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    by Published on 06-07-2016 02:00 PM
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    2. EA SPORTS NHL
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    The feature overview has been released for NHL 17.

    - Two new features include the World Cup of Hockey and Draft Champions.

    - Franchise Mode has expanded the aspects a user can control for a team, all while the user must satisfy the watchful eye of the owner who will have goals that must be met.

    - EASHL returns with a uniform and arena creator.

    - The ECHL has been added to the game featuring all 27 teams and accurate uniforms & rosters.

    Unfortunately, the popular GM Connected mode from NHL last-gen does not return this year.

    Continue on to read the released NHL 17 feature list courtesy EA SPORTS to learn about some of the gameplay improvements, including goal-tending play and Net Battles. ...
    by Published on 06-06-2016 11:00 AM
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    Ahead of EA Play (EA's new standalone event during E3), the company has released a teaser trailer for FIFA 17 entitled 'Football has changed.' The video confirms the inclusion/switch to the Frostbite Engine and it is believed that all EA SPORTS titles will be changing to Frostbite in the immediate near-future.

    Disclosed as part of the trailer reveal are four new football ambassadors: James Rodriguez of Real Madrid C.F., Anthony Martial of Manchester United, Eden Hazard of Chelsea FC, and Marco Reus of Borussia Dortmund.

    The full FIFA 17 trailer will be available June 12. Continue on to see the reveal trailer as well as the press release from EA SPORTS. ...
    by Published on 06-03-2016 09:00 AM
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    Similarly to last year, fans who pre-order NBA 2K17 will receive/be able to play the Early Tip-Off Edition; this year on Friday, September 16. (Presumably the game will be available for those who do not pre-order on Tuesday, September 20.)

    This year, NBA 2K offers three different versions of the game: the Standard Edition, Legend Edition, and Legend Edition Gold. Each varies in price and content. Continue on to see the known items included for each version. ...
    by Published on 06-02-2016 01:00 PM
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    The fourth content update for EA SPORTS UFC 2 is now available for download worldwide on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This content update adds two new fighters, UFC Ultimate Team features, and gameplay updates.

    The two new fighters added are Women's Strawweight Karolina Kowalkiewicz and men's Featherweight Thiago Tavares. Ultimate Team improvements include Fighter Showpieces (think Collections) that can unlock new rewards.

    Continue on to read the full blog from EA SPORTS. ...
    by Published on 06-01-2016 05:00 PM   
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    Officially announced during the finals of the NBA 2K16 Road to the Finals championship livestream, Paul George will be the NBA 2K17 cover athlete for the standard ($60) version of the game. The cover is very similar in design to that of NBA 2K16 (which featured Curry, Harden, and Davis) in featuring several images of George. One background image is of him in his Team USA jersey, which could infer the inclusion of Olympic squads in NBA 2K17.

    The Pacers' star suffered a compound fracture of both bones in his lower right leg in August 2014 during a Team USA scrimmage. He would return to play the final six games of the 2014-15 season. This season he helped the Pacers to a 45-37 record and a playoff appearance while averaging a career high 23.1 PPG.

    George is no surprise given he is already the digital cover athlete for the NBA 2K App and also with his prominence in the "Legends Live On" trailer/commercial for the Legend Edition of NBA 2K17 with Kobe Bryant as the cover athlete. ...
    by Published on 05-30-2016 08:30 PM
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    During tonight's episode of WWE Monday Night RAW, the first television spot for WWE 2K17 announced that pre-ordering the game will let users play as Goldberg.

    From the 2K Games Official Store description:
    After more than a decade, one of the biggest and baddest Superstars to ever step foot in the squared circle is back! Pre-Order WWE 2K17 and receive two playable versions of the legendary Goldberg, as well as two classic WCW arenas!

    The two versions of Goldberg are black tights and black & white shorts. The two arenas are WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc.

