Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Hangout Video: E3 2015 Day Zero Reactions
The first day of E3 is in the books and it was relatively uneventful, though quite informative, in regards to the upcoming crop of sports games. This year at E3 expectations were tempered as far as the yearly league-licensed games go and there were few deviations from what was anticipated. Madden NFL 16 got a new mode announced, NBA Live 16 made some big promises, and FIFA 16 had one of the longest presentations in recent memory. Meanwhile the oft-rumored, and perpetually teased, Joe M...
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NFL Exclusivity Remains with EA Sports
Ever since EA nonchalantly announced that they had extended their deal with the NFL early last year question remained regarding exclusivity. The subject was dodged at every turn, leaving many to wonder if the EA Sports deal with the league had changed in that regard. Rumors even arose suggesting other companies were going in on the NFL and working on games that would utilize the licensing. That can now be put to rest as far as the consoles go. Today in an interview with Geoff Keighley, Mo...
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Draft Champions Mode Announced for Madden NFL 16
EA Sports today announced a brand new mode coming with Madden NFL 16. Known as "Draft Champions" the mode is being described as fantasy football meets Madden. It's another opportunity to build a fantasy team that can be used online or against the CPU. Of course EA didn't detail what way they'll be monetizing the mode today, if at all, but given its relation to Ultimate Team it wouldn't be surprising if money or "coins" played some role. (more…)...
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Madden NFL 16: Improvements to AI, Penalties, and Defense; E3 Gameplay Trailer
Along with everything else today, including the announcement of a new mode called "Draft Champions", EA Sports today revealed more to do with gameplay. Improvements to AI, new features on defense, and how penalties will be better implemented have been brought into focus. (more…)...
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NBA Live 16 E3 Trailer; Gameplay Details and Release Date Set
EA Sports today rolled out the debut trailer for NBA Live 16. Included is the official release date of September 29. That matches the NBA 2K16 release date, somewhat at least, considering 2K16 truly releases on the 25th. On Xbox One anyway Live will beat it by a few hours for anyone who has EA Access. (more…)...
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FIFA 16 E3 Trailer and Features
EA Sports released a new gameplay trailer for FIFA 16 to coincide with the Electronic Arts press conference at E3. It's the first look at the game besides the initial reveal of Women's National Teams. Some new stadiums can be spotted as well, including Seattle's CenturyLink Field. A general gameplay features list accompanies the trailer! (more…)...
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Recapping the 2015 Microsoft E3 Press Conference
Microsoft held their 2015 E3 Press Briefing earlier today and unlike some past years it wasn't an eventful one for those with interest in sports games. Electronic Arts, which has its own conference later today, made an appearance but the focus was mostly on EA Access - which definitely deserves more recognition and hopefully awareness will rise because of it. (more…)...
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MLB 15: The Show Week 10 Roster Update
Lots of rookies make their debut with today's roster update for MLB 15: The Show, including heralded prospect Carlos Correa, and "switch-pitcher" Pat Venditte. Correa comes in as one of the highest rated rookies this year, trailing only Kris Bryant, Yasmany Tomas, and Addison Russell among the crop to move up so far this season. Venditte is the lowest rated one and isn't represented in any special manner as he has been designated as a normal left-handed pitcher. In terms of ratings mov...
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