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The Evolving Community Event
A new posting on the Inside EA Blog details an upcoming community event for NCAA Football 10 and how the philosophy and ultimate intentions of these events have changed over the years. EA Sports has especially engaged the community over the last five years or so and now SCEA has begun to do so with The Show. Both companies have recognized that the community is valuable not only as consumers but also as a resource for making their games better. Why tell you about the event if you won't hear ...
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Pretty Like The Champ
It's been a long three years since we were blown away with the beautiful graphics of Fight Night Round 3. After taking a look at the latest installment of the Fight Night series it seems well worth the wait as the game is similar to its predecessor's release on the (at the time) newly released Xbox 360. There's something really intoxicating when watching this version of Iron Mike stroll down to the ring and now that I can add any track I want it's going to be nothing short of epic. (more...
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FNR4 Removes Button Punching
FNR3 brought about a debate between analog and button punchers and the possible in-balance presented by allowing both to be used. A recent preview from Gamespy discusses how Fight Night Round 4 is completely removing the option to use the buttons to punch. Button mashing has been banished. Round 4 is going to force you to use the right stick to punch. After years of enduring randomly button-mashing boxers, I'm relieved to hear that they'll have to work a little harder to land some blows. Pe...
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EA Sports Season Opener Overview
Coming out of the EA Sports Season Opener event I wanted to drop a few thoughts on some of the games that were on display. I won't have full extensive write-ups on them but from my interaction with them will now have additional insight leading up to their releases. I also had the opportunity to interview Peter Moore which I'll be discussing in the near future. Check out the screenshot gallery for the latest images from these games. Tiger Woods 10 Outside of Fight Night I'd say this was t...
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EASW Adds Video Highlight Reel Feature
On Thursday EA Sports World launched a video mashup/highlight reel feature to the website. This is something that was actually alluded to in the survey I wrote about a month ago. With it you can string together highlights you have uploaded to the website and utilize some of the audio and visual effects that are provided to create a unique highlight reel. All highlights that you currently have stored on the website will be available for use and there is no restriction on using clips from d...
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First Tiger Woods 10 Details
Today EA Sports released the first significant details on Tiger Woods 10. That includes the addition of the USGA license, new commentary, dynamic weather, a new putting mechanic, and "tournament atmosphere". You can read about these features at length by visiting the EA Inside Blog here and you can see a Wii MotionPlus video demonstration here. As you hear the roar of the crowd from the next hole over, can you handle the mounting pressure while you stand over your tournament-winning putt? E...
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FNR4 Gameplay Trailer
IGN has the first trailer for Fight Night Round 4 that includes actual gameplay footage. The trailer attempts to display some different new aspects of the game such as the importance of height and reach and being one punch away from victory. Once again the cover athletes Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali are featured. Continue on to view the trailer and leave your thoughts in the comments. (more…)...
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First Look at FNR4
ESPN has an exclusive preview for Fight Night Round 4 which goes over the game in detail in a Five Things You Need To Know article. Gameplay changes, graphics, and career mode are all discussed. You can check it out in full here. The premise is all about lacing them up and defining your legacy in whatever division you decide. And when I say legacy, I'm talking about everything from you never really made it to be anything bigger than a bum to being considered a club fighter, and then there's...
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