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08Dec2010
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Is the VGA “Planet” Teaser Video a New EA Title?

The VGA's are just around the corner, and the announcements and rumors won't stop coming. Yesterday Peter More, President of EA Sports, wrote a blurb about anticipating what the upcoming VGA's is going to bring us, and he had this to say, "setting the stage for the most anticipated games on the horizon….including an obscure new title." As soon as that was published the internet was flooded

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10Nov2010
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EA Reveals Madden as Launch 3DS Title

Today it was announced that Electronic Arts, Inc. will be publishing Madden NFL Football for the eagerly awaited Nintendo 3DS in the first-half of 2011. The first EA Sports title to be available on the 3DS, Madden NFL Football plans on delivering 3D gameplay to provide a robust and authentic NFL experience familiar to the popular and successful football video game franchise.

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26Oct2010
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Review: FIFA 11

FIFA 10 was probably the biggest improvement from year to year that the franchise has seen in a long time. Last year’s title added a new 360-degree control scheme that completely changed the gameplay and also introduced Virtual Pro which improved on the Be a Pro formula. Along with many other features, FIFA 10 was definitely the highest point in the franchise’s history. While FIFA 11 doesn’t bring the same franchise changing features, the folks at EA Canada were able to create an incredibly realistic soccer game that brings a level of personality and tenacity that no one has seen before in this genre.

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21Oct2010
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Review: NBA Jam

Although the days of going to the arcade to play your favorite video games is nigh over, many developers have been trying to bring back classic arcade titles through XBLA/PSN and through full-fledged remakes. However, not too many of them turn out they way they would hope; some arcade titles just don’t stand up to the test of time. Thankfully EA Sports knew what it was going to take to bring the classic NBA Jam franchise back. They more or less just gave us the same game, which is most definitely not a bad thing at all because the original formula was amazing. The biggest problem facing NBA Jam’s return was if this game can offer enough lasting appeal that sports fans have come accustomed to in recent years.

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21Oct2010

NBA Jam to Feature Online Play for 360 and PS3

EA announced today that when NBA Jam is released this November, it will feature online play for it's PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. When the game drops, players will be able to play the Classic 2-on-2 mode online for the first time ever; tracking their stats on Global Leaderboards. Then when December rolls around and you've had a chance to perfect your turbo-aided dunkery you will be able to team-up locally and online to compete in Remix Games which includes Backboard Smash, Domination Free-for-All, Elimination, and 21.

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28Sep2010

NBA Elite Delayed; NBA JAM to be Released as a Standalone Product

It’s only been a week since the NBA Elite 11 demo went live and now EA Sports’ president Peter Moore released a statement today announcing the delay of the upcoming basketball game. Feedback from the community in regards to the demo and also realizing that they are on an upswing from last year’s title were among the reasons EA decided to delay the game. Having played the demo many times, I’ve seen some issues that the final version could have but I’ve also seen a lot of promise the franchise has. This is why I’m actually glad they are going to delay it.

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21Sep2010

NBA Elite 11 Demo Out Now

The NBA Elite 11 demo is out now on PS3 for North American gamers. The demo will be releasing on the 21st for the Xbox 360 and European gamers will see the PS3 demo on the 22nd. EA is hoping to turn around the struggling franchise with a new mindset, total control. The controls have been tweaked to allow the player to have complete control over dribbling and shooting. And for the first time ever, EA Sports has implemented real-time physics into NBA Elite so there are no canned animations. Hit the break to check out the new trailer.

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16Sep2010

FIFA 11 Demo Out Now

FIFA has become EA Sports’ best selling title over the past few years and they hope to keep that trend going with FIFA 11. Authenticity was a huge focus during the development of FIFA 11 and from what I’ve seen and played, the game looks and feels much more realistic than it ever has. The Demo for FIFA 11 is out today on PS3, PC and 360 (Silver members will have access to the demo on the 23rd). The FIFA 11 demo features an exhibition match with three-minute halves in Real Madrid’s home stadium, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, and you will be able to upload created in-game videos to EASPORTSFootball.com.

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08Sep2010
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FIFA 11: 10 Minutes of Gameplay Footage

Want to see what the next FIFA will play like, well EA Sports has you covered with this 10 minute gameplay video. Creative Director Gary Paterson played a game of FIFA 11 against Associate Producer Aaron Mchardy to prove once and for all who was the best! The video pits Arsenal against the Spanish powerhouse of Real Madrid. Some things fans might notice is the slight change in the off the ball movement of the player, the improved passing and the small little touches players can make to side step the defender. You might also notice some presentation tweaks and what seems to be a much improved crowd; the commentary could still use some work though. Check out the video for all the action.

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11Aug2010

Review: Madden NFL 11

Coming off the heels of what I thought was the best Madden of our current generation of consoles; Madden NFL 11 looks to yet again impress football fans across the nation. However EA Sports decided to go in a new direction this year by creating a game that simplifies the formula for newcomers or for those returning to the franchise after a long break. To accomplish this they’ve introduced a few new features, one of which is called GameFlow that not only simplifies the play calling but also cuts the play time in half. Although casual football fans will love this feature, the hardcore fans will not and they might also feel like this year’s Madden wasn’t made for them at all.

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