 for free to those with PlayStation Plus. Since then the game has grown to incredible heights, has a strong presence in esports, and the developers continue to support the game with compelling new content. Now Rocket League is again a part of a subscription service but this time on the Xbox One. Rocket League is now available as part of the...
  • Full list of features for The Golf Club 2019
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    Posted June 27th, 2018 at 6:00 am No Comments
    Last month developer HB Studios made a splash by announcing the upcoming third iteration in The Golf Club series will feature the PGA Tour license for Career Mode with six real-life courses. Prior to that there was only some vague details on what The Golf Club 2019 would feature over last year's edition: online Skins Matches with virtual currency on the line, a new single player Career Mode, “SpeedTree Technology” for improved visuals, more character customization options, and en...
  • NHL 19 gets RPM and outdoor rinks; covers feature P.K. Subban and Wayne Gretzky
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    Posted June 20th, 2018 at 6:15 pm No Comments
    EA Sports today unveiled NHL 19 during the NHL Awards broadcast and followed it up with additional details on features. While the game doesn't appear to be transitioning to the Frostbite Engine it will instead have outdoor rinks, Real Player Motion (all of the EA Sports titles this year feature the new animation technology), and NHL ONES (1v1v1) will join the NHL THREES arcade mode that debuted last year. Nashville Predators star defenseman P.K. Subban, who has been the subject of trade r...
  • EA teases NHL 19 ahead of Wednesday reveal
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    Posted June 18th, 2018 at 2:45 pm No Comments
    As expected NHL 19 will make it's first showing on Wednesday night during the NHL Awards which airs on NBCSN at 8ET/5PT. Included will be the cover athlete unveiling, first trailer, and pre-order details. EA Sports confirmed the upcoming appearance with the release of a teaser video that may provide insight on one of the major new features for this year. The tease would seem to point towards the introduction of the Frostbite Engine to the series and with it the capability to produce a...
  • Magic moments on full display in new E3 trailer for PES 2019
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    Posted June 13th, 2018 at 10:15 am No Comments
    Last month Konami introduced Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 with a teaser trailer and details on many of the features and improvements coming to the series. Now out of E3 the publisher has released a new trailer which puts the spotlight on enhancements made to gameplay including the 11 new skill traits which will go a long way to increasing player individuality and the new shooting mechanics, league licenses that have been acquired, and new legends for MyClub mode. ...
  • Nintendo Switch getting a new sports game
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    Posted June 12th, 2018 at 11:00 am No Comments
    With the exception of Pro Evolution Soccer, Konami has largely abandoned the console space. Today though out of E3 the publisher announced a new game and it'll be coming to the Nintendo Switch which could use more sports offerings. The Switch currently has the likes of NBA 2K, FIFA, NBA Playgrounds and Golf Story but is missing some other major franchises. The new game is called Hyper Sports R and is being framed as a simulation of various individual and team sports that include volleybal...