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Amazon has an exclusive Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition, according to Polygon's Samit Sarkar, which will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow at a cost of $99.

What's so special about it? Well, it's not as special for those of you that already have the DirecTV service with NFL Sunday Ticket. But for those that aren't subscribers, you can get $10 off every month for the first year and get a full season of NFL Sunday Ticket Max (normally $299.95).

You also get this...

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... exclusive content for Madden Ultimate Team, the series' popular digital trading card mode. Anniversary Edition buyers will receive 17 special Ultimate Team packs of cards, one for every week of the 2013 NFL season, with each pack containing two rare players, four silver players and four bronze players.

UPDATE:
  • For fans who are not currently DirecTV subscribers but are able to receive DirecTV service, they will receive a promo code entitling them to $10 off per month for their first year of service and one year of NFL Sunday Ticket Max at no additional charge.
  • For fans who are already DirecTV and NFL Sunday Ticket Max subscribers, you can access NFL Sunday Ticket on your computer, tablet, and mobile devices using your current DirecTV username and password.
  • For fans unable to receive DirecTV service, each Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition will include a unique code to access the 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL Sunday Ticket on computers, tablets, and mobile devices- including access to the award-winning Red Zone Channel.
UPDATE #2 - According to Anthony Stevenson, Sr. Director of Marketing for EA SPORTS, there will be a unique code inside every box.


More details here.

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Is a DIRECTV subscription necessary in order to view NFL Sunday Ticket via computer, mobile or tablet?

No, it is not necessary to have a DIRECTV subscription. Each Anniversary Edition aspecial code for eligible gamers giving them the opportunity to unlock a special, 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL Sunday Ticket on computer, tablet and mobile devices.

Can I use this service to access NFL Sunday Ticket on my PS3?

This service is available on your computer, mobile and tablet applications only.

Source - Amazon-exclusive Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition includes free year of NFL Sunday Ticket (Polygon)

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Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 47 - View All
08:59 AM - May 16, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

We have just posted 46 more Gran Turismo 6 screenshots. GT6 arrives this holiday season with a demo planned for July.

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Game: Gran Turismo 6Hype Score: Vote Now
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08:49 AM - May 16, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

