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Monday, May 20, 2013
Madden NFL 25 Connected Franchise Trailer - Owner Mode
02:07 PM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah


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Madden 25 Connected Franchise Trailer featuring Owner Mode. Presenting the official first look at the all-new Connected Franchise experience with Owner Mode in Madden NFL 25. Take control of your favorite player, coach, or owner and lead your team to the championship.

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 47 - View All

In Part 3 of Episode 24 of the Press Row Podcast, host Richard Grisham (@richgrisham) goes one-on-one with the “Godfather of Franchise Modes,” EA Sports’ Josh Looman (@Josh_Looman) to talk everything about Connected Franchise for Madden NFL 25. They discuss how what goes into putting such a mode into an established game in the first place, what went well and not so well last season, the decisions he and his team made for the upcoming year, and everything he can possibly discuss about this year’s improvements to Connected Franchise.

This is the last of a 3-part series of shows, so be sure the check out Parts 1 (Making Sports Games) and 2 (The Infinity Engine); also, let us know what you think and send us some questions and thoughts you’d like us to ask developers and designers in the future.

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Run Time: 53:43

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Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 47 - View All

With the announcements of Madden NFL 25 Connected Franchise and Owner Mode, there were quite a few articles written around the web today. Below are some that were found. If you find any, please add it in the comments and we'll add it here. Some of the writers, which include Game Changers are scattered through this thread answering questions.

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 47 - View All
First News on EA Sports UFC Arrives Tomorrow
01:52 PM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS.

EA Sports will reveal not only the next-generation of FIFA, but they will also give the first news on EA Sports UFC tomorrow. What are you hoping to see?

Game: EA Sports UFCHype Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 2 - View All

In Part 2 of Episode 24 of the Press Row Podcast, host Richard Grisham (@richgrisham) goes one-on-one with the man behind Madden and NCAA’s Infinity Engine, Victor Lugo. They discuss how the Infinity Engine came to be, why it’s important, what went well and not so well last year, the goals of the team for this season, and much more.

This is the second of a 3-part series of shows (listen to Part 1 here), so let us know what you think and send us some questions and thoughts you’d like us to ask developers and designers in the future.

Do it one of these ways:

1) Follow the show on Twitter at @PressRowPodcast and send us some Tweets while you’re there
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3) Respond to this post

Also, the Press Row Podcast is now available on iTunes, so subscribe and rate it too! The link is here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o...563624090?mt=2

Enjoy the show!

Run Time: 47:59

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Game: Operation SportsReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PCVotes: 12 - View All
MLB 13 The Show Title Update 1.23 Available Now, Details Included
01:12 PM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

Another MLB 13 The Show title update has arrived this morning, bringing it up to version 1.23. It weighs in at 184 MB.

A patch is also available for the PS Vita, bringing it up to version 1.06. It weighs in at 29 MB and includes uniform updates.

Game: MLB 13 The ShowReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / PS VitaVotes: 18 - View All

In Part 1 of Episode 24 of the Press Row Podcast, host Richard Grisham (@richgrisham) goes one-on-one with Madden and NCAA Gameplay Creative Director Rex Dickson all about the philosophy of this year’s American Football games. If you’re expecting a boring, ‘by the numbers’ marketing conversation, though, prepare to be surprised. Rex candidly discusses the entire process of making sports games, why the team makes the choices it does, and the challenges and risks behind every corner. It’s the first of three fascinating glimpses into the makers of EA Sports games.

This is the first of a 3-part series of shows, so let us know what you think and send us some questions and thoughts you’d like us to ask developers and designers in the future.

Do it one of these ways:

1) Follow the show on Twitter at @PressRowPodcast and send us some Tweets while you’re there
2) Email the show at PressRowPodcast@gmail.com
3) Respond to this post

Also, the Press Row Podcast is now available on iTunes, so subscribe and rate it too! The link is here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/o...563624090?mt=2

Enjoy the show!

