Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Video Details Kinect Integration in FIFA 13
EA Sports outlined initial expectations relating to the Kinect for Xbox 360 features in FIFA 13 back at E3. The focus with Kinect is on the voice recognition which will allow users to make commands such as substitutions and changing formations during games without having to pull up the menus. One particularly cool element displayed at E3 was how swearing at an official could draw a card. It seems that idea has since been scrapped though. Instead it will just have an effect on referee action...
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New Video Overview of Connected Careers Mode in Madden NFL 13
EA Sports has released a new video with Connected Careers designer Josh Looman going over the single mode in Madden NFL 13 that incorporates what used to be separate (Franchise and Superstar) and delivers some new twists and exceptional depth. Given the difficulty the company has had in communicating what Connected Careers entails it's important for them to continue to talk about it and provide different avenues for consumers to attempt and grasp it. There isn't much new information to be...
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FIFA 13 Introducing Skill Games
In addition to the news on Career mode yesterday EA Sports has rolled out details on a new mode known as Skill Games. Containing 32 mini-games it offers the chance to test abilities such as shooting, passing, and dribbling with the goal to rack up a high score or beat a friends' score. Learn or master the fundamental skills necessary to compete at FIFA 13 in a competitive and addictive new mode. Become a better player, faster, no matter what your skill level. Compete against yourself or f...
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NCAA Football Series Must Incorporate Penn State Sanctions
Like all leagues and organizations the NCAA has a desire to project a positive image through their licensed products which include video games. With the unprecedented nature of what has happened at Penn State though that should be changing. Huge sanctions have been levied on the university and they absolutely need to be reflected in the NCAA Football series going forward. (more…)...
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FIFA 13 Adds Internationals in Career Mode
EA Sports today announced some improvements coming to Career mode in FIFA 13. The big one is the addition of internationals allowing for the ability to play for or manage national teams in friendlies, qualifiers, and tournaments. Play as manager and secure an offer to coach any national team, with bigger decisions and more pressure. Compete as a player and prove yourself at the club level to attract national team attention and the call to play for your country. In addition new transfer log...
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The Line Drive for July 22
The Line Drive is a weekly collection of news, links, and updates that didn’t necessarily warrant their own postings. •NCAA Football 13 can now be had for under $45 even w/shipping (360 - PS3). •Looking ahead at running some online Connected Careers in Madden NFL 13. •THQ announced the "Austin 3:16" collector's edition of WWE 13. •NBA 2K11's online servers will be turned off at the end of the month. •The list of achievements for NHL 13 are out. •An update to New Star Soc...
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The Dark Knight Rises Becomes Third Biggest Box Office Opener of All-Time
The Dark Knight Rises is projected to have made $161 million in its first weekend which brings the film in slightly below its original projections but still makes it the third biggest opening in history. The effect of the tragic theater shooting in Aurora may have had some impact on audience drive to see the film immediately. Official totals won't be known until tomorrow as the studio is holding back from touting numbers out of respect for the victims. The $161 million helps the film surp...
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First NHL 13 Gameplay Footage
EA Sports has released the first directly captured footage of NHL 13 in action. There was one clip that made it out of E3 but its off-screen quality and the skill of those playing made it less than ideal. In this new video a producer narrates over gameplay examples explaining what is being seen and how they act as improvements for the series. It should also be noted that some arenas are absent naming rights with New York and Chicago being the two spotted in this video. Continue on to check i...
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