Posts Tagged ‘polls’
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Which recently released sports game are you enjoying the most?
Besides the two mountain sports titles the wave of sports game releases for the year is now in the rear view mirror and the focus naturally turns to enjoying them rather than the anticipation that precedes them. It was an especially strong crop of games with NBA 2K17, PES 2017, FIFA 17, Madden NFL 17, and Forza Horizon 3 all having been reviewed very highly. Which game is getting the most play-time now and why is that the case? Vote in the poll below and leave any additional thoughts in t...
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FIFA 17 vs PES 2017
Consumers have the choice between two excellent soccer games this year. Not only is there no going wrong with either FIFA 17 or Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 they excel in very different ways making a decision on which one to buy somewhat easier. Additionally both games have demos available to try and in the case of FIFA there are the full 10 hours to play through EA Access subscriptions on either Xbox One or PC. FIFA 17 is a really well-rounded product considering its extensive slate o...
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What excited you most out of E3 2016?
This year's E3 was a fairly uneventful one for the crop of annual licensed sports games. FIFA 17 had the big announcement of a story mode and description of some gameplay advancements while Madden NFL 17 detailed improvements to Franchise mode. Arguably more interesting were the happenings with the somewhat less traditional sports titles. Ubisoft announced a new mountain sports game called Steep with a trailer and gameplay walkthrough that looks spectacular, the first...
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Where are you spending your time in MLB The Show 16 Diamond Dynasty?
Last year Diamond Dynasty was turned into one of the more compelling team-building modes in all of sports gaming even surprising with a Community Award here for the category. In MLB The Show 16 the experience has been expanded upon with the addition of two brand new ways to play. There's Battle Royale which features a draft and then three inning games online with increasing rewards at stake, and Conquest which is single-player and incorporates building a fan base while conquering the territo...
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Your thoughts on the gameplay improvements for MLB The Show 16
The first promotional push for MLB The Show 16 related to Road to the Show with the "Perks" and "Showtime" features generating decidedly mixed reaction. Gameplay should be a different story, as there will naturally be those who feel not enough has been done, but all that which has been improved upon will likely be viewed in a positive light. The primary focus for this year was on variety in animations, but there are also new elements of personality that have been injected, while maj...
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Your thoughts on EA Sports UFC 2 coming out of the beta
The beta for EA Sports UFC 2 provided ample opportunity for those participating to get a feel for the game which is now just over a month away from releasing. Anyone not able to be a part of the beta can check out the highlight reel video, set of full gameplay fight videos, and the Press Row Podcast all about impressions of the game. Vote in the poll below and leave any additional thoughts on the comments: how do you feel about EA Sports UFC 2 following the completion of the beta period? ...
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End of Year Community Awards Voting: Best Sports Game of 2015
This was one of the strongest years in terms of quality for sports gaming top to bottom. There may be fewer games than ever before but even the weakest of the bunch could be considered decent. When it comes to Sports Game of the Year however only those which demonstrated real achievement can be considered. The five nominees from 2015 all delivered compelling and complete experiences. MLB 15: The Show With MLB 15, SCEA improved not only on the series' strengths, but also finally on its...
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End of Year Community Awards Voting: Best New or Non-Yearly Sports Game of 2015
The voting for various categories in the Pastapadre Community Awards continues with Best New or Non-Yearly Sports Game. This is a category that has become increasingly difficult to populate with worthy nominees as developers have almost entirely ceased production of the traditional non-league licensed games that dictate annual releases. Previous winners have included The Golf Club, UFC Undisputed 3, Forza 4, and EA Sports MMA. Now Open for Voting: Best Gameplay – Best Pres...
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