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Kinect Functionality Will Work for Online Games in Madden NFL 13
The most common question following the latest video from EA Sports regarding Kinect for Xbox 360 features in Madden NFL 13 was whether the functionality would be present for online head-to-head games. The company has since confirmed that it is in fact available to use during online games and the actual implementation is cleverly done. Those who have a Kinect plugged into the 360 will have an option in the game settings to enable or disable it for use. During online games when enabled the ...
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Expanded Look at GM Connected in NHL 13
EA Sports has released a new and more comprehensive video for NHL 13 going over the GM Connected mode which was detailed earlier this week. GM Connected essentially has become an Online Franchise with the ability for up to 750 people to participate in a single league from team General Managers to individual players with several other ways to play as well. Continue on for the video and leave any more thoughts in the comments! (more…)...
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Full Features List for FIFA 13
It's been a significant week for FIFA 13 news as EA Sports announced career mode details and the introduction of Skill Games while also showcasing the Kinect for Xbox 360 integration. Along with those specific releases the company has also provided the comprehensive features list which offers a summary of the improvements to the game. Continue on for the full feature descriptions. (more…)...
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EA Sports Details Kinect Integration in Madden NFL 13
EA Sports today released a new video for Madden NFL 13 that focuses on the Kinect for Xbox 360 integration. Back at E3 the Kinect features were put on display for both Madden and FIFA 13. It appeared to be far less useful - and even showed problematic lag in responsiveness - for Madden compared to the benefits that will come from utilizing it within FIFA. Some of the delay appears to have been cleaned up since that demonstration but whether voice commands do anything to improve the experi...
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Class Action Settlement Terms Will Have Little Effect on Sports Gaming Landscape
Last Friday the proposed settlement in the case that claimed with EA Sports holding the exclusives for the major football licenses they had "raised" prices was announced. The big news wasn't in the money that the company must pay out which is relatively insignificant but that they are restricted from holding the exclusive with NCAA for a period of five years. Of course those dissatisfied with EA's efforts were quick to exclaim joy and hope of near future where competition would be present in...
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Details on GM Connected Mode in NHL 13
EA Sports today rolled out complete details on GM Connected mode in NHL 13. The new mode was initially outlined prior to E3 and in doing so actually spoiled the Connected Careers announcement that came days later for Madden NFL 13 which shares some base elements. A new producer blog and video go much deeper into GM Connected which essentially delivers Online Franchise but with a much wider array of options and ways to play. (more…)...
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Video Details Kinect Integration in FIFA 13
EA Sports outlined initial expectations relating to the Kinect for Xbox 360 features in FIFA 13 back at E3. The focus with Kinect is on the voice recognition which will allow users to make commands such as substitutions and changing formations during games without having to pull up the menus. One particularly cool element displayed at E3 was how swearing at an official could draw a card. It seems that idea has since been scrapped though. Instead it will just have an effect on referee acti...
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FIFA 13 Introducing Skill Games
In addition to the news on Career mode yesterday EA Sports has rolled out details on a new mode known as Skill Games. Containing 32 mini-games it offers the chance to test abilities such as shooting, passing, and dribbling with the goal to rack up a high score or beat a friends' score. Learn or master the fundamental skills necessary to compete at FIFA 13 in a competitive and addictive new mode. Become a better player, faster, no matter what your skill level. Compete against yourself or...
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