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More features detailed for Pro Evolution Soccer 2017
Back in May publisher Konami revealed the first set of gameplay related improvements to look forward to with PES 2017. Now they've provided a more complete list of features for the game. One promise of note is for weekly roster updates. That's important coming off a year where once again post-release support was unacceptable with the most glaring issue the 11 weeks it took to get a simple roster update out for the game. (more…)...
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A look at the rewrite to set pieces in FIFA 17
Please enable Javascript to watch this video Some of the biggest gameplay improvements for FIFA 17 relate to set pieces and that's the focus of the latest video from EA Sports. Included this year are user-controlled throw-ins and fakes, free runs at penalty kicks and free kicks, and a targeting system on free and corner kicks. ...
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FIFA 17 global cover star goes up for vote
Lionel Messi was featured on the cover of the FIFA series four straight years beginning in 2012. For FIFA 17 his position as the global cover star is being replaced and fans will get to choose which of the four candidates get the honor. The winner will be joined another one or two players that'll be dependent on the nation or region. The voting is now open and runs through July 19. The options are James RodrÃÂguez (Colombia/Real Madrid), Eden Hazard (Belgium/Chelsea), Anthony Martial (F...
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Another gaming-related controversy shines light on nefarious activities
A huge controversy has arisen in the gaming world and the ramifications of how it all plays out could eventually impact the sports gaming genre. Two of the biggest Youtubers out there have been caught in a web of lies and deception after heavily promoting a "skin" gambling site for the game Counter Strike: Global Offensive that they failed to mention they actually owned. Not only were minors permitted to bet on the site but it's possible they manipulated the results for streams in which t...
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The Chemistry problem affecting high value cards in FIFA Ultimate Team will be patched
Last week what was long suspected by some was finally verified. Some of the most sought-after players in FIFA Ultimate Team were not playing up to their ratings given that the Chemistry boosts were not being applied to them. That meant lower rated and cheaper player cards could actually be better performers on the pitch. With a mode that generates hundreds of millions each year for EA Sports that is obviously a massive issue and has called into question the integrity Ultimate Team. ...
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Press Row Podcast: Cash-Fueled Controversies
Two major controversies arose this week and they have raised questions regarding the rights of consumers who purchase video games and spend money on digital items within them. With MLB The Show 16, developer Sony San Diego banned a relatively large number of player accounts but some people may have found themselves banished unjustly. In FIFA the integrity of Ultimate Team mode has been brought into question, with high-value player cards not having played up to the level at which they w...
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Integrity of FIFA Ultimate Team brought into question with recent discoveries
Ultimate Team in FIFA generates hundreds of millions in digital revenue for Electronic Arts every year. The mode is built on digital purchases of in-game currency that is then spent on player and item cards. That can be unsettling as, unlike most physical products, they can't necessarily be inspected and tested to ensure they function to their described specifications. This has now become a major issue as a serious flaw has been identified in FIFA's Ultimate Team that causes the mos...
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Details on this summer’s NHL 17 online beta
Along with the news on the cover and the first trailer EA Sports this evening announced an online beta for NHL 17 that'll run for a full week beginning at the end of July on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Last year there was the EASHL beta for NHL 16 and this time around with NHL 17 the beta will be offering up more to do. In addition to EASHL there will be online head-to-head with all 30 NHL teams available to choose from and Hockey Ultimate Team. Also included is the ability to ...
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