Codemasters has revealed the full track list (82 of them) for GRID 2. The game ships on May 28th for PC, 360 and PS3.
  • Tenshi Way, Okutama [Day & Night]
  • Collins Park Ring, Miami [Day & Night]
  • Indy Circuit Reversed, Brands Hatch [Day]
  • GP Circuit Reversed, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • Arc De Triomphe, Paris [Day & Night]
  • Le Trocadero, Paris [Sunset]
  • National Circuit, Algarve [Day]
  • Infield Circuit, Indianapolis [Day]
  • Columbus Pass, Barcelona [Day & Night]
  • South Circuit Reversed, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • Memorial Gate, Barcelona [Day & Night]
  • Redwood Approach, California [Day & Night]
  • Tatsu Valley, Okutama [Day & Night]
  • Downtown Speedway, Miami [Day & Night]
  • Pacific Way, California [Sunset]
  • Big Sur, California [Day & Night]
  • GP Circuit, Algarve [Day]
  • Fountain Loop, Barcelona [Sunset]
  • Championship Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Shinto Shrine, Okutama [Day & Night]
  • Sport Circuit , Indianapolis [Day]
  • Saint-Laurent, Cote d’Azur [Day & Night]
  • LiveRoutes, Dubai [Day]
  • Al Sufouh Strip, Dubai [Day & Night]
  • International Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong [Sunset]
  • Riverside, Chicago [Sunset]
  • Kowloon Climb, Hong Kong [Day & Night]
  • Marine Gate, Barcelona [Day & Night]
  • Paddock Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Pont De L’alma, Paris [Day & Night]
  • Nakheel Vista, Dubai [Day & Night]
  • Hattan Way, Dubai [Sunset]
  • North Circuit, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • Circuit De La Seine, Paris [Day & Night]
  • Wan Chai Gap, Hong Kong [Day & Night]
  • Causeway Approach, Miami [Day & Night]
  • Ocean Drive, Miami [Sunset]
  • Torii Rush, Okutama [Sunset]
  • GP Circuit Reversed (Pre-order) , Brands Hatch [Day]
  • The Loop, Chicago [Day & Night]
  • Leopolda, Cote d’Azur [Day & Night]
  • Cabrillo Highway, Cote d’Azur [Sunset]
  • Mizu Mountain, Okutama [Day & Night]
  • Gulf Approach, Dubai [Day & Night]
  • Wabash Run, Chicago [Day & Night]
  • LiveRoutes, Chicago [Day]
  • Route d’Azur, Cote d’Azur [Day & Night]
  • GP Circuit (Pre-order), Brands Hatch [Day]
  • La Turbie, Cote d’Azur [Day & Night]
  • Peak Road Descent, Hong Kong [Day & Night]
  • Champs Elysees, Paris [Sunset]
  • South Circuit, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • Sakura Pass, Okutama [Sunset]
  • LiveRoutes, Miami [Day]
  • GP Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Pebble Beach Drive, California [Day & Night]
  • Route De Corniche, Cote d’Azur [Sunset]
  • North Circuit, Indianapolis [Pre-Order Bonus] [Day]
  • Sport Circuit, Algarve [Day]
  • Indy Circuit, Brands Hatch [Day]
  • Magazine Gap, Hong Kong [Day & Night]
  • Avenue De New-York, Paris [Day & Night]
  • Underpass Ring, Chicago [Day & Night]
  • Orra Quay Loop, Dubai [Sunset]
  • Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong [Sunset]
  • High Street, Barcelona [Day & Night]
  • Club Circuit, Algarve [Day]
  • Lake Shore Point, Chicago [Day & Night]
  • Bixby Pass, California [Day & Night]
  • GP Circuit, Indianapolis [Day]
  • Oval Circuit, Indianapolis [Pre-Order Bonus] [Day]
  • Columbus Bay, Barcelona [Sunset]
  • LiveRoutes, Paris [Day]
  • LiveRoutes, Barcelona [Day]
  • South Point Bay, Miami [Day / Night]
  • Art Deco Loop, Miami [Sunset]
  • GP Circuit, Red Bull Ring [Day]
  • South Circuit, Yas Marina [Day (Pre-order) & Night]
  • Marina City, Chicago [Sunset]
  • Jumeirah Beach, Dubai [Day & Night]
  • North Circuit Reversed, Red Bull Ring [Day]

Game: GRID 2Hype Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / PCVotes: 1 - View All
12:24 AM - May 16, 2013. Posted by Mr_Riddick. Written by Steve Noah

Simfballcritic has posted a new Madden NFL 25 video where he gives out some exclusive blocking information.

Here is a list of some of the things he covered (via californ14), watch the video for more detailed information.
  • 5 new "Pull Block" animations.
  • 8 new Run Block double team interaction animations.
  • 6 new "Reach Blocks."
  • 20+ new Pass Block/Pass Rush interaction animations.
  • New zone step blocking interaction animations.
  • New lateral & vertical displacement animations for OL & DL interactions.
  • 30 new blocking schemes.
  • All new pass blocking locomotion.
  • All new open field targeting system.
  • Completely reworked impact blocks and decleaters.

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 47 - View All
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
10:07 PM - May 15, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

GTPlanet has posted the very first Gran Turismo 6 gameplay video, featuring a few laps around Silverstone’s International Circuit, in the new KTM X-Bow R. They have also posted their hands-on impressions of the game.

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With traction control disabled and ABS set to 1 (I didn’t notice SRF was “on”…ugh, sorry!), it felt difficult to be “quick” around the track. However, the car was also easier to control, as if I had a better sense of the level of grip available at each wheel and exactly what the car was doing. It felt good.

