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Press Row Podcast: Episode 22
We talk with NCAA Football's Ben Haumiller about Ultimate Team Mode and what to expect!
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The Top Five Features That Should Return to Madden
A look at five features removed from the game that should make a comeback.
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More FIFA 14 Features Listed
Best Buy has inadvertently (or purposefully) leaked more info on this year's FIFA.
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What 'new' titles is EA Sports working on?
A look at what EA Sports' new game(s) which are planned to be revealed at E3 might be...
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- Madden NFL 25 Xbox One Screenshots Up (22)
- Watch LIVE: The New Xbox Revealed (42)
- Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 24 (Part 3) - Connected Franchise (6)
- Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 24 (Part 2) - The Infinity Engine (0)
- Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 24 (Part 1) - Making Sports Games (3)
- OS Weekly Wrap Up, Getting You Caught Up on Sports Gaming News (May 12 - May 18) (0)
- Operation Sports - Press Row Podcast: Episode 23 (0)
- Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More (205)
- Madden NFL 25 Connected Franchise & Owner Mode Articles From Around the Web (128)
- Madden NFL 25 Screenshot - Connected Franchise Menu (115)
- Madden NFL 25 Blog - Owner Mode (75)
- MLB 13 The Show Title Update 1.23 Available Now, Details Included (67)
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
03:02 PM - May 21, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
NEW EA SPORTS IGNITE ENGINE TO POWER EA SPORTS GAMES ON NEXT GENERATION CONSOLES
Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, NBA LIVE 14 and EA SPORTS UFC to Launch Within Next 12 Months
Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that it has developed EA SPORTS™ IGNITE (see the trailer here, if embedded video doesn't work), a new game engine that will power EA SPORTS games on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®4. (Check out the blog and three more videos here) Fueled by EA SPORTS IGNITE, EA SPORTS games will be alive with players who think, move, and behave like real athletes and dynamic living worlds, transforming the way people play and experience games on next gen consoles. Created with the EA SPORTS IGNITE engine, Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, NBA LIVE 14, and EA SPORTS™ UFC, will each launch within the next 12 months.
EA SPORTS IGNITE blends new technology with the best rendering, run-time physics, animation, intelligence, locomotion, and online systems from across EA into one powerful, new engine. Athletes will possess human-like intelligence for advanced decision-making, players will have the agility required to change speeds and directions with true athletic motion, and living worlds will make the game experience as rich and dynamic as real-world stadiums and arenas.
“Through years of investment and innovation, we have built technology across EA SPORTS to create a game engine that will deliver stunning accuracy, realism and experiences that we previously could only dream about,” said Andrew Wilson, Executive Vice President and Head of EA SPORTS. “With EA SPORTS IGNITE and the power of next generation consoles, our games will come alive—with more authenticity, more emotion, more connectivity, and more fun.”
Athletes in EA SPORTS next gen games will be able to make intelligent decisions with human-like reaction times. EA SPORTS IGNITE computes four times more calculations per second than previous consoles, unlocking nearly infinite potential for how players think, and enabling them to make more difficult decisions faster. Players are alive with contextual awareness and instincts—thinking, anticipating, and reacting—just like real athletes, and players are conscious of their environment. In FIFA 14, for example, a player’s sense of urgency increases as the match draws on and a goal is needed, rushing to take a free kick, corner, or goal-kick if time is running down.
EA SPORTS IGNITE will deliver the dynamic movements and biomechanics of the world’s best athletes. With 10 times more animation depth and detail than previous consoles, and thousands of new sport-specific animations to drive new locomotion systems, players now plant, pivot and cut, quickly change speeds, and shift momentum with the agility and explosiveness of superstar athletes.
EA SPORTS games for the next generation will have stunning accuracy and visuals. By creating living worlds, the in-game environment is now as dynamic as real-world stadiums and arenas that change throughout a match. For the first time ever, 3D crowds and dynamic sidelines will impact the experience, and rich sports atmospheres will change organically based on the progress of a match. Player actions will change depending on the situation, and crowds will have an expectation of how a game is likely to play out, and react accordingly.
Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, EA SPORTS UFC and NBA LIVE 14, will release worldwide within the next 12 months on Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, and will be available for pre-order soon. Madden NFL 25 will release in North America on August 27 and worldwide on August 30 on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. FIFA 14 will also be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation3, PC and additional platforms. The release date has not yet been announced.
02:57 PM - May 21, 2013. Posted by MMChrisS. Written by Chris Sanner
It was revealed during the Xbox One reveal that Forza Motorsport 5 will be an Xbox One launch title. We have posted several screenshots from the reveal trailer. We expect to see more of Forza Motorsport 5 at E3.
02:54 PM - May 21, 2013. Posted by MMChrisS. Written by Chris Sanner
We have posted 14 new screenshots from Madden NFL 25's debut in the EA Sports Trailer from the Microsoft Press Conference earlier today.
A lot of Madden NFL 25 news today, as well as Microsoft's XBOX ONE reveal. Starting with the Microsoft event, we didn't really get anything concrete for Madden, but we did hear about a renewed focus on AI and a dynamic crowd experience for next-gen. Two things that are sorely lacking from this generation's Madden games. We should learn a lot more, including some real information at E3 in June.
We also got news on ... Read More
12:09 PM - May 21, 2013. Written by jmik58
Top Sports News for Tuesday, May 21, 2013
1. Big Surprise: Dwight Howard blames woes on his coach.
2. Matt Kemp turning homeruns into cash for tornado victims.
3. Golf finally banning the 'cheater stick.'
4. Surgery to sideline Romo until training camp.
5. Hornets making return to Charlotte.
6. Evil Empire and Man City teaming up on NYC's MLS club.
7. What if 50th Super Bowl was played at Lambeau? ... Read More
11:57 AM - May 21, 2013. Posted by MMChrisS. Written by Chris Sanner
Watch the new Xbox revealed live here.
We will be updating this post throughout the show with thoughts on the new system and whatever next-gen sports games are revealed which will include FIFA at least.
1:03 - Theme seems to be the new Xbox is about you and becoming the entertainment centerpiece of your living room. Tons of big names in the opening video.
1:06 - New Xbox is an all-in-one entertainment system. The Xbox One. New controller.
1:08 - Design is multi-colored. Looks a bit strange to me, but very sleek.
1:10 - Voice activated system, will literally turn the console on for you and can be controlled completely by voice. A look at the new home screen.
1:12 - New feature called Instant Switching literally switches your app instantly. Incredibly flawless. Wow.
1:13 - Snap mode allows your TV to do more than one thing at a time. Flawless. Can use your smartphone and Smartglass to control it all. Wii U, your controller is ineffective.
1:16 - XBox/ESPN partnership. Complete fantasy team integration from ESPN as you watch games. Yeah. So many implications.
1:25 - XBox one is practically silent. Soul of the system is the Xbox One architecture, three OS's in one. "It changes everything." The new Kinect sensor packaged with the new Xbox One, will recognize you instantly and the console will adjust to you and your needs. Kinect sees your world (living room) in 1080p, which allows for better communication between you and the console. The new controller features 40 design innovations, but looks incredibly similar with a few new buttons.
1:35 - SmartGlass is now natively part of the platform. Three ways to control the console. Kinect, controller, SmartGlass. The new Xbox Live is more powerful, more personal, and more intelligent. 300,000 servers will be powering Xbox Live on the Xbox One. Content is available and stored in the cloud so everything is available anytime, anywhere. Playing games will allow gamers to edit and share moments on the cloud -- achievements are dynamic and engaging. Game developers can drive computation from the servers to allow more gamers online to allow for huge online matches and such.
1:40 - EA Sports' Andrew Wilson is up, partnership is now official. EA Sports games will be dynamic, intelligent, rich with emotion, and more. FIFA, Madden, NBA Live, and UFC are coming to XBox One, will launch in the next year.
EA Sports Ignite, a new engine will power all games. Will blur the lines between the real and virtual. Will power emotion, dynamic environment, true player motion etc. Living, breathing worlds - the essence of sports. Living worlds, with realistic crowds and scenes of sports. 4x more calculations per second. Ignite engine is about inches and angles, 10x more detail on animations and angles. Athletes are fueled by crowds, 3D crowds, dynamic sidelines. FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will have exclusive XBox One Content.
