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Take a look at the presentation improvements for FIFA 16
Earlier this month EA Sports detailed all the additions and improvements coming to FIFA 16 relating to presentation. Those include an authentic Bundesliga package, updated likenesses, new crowd chants, sideline celebrations, and vanishing spray. Today the company released a new video that goes over all of them and more. Please enable Javascript to watch this video...
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EA’s new “draft” modes in Madden and FIFA generating mixed response
EA Sports has multiple reasons to be heavily motivated in developing new modes for their games that could beecome money-makers in the years to come. Following the explosion of Ultimate Team, the search for the next one is on, and the first attempt at that are the "draft" modes in Madden NFL 16 and FIFA 16. Initial reaction to the announcements appeared tepid but those making up the crowd being targeted aren't necessarily the ones who are most engaged in the products. Based on the poll ...
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First DLC out now for Rocket League
The Supersonic Fury DLC Pack for Rocket League is now available to download on PlayStation 4 and PC. It arrives shortly after the release of the game's second patch which went out on Tuesday. It goes for $3.99 and includes two new cars and new paint types, boosts and wheels. It can be purchased directly from the game's main menu. (more…)...
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PES 2016 demo now available
The demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PS3, and 360. It arrives over a month in advance of the game's release, which means it gets to cement a first impression in the minds of consumers, heading into a very busy window where it will be competing with a multitude of games for attention and sales. Featured in the demo are two different stadiums and seven clubs: Brazil, France, Juventus F.C., A.S. Roma, FC Bayern München, SC Cori...
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Patrick Kane dropped from NHL 16 cover
Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane remains the subject of an ongoing rape investigation, putting EA Sports in a tough spot where they had no choice but to make a dramatic change to their promotional plans for NHL 16 even in these late stages as it nears release in just a month. The company today made an announcement on the matter. In light of the ongoing investigation involving Patrick Kane, he will no longer be a spokesperson for the launch of EA Sports NHL 16. He will not appear o...
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Rocket League patch out now – adds new arena and Spectator Mode
A free content update for Rocket League is now available to download! The new patch, which follows one from late last month that barred ranked quitters from games for a period of time along with other improvements, adds in the new Utopia Coliseum map and Spectator Mode. The latter is especially intriguing as it allows match viewers to watch live from any angle in the arenas. Additionally the update includes 70 more country flags, updated goal explosions and updated vehicle demolitio...
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FIFA 16 may be getting a demo next month (update)
(Update) EA Sports is saying the image above, which has been circulating today is not from them, and they have yet to announce anything official but details will be coming soon. With a demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 going out Thursday, giving it a chance to cement a first impression on a marketplace with two games for consumers to decide between, EA Sports made sure to get some news out on a FIFA 16 demo before that takes place. Unlike many other games from the company, wh...
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Your thoughts on the short-term draft modes coming to EA Sports games
With the success of the Ultimate Team model in EA Sports games, the company is faced with not just how to evolve and keep that mode fresh, but the challenge of developing new modes that capitalize further on what they've learned from it. The first attempt at such a mode is being introduced this year in Madden NFL 16 and FIFA 16. Draft Champions was announced at E3 while FUT Draft just premiered at Gamescom. Though they borrow conceptually from Ultimate Team they've eliminated the long-ter...
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