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Five Things EA Sports must do for Success in Madden NFL 13
Phil Varckette checks in with a list of five things EA Sports needs to implement to make Madden NFL 13 a success.
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Is 2K Sports Fit for Survival?
It seems that one by one, 2K Sports Titles are disappearing with MLB seemingly next. Is the brand going to survive and even thrive?
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Does Winter Stars Fix What Ails Kinect Sports Gamers?
Winter Stars reviewed horribly, but the question our Caley Roark is asking is whether it moved the Kinect Genre forward or not?
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The Rise and Fall of 989 Sports
NFL Gameday was once a revolutionary title, along with the rest of 989 Sports Lineup. Now, the brand has been dead for almost a decade.
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- Does Winter Stars Fix What Ails Kinect Sports Gamers? (1)
- Is 2K Sports Fit for Survival? (59)
- FIFA Manager 12 Review (PC) (1)
- NFL Blitz: Attributes Explained (3)
- MLB 12 The Show Screenshots - Adrian Gonzalez (OS Exclusive) (18)
- The Way-Back Machine: Super Spike V'Ball (18)
- MLB 12 The Show Reveal Trailer (450)
- UFC Undisputed 3 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (360, PS3) (206)
- Five Things EA Sports must do for Success in Madden NFL 13 (132)
- Is 2K Sports Fit for Survival? (59)
- NBA 2K12 Jersey Codes - Heat, 6ers, Jazz, Kings, Mavs, Bulls, Celtics, Knicks, Lakers (45)
- Blog: What Madden NFL 13 Needs to Do to Recapture Interest by MMChrisS (25)
- Blog: NCAA Basketball 10 by waspman3 (10)
- Blog: Madden13 is DOOMED, if... by RUFFNREADY (7)
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- Blog: The Intangibles: Atlanta Braves by Perfect Zero (3)
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Check out the new Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13 screenshots, showing off the Crooked Stick Course, right here.
09:05 PM - January 26, 2012. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
It seems there are still plenty of gamers out there, playing NBA 2K11, according to a recent article from Kotaku's Owen Good.
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This is not unprecedented. EA Sports' FIFA series routinely places its two most current editions in the Xbox Live top 20, especially around the time the new version is releasing. (FIFA 11 and FIFA 12 were top 20 from 12's Sept. 27 release to the end of the year.) FIFA's global popularity certainly explains its longevity here. Madden, EA Sports' long-running powerhouse, also does a double-dip in its release window, though it drops off more quickly.
But a look back suggests that when the old version leaves the top 20, it usually doesn't come back. Certainly not after a three-month layoff.
Source - A Puzzling Resurgence in Popularity for NBA 2K11 (Kotaku)
09:00 PM - January 26, 2012. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
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06:01 PM - January 26, 2012. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Game Informer has posted their MLB 12 The Show preview.
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On the baseball diamond, Sony has reworked a large portion of the control mechanics. If players want a more challenging or realistic experience while batting, they can now control the location of their swing on the game controller. The right analog stick controls stride and swing, and the left stick handles the aiming.
05:22 PM - January 26, 2012. Posted by Pensfan27.
THQ has just released the WWE 12 title update details, which includes release dates for the title update and DLC, which includes Masked Kane.
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Madden NFL 13 has to fix what ails the franchise, it's now or perhaps never.
I'm here to totally piggy-back off of Phil Varckette's excellent piece about 'Five Things Madden NFL 13 Must Do For Success' with a piece of my own, in a similar but not quite the same fashion.
My goal is to present to you the gauge I will use to measure success for Madden this year, I'm not getting into wish list items, these are ... Read More
Ever since Madden landed on next-gen consoles, there has been a plethora of issues that seem to go unfixed every year. As gamers, we cannot seem to get an answer one way or another as to why these issues persist -- Is it just not possible to fix these issues given with what the developers have to work with? No matter the answer, the issues remain. With Madden 13 possibly being the last Madden to be exclusively on the current-gen systems, will we see some of the fixes we have been clamoring for, or do we simply have to put this generation behind us and hope for best on the upcoming new systems?
Without further adieu, here is the top five fixes EA must make for Madden NFL 13.
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GameSpot has posted five ways SSX has reinvented itself. RiderNet, Global Events, Deadly Descents, Geomods and Customization.
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EA Sports sent us these FIFA Street screenshots, along with the official fact sheet for the game below.
A fun, authentic street soccer game that replicates the way the game is played all over the world.
Description
From the creators of the award-winning EA SPORTS FIFA franchise, and inspired by players from around the world, comes the most authentic street soccer game ever made. FIFA Street is a unique, fun experience where everything from the environments to the gear to the music is true to street soccer and its culture. Powered by the revolutionary FIFA gameplay engine, and introducing Street Ball Control, FIFA Street delivers an arsenal of groundbreaking street dribbling styles and trick moves that ignite the one-on-one battles. Whether performing one panna after another without breaking a sweat the way the game is played in Amsterdam, or a physical, fight-for-possession style the way players compete in London, fans will enjoy the highest fidelity of ball control and responsiveness than anything ever experienced. Compete everywhere from parking lots to prestigious 5v5 futsal-style tournaments in the world’s biggest cities. Play with and against the stars of the most popular clubs in the world—or real-life street players—and compete at more than 35 locations around the world.
