Importance of the NCAA Football 12 Demo
The demo for NCAA Football 12 arrives tomorrow and it seems to hold added importance this year. NCAA's absence from the floor of E3 clearly stagnated its momentum at an inopportune time and follow-up footage of the game has failed to raise enthusiasm. The demo however provides the opportunity to regain traction as release nears.
The demo features two separate matchups (Alabama at Florida State and Oregon at Texas) and allows for the unlocking of five different Nike Pro Combat jerseys for ...
Your Thoughts on NBA Draft Day 2011
Overwhelming opinion was that the 2011 NBA Draft was soft on premiere talent outside of the top two names though good players surely will develop out of the class. The Cavs went in with #1 and #4 and as expected snagged PG Kyrie Irving and then generated a mild surprise by taking PF Tristan Thompson. At #2 the Timberwolves hung onto their choice and took PF Derrick Williams and will likely look to deal one of their big men to make room. The Jazz followed up at #3 by taking C Enes Kanter who'...
Your Anticipation Levels Heading Into E3 2011
It's shaping up to be a big year for both hardware and software at E3 which is almost here! Vote in the poll below for what sports games you are most anticipating coverage on during the event. It all begins on Monday with press conferences followed by the convention opening on Tuesday.
The following games are all expected to have some presence at E3 either whether that be playable on the floor, behind closed doors, or with related announcements. You may vote for as many games as you are ...
Your Thoughts on NCAA Football 12 Dynasty and Road to Glory Improvements
The response towards Madden 12's franchise and career mode improvements were largely positive so now it is time to get a feel for how the comparable modes in NCAA Football 12 are being viewed. Dynasty mode touts the "Coaching Carousel", custom conferences, and Online Dynasty pay-for web features. Road to Glory introduces a full senior year of high school and "Coach's Trust" to earn on-field freedom and help to determine position battles.
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Madden 12 Franchise and Superstar Blogs Go Into More Detail on New Features
EA Sports has posted up the long anticipated blog on Franchise mode for Madden NFL 12. The majority of the features and improvements were revealed yesterday but the blog discusses them further and includes related screenshots. Superstar also received a blog though distinctly less has gone into that mode. Vote in the polls below and the results along with analysis will be posted later this week!
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Your Thoughts on Madden 12’s Gameplay and Presentation Features
This last week brought about the initial reveal of features for Madden NFL 12 accented by the trailers for both gameplay and presentation. The focus on authenticity and gameplay related enhancements has elicited a more positive reaction than has become the norm for Madden. Certainly it contrasts to last year as the "simpler, quicker, deeper" mantra which was met with a level of disdain. Vote in the polls below (results to be revealed next week) and leave any additional thoughts in the commen...
Your Thoughts on a Possible EA Sports Subscription Service
The preparation of a "subscription service" by EA Sports has created widespread discussion throughout gaming communities. Though nothing is official yet the documents and surveys circulating suggest optional value add-ons for a yearly fee ranging from $14.99 to $34.99 are on the way. The "service" looks to be akin to a loyalty program, an idea EA also flirted with in the past, though with an upfront fee and perks that go beyond simple discounts.
Comments regarding the idea of a subscripti...
2011 Baseball Game Satisfaction Polls
Baseball has become the only major sport that has direct competition and for MLB 11: The Show and MLB 2K11 even that takes place on just one console. As the two still fight for market share consumers have started to show signs of fatigue towards them for very different reasons. In response MLB 11 added analog controls and 2K11 brought back the perfect game contest. Early reports this year indicate sales are down for both games.
For a few years now though this hasn't been a competition at ...