Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Press Row Podcast: Episode 43
In this edition of the Press Row Podcast the panel discusses the battle between FIFA and PES, the poor sales numbers for Madden NFL 25 and possible struggles that may foretell for NBA 2K14, more thoughts on NHL 14, and a number of listener questions are handled. Check out the podcast through iTunes, on Android with the Stitcher app, or in the streaming player below. As always leave any feedback on the show or topics to discuss for future podcasts and hangouts in the comments! htt...
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Madden NFL 25 Roster Update #3 Details
The roster update following week one of the NFL season for Madden NFL 25 is scheduled to go out on Friday for both the Xbox 360 and PS3. The update includes tons of ratings adjustments, new players added to rosters, season ending injuries reflected, and changes to player positions and team depth charts. Notable movement includes Peyton Manning who is up to 98 overall after his record-tying seven TD performance. A.J. Green gets a point to move up to 95, Anquan Boldin goes up 2 to 90, Reggi...
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NCAA and EA Will Get Opportunity to Argue for Dismissal from Likeness Lawsuit
The judge in the potentially monumental antitrust case regarding college broadcasting, merchandising, and video game revenue through the use of unpaid player likenesses will allow both the NCAA and Electronic Arts to seek dismissal as defendants. The two parties felt they had a right to this due to the plaintiffs continuing to amend their claims (the latest by bringing in current players) and judge Claudia Wilken will grant them that opportunity in order to prevent a potential point for an ...
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Could Madden Next-Gen Be Hurt By The Current-Gen Effort?
Though there is reason for optimism with EA Sports' next-gen offerings considering the feature parity with the 360/PS3 versions and the introduction of the Ignite Engine, one factor that hadn't really been considered until recently was whether the response to the current-gen games would affect at all the expectations for the Xbox One/PS4 versions. Would strong word of mouth lead to more excitement for the games that are now about two months away? What would happen if the they were to be deem...
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Huge Deal on Current-Gen Madden NFL 25 (Deal is Currently Dead)
With Madden NFL 25 struggling to sell, and next-gen just two months away, retailers are looking at ways to move the product. Amazon immediately added a $10 credit that also applied to preorders. Now they have an even better offer and once again it's especially good for those who plan to upgrade to the Xbox One in November. The "Shave and Save" deal provides a $20 discount for Madden NFL 25 when buying a Gillette Fusion Proglide razor ($6.64). Considering the original $10 promo credit rema...
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The Concept Behind Path To Greatness Mode for NBA 2K14
Back when the pre-order incentive for NBA 2K14 was first listed the description revealed that there would be a new mode centered on cover athlete LeBron James called "Path to Greatness". Even with only a few weeks until release 2K Sports has yet to detail what to expect from the mode but a preview from Games Radar lays out the framework. “The mode will create scenarios that revolve around his ascent to become one of the all-time greats in the NBA. It’s a storyline mode. It’s a way for...
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Demo for PES 2014 Now Available
The demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 arrived today for both the Xbox 360 (can be queued up for download here) and PlayStation 3 in advance of the originally announced dates. Featured in the demo are games with five minute halves and adjustable difficulty. There are 11 teams to choose from: Spain, France, Italy, Germany, England, Portugal, Manchester United, FC Bayern, Santos FC, Colo-Colo, and Boca Juniors. Performance Training is also accessible to help in getting accustomed to the con...
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Second Set of Uniform Additions Release for NCAA Football 14
Today EA Sports released a new uniform pack for NCAA Football 14. Unlike the first this one is not free and instead is offered for $1. To purchase head to the Team Management section from the main menu and then enter the Uniform Store. Included in this pack are new unis for Miami (OH), helmets for Oklahoma State and Louisiana Tech, and gloves for Texas Tech, LSU, and South Carolina. Considering how many jerseys and helmets are still missing from the game - and even some of the schools inc...
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