Game: Gran Turismo 6Hype Score: Vote Now
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EA Sports will be releasing another NHL 14 trailer and blog tomorrow, featuring the all-new One-Touch Dekes and improvements to the True Performance Skating engine. In early June, we'll see something for the Enforcer Engine.
  • One-Touch Dekes – Experience what it feels like to be a superstar through a new, more responsive deking system controlled only with the left stick and one-button. From beginner to advanced gamers, the system allows for quicker reactive dekes and intuitive combination dekes, creating more moves than ever before.
  • True Performance Skating – Built on the breakthrough innovation that introduced physics-based skating and over 1,000 new skating animations to the EA SPORTS NHL franchise. The second year of the True Performance Skating features greater player responsiveness and unprecedented control through improved balance between speed and momentum, quicker pivots and enhanced lateral skating.

Game: NHL 14Hype Score: 6/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 15 - View All

ESPN's Jon Robinson has posted a new Madden NFL 25 article discussing defensive adjustments, including an explanation of the defensive switch assist, which helps players on defense.

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"Another problem was when you switched defenders during a pass and you expected to get the defender over the top, but for whatever reason, when you click on, you end up with the defender underneath,” says Dickson. “Because you’re expecting the defender up top, you’re hitting the left stick down, but when you get the underneath defender instead, by pressing down, you immediately steer him out of the play.

“So what we do this year with switch assist is, if your stick input is more than a certain angle off the direction where your defender is moving, we give you a buffer, which allows you to recognize which defender you switched on to. This enables you to see the direction he’s moving and prevents you from steering the wrong way. In reality, you won’t even realize this assist is there, but the more you play, the more you’ll realize that you’re not steering off the wrong direction like you used to."

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 47 - View All
02:16 PM - May 15, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah

EA SPORTS has posted NCAA Football 14 Playbook #3: Ultimate Team. Ultimate Team is one of the most popular modes among fans of titles like Madden NFL, NHL and FIFA, and EA SPORTS is excited to offer it for the first time in the NCAA Football franchise.

In Ultimate Team, fans can build a powerhouse team utilizing the best of the best from their own alma mater, or across all college football. Some of the highlights of Ultimate Team include:
  • Over 1,400 former college players available at launch
  • Fans can compete in Solo Challenges against the CPU or take part in the new Head-to-Head Seasons mode against other players. Head-to-Head Seasons involves creating a 10-game season with eight increasing levels of competition
  • Collections, one of the most addictive features in Ultimate Team, allows fans to collect star players, set lineups, and earn coins, special packs or rare players and items
For a more details on Ultimate Team, check out the NCAA Football Ultimate Team blog.

More playbooks will be announced in coming weeks including NCAA Football Dynasty (May 28th) and Play a Season (June 17th).

Game: NCAA Football 14Hype Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 43 - View All
12:31 PM - May 15, 2013. Posted by jpdavis82.

EA Sports has posted another Madden NFL 25 blog, this one covers playing defense. In the blog they talk about heat-seeker tackling, defensive recovery mechanic, lunge tackles, defensive awareness, pursuit angles and more.

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...defensive awareness plays a big role this year, as defenders with a higher awareness rating are less likely to bite on fake-outs. So when a ball carrier attempts a juke on a high-awareness defender, that player is likely to make an appropriate reaction and still make the tackle.

Another example is retuned pursuit angles, where defenders take smarter routes to the ball in order to track down ball carriers and make plays. In addition, defenders will now “break down” and prepare for a tackle as they get close to the ball carrier. This controls their momentum and puts them into the best position to make a play.

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 47 - View All
12:11 PM - May 15, 2013. Posted by californ14.


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Check out the latest Madden NFL 25 playbook, Defensive Control, highlighting the game’s enhancements on the other side of the ball that fans can expect to see in the latest installment of the game. The video features San Francisco 49er NaVorro Bowman and showcases defensive game improvements, including more realistic momentum transfers, the most impressive hits yet, improved pursuit angles, as well as new dive and lunge tackles and heat seeker tackling.

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 47 - View All
11:44 AM - May 15, 2013. Posted by jpdavis82.

Kotaku has posted their NCAA Football 14 Ultimate Team preview.

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There will be real football players, using their real names, in the debut of NCAA Football Ultimate Team this year. They just won't be anyone suiting up on a college football field this fall.