1:45 - Forza Motorsport 5 is an Xbox One Launch Title. There will be 15 First Party XBox titles, 8 of which will be new franchises. See Forza Screens from the trailer here.
2:00 - Xbox One will be released later this year. Lots more info coming at E3.
09:41 AM - May 21, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
We have posted 43 more Madden NFL 25 screenshots, captured from the latest Connected Franchise Owner Mode trailer.
09:10 AM - May 21, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Check out 20 new MotoGP 13 screenshots, right here.
One of MotoGP’s official commentators lends his voice to the official video game of the MotoGP 2013 season!
Publisher PQube, along with Milestone, one of the most successful racing videogame developers for consoles and PC, announces the inclusion of one of MotoGP’s most recognized voices as the in-game commentator for MotoGP 13, the official game of the MotoGP™ World Championship 2013, due for release in June 2013.
To watch the gameplay video, click here.
Gavin Emmett has long been associated with MotoGP, well known for being both a journalist and a commentator, most notably for the official MotoGP website, the sport's international English broadcast and the BBC's Red Button service. He was in a London recording studio just a few weeks ago recording commentary and voice overs to be used in the upcoming MotoGP 13 video game. His voice is now currently being implemented into the game that will be released in June this year during the 2013 MotoGP season which runs from 7th April up until 10th November.
MotoGP 13 is a new start for the MotoGP video game franchise, with Milestone regaining the official license once again, based on fans over riding consensus that the ‘08 version of the game, also developed by Milestone, is the best MotoGP video game ever! Milestone have taken on the challenge to out-do their previous iteration of the franchise by developing a brand new game engine especially for MotoGP 13, giving the game realism, depth, playability and excitement.
“Using Gavin for the commentary is just another detail which adds to the unrivaled realism of the game and is a nice connection to what’s going on in the real life world of MotoGP. It gives the game an added sense of authenticity, with Gavin’s professionalism and in-depth knowledge providing a natural and exciting feel to the in-game audio, drawing you into the action even more.” commented Martine Saunders, PQube’s Senior Product Manager.
Developed by Milestone studio, MotoGP 13 is currently available to Pre-Order and is scheduled for release in June 2013 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3, Windows PC and PlayStation®Vita.
09:04 AM - May 21, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Madden NFL 25 gives you the option to relocate your franchise within the Connected Franchise mode. Follow along with Shopmaster, as he relocates the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Source - Connected Franchise: Relocating Your Franchise in Madden NFL 25 (MyMaddenPad)
08:51 AM - May 21, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
(GRID 2 - Yas Marina Race)
If you can't view the embedded video, click here.
(GRID 2 Uncovered - Dubai Endurance)
If you can't view the embedded video, click here.
GRID 2 arrives in stores on May 28th for PC, PS3 and 360.
Monday, May 20, 2013
07:41 PM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Out of the Park Developments Announces the Sale of Title Bout Championship Boxing to P.I.S.D. Ltd.
TBCB 2013 to be Released on 10th June, 2013
Out of the Park Developments today announced the sale of its boxing management simulation Title Bout Championship Boxing to P.I.S.D. Ltd. A new version of the game, Title Bout Championship Boxing 2013, is available from P.I.S.D. for pre-orders now and will ship on 10th June 2013. Everyone who pre-orders gets immediate access to the current Beta version of the game.
There are plenty of Title Bout Championship Boxing 2013 screenshots, right here.
P.I.S.D. already maintains a relationship with Out of the Park Developments -- P.I.S.D.'s programming library has been used in Out of the Park Baseball for PC/Mac/Linux/iOS for the past several years.
Andreas Raht, who co-founded Out of the Park Developments with Markus Heinsohn, said: "We have decided to focus on our flagship series, Out of the Park Baseball, as well as iOOTP Baseball 2013 for iOS and Franchise Hockey Manager, which is in public Beta right now and will ship this September. We are happy to see development of Title Bout Championship Boxing continue under the watchful eye of P.I.S.D."
