Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Now Schools Will Decide Whether To Risk Involvement in Video Games
A funny thing happened when the NCAA made public the decision to no longer support video games with official branding - individual institutions who had stayed out of the fray took note that their own exposure to potential litigation was something to consider going forward. Some may already have walked away from associating with video games. (more…)...
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Press Row Podcast: Episode 31
The latest Press Row Podcast is an epic one featuring a lengthy discussion on the NCAA's decision to no longer provide a license for video games and what the fallout could be for EA Sports. Also included are some thoughts on WWE 2K14 following a recent media event and quick assessments of the best and worst things about NCAA Football 14. Check out the podcast through iTunes and now on Android with the Stitcher app or through the embedded player at Operation Sports. As alway...
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More on the Mobile Version of FIFA 14
Last month it was confirmed that the mobile version of FIFA 14 would be coming to Android in addition to iOS. Feature wise the controls are being altered again for FIFA 14 with dragging on the screen to move players, swiping the ball towards the goal to shoot, and tapping on players to pass to them. EA Sports has now expanded on what to expect out of the popular mobile version which won the community award for the best in category last year. Other features include the arrival of Match Day...
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Six Current College Football Players Added as Plaintiffs to Likeness Lawsuit
With the judge requiring current athletes get involved now in order to consider them as a party should the player likeness lawsuit be certified as class action attorneys today revealed the names of those that will now be added to the case bringing the total number of plaintiffs to 22 - 16 former athletes and 6 current ones. (more…)...
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More on bounceTEK for NBA Live 14
EA Sports today went further into detail on "bounceTEK" which was one of the primary features announced and demonstrated for NBA Live 14 back at E3. The company has even provided a few video examples of how the dribbling system will enhance the game. (more…)...
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NCAA Football 14: Hits and Misses
In recent years the NCAA Football series has lacked ambition, innovation, and even proper execution of features. With NCAA Football 14 however those concerns have been largely washed away and the result is a fun football video game that isn't necessarily a great college football video game. Continue on for an assessment of where NCAA 14 has succeeded and where it falls short in this Hits and Misses review. (more…)...
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EA Confirms College Football Series to Continue Into Next-Gen
Earlier today the news broke that the NCAA was pulling out of providing their license for any college sports video games. Executive vice president of EA Sports, Andrew Wilson, has responded to the news today to assure fans the series will continue albeit without the NCAA name and logo attached. (more…)...
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NCAA Not Renewing Contract With EA Sports; May Bring an End to College Video Games
The NCAA today announced they will not be renewing their contract with EA Sports for the rights to their name and logo. That means NCAA Football 14 at the very least is the last game that will be able to use that name and it may be the final blow to a series that was already teetering on the edge of viability. (more…)...
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