NHL 16 defensive improvements demonstrated through first gameplay clip and new trailer
EA Sports today released two new videos for NHL 16 intended to show off gameplay improvements. The first is a trailer that goes over "balanced gameplay" featuringĂ‚Â Precision Skating and Seamless Puck Pickups. Then there is a brief look at pure gameplay footage, the first real opportunity to see the game in action, and the company has provided some notes on specific subtle improvements particularly on defense to look for within the video.Ă‚Â (more…)...
Early videos exploring Rory McIlroy PGA Tour through EA Access
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour went out through EA Access on Xbox One Wednesday providing the first and only opportunity for many to try the game out, or at least watch videos and live streams from those who can. Promotion of the game has been somewhat subdued, maybe in part due to the lack of content in at launch - but that wouldn't explain so little in the way of gameplay footage or detailed profilingĂ‚Â on the features/modes that make up the product.Ă‚Â (more…)...
Yet another hilarious EA UFC glitch video
One of the best things to come out of EA Sports UFC have been the glitch videos commentated on by the fake Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg. EA Sports UFC was a fairly polished game but the rare occasions where it did glitch created some hilarious moments and they’re capitalized on brilliantly in the videos. The first was posted last July, that was also followed up with another soon after, and after a long time away a third went out only a couple months ago. Thankfully the work has n...
No Touch Dribbling introduced for FIFA 16
EA Sports has released a new video accompanied by details on the new "No Touch Dribbling" control system for FIFA 16. The idea is to allow for players to create space by separating from the ball. Players will be able to perform various skill moves, feints, or change direction without actually contacting the ball. (more…)...
First Rory McIlroy PGA Tour gameplay footage
Gameplay footage from Rory McIlroy PGA Tour has been tough to come by even with its release just over a week away. Today though EA Sports sent out a video that puts the spotlight on the new "Quick Rounds" feature through the first extended look at gameplay.
New to this year’s game is the Quick Rounds feature, which provides a selection of holes to play each round of a tournament, rather than requiring players to complete all 18 holes each day. You’ll enter each day of the tour...
Second episode of The Film Room
Produced for Hit The Pass, The Film Room returns with T.J. Lauerman and I breaking down some footage and examining the thinking that took place as it was being played. Before moving on to other sports games we tackle another situation in MLB 15: The Show. This time it's a tense 9th inning with the game on the line and a number of strategical decisions to be made.
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E3 video collection for NBA Live 16
Based on the E3 presser it's clear that, if NBA Live is going down, they're going to do so swinging. Not only did EA Sports take shots at their 2K rival but the features announced - a face scanning app and a yet to be revealed multiplayer online mode - are an attempt to attack the competition's weaknesses.
Ultimately though no one is going to put much stock into what they say, but rather what is shown. There wasn't much in the way of footage to come out of E3 but there are a few videos at...
E3 video collection for Madden NFL 16
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In recent years EA Sports has placed escalating restrictions on capturing off-screen gameplay video at E3. Still a few videos manage to make their way out, to compliment the handful of professionally produced ones for major media websites. Here are all the videos for Madden NFL 16 to emerge to this point, plus our Hit The Pass discussion on how the game has fared out of the event this week.Ă‚Â (more…)...