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Deals on recently released sports games
While the big deals won't come around until Black Friday in late November, there are already a few opportunities to grab games that are only a matter of weeks old at considerable discounts. Amazon has several for well under the $60 they were not too long ago and a promotion at Toys "R" Us is worth considering if in the market for more than one EA Sports game. Amazon FIFA 16: $44 on Xbox One or $48 on PlayStation 4 Madden NFL 16: $45 on Xbox One or $49 on PlayStation 4 Pro Evolution ...
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EA in the news once again for FIFA accounts being compromised
Four years ago there was an epidemic of account thievery related to the FIFA series and its Ultimate Team mode. Many described it at the time as "hackings" but really it was social engineering and a major failure in EA's customer service where inexperienced reps transferred accounts without properly verifying ownership. Since that time EA Sports has put into place numerous layers of account security which has certainly helped. However in a report today from BBC News, it appears the sam...
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Xbox One bundles include free NBA 2K16 through October 10
Retailers including Amazon, Gamestop, Best Buy, and Target are running a promotion this week where a free copy of NBA 2K16 is being thrown in with many of the previously available Xbox One bundles. The promotion runs through Saturday. Over at Amazon those Xbox One options include the 1TB Madden NFL 16 Bundle and FIFA 16 Bundle for $399 or the 500GB Gears of War Ultimate Edition Bundle and The LEGO Movie Bundle for $349. NBA 2K16 is added to what's already offered in those pack...
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First patch for FIFA 16 available now on PS4 and PC; soon for Xbox One
The first patch to address community feedback and various issues for FIFA 16 is out now on PlayStation 4 and PC with its arrival on Xbox One expected in the near future. The changes with the update influence on gameplay, Career mode, and Ultimate Team. (more…)...
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9th Circuit ruling on O’Bannon complicates potential return of college games
When Judge Claudia Wilken ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in the Ed O'Bannon vs NCAA class-action lawsuit, there was reason for optimism that college sports video games would be able to return in a few years. That was pending appeals however, and the 9th Circuit today turned in its response, reaffirming that the NCAA violated antitrust laws, but striking down the part where a trust would be set up for players to be paid for the use of their likenesses. (more…)...
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PES 2016 tops Madden NFL 16 to become highest rated sports game since 2013
Earlier this month Madden NFL 16 was able to stake a claim to being the highest rated traditional licensed sports game on Metacritic since 2013. The 84 on Metacritic rose above all others that followed FIFA 14 which had a score of 87/88. Now Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 has taken the title away as the game currently stands at 87 on Metacritic. Many will point to competition as being a factor here, with the FIFA series having been dominant for nearly a decade. Konami has been forced to to ...
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Update adds new course and makes some improvements to Rory McIlroy PGA Tour
EA Sports today released the second patch for Rory McIlroy PGA Tour on Xbox One and PS4. It includes fixes and improvements to various aspects of the game and introduces a new course. There are now ten licensed courses in the game plus four fantasy courses. It took over two months from release for the first new course to make it to the game. East Lake Golf Club is the addition and it's available to use within all modes. (more…)...
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Review of FIFA 16
The latest edition of the biggest selling video game franchise in the world releases this week. FIFA 16 is facing a strong challenge from Pro Evolution Soccer 2016, making it the only sport that features true competition in the genre. FIFA has been on top for nearly a decade but EA Sports is starting to struggle in holding onto that position. This is the least I've enjoyed a FIFA game in a long, long time. It's still a good game, but new frustrations related to gameplay, and a sleazy impl...
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