Key Features
- Street Ball Control— Enjoy a superior fidelity of ball control and responsiveness than anything ever experienced. Street Ball Control replicates the touch, creativity and flair players bring to the streets. Take on the challenge of beating—and embarrassing!—your opponent in one-on-one battles, utilizing new dribble styles, and an arsenal of new skill moves.
- Standing Dribble—Bait and beat opponents in one-on-one battles! From a stationary position, maneuver the ball backwards, forwards and side-to-side to lure an opponent into making the first move, and then launch a counter move by beating him with a panna or trick move.
- Street Dribble —An evolution on FIFA 12’s Precision Dribbling, Street Dribble puts your players in position to face opponents at any moment, lets you deftly maneuver while keeping them on their heels, and puts you in a more dangerous scoring position. Utilize close dribble touches in tight spaces, under pressure, and even while fending off an opponent.
- All-New Skill Moves—Over 50 never-before-experienced skill moves to beat your opponents and look good doing it.
- Aerial Skills—Get the ball off the ground and make your move. Show your flair by juggling, fool a defender with a pass or shot, or pull off a skill move that leaves them watching.
- World Tour— A connected, social game mode that enables you to create yourself in game, build your own team, and progress to become the best street team in the world. Compete in tournaments and complete challenges to progress from your local tournaments to the Street Football World Championship. Earn over 100 different styles, tricks & celebrations to grow your player to compete with more style and flair. Plus, unlock over 225 items for your squad, including team kits, street wear, boots, environments and teams.
- Tournaments—Compete in 16 different tournaments. Play connected, against teams created by other gamers—all grown based on the gamers’ own style and preferences. Step up your game by not just playing against other gamers’ teams–-but against other gamers, head-to-head online.
- Street Challenges—Complete 20 street challenges to get the chance to bring other players onto your squad—including real-world street players, or stars from your favourite clubs. Play with or against 1-4 players with varying game rules including Panna Rules (score by kicking the ball through your opponent’s legs), Entertainment Points (win by entertaining the crowds), and Last Man Standing (score and lose a man).
- Street Network—Capture video of your best tricks and share it in-game with friends in your network. Plus, track and compare you and your friends’ progress in tournaments, challenges and Online Seasons through Friends Leaderboards, and follow each other’s status in EA SPORTS Football Club.
- Head-to-Head Online Seasons—Compete with your created team in 5v5, 6v6 or futsal matches in ranked online play with seasons, promotions, and relegation. You have 10 games per season to earn enough points to be promoted or avoid relegation. Higher divisions mean better competition.
- Own the Street—From parking lots to rooftop arenas, FIFA Street will feature 35 unique environments, including iconic locales like Rio de Janeiro, London, Amsterdam and New York.
- Complete Customization— Enjoy customizable matches to replicate the unique ways the game is played around the world, including the number of players, and match types. Take on the challenge of performing trick moves and panna’s in a game in Amsterdam, futsal-style matches with no wall play in Spain, or a physical 5v5 contest in the UK.
- FIFA Gameplay Engine—FIFA Street utilizes the best features from the critically-acclaimed FIFA gameplay engine, including the Impact Engine, Precision Dribbling, and more.
- Licensed Clubs—Featuring stars of Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid and many of the top clubs in the world. Play with Rooney, Kaka, and many of your favorite players decked out in authentic kits, training gear and street gear.
- Street Stars—Introducing real street stars plucked from streets all over the world. Play with and against freestylers who compete in the real-world tournaments.
- EA SPORTS Football Club—From the first nutmeg on, you will be contributing to your EA SPORTS Football Club identity.
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Developer: EA Canada
Street Date: March 13 2012
Rating: Not yet rated
Platforms: PLAYSTATION®3/ Xbox 360®
Website: http://easportsfootball.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa
Twitter: www.twitter.com/easportsfifa
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Back in November, I wrote an article detailing the changes I believe need to be made to Kinect sports game in order to make them critically successful. These were my ideas to combat what has simply become an endless churn of mini-game collections, most of which are done rather poorly. There hasn’t been much evolution since Wii Sports, a game now older than the youngest Kinect users.
Winter Stars, initially, looked like a game that was in sync with my thinking. While essentially still a collection of smaller events, the game took steps to break tradition.
Here’s a quick look at how this game addresses (not directly, of course) my complaints with the Kinect sports genre.
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Uber Mondays: Every Monday from now until launch, EA is showcasing a short video clip of an SSX character's signature uber! This week check out Eddie Wachowski's 'The Worm'. You can alternatively check out the video on our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe!
What do you think? Personally, SSX is one of my most anticipated titles in 2012!
2K Sports has survived in the shadow of industry leader EA Sports since its origin as a developer of games for the Sega Dreamcast. Over the years, 2K Sports has produced some highly regarded sports games, including its NBA 2K series, NFL 2K5 and College Hoops 2K8. With the exception of the NBA 2K series, the sales figures for 2K Sports have not matched those of EA Sports. Since 2K has discontinued a handful of their titles, and the low sales of NBA 2K12, sports gamers are beginning to wonder how much longer the company's window will stay open.
We’ll take a look at each sport and where 2K Sports stands at the moment and my outlook for the developer based on that analysis.
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