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New video provides look at improvements made to head coaches in Madden NFL 17
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EA Sports today released a short video on the work that has been done to enhance the presence of head coaches in Madden NFL 17. “This year head coaches will be more dynamic and aware of the action on the field. We’ve added increased fidelity to the Head Coaches on the sideline to allow them to have more of a visual and contextual impact during play and in replays.”
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Madden NFL 17 EA Play Videos
Madden NFL 17 has been on full display at EA Play since Sunday and gameplay videos captured off-screen have started to make their way out. Check out some of those here along with the official trailer and Franchise mode videos. Read more
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First trailer for PES 2017
Last month Konami revealed the initial set of gameplay-related features for Pro Evolution Soccer 2017. Now to coincide with E3 they’ve released the first look at the game in the form of a trailer. Additionally the first screenshots can be viewed in the FB album and go beyond just action shots as there are also menu images from various modes in the game.
PES 2017 is founded around the ‘Control Reality’ ethos, elevating the award-winning gameplay to a new level via incredible new control elements and a new standard of visual realism, without sacrificing what made PES successful in the first place – playing a match with your friends. The industry-leading Fox Engine once again powers the series to reach new heights, with KONAMI looking to its focus on first touch, the making and receiving of passes, and AI that adapts to counter the way users play to elevate the game’s acclaimed realism.
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Sequel to The Golf Club announced
Released in 2014, The Golf Club is one of the recent successes from independent studios trying to reach a sports gaming audience. Though somewhat lacking in the overall feature set and absent any licenses the game was well-received for its realistic gameplay, impressive course creator, and admirable post-release support.
Today developer HB Studios announced The Golf Club 2 to have a targeted release in early 2017, along with a debut trailer and feature expectations. Read more
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Steep is a new mountain sports game coming this December
More than one snowboarding game is shooting for release later this year. Joining the previously revealed Infinite Air will be Steep, which was just announced today at Ubisoft’s E3 press briefing along with a trailer and gameplay walkthrough. Steep will involve more than just snowboarding however – skiing, wingsuits, and paragliding will also be part of the game which takes place in the Alps and Alaska and releases on PS4, XB1, and PC this December. Amazon Prime members get pre-orders for 20% off making Infinite Air $48.
Defy and master the world’s most epic mountains on skis, wingsuit, snowboard, and in paraglide. Go solo or drop in side by side with other players. Record and share the most insane stunts ever captured. Dare your friends to try out your custom lines, then challenge the world to beat your best tricks and relive your most epic wipeouts. The mountain is yours to explore. So strap in, suit up, and drop in.
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Forza Horizon 3 features and first trailer
Out of today’s Microsoft E3 press briefing came the official announcement of Forza Horizon 3, the first trailer and in-game footage, and that was followed by a full features list.
Forza Horizon 3 is due out for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs on September 27. With “Xbox Play Anywhere” buying the game on either provides access to it on both platforms. Amazon Prime members can pre-order the game for 20% off. There will be three editions for the game at tiers of $60, $80, and $100. The Ultimate Edition for $100 will also provide 4 days early access with release on September 23. Read more
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Details on improvements made to gameplay in FIFA 17 and new trailer
Much has been made about FIFA 17 moving to the Frostbite engine but what improvements will actually be experienced on the pitch related to gameplay? EA Sports has detailed some of them now including an overhaul to physical play, rewriting of set pieces, an active intelligence system, and new attacking techniques.
The big new story mode was announced yesterday – and the latest Press Row Podcast episode features an interview with FIFA 17’s creative director and one of the producers about the new mode and what the Frostbite engine will mean for the game. Read more
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What to expect from Franchise mode in Madden NFL 17
EA Sports promised a “renewed focus on Franchise mode” for Madden NFL 17 and today the company revealed just what improvements and additions have been made. It’s not a reboot of the mode, like with Connected Careers four years ago, but rather a series in refinements to the systems that are in place and the introduction of some long-requested features.
Franchise will include a real-time score ticker, full player editing, practice squads, and more injuries plus allowing for decisions to be made on when to bring players back from them. Improvements have been made across the board to areas like the gameplan process, XP system, progression/regression, confidence, drive goals, and SuperSim.
One big (optional) new addition to the mode is “Play the Moment” which cuts down on the time it takes to complete a full game by only handling certain critical situations such as third downs, when teams reach the red zone, two minute drives, and overtime. There’s also “Big Decisions” which are made in the menus but then tie-in to the presentation within games through commentary mentions and on-screen graphics.
In today’s special episode of the Press Row Podcast, Madden designer John White discusses many of the changes to Franchise mode for this year (34:28) and how they’ll impact the experience of playing the games and through multiple seasons.
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