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Second Feature Teaser for NHL 13
On Monday EA Sports began teasing a "gameplay revolution" for NHL 13 that will ultimately be revealed at the end of the week. Its impact was compared to the 'Skill Stick' that debuted in NHL 07 and now a second teaser trailer brings up the 'Real Time Physics' that were introduced in NHL 11. Based on past developer statements and the focus on skates in both videos the evidence seems to point towards a brand new skating engine. Continue on to check out the latest trailer and leave any thoughts...
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Feature Descriptions for FIFA 13
One week ago the first screenshots and details on FIFA 13 slipped out and today EA Sports has expanded upon the features and provided additional images. While there are many more unannounced additions and enhancements still to come this early flow of information focuses on the improved attacking AI, "1st Touch Control" for receiving the ball, tactical free kicks, and refinement to the "Player Impact Engine" that was so wonky at times in FIFA 12. Check out six additional screens in the gal...
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Gameplay Revolution Teased for NHL 13
EA Sports has begun to hype what they are framing as a "gameplay revolution" for NHL 13 that will have an impact the likes of the "Skill Stick" which was introduced in NHL 07. That was really the turning point in the battle against their 2K Sports rival which at the time was the more popular product - and now that series no longer exists. That comparison then will certainly lead to lofty expectations from fans for the coming announcement. The big new feature for NHL 13 is going to be reve...
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NHL 13 Cover Athlete Competition Advances to First Half of Elite Eight Stage
The excessively long process to determine the cover athlete for NHL 13 – which began in late March and won’t end until June 20 – continues with the tournament now down to the final eight. Two of the four matchups are available to vote on through next Thursday and then on Friday the other two will open up for a week. Head to the NHL.com cover vote page to take part. All higher seeds advanced from the previous round with the exception of a minor upset of a five se...
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First FIFA 13 Details and Screens
An official announcement of FIFA 13 has been accompanied by the first info and images from the upcoming title. EA Sports released a series of screenshots - check them out in the gallery, FB album, or G+ album - and discussed some of the features to come. FIFA 13 will feature more refined physics interactions, "First Touch Control" when receiving passes and enhanced ball control, "Tactical Free Kicks" allowing for the user to choose which player (from up to three surrounding the ball) w...
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Baseball Titles Deemed To Be The Biggest Failures Thus Far in 2012
It's been a rough first third of the year for sports gaming. There have been some good games released but even those have suffered from a wide array of issues the severity of which has stretched beyond what has become somewhat accepted as the norm. With well over 5K votes in the poll posted last week it's MLB 2K12 taking the crown as the biggest failure this year with MLB 12: The Show trailing close behind. (more…)...
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Second Phase of the Cover Competition’s Sweet 16 Round for NHL 13 Opens
The excessively long process to determine the cover athlete for NHL 13 - which began in late March and won't end until June 20 - continues as the second half of the Sweet 16 round has opened and will run until May 10.  The 4 matchups available now to vote on are Pavel Datsyuk vs T.J. Oshle, Henrik Lundqvist vs Erik Karlsson, Pekka Rinne vs Patrick Sharp, and Jordan Eberle vs John Tavares. Head to the NHL.com cover vote page to take part. All the higher seeds from the earlier pair...
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What Sports Game From The First Third of the Year Failed The Most?
The primary releases from the first four months of 2012 may best be remembered for their major issues than what they got right. There were a few good games in the mix but even those didn't arrive in clean fashion or even fix what ailed them later on. That got me to thinking - which of these games failed you and/or what companies have been the most unethical with their practices? A significant investment is made whether $20 for the UEFA DLC, $60 for the standard retail games, or $80 for th...
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