Paul Norman, who co-founded P.I.S.D. with Marc Vaughan, added: "Title Bout Championship Boxing 2013 is a labour of love for me, so I am thrilled to take on ownership of the game. Marc and I are glad that Out of the Park Developments entrusted the series to us."
The first edition of Title Bout Championship Boxing (TBCB) was released in 2003 to critical acclaim, including an 8.1/10 score from Gamespot. Versions 2 and 2.5 followed later. The game features thousands of real boxers maintained by dedicated community members, with the ability to re-stage classic bouts or create "What if?" scenarios, such as pitting Sugar Ray Robinson against Marvin Hagler. TBCB can even be used to forecast upcoming fights.
Title Bout Championship Boxing also features Top Ten lists, complete statistics, revised and multiple ranking systems, full editing capabilities, and much more. Trainers, corner men, and referees are all part of the simulation, adding an extra dimension of realism.
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2013 adds many new features, including: enhanced radio-style commentary; more realistic crowd noises; pseudo-animated fighters who throw punches, clinch, and get knocked down; ring girls who parade between rounds; organisational rankings; the ability to import multiple images of each fighter, as well as pictures of famous boxing venues; a revamped auto-scheduling tool; and much more.
Title Bout Championship Boxing 2013 sells for $19.99 for one license containing two serial numbers that can be installed on two computers at the same time. There is a $10 discount if the buyer owns any previous version of the game. The game runs on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux with the same licenses working across all three systems. The game can be found here.
iOS and Android versions of TBCB 2013 are in development. More news about them will be released soon.
07:30 PM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
EA SPORTS NHL 14 Cover Vote Hits Semifinals
Pavel Datsyuk vs. Martin Brodeur; John Tavares vs. Sergei Bobrovsky
EA SPORTS™, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA®) and the National Hockey League (NHL®) announced today the semifinal matchups in the next round of the EA SPORTS NHL®14 Cover Vote. Voting for this round is now live and fans can vote an unlimited number of times at NHL.com/CoverVote. The round closes on May 26 at 11:59pm ET. The winner of the cover vote campaign will be revealed as the NHL 14 Cover Athlete during the 2013 Stanley Cup® Final.
NHL® 14 Cover Vote Quarterfinals Recap
The Quarterfinal matchups were very tight as each matchup came down to the wire:
- Datsyuk vs. Lupul: Pavel Datsyuk narrowly defeated his opponent in the last round, sneaking by Joffrey Lupul in what was the tightest matchup of the round.
- Brodeur vs. van Riemsdyk: James van Riemsdyk made things interesting for Martin Brodeur as they battled for a spot in the semifinals. Ultimately, Brodeur’s increased social media activity powered him through.
- Tavares vs. Simmonds: The Philadelphia Flyers saw their hopes of back-to-back covers dashed as John Tavares rallied on the final day to eliminate Wayne Simmonds from contention.
- Bobrovsky vs. Hall: Blue Jackets Sergei Bobrovsky continues to make waves in the cover vote. Bobrovsky defeated Taylor Hall to secure his spot.
This year fans can double their voting power by using these player specific hashtags on “Twitter Vote Thursdays.” Each player specific hashtag used on Twitter on Thursdays will be counted as two official votes. Fans can join the conversation about the cover vote every day by using #NHL14CoverVote on Twitter and Instagram.
NHL 14 will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. NHL 14 releases on Sept. 10, 2013, in North America and Sept. 13, 2013 worldwide.
02:16 PM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
EA Sports has posted their Madden NFL 25 blog covering Owner Mode, which was uncovered about a month ago.
Read on to find out if you have what it takes to be an owner in Madden NFL 25.
02:08 PM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
EA Sports has just released Madden NFL 25 playbook #3. Some of the things added back into the game are full 32-team control, new commissioner tools, and a league transaction log. You can also import draft classes from NCAA Football 14 into Madden NFL 25.
Read on to find out what else Connected Franchise in Madden NFL 25 has in store for you.
02:07 PM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
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