Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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NBA 2K13 to Feature Kinect Functionality
This year EA Sports began integrating Kinect for Xbox 360 functionality within several sports titles. Tiger Woods 13 was the first while Madden NFL 13 and FIFA 13 are soon to follow. 2K Sports is also looking to take advantage of the over 20 million Kinect systems out in the wild as NBA 2K13 will feature it as well. The retail listing on Amazon has given it away by the posting of the updated cover which was first noticed by 360Sync. (more…)...
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Features List for FIFA 13 Wii U
EA Sports has released the full feature descriptions for the Wii U version of FIFA 13. Expected as a launch title for the new console this holiday season FIFA 13 will include the many of the same features as the PS3 and 360 version including the "Impact Engine" physics while offering the unique functionality of the GamePad controller. Check out the first screenshots in the FB album or G+ album and continue on for the features list. (more…)...
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Madden NFL 13 Announced for Wii U
EA Sports today officially announced Madden NFL 13 for the Wii U. The game will feature authentic gameplay in HD - not the gimmicky visuals or gameplay style of the Wii. It will include many of the same core gameplay improvements that are present in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of game, the full Connected Careers mode that essentially combines Franchise and Superstar, and the new commentary team of Jim Nantz and Phil Simms. Given that no mention was made of the "Infinity Engine" physics it'...
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NBA Live 13 Could Be a Digital Release
There has been a lot of speculation around NBA Live 13 given the actions of EA Sports. The game is being hidden right now and they are actively cultivating a perception that something is severely wrong with the title. That the discussion amongst consumers about Live 13 is trending towards whether it will even release or not - and EA doesn't seem to mind that stories have to be written saying they haven't actually cancelled it yet - says a lot about their confidence towards the product should...
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Latest Deal on MLB 12: The Show
MLB: The Show has traditionally has been one of the slowest sports series to see price drops and rarely gets offered in deals. Though it has still taken longer than most for MLB 12: The Show the PS3 version is now going for just $30 while the Vita version is down to $20 at Amazon. They were dropped $10 after a month on the market and had been stuck at $40 in recent weeks so going down another $10 from there is a significant move considering the season is still in full swing. It's un...
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Tuner Update Released for NCAA Football 13
EA Sports has just pushed out a tuner update for NCAA Football 13. Changes courtesy of the tuner include a much needed adjustment to the rate at which "Coach Trust" points are earned or lost in Road to Glory mode and improvement to the way linebackers react to the option. Just yesterday the first patch for NCAA 13 released with the intention of fixing some freezing issues within Dynasty mode and a playcall screen bug. There are numerous reports since however of freezing still being encoun...
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Improvements to Be a Pro and EASHL Detailed for NHL 13
EA Sports has released a new developer blog for NHL 13 detailing the enhancements to be expected within Be a Pro mode and EA Sports Hockey League. "Hockey I.Q." is a big part of making the experience better by having AI teammates perform better and more true to life but the improvements go beyond just that. In Be a Pro users will now be able to request trades and can choose to retire. EASHL will introduce better matchmaking, leaderboards for clubs that track just the games played with ...
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FIFA 13 Coming to Wii U
EA Sports still haven't publicly stated their plans for the Wii U but an article in the latest Official Nintendo Magazine confirms that FIFA 13 will release on the system later this year. The GamePad's touchscreen will offer the ability to take actions such as shooting, passing, tackling, and taking free kicks. It will also function to provide player and match analysis on the screen and manage tactics. The company is holding a media event tomorrow where any Wii U announcements - Madden...
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