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FIFA 12 Shines with Online Seasons
The mode in FIFA 12 that has captured the most of my play-time has been online 'Head-to-Head Seasons'. Reminiscent of 2010 FIFA World Cup in that it offers a ladder of sorts in "divisions" it adds in a fantastic new way of matchmaking which creates the most fair of pairings possible. Despite the struggles with my record all of the games have been thoroughly enjoyable - making it something I want to come back to as often as possible even when anticipating a loss. For anything online relate...
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FIFA 12 Launches to Biggest Sales Numbers in Sports Gaming History
Last year FIFA 11 became the fastest selling sports game in history - it has now been topped by the latest in the series. FIFA 12 has broken the record by selling 3.2 million copies in its first week worldwide. That represents a 23% increase and makes it the biggest seller of 2011 even beating out Gears of War 3. FIFA 12 continues a run for EA Sports franchises that have delivered significant year-over-year sales increases. Tiger Woods 12, NCAA Football 12, Madden NFL 12, and NHL 12 have ...
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Vote to Determine Who Will Share the Cover of Tiger Woods 13
Following his well-publicized indiscretions Tiger Woods has shared the cover of his EA Sports golf franchise with Rory McIlroy and taken the back seat to a golf course. This year Tiger's presence will again be minimized as he fights through on-course struggles that could risk his place as the frontman through a tournament that will determine who the golfer alongside him will be - one for the cover in North America and the other for Europe. The candidates and first round match-ups (US): Du...
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Latest Trailer for SSX
EA Sports has been making the rounds with SSX at various events but there is still a lot of time to go until its January release - so they are starting to fill in with more media before getting deeper into feature reveals and gameplay. The most recent trailer for SSX is here and shows off some of the more insane stunts and terrain featured in the game. Though it doesn't have the same look of the SSX of old it brings some really unique elements into play - and has distanced itself from the fi...
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FIFA 12 Now Available via Season Ticket
For those who have already purchased the EA Sports ‘Season Ticket’ or choose to do so now – the download of FIFA 12 for the Xbox 360 is out now and access to the PS3 version has opened as of this evening. The ‘Season Ticket’ costs $25 and runs for a period of one year – providing three day early access to (and a 20% DLC discount for) Madden NFL, NHL, FIFA, FIFA Street, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, and NCAA Football. The digital copy of FIFA 12 will expire ...
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Forza 4 DLC Plans Announced
Microsoft today revealed plans for six downloadable content pack releases for Forza Motorsport 4 - and consumers will have the opportunity to purchase in full with their 'Season Pass'. For 2400 MS points ($30) all of the DLC will be included which amounts to a 30% savings compared to buying them all individually. They will start rolling out in November and eventually finish up in April 2012. The DLC will be focused on delivering new vehicles rather than content - 60 of them in total. The ...
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Sales Rise with NHL 12; EA Sports Launching NHL Facebook Offering
EA Sports is on a streak of sales successes as NHL 12 follows Madden 12, NCAA Football 12, and Tiger Woods 12 by delivering a significant year-over-year increase of its own. NHL 12 sold 451K copies worldwide in its first week which is up 19% from what NHL 11 was able to collect in the same period of time. Pre-order deals which offered a $10 promotional credit, and the company's early play subscription program the 'Season Ticket', should be considered factors in the rise but it has simply ...
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FIFA 12’s Impact Engine Proving Problematic
The demo for FIFA 12 released last week offering the opportunity to experience the enhancements made for the latest iteration in the intensely popular series first-hand. One of the most heralded features is the new "Impact Engine" which is intended to deliver more realistic player interaction and outcomes. Unfortunately many are finding bizarre moments being driven by the new physics engine. (more…)...
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