A deal with the NFL Players' Association gives NCAA the rights to use up to 2,500 current NFL stars, pictured in their alma maters' uniforms, and build a pool of virtual trading cards just as large as Madden Ultimate Team, where the collection-and-player-management game has been running since 2010.

Game: NCAA Football 14Hype Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 43 - View All


Top Sports News for Wednesday, May 15, 2013


1. Is New York's heavy reliance on three-ball and jump-shots losing series against Pacers?
Maybe the clichés are true: You live by the three, you die by the three; the Knicks are just showing their age, or maybe teams built around shooting can't rebound. "During their 26-point Game 2 win over the Pacers, the ... Read More

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09:13 AM - May 15, 2013. Posted by MMChrisS. Written by Matthew Coe


Anyone who has ever played Madden NFL knows that with each iteration there are changes. There are almost always additions combined with subtractions, whether they be game modes, features, or menu options. In anticipation of Madden NFL 25, we're going to focus on the five features that we miss the most from past editions of Madden.

Read More - The Top Five Features That Should Return to Madden

Game: Madden NFL 25Hype Score: 5.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360Votes: 47 - View All
08:54 AM - May 15, 2013. Posted by MMChrisS. Written by Chris Sanner

The Press Row Podcast just detailed everything you ever wanted to know about NCAA Football's Ultimate Team Mode. What do you all think? Will you be checking it out or will you be skipping the mode altogether?

Sound off by voting in our poll to your right on the frontpage and above you in the forums!

Game: NCAA Football 14Hype Score: 7.5/10 - Vote Now
Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3Votes: 43 - View All
08:26 AM - May 15, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah


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Gran Turismo 6 is coming this holiday season for the PS3. The demo arrives in July.

GTPlanet has posted the cars list featured in the demo (* denotes new to Gran Turismo).

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Acura NSX ’91, *Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale ’11, *Alpine A110 1600S ’68, *Audi Sport quattro S1 Rally Car ’86, Ferrari 458 Italia ’09, *Ferrari Dino 246 GT ’71, Ford GT ’06, *KTM X-BOW R ’12, Lamborghini Countach LP400 ’74, *Light Car Company Rocket ’07, McLaren MP4-12C ’10, *Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 ’11, Nissan 370Z (Z34) (GT Academy Version) ’08, Nissan 370Z Tuned Car (GT Academy , Version) ’08, Nissan GT-R Black edition (GT Academy Version) ’12, *Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 N24 Schulze Motorsport, Nissan Leaf G (GT Academy Version), *Tesla Motors Model S Signature Performance ’12, Toyota 86 GT ‘12

But what about the PS4 version? IGN spoke with creator Kazunori Yamauchi and he had this to say.

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"We actually do have a PlayStation 4 version in mind, but for this holiday season, we thought it would be best for users to release on PS3 for now."

New Game Engine
  • Refactoring
  • Compact, nimble operation
  • Flexible expandability
  • A new rendering engine that pushes the limits of the PS3
New Physics Engine
  • New suspension and kinematics model
  • New tyre model
  • New aerodynamics model
  • Technical partnership with Yokohama Rubber and KW Automotive
1200 Cars, abundant custom parts, and on-going DLC
  • From historic cars to the latest racing cars, the game contains a total of 1200 cars.
  • Multiple aerodynamic parts and custom wheels will be available for almost all cars.
  • Players can create their own personalised custom car in the game.
  • Cars will be continually added online
33 locations, 71 layouts
  • 33 Locations and 71 layouts will be provided from day1 (7 more locations and 19 more layouts than GT5)
  • More new tracks will continue to be provided online
New Course Maker
  • Massive scenery spanning several tens of square kilometers
  • A new course generation algorithm
Community/Club/Race Organizer
  • Players can form their own communities
  • Various community levels from local and domestic to global
  • Players themselves can create and manage their own online events
New User Interface
  • Balancing directional key operation and touch operation
  • Quick response
  • Shortening of loading times
Multi Device Compatibility
  • PlayStation®
  • Smart Phone
  • Tablet
  • PC

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