    WWE 2K17 will be available in October for PS4, PS3, XB1, & 360. ...
    by Published on 05-27-2016 06:15 PM
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    2. Madden NFL
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    Former tournament competitor and current Tiburon Quality Analyst Will Sykes has written a blog detailing some of the gameplay improvements will improve the quality level of competitive play in Madden NFL 17. Among the highlighted features: man and zone coverage improvements, 'Spy Crash,' some formations (EX: Quarters) less effective vs. the run, ball-carrier special moves, improved quick audibles, improved pass blocking logic, and improved online play stability.

    Continue on to read the full blog from Sykes. ...
    by Published on 05-26-2016 07:05 PM
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    Fans long clamoring for improved defensive (& defensive AI) in Madden NFL may be getting the biggest improvement in franchise history on that side of the ball in M17: a new zone coverage logic & AI architecture and new user mechanics, among others.

    Previously in the series, zone coverage was written independent of the play with defenders dropping to a spot on the field and then prioritizing whom to pick up while utilizing only three underneath zone coverages (flat, curl flat, and hook). Madden NFL 17 features ten new zone coverage assignments with each possessing proper rules and logic designed for specific coverages. This will allow defenders to make progression reads, aka pattern matching, also aided in part by the new 'Receiver Count' system. In Coach Cam, the play art will include the name of the underneath zone inside the zone art.

    The blog breaks down the ten new zone assignments, how they are used, and the routes they best defend against. A future blog on zone coverage improvements will cover progression reads for zone defenders in Tampa 2, Cover 3 Match, and 3 and 2 Deep fire zones.

    Continue on to read the full blog from designer Anthony White. ...
    by Published on 05-26-2016 07:00 PM
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    Special Teams have long been considered nothing more than a mundane task in the Madden NFL franchise, however changes detailed in the latest developer blog appear to aim towards changing that. Coming to Madden NFL 17 are a new kick meter, special team trick plays, and the ability to block kicks.

    New Kick Meter - A new 3-click meter similar to that found in baseball or golf titles will require the user to begin the kick, click at the top of the meter to establish power, and then finally press again at the bottom of the meter for accuracy. The more power on the kick, the faster the meter will drop potentially hurting accuracy. Along with this, users will have the option to select for the kick to be normal, sky kick, or backspin (punts)/squib (kickoffs).

    The blog mentions that kicker ratings will have a bigger impact in the game this year, but does not go into detail on how exactly. It is assumed that lower accuracy will result in a smaller window and/or faster speed on the drop following the button press for power.

    Trick Plays - Playbooks will feature more modern special teams trick plays (run and pass) from both field goal and punt formations. A specific example mentioned in the blog is the fake field goal touchdown pass by Seattle versus Green Bay from the playoffs several years ago. Special team trick plays are designed to be counters/more effective versus blocked kick attempts and not as a standard offensive play.

    Block Kicks - Previously, the only chance for a blocked kick came as a result of user exploits. In M17, the development team has implemented "a system that has very tight control over frequency and success chances." On designed block plays, the 'kick blockers' will have a B icon over them on pre-play art. Selecting one of these players and timing the jump the snap mechanic properly will give them a chance at breaking through and challenging the kick.


    The blog concludes with information on catch tuning changes, the addition of a swat mechanic, and improved ball physics. Continue on to read the full blog from Madden NFL Creative Director Rex Dickson. ...
    by Published on 05-20-2016 12:00 PM
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    2. NASCAR
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    After acquiring the NASCAR license from Eutechnyx, publisher Dusenberry Martin Racing (DMR) has announced the return of developer Monster Games to develop NASCAR Heat Evolution for PS4 & XB1. The Northfield, Minnesota-based studio previously developed NASCAR Heat and NASCAR Dirt to Daytona in the early 2000s.

    While no game media happened to be released with the news, it was disclosed that the game will include all 23 licensed NASCAR tracks, a new AI and Speed Rating system, Career and Chase modes, as well as the return of Challenges. UPDATE - The first game trailer is expected to coincide with the Coca-Cola 400 in early July.

    Carl Edwards will grace the cover of the game when it releases on September 13, 2016. Continue on to read the first game details straight from DMR. ...

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