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First NBA Live 14 Gameplay Footage
While EA Sports has attempted to keep consumers from seeing NBA Live 14 in action a few copies have leaked their way out early and users have begun to stream it through the PlayStation 4’s built-in capability.
Needless to say the gameplay looks rough and the visuals are disappointing but the presentation outside of the commentary looks to be very promising. Continue on to check out the two streams that have been archived so far and leave any observations in the comments! Read more
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PS4 Launch Day Coverage Plans
Next-gen has arrived! The highly anticipated release of the PlayStation 4 is here and there will be tons of coverage on the three launch day sports games beginning Friday morning. Directly captured HD gameplay videos and complete impressions will follow but the first day will primarily be about just playing the games and streaming them for all to examine and enjoy.
The times below are subject to change but the plan as of now:
♦11PT/2ET: Streaming Madden NFL 25
♦2PT/5ET: Streaming NBA 2K14
♦5PT/8ET: Streaming FIFA 14
♦8PT/11ET: Live Press Row HangoutWhat do you most want to see in the streamed footage outside of gameplay? I’ll dig into some of the modes during those periods so feel free to drop suggestions in the comments.
The Hangout is expected to feature a large panel to discuss day one experiences with the PS4 and early thoughts on the three sports games. The video will be archived after airing and the audio will be offered soon after in alternate podcast form.
Follow the Pastapadre Twitch account for the streaming. Make sure also to be following on Twitter and like the Facebook page for timely links to the streams, new content, updates to plans, and miscellaneous observations throughout Friday and beyond!
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Next-Gen Madden NFL 25 Streamed Footage
Though EA Sports has avoided showing gameplay footage of next-gen Madden NFL 25 there are now opportunities to see the game in action thanks to the PS4’s built-in streaming feature. A few users began streaming gameplay yesterday – unfortunately those extended sessions were not archived to watch after they were over – while Game Informer held their own streaming session which has been saved.
The Madden segment begins at about 1:46 into the broadcast with the start of gameplay at 1:51. Should any streaming sessions go live today those will be embedded as well. Read more
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How Madden NFL 25 and NBA 2K14 Are Using The PS4 Controller Touchpad
While multi-platform sports games will likely be fairly comparable across the board between the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 this upcoming generation, there are a few ways in which the two systems differentiate from one another that developers will look to take advantage of. One example of those for the PS4 is the Dualshock 4 controller that provides for the use of a unique central touchpad.
A new video that came out today includes discussion with developers on how they are utilizing the touchpad. With Madden NFL 25 the pad is being used to select players and then with a swipe send them in motion while pressing it as a button will call timeouts. NBA 2K14 has a feature called “rhythm check” which brings up icons that display player confidence levels and it can also be used to call quick plays. Read more
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Best Sports Game of the Generation Tournament: Semifinal Round
The Best Sports Game of the Generation Tournament has reached the Final Four! From the pool of 64 games those left standing are NBA 2K11, NBA 2K13, FIFA 12, and MLB 13: The Show. They won fairly comfortably in the quarterfinals by bouncing NCAA Football 14, Madden NFL 13, 2010 FIFA World Cup, and College Hoops 2K8. Nearly 20K votes were cast in the previous round.
The two pairings in the Final Four feature a battle between NBA 2K games and the best of FIFA and The Show going head-to-head. Continue on to cast your support and leave any thoughts in the comments on results and which games should move on! Read more
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PlayStation App Out on iOS and Android
Sony today released the official PlayStation app – grab it now through iTunes for iOS devices or Google Play for Android. The app will turn phones and tablets into second screens for the PlayStation 4 that will communicate with the console in a similar fashion to that of SmartGlass on the Xbox 360 and One. It also provides access to PS4 friends lists and trophies, acts as a remote control, becomes a keyboard for typing messages, and can even be used to watch the streaming gameplay of others. Â Read more
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NBA Live 14 Heads Towards Release That Could Sink the Future of the Series
At a time when competition in sports gaming has nearly evaporated the return of the NBA Live series offers some hope that multiple games can exist for a single sport. NBA Live 14, debuting next week after a three year absence due to two late-cancelled titles, needed more than anything to reestablish some credibility in order to build towards future battles in the marketplace.
In the lead-up to release EA Sports has demonstrated a distinct lack of confidence in the product and made decisions that could lead the franchise’s cancellation before it ever even has an opportunity to truly compete. Read more
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Madden NFL 25 Week 10 Upcoming Roster Update Discussion
Week ten of the NFL season brought about a few major injuries with Jake Locker, Charles Tillman, and Mike James headed to IR. Sean Lee will be out a few weeks, Seneca Wallace was knocked out for the year and replaced by Scott Tolzien, and Peyton Manning re-aggravated an ankle injury he’ll attempt to play through. The Texans today cut Ed Reed and the Packers signed Matt Flynn.
Players that will likely rise in the next Madden NFL 25 roster update include Andre Brown, Tavon Austin, Golden Tate, Rishard Matthews, Calais Campbell, Lavonte David, Walter Thurmond, and Lardarius Webb. Among those expected to slide are Colin Kaepernick, Andrew Luck, Andy Dalton, Terrelle Pryor, Trent Richardson, Mike Wallace, Eric Winston, Brandon Meriweather, and pretty much the entire Cowboys defense.
As always leave your thoughts in the comments on what players should be raised or dropped in the upcoming Madden NFL 25 roster update!
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