Details on MyTeam Mode in NBA 2K13
2K Sports today released a new developer video regarding the MyTeam mode in NBA 2K13. MyTeam will come across as being largely familiar in structure to those who have played Ultimate Team in any number of EA Sports titles. The mode features both current and historic players as teams are built using packs of cards or through direct purchases and then played within exhibition games (offline) or "Road to the Playoffs" (online). (more…)...
Even With Lockout NHL 13 Sales Rise
Following in the footsteps of Madden NFL 13, which launched to record high sales numbers, comes another strong debut for EA Sports with NHL 13. Despite the league lockout and threat of no season the game pulled in a 9% increase in its first week out over the same period last year.
Consumers of NHL 13 have already created nearly 50K GM Connected leagues have played over 3.7 million online games. The Rangers, Flyers, and Penguins are the most popular teams used across all modes.
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Madden NFL 13 Roster Update #4 Details
The roster update for Madden NFL 13 following week two of the season is set to release by Saturday morning for the Xbox 360 and PS3 for use in Play Now and Online. This update is the first to enact some equipment changes. Rosters to use for starting new Connected Careers will come periodically throughout the season but not weekly.
Big surges in this update include Brent Celek, Danny Amendola, and C.J. Spiller who gain 4 points to their respective overalls. Cam Newton and Matt Ryan crac...
Things Looking Worse for Defendants in Huge NCAA Player Likeness Lawsuit
An update today regarding the ongoing player likeness lawsuit against the NCAA, CLC, and Electronic Arts comes from AL.com who note some damning emails that could prove troublesome when the trial begins in 2013. (more…)...
FIFA 13 Ultimate Team Opens Up For Those Returning To The Mode
EA Sports has opened up early access to FIFA 13 Ultimate Team mode for returning players through the dedicated website. In order to participate during this early period FIFA 12's Ultimate Team mode must have been played at any point between March 7 and September 12 with a requirement that a security question was created during that time. The access provides the ability to begin building and managing an Ultimate Team for FIFA 13 with a number of features including the auction market open t...
Madden NFL 13 Wii U Features List
EA Sports has released some official details on the Wii U version of Madden NFL 13. Features unique to the Wii U include the ability to call plays and draw up hot routes right on the tablet controller while Connected Careers mode and the commentary duo of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms make the transition to the new console. The one glaring omission is the lack of the "Infinity Engine" physics system which debuted to generally positive response on the 360 and PS3.
The official release date - wh...
NCAA Football 13 Uniform Store Opens on PS3 With Many Available for Free
Today the Uniform Store for NCAA Football 13 opened up on the PlayStation 3 marking a nearly two week wait after those on the 360 gained access. EA Sports has provided 23 different new or updated primary uniforms which are completely free. Two secondary uniforms are also out but have a cost attached to obtaining them.
Going forward alternates that are added to the Uniform Store will come at a cost while any other default uniforms, whether new or receiving fixes, will remain free.
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NBA 2K13 Will Not Have Crew Mode
There will be no return of Crew mode for NBA 2K13. 2K Sports finally responded to questions on the subject stating that, while they know there is demand for the feature and they hope to get it back into the series in the future, they did not have time to do so this year.
Crew was cut in favor of the new MyTeam mode which is conceptually similar to Ultimate Team mode found in numerous EA Sports titles. It's understandable that 2K would take that route given MyTeam can be a moneymaker and t...