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A Look at Legends of the Majors Mode in Tiger Woods 14
EA Sports has released a new video highlighting the Legends of the Majors mode being introduced in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14. The mode involves taking a created golfer from the 1930′s to present day and facing off against names like Seve Ballesteros, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Sam Snead, Lee Trevino, Arnold Palmer, Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, and Woods. Each challenge will be unique to its time...not just in who is involved but with special presentation and how the game will actually ...
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Appearances Suggest EA Already Abandoning the Wii U
Recent developments have brought into question whether EA will be supporting the Nintendo Wii U in a reliable manner going forward. At the Q3 financial call last week CEO John Riccitiello made sure to avoid lumping the relatively new console in with the company's definition of the next generation of gaming. (more…)...
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Details on Improvements to Gameplay for Tiger Woods 14
EA Sports has released additional info on some of the enhancements made to gameplay for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14. Those include the unique time-specific elements of the Legends of the Majors mode, a fifth difficulty level, and additional swing styles. Check out a brand new set of screenshots in the FB album and continue on for the descriptions of improvements and latest video. (more…)...
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Press Row Hangout: Pilot Episode
The Press Row Podcast has been rolling along for 11 episodes and now comes an attempted spin-off with the Press Row Hangout. Broadcasting live, and then archived to Youtube, this is something that could become a regular feature or end up more for special events or discussions. In the premiere Richard Grisham from GamesRadar and I recap the awards season going game-by-game and then respond to some viewer mail regarding the pending lawsuit against the NCAA, CLC, and EA Sports and what th...
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Press Row Podcast: Episode 11
After having been invited as a guest on the last edition of the Press Row Podcast it now appears I'll be a regular on the bi-weekly show going forward. Episode 11 of the podcast has just gone live and features myself, Richard Grisham of GamesRadar, Samit Sarkar of Polygon, Owen Good of Kotaku, and Mike Suszek of Joystiq. Topics covered in this episode include the news of the WWE license going to Take Two/2K Sports, another look forward towards MLB 13: The Show, responses to a few...
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Take Two May Have Obtained WWE License
Take Two, parent company of 2K Sports, may have acquired the WWE license that had entered a free agency period due to the THQ bankruptcy proceedings. Initial rumors were that EA Sports was the company that came to an agreement with WWE but follow-up information I received indicated that it was more likely to be Take Two. IGN has confirmed those rumblings though it is important to note nothing yet is official. (more…)...
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#1 of 2012: FIFA 13
The FIFA series repeats in the top spot even though it does so somewhat by default as the field in 2012 simply did not do enough to knock it off the throne. FIFA 13 capitalized off the excellent prior iteration by making important refinements and building on already established strengths resulting in the best overall product of the year. (more…)...
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A Look at 1934 Augusta in Tiger Woods 14
EA Sports has released a new video showcasing one of the main selling points of the Historic Edition of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14. With a price that is $10 more than the standard version it includes a detailed recreation of 1931 Augusta with the ability to play in 1934 facing elements such as course design to the clothing worn and equipment used being true to its time. Other content found in the Historic Edition are additional courses (Augusta Par 3, County Down, Birkdale, Sheshan, TPC Blue...
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