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After a slow tease to start, EA SPORTS has released all player ratings for Madden NFL 15.

Cover athlete Richard Sherman, Calvin Johnson, and JJ Watt are the highest rated players in the game, clocking in at 99 overall. The Seahawks are the highest rated team with an overall rating of 91.

Continue on to see the top players at each position and also download an Excel spreadsheet that lists ratings for every team roster. ...

A new program was announced by Electronic Arts for the XBOX One system called EA Access. This will be a subscription based system that allows you to play EA's games in a whole new way. Part of the subscription will include what is called The Vault where you can play a certain selection of games unlimited anytime. Also, similiar to the EA Sports Season Ticket program, there will also be DLC discounts, but not just DLC, but full retail purchase discounts. Also similar to Season Ticket, the EA Access will allow you to play a new retail game five days early. For full details of this new program, please hit the jump to read the rest.

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EA SPORTS NHL 15 will feature the new Superstar Skill Stick, a series of tight, fluid controls attached to the right analog stick.

It is designed that in conjunction with True Performance Skating, the Superstar Skill Stick will allow users to string together a series of moves in order to get off a great shot on goal. However, a poor cut or deke may lead to your player being leveled by the opposition.

Continue on to see the NHL 15 trailer for the Superstar Skill Stick. ...

It was just announced today via the Battlefield Blog that Battlefield Hardline will be delayed into 2015. This just adds yet another title that is set to launch in an already loaded 2015. Earlier this summer, people got to see an early build of the game via a beta. While it wasn't perfect, it was pretty good, and the game modes were pretty fun. With the disasterous launch of Battlefield 4 for most players, EA wants to make sure this launch is flawless. That is one of the two reasons why I'm not bothered by the delay. The other is the fact that we're still getting Battlefield 4 content, and speaking for myself, I'm still putting in some good time into the game. There is still some DLC left to launch for it, so there would have been a good chance that it would have been muddled with the Hardline launch. Click to continue reading EA's post from the Battlefield Blog:

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CBS Sports' Jon Solomon recently interviewed numerous college football players from the ACC and SEC to gather their thoughts on the now defunct EA SPORTS NCAA Football franchise. Regardless of their thoughts on whether they should be paid for name and likeness use, Solomon found that many want the game to return someway, somehow.

Changes still need to be made, whether within the NCAA or within conferences, should they be given the autonomy to decide their own policy for name and likeness usage. ACC Commissioner John Swofford believes we will be under the current structure for three to five years as legal issues are ironed out, though the conference is currently working on their own name and likeness release form. NC State Athletic Director Debbie Yow believes the Power 5 conferences will address the issue if/when the NCAA grants them the ability next month to determine some of their own NCAA rules. ...

Narrated by producer Sean Ramjagsingh, the latest EA SPORTS NHL 15 trailer focuses on significant improvements coming to the in-game physics system, a popular request among sports games of all genres.

Thanks to the improved computing and processing power of the PlayStation 4 and X-Box One, physics can now be applied to every player on the ice. The 12 Player NHL Collision Physics now allows for multi-player collisions. Real puck physics will now find the puck able to hop over sticks, squeeze through openings (including under the arm of the goalie, ricocheting off/through jersey), and deflect in numerous, unpredictable ways.

With the improved collision and puck physics, the EA SPORTS NHL team hopes to replicate the unpredictability and physicality of the sport. Continue on to see the trailer and share your thoughts with the community. ...

An announcement was made on Monday Night Raw last night where those who pre-order WWE 2K15 will get a special treat. Those who put down that order before the release date of October 28th will get access to two generations of The Icon, Sting. You will get the Sting who donned neon tights, colorful facepaint, and a blond flattop from 1987-1995, and you will get the Sting who resembled The Crow from 1996 to today as playable characters.

The Stinger was a personal favorite of mine in his NWA/WCW days when I would be tuning in from my grandma's house at 5:05 on Saturday nights. The facepaint and colorful neon tights made him an instant fan favorite with the kids. His in-ring abillity made him an instant fan favorite with the adults. Two feuds stand out to me with both incarnations of Sting; which involved two of the best stables ever in professional wrestling. The early 90's against The Four Horsemen, and the mid 90's against the nWo. The addition of Sting to the first entry in the current generation of systems is a great addition, and I cannot wait for more to come. Hit the jump below to see the video trailer and official statement from the WWE. ...

We have now reached the second Tuesday of July, the date typically reserved for the release of EA SPORTS NCAA Football. However, multiple lawsuits and the changing landscape of college sports mean the end of the franchise as we know it.

Anyone 21 years of age or younger has grown up with NCAA Football being an annual summer release. The franchise became a tradition for many and as they grew, so did the game. Fans played it against friends and family, it became a battle for bragging rights in college dorms, and the addition of Online Dynasty allowed gamers from across the country to compete against each other.

While plans were in place and the development underway for EA SPORTS College Football 15, its cancellation made it the last college sports franchise to fall, joining the ranks of NCAA Basketball/March Madness, College Hoops, and MVP NCAA Baseball. Between licensing costs and lawsuits over the alleged use of player likenesses, college gaming will likely not return for some time, if ever. ...

NBA Live 15 is now listed on Amazon for pre-order with a release date of October 7. The listing also provides the first game synopsis and pre-order bonus. Pre-orders will receive $15 of Live Ultimate Team content.

Responding to player feedback, NBA LIVE 15 is doubling down on visuals and offering 500+ core gameplay improvements to deliver a truly fluid, fun and authentic basketball gaming experience. In addition, best-in-class online game modes and LIVE's Synergy Sports partnership gives gamers the most up-to-date and immersive NBA experience, all season long.

More NBA Live feature news is expected as we progress through the summer. ...