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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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- OS Poll: Which Next-Gen Console Are You Buying? (73)
- New UFC Game to Launch on Xbox One in next year (2)
- Madden NFL Football Xbox One Ignite Engine Screenshots (49)
- Watch LIVE: The New Xbox Revealed (54)
- 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)
- Madden NFL 25 Brings Back Importing of Draft Classes, Full 32-Team Control & More (223)
- Madden NFL 25 Connected Franchise & Owner Mode Articles From Around the Web (132)
- Madden NFL 25 Screenshot - Connected Franchise Menu (115)
- MLB 13 The Show Title Update 1.23 Available Now, Details Included (102)
- First Look at NBA Live Xbox One (101)
- Blog: EA's Next-Gen Plans Start With a Dangerous Beginning by MMChrisS (15)
- Blog: Xbox One / EA Sports Thoughts by Wiggy (12)
- Blog: Is this the year Madden dies? by bmj2k7 (8)
- Blog: With the return of the Hornets, 2K now NEEDS a TeamBuilder feature by Jakeness23 (6)
- Blog: The Miami Heat... The NBA's favorite team. by Jakeness23 (5)
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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]
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.
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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05:32 PM - May 15, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
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.
02:42 PM - May 15, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
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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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
More playbooks will be announced in coming weeks including NCAA Football Dynasty (May 28th) and Play a Season (June 17th).
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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12:11 PM - May 15, 2013. Posted by californ14.
This video is also available on the OS Youtube channel, please subscribe while you're there.
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Kotaku has posted their NCAA Football 14 Ultimate Team preview.
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10:06 AM - May 15, 2013. Written by jmik58
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
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
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!
08:26 AM - May 15, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
This video is also available on the OS Youtube channel, please subscribe while you're there.
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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But what about the PS4 version? IGN spoke with creator Kazunori Yamauchi and he had this to say.
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New Game Engine
- Refactoring
- Compact, nimble operation
- Flexible expandability
- A new rendering engine that pushes the limits of the PS3
- New suspension and kinematics model
- New tyre model
- New aerodynamics model
- Technical partnership with Yokohama Rubber and KW Automotive
- 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 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
- Massive scenery spanning several tens of square kilometers
- A new course generation algorithm
- 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
- Balancing directional key operation and touch operation
- Quick response
- Shortening of loading times
- PlayStation®
- Smart Phone
- Tablet
- PC
07:59 AM - May 15, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
It’s Episode 22 of the Press Row Podcast, a special Press Row One-on-One with NCAA Football 14 producer Ben Haumiller (@benhaumiller) and host Richard Grisham (@richgrisham) dedicated to the all-new NCAA Ultimate Team Mode – also known as “the mode they said couldn’t be done.” We talk all about how Ultimate Team came about for a college game, the different ways that players are being incorporated into the mode, and all the details about how the game is structured and played. In other words, everything you ever wanted to know about Ultimate Team but were afraid to ask.
This is the second of a series of shows we’ll do with Ben as NCAA Football 14 information comes out, so let us know what you think and send us some questions and thoughts you’d like us to ask Ben 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
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
04:03 PM - May 14, 2013. Posted by Steve_OS. Written by Steve Noah
Best Buy has posted quite a few more features for FIFA 14.
- Capture the thrill of a well-executed goal with Pure Shot technology, which mimics the moves your favorite striker performs during games when he scores awe-inspiring goals
- Watch as your player adjusts the approach angle to a more suitable direction for optimal positioning while taking a shot on goal
- Experience players' expanded understanding of the phases of shooting, which enables them to adjust their stride and pace to precisely hit the ball
- Contend with realistic situations, in which players may need to take off-balanced or rushed shots that can hinder the accuracy and strength of their attempt based on where they are on the pitch and how the ball is delivered to their feet
- Enjoy new animations that eliminate the foot-sliding, skipping and scissor legs that occurred in FIFA 13
- Test your skill with Real Ball Physics that enables the ball to act as it would in the real world, based on new formulas that dictate the flight path and trajectory of a shot
- Strike the ball with force from a distance, drill low-rising shots with accuracy and blast dipping or swerving shots with realistic turbulence effects and utilize Curling Lofted Through Balls to curl the ball around opponents for precise passes
- Navigate the intricacies of ball possession, mastered by FC Barcelona, which dictates the tempo of the match with the Protect the Ball gameplay feature
- Fend off and block opponents from the ball while running at any speed, countering defensive pulling by stepping in front of the defender and using your body to shield the ball and stepping into the opposition to maintain possession and make a pass
- Fight for position prior to receiving the ball, so you are in the optimal location at the opportune moment
- Move in any direction to preserve your natural momentum and utilize quick, explosive cuts and turns to beat defenders one-on-one while sprinting with the Sprint Dribble Turns feature
- Show your dribbling with optimal touch and control that minimizes opportunities for defenders to regain possession with Variable Dribble Touches
- Combine different types of tackles, recover from missed tackles quickly and have another opportunity to compete for the ball in any tackling situation with Second Chance Tackles
- Come together as a team with improved teammate intelligence that delivers tighter, smarter marking and better run tracking
- Rely on your defenders to recognize opportunities to improve support and win back possessions, and depend on attacking players to break down intelligent defenses by creating space, running along the back line and checking their pace
- Learn and master the fundamental skills needed to be a star football player in Skill Games, a competitive practice mode helps you become a better player, faster
- Develop and refine a personalized scouting network as you search for talent around the world — you can evaluate players who may bolster your squad during the transfer windows with a new hub that provides live scouting reports in Career Mode
- Connect to the heartbeat of the sport and to other football fans through EA SPORTS Football Club, FIFA 14's social network, where you can compete and share with millions of others around the world
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