[Editor's Note: The following special report previewing the gameplay changes coming to FIFA 13 are from community member steelerfan.]

On Thursday, May 10th, EA Canada held an invite-only webcast for various community members to give us a preview of the many gameplay changes that are coming to FIFA 13. I was fortunate enough to be asked to participate in the webcast, which featured Producers Aaron McHardy and Nick Channon as well as Community Manager Romily Broad.

By now, FIFA fans, you have probably had the opportunity to read the "bullet point" articles that have come out giving brief descriptions of the various gameplay changes we're going to see when FIFA 13 hits the shelves this Fall. Let me tell you, those articles do not do the changes justice.

Reading those bullet points does not give you the level of depth and importance of each of the 5 key areas that the EAC team has addressed in FIFA 13. Those 5 areas include: Attack Intelligence, Complete Dribbling, First Touch Control, the Player Impact Engine, and Tactical Free Kicks, among other changes.

McHardy and Channon did an excellent job going over the various additions by showing us real-world examples, examples from FIFA 12, and examples from FIFA 13 (much of which came in the form of their pre-Alpha Testbed Environment). This gave us a great comparison that showcased how the additions will replicate what you see on the real pitch more accurately than FIFA 12. The changes are so robust, and potentially impactful, that the explanation of several of the items had to be rushed through in order to finish the webcast in under 2 hours (it had been planned to be just an hour). ...

The NCAA Football 13 Dynasty Mode Improvements have been revealed. Continue on to read the official blogs, view the Dynasty Mode trailer video, see the full list of improvements, and more.

Game days come to life with mid-game updates featuring a new studio analyst, plus enhanced commentary from NCAA Football veterans Kirk Herbstreit and Brad Nessler. Recruiting now goes deeper than ever with the addition of dynamic grades and the ability to scout players. Plus, there are even more ways to interact with your Dynasty from the web.
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Thanks to our friends up at EA Canada, The Gaming Tailgate is giving away a copy of EA SPORTS UEFA EURO 2012 (a Digital Expansion Pack to FIFA Soccer 12) for both the PlayStation 3 and X-Box 360.

To be entered in the drawing for a copy of UEFA EURO 2012, respond to this posting with your console of choice, and your top feedback item(s) for FIFA 13. We will pick winners at random on Wednesday, May 9 at 9 PM CT. (UEFA EURO 2012 is an expansion pack, so you must own FIFA 12 in order to play & win.)

Additional FIFA news and feedback can be had by following FIFA Community Reps Rom and Rolla on Twitter or find them on Instagram by searching EASPORTSFIFA. Continue on to read JBHuskers' impressions of UEFA EURO 2012 and get entered into the drawing. ...

In this episode of The Gaming Tailgate Podcast, Kwizzy and cdj break down the recently announced NCAA Football 13 Gameplay ...

The third episode of the Official EA SPORTS NCAA Football Podcast is now available. The primary area of focus is additional gameplay coverage and follow-up questions from the community.

Continue on to view a quick recap of the show. Then after listening, share your thoughts with the community. ...

Tuesday afternoon, EA SPORTS held their NCAA Football 13 Gameplay Webcast in which they announced gameplay features and improvements coming to the game.

Among the areas of focus to gameplay in NCAA Football 13 are a new Total Control Passing Mechanic (including new pass trajectories), a new catching system (including 430+ new catch animations), Read & React Defensive AI, improved punt coverage and return formations, as well as option, playcalling, and custom playbook improvements, among other changes.

Continue on to view the LiveStream archive of the event, a detailed list of announced Gameplay improvements, links to media articles and blogs discussing the improvements, and also thoughts from fellow community members. ...

Announced on Monday's Dan Patrick Show, Barry Sanders has won the 'My Heisman' tournament and will join Robert Griffin III on the cover of NCAA Football 13.

The other Heisman Trophy winners in the voting bracket included: Marcus Allen, Doug Flutie, Eddie George, Desmond Howard, Herschel Walker, Charlie Ward, and Andre Ware. Sanders and the other Heisman winners are expected to be part of the 'Heisman Challenge' mode, which will be detailed May 30:

There are familiar faces on the field in NCAA Football 13, which now features a selection of former Heisman Trophy winners. With the new Heisman Challenge mode, fans have the ability to utilize the skill set of a legendary Heisman Trophy winner in a quest to match his award-winning historical performances and win the Heisman trophy once again. ...

On last night's GTTV, the show provided the first gameplay information for NCAA Football 13. With a combination of game footage and narration from gameplay designer (and former Florida QB) Larry Richart, first word of improvements to the passing game were revealed.

- There was essentially one type of pass in past, now 25 different trajectories.
- This includes the ability to pass over linebackers and users can lead the pass with the left stick for added control
- There are 20+ new drop backs, based upon proper dropbacks depending on the routes in the play.
- QBs can throw on run without setting up, but throws are more difficult across their body.
- Icons dim at snap, lit up when receivers able to make the catch.
- No more psychic defensive backs.
- Both offensive and defensive players "have to see it before they can make a play on the ball."

Check out the clip here on the GameTrailers website or continue on after the link to see the embedded video. ...

In this episode of The Gaming Tailgate Podcast, Tommy and Chris recap and give their opinions of the recently announced NCAA Football 13 'Sights & Sounds' webcast and blogs. ...

The My Heisman NCAA Football 13 cover vote is now underway and has hit the Championship Round with Barry Sanders facing off against Herschel Walker.

Fan voting will determine which Heisman legend will share the cover of NCAA Football 13 with Robert Griffin III. The voting is taking place on the EA SPORTS NCAA Football Facebook page. Fans are limited to one vote per day. ...

The official NCAA Football 13 product page has listed on the 'Playbook' page the current schedule for release in-game information as well as brief descriptions for each game area.

April 2 - Sights & Sounds
April 17 - Gameplay
May 7 - Dynasty
May 28 - Heisman Challenge
June 11 - Road to Glory

Continue on for the full description for each upcoming game announcement. ...

Think you can predict how the NCAA Tournament will shake out? Join The Gaming Tailgate's 2012 Tournament Challenge on ESPN.com and prove it.

The group is free to join and a prize will be awarded to the winner. Continue on to get the full info for joining the TGT Tournament Challenge Group. ...