Press Row Podcast: Episode 21
The latest edition of the Press Row Podcast features a full panel to discuss the big topics of the moment including the apparent cancellation of next year's Tiger Woods entry as focus shifts to a next-gen version, the rumblings around possible EA exclusivity to Microsoft, and thoughts and concerns on the first news relating to Madden NFL 25.
Check it out through iTunes or with the embedded player at Operation Sports. Feel free to leave any feedback and suggestions on topics...
Another Video Showing Off Variety of Runner Moves in Madden NFL 25
Trailing behind the initial teaser trailer and first gameplay related feature announcements EA Sports has released another look at Madden NFL 25's "Run Free" in action. The "Precision Modifier" will give ball-carriers the ability to make up to 30 different moves and string them together to create what EA describes as "devastating combos".
The new video is unlikely to quell any of the concerns from those disturbed by the influence this combo implementation could have on the game. That the ...
NHL 14 Trailer Highlights Collision Physics
EA Sports has released a new trailer for NHL 14 that puts the improved collision physics on full display. Bigger hits and more true-to-life collisions have been made possible by tapping into the same technology that powers the Player Impact Engine in the FIFA series and utilizing a new left stick control scheme.
Also to look forward to coming up for NHL 14 is news on One-Touch Dekes and True Performance Skating in mid-May and the Enforcer Engine in early June. Continue on to check out the...
Wii U Officially Going Without Madden
When Madden NFL 25 was announced the Wii U was left out of the promotion. That followed the admission that Tiger Woods 14 wouldn't be coming to the recently released console and even still EA has no games officially announced headed to the system in the future.
On the heels of growing speculation that EA might go exclusive to Microsoft in some form or fashion the company has finally confirmed that Madden NFL 25 will not appear on the Wii U. Nintendo World Report was able to wrangle up ...
Mike Vick: GameTime Available on iOS
Michael Vick may have come up short in the vote for the Madden NFL 12 cover but he now has a game of his own to promote. Mike Vick: GameTime is out now for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for free. Reviews are quite good for an iOS app of this nature with the fun factor seemingly resonating - though complaints regarding the pressure to make in-app purchases, ineffective scrambling, and repetitive gameplay are being noted as well. (more…)...
Your Thoughts on the First Madden NFL 25 Gameplay News and Trailer
Last week EA Sports rolled out the first info relating to gameplay improvements for Madden NFL 25 along with a teaser trailer. "Run Free" provides enhanced user-control for the ball-carrier, the "Infinity Engine" has been refined for the physics system's second year, blocking is said to have been worked on, and the defense gets another assist feature with "Heat-Seeker tackling". EA also has proudly touted how users will be able to "string together devastating combos" with runner moves by com...
To Surprise of Few NBA Live Series Found To Be on Shaky Ground Again
Despite no consumer demand and continued missteps in development EA Sports currently still plans to release an NBA Live entry this year. Four years after publishing NBA Live 10 the company faces what appears to be a no-win situation in choosing between current and next-gen while going up against a behemoth in the NBA 2K series. (more…)...
Rumors Starting to Make Some Form of EA Exclusivity to Next Xbox Sound Plausible
When the next Xbox is revealed on May 21 could exclusivity of some extent for upcoming EA games be one of the announcements?
When the first rumor of such came back at the end of February most were quick to dismiss it. Since then certain developments have started to make it appear as a real possibility to consider. To date EA has avoided aligning future titles with the PS4 while apparently abandoning the Wii U. Their next-gen emergence will come either at the Microsoft event or at E3.
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