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    by Published on 04-25-2019 08:00 PM
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    Chiefs quarterback and 2018 NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes has been announced as the Madden NFL 20 cover athlete, available August 2.

    The cover reveal also included the announcement of Face of the Franchise: QB1, a new career campaign mode. In it, users will create a quarterback that they can place on one of ten colleges to compete in the College Football Playoff, participate in the NFL Combine, and hope to leave their mark in the National Football League.


    As part of their streaming schedule, on May 2 the M20 development team will share details on the new Face of the Franchise: QB1 mode and also on Franchise Mode improvements, including the new Scenario Engine.


    Continue on to read the press release from EA SPORTS as well some of the first game details and information. ...
    by Published on 01-26-2016 11:00 AM
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    A new video blog from MLB The Show 16 details some of the improvements coming to Road to the Show (RTTS).

    This year in RTTS, users can play a series of games without having to go to the main menu which should allow for more games completed in less time. Changes to the training system allow users to utilize specific gameplay perks to help them excel. ShowTime is a new way to slow down the action in critical moments to help give the user more control.

    The perks system has been a source of some debate and concern by the community as some worry that it could be gimmicky and ruin the purity of the mode.

    The next MLB 16 livestream is tentatively scheduled for February 4 at 2 PM PT on Twitch with a deep dive look at Road to the Show improvements and the new ShowTime feature.

    Continue on to see the MLB 16 VLOG as well as the upcoming information release schedule. ...
    by Published on 06-18-2015 11:00 AM
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    To help kick off E3 2015, NHL 16 has released a new game trailer. As part of the event, producers and developers also engaged in interviews with media outlets and other attendees.

    In addition to the trailer and interviews, fans can find significant game info and details in the Ask NHL portal and this game features blog from GM Dean Richards.

    Continue on to see the NHL 16 trailer from E3 2015 as well as more from E3. ...
    by Published on 05-28-2015 01:00 PM
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    As Ultimate Team has become the most-played mode in Madden NFL, many long-time fans have claimed that the rise of MUT came at the expense of other modes, such as Connected Franchise. To begin the pre-release news cycle for Madden NFL 16, EA SPORTS levied a lengthy blog detailing some of the changes and improvements coming to the game's career mode.

    Throughout the mode, a revamped and streamlined user interface helps users see more pertinent information in one location. This even permeates in-game action as users will be given in-game goals and post-play goal feedback. Some of this feedback appears at the bottom of the screen in a 'ticker,' which has some wondering if scores of other games and perhaps even stats will be shown there, similarly to that found in NCAA Football.

    Other improvements include new scouting and combine stats, draft feedback, free practice, and tuning to confidence and owner mode finances. Worth noting are two new commissioner tools: Members List and Sim W/L. The description for Members List sounds similar to that of Dynasty Central in NCAA Football and Sim W/L was a heavily requested feature for Online Dynasty Commissioners for years.

    While many of the changes were warranted if not directly requested, some in the community have expressed reservations towards the heavy focus on an XP system and perhaps too heavy of use of numbers throughout the mode. Check out the official EA SPORTS blog and an article from Game Informer with additional CFM details then share your thoughts with the community. ...
    by Published on 02-12-2015 09:00 AM
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    MLB 15 The Show continues to reveal feature and mode improvements by detailing changes to the game's Universal Rewards and the addition of authentic equipment.

    Building upon the Universal Profile system from previous versions of the game, Universal Rewards will give the user XP and Stubs that can provide rewards and items that be used across numerous game modes.

    This year MLB 15 will include authentic equipment from manufacturers including Franklin, Louisville Slugger, Nike, Under Armour, Wilson, Rawlings, Sam Bat, Mizuno, and Marucci. Similar to equipping licensed apparel in the Tiger Woods PGA TOUR franchise, each item will provide boost(s) to specific attributes for a player.

    The video reveal concludes by showcasing the 30 MLB Legends that users can earn through Diamond Dynasty and then utilize in Franchise Mode.

    Continue on to see the video from Sony San Diego. ...
    by Published on 01-28-2015 12:15 AM
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    While EA SPORTS never gave a release date for EA SPORTS PGA TOUR except for a vague 'Spring 2015,' which was expected to come before March 31. However, today EA announced that the golf title has been pushed to the first quarter of fiscal 2016, which means the game should launch between April and June 2015. (Tiger 14 launched in March 2013, so this will leave a gap of over two years between golf titles from EA SPORTS.)

    EA SPORTS cancelled Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 15, which was expected to be outsourced and developed by HB Studios. The Canadian developer then shifted their focus and resources into developing The Golf Club.

    PGA TOUR will utilize the Frostbite 3 Engine (from the Battlefield franchise) and based on the early teaser video is expected to feature dynamically changing courses. There has been no indication on possible features in the game, but the longer development time following the cancellation of TW15 and now this delay has raised some hopes for new, exciting features in the franchise.

    Aside from impressive visuals, what do you hope to see in terms of features in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR? ...
    by Published on 12-05-2014 08:00 PM
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    Via their Twitter account, Sony announced Friday evening that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig will be the cover athlete for MLB 15 The Show. Puig finished the 2014 season - his second in the majors - with a .296 batting average with 16 home runs and 69 RBIs.

    No features were announced with the cover athlete reveal, but with this weekend's PlayStation Experience event and the game yet to appear online for retailers, some game info may emerge soon. ...
    by Published on 11-16-2014 03:00 PM
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    WWE 2K15's new 'My Career' mode borrows from NBA 2K's mode of the same name, allowing users to take their created superstar and work their way through the ranks. Beginning at the NXT Performance Center in Orlando, FL users attempt to become the next great sports entertainer. Depending how your matches play out will help vary the storyline and progression of your character.

    While not as user-friendly as NBA 2K's face scanning technology, users can import their face into the game with the new Superstar Studio.

    A feature that could be beneficial in many sports games, users have the option to allow their friends' created wrestlers to appear in storylines, possibly even interfering in their matches. Continue on to see IGN's video and hands-on preview of WWE 2K15's My Career mode. ...
    by Published on 04-04-2013 12:30 PM
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    2. NCAA Football 14
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    Machinima Sports has posted a brief interview with NCAA Football Producer Ben Haumiller in which some new gameplay elements are discussed. Continue on to watch the video and then share your thoughts with the community. ...
    by Published on 04-03-2013 12:39 PM
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    Every year, the designers of the NCAA Football franchise at EA Tiburon set out to make a game that simulates football — just like its more popular older brother, the Madden NFL series — except they have to differentiate their game by ensuring that it plays like college football instead of pro football.

    Part of that differentiation is, in a sense, forced on the NCAA Football developers. These days, publisher Electronic Arts launches Madden seven weeks after it releases NCAA Football — the college football title typically comes out in early July, while Madden launches at the end of August. While the games are developed on an annual cycle that means Madden doesn't get extra development time, per se, innovations often come to Madden first.

    We don't know yet what the Madden team has in store for Madden NFL 25, but this year's entry in the NCAA Football series, NCAA Football 14, is catching up in a few key respects when it comes to gameplay.


    Follow the link to read Polygon's full preview. ...
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