Run Time: 54:51

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Game: Operation SportsReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PCVotes: 12 - View All
See the Next Generation of FIFA Tomorrow During Next-Gen Xbox Reveal
12:39 PM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

It looks like the next generation of FIFA will be displayed tomorrow, during the Next-Gen Xbox reveal.

Will we hear some sort of EA Sports/Microsoft exclusive? What are you hoping to see?

Game: FIFA Soccer 14Hype Score: 7/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox OneVotes: 4 - View All
Gran Turismo 6 Interview with Creator, Kazunori Yamauchi (GTPlanet)
09:11 AM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

GTPlanet has posted an interview with Kazunori Yamauchi, Creator of Gran Turismo 6, as they discuss standard & premium cars, DLC, PlayStation 4 and more.

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While improving the physics model, how do you keep the game accessible to a wide range of players?

I’ve mentioned some of this before but we are improving a lot of the driver assist functions for GT6.

The other thing is that it’s sort of wrong to assume that making it more real will make it more difficult to drive. Everyone here, I am sure you all drive; it’s not that difficult – but people who can drive cars straight suddenly can’t drive in a video game! That’s because the reality isn’t really all there.

Game: Gran Turismo 6Hype Score: Vote Now
Platform: PS3Votes: 0 - View All
Gran Turismo 6 Preview (Eurogamer)
09:02 AM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS.

Eurogamer has posted their Gran Turismo 6 preview, which includes a little Q&A with creator Kazunori Yamauchi.

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When asked what he most wanted to improve in GT6, his answer is immediate and surprisingly blunt: "The overall response of the game. I realised that, no matter how rich the content is, unless that part of it is very smooth and stress-free, it just ruins it."

In other words, it's time to clean house and open the doors. GT6 will have shorter load times and a far faster and simpler interface, using crisp, uncluttered layouts of tiles and lists. Intriguingly, this has been designed with touch-screens as well as button inputs in mind. It turns out that this is because GT6 will be supported by smartphone, tablet and PC apps that will allow access to community features and the like when away from the PS3. (Oddly, PlayStation Vita isn't mentioned, and enquiring about this elicits a blank response: "We've nothing to announce on PlayStation Vita in the context of GT at this time.")

Game: Gran Turismo 6Hype Score: Vote Now
Platform: PS3Votes: 0 - View All
Gran Turismo 6 Video - Concept Footage
08:53 AM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

Check out the latest Gran Turismo 6 video featuring concept footage uploaded by AGBMedia.

Game: Gran Turismo 6Hype Score: Vote Now
Platform: PS3Votes: 0 - View All
MLB 13 The Show Online Roster Update Details, Available Now (5-20-13)
08:32 AM - May 20, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

Another official MLB 13 The Show online roster update has arrived this morning, which added 8 players and 122 player movements.

Start up the game and download them from there or you can download them from HustlinOwl when he has them available.

Game: MLB 13 The ShowReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS Vita / PS3Votes: 18 - View All
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Madden NFL 25 Screenshot - Connected Franchise Menu
05:49 PM - May 19, 2013. Posted by Kevin26385.

In advance of the Madden NFL 25 Connected Franchise reveal tomorrow, here is a new front end screenshot.

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 47 - View All
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Game: Operation SportsReader Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PC / PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 12 - View All

MyMaddenPad has posted hands-on impressions of the Madden NFL 25 hit stick and heat seeker tackling systems.

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The main risk with heat seeker tackling is that you are subject to the defensive fake out system that is triggered by ball carrier evasion moves. If you decide to steer in without using heat seeker (or turn the heat seeker option off) you are not subject to the fake out system with a user controlled defender. Also keep in mind that you will only feel heat seeker activate if your stick direction is off from the intersection point with the ball carrier. If your stick skills are on point, you should rarely even notice that heat seeker is there. Also, you can’t just hold the button down the entire play. It works similar to the tackle prep timer from previous years, you have the judge the distances appropriately because if you hold the tackle/hit stick down too early, your player will lunge early and miss the tackle.

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 47 - View All