Archive for the ‘FIFA’ Category
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EA Sports Ignite Engine Trailer and Details
The trailer showing off the upcoming Madden NFL 25, FIFA 14, NBA Live 14, and UFC releases for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 has made it online after debuting at the Microsoft event earlier today alongside other news. The video highlights the new "EA Sports Ignite" engine which is said to deliver true player motion, advanced AI, and living worlds taking advantage of the advanced specs of the systems. (more...)...
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Next-Gen FIFA Making Appearance at Microsoft Console Reveal Event Tomorrow
There have been plenty of indications that EA would have a presence at the Microsoft press conference which is set for tomorrow to debut their new console. That has now been confirmed as FIFA 14 will be shown off at the event. Whether Madden and NBA Live will appear remains unknown - it'll either happen there or at an E3 press conference on June 10. The rumors over some form of exclusivity to Microsoft from EA continues to be an intriguing possibility but it would be hard to believe FIFA ...
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FIFA 14 May Be Headed to Vita; First Pre-Order Bonus Posted
While much of the discussion around upcoming releases has centered on the complete dismissal of the Wii U (nothing coming its way) and the emergence of the PS4 and next Xbox (Madden, FIFA, NBA 2K, and possibly NBA Live) there have also been questions relating to the PlayStation Vita. No sports games through the end of the year have been confirmed for the handheld but Gamestop has now posted a listing for FIFA 14. They are very unlikely to have done so without having received information that...
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More Specific Improvements Made for FIFA 14
EA Sports first started talking about new features for FIFA 14 last month detailing ”Pure Shot”, “Real Ball Physics”, and “Protect the Ball”. They followed that up with additional insight on improved AI. Outside of that though the company hasn't started the main marketing push for the game which may kick-off at E3. Until then here are some additional bullet points of interest regarding what to expect from FIFA 14. (more...)...
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For Time Being Women to Remain Unrepresented in FIFA Series
On Sunday mention was made that women weren't going to make their way into FIFA 14. Despite a strongly supported petition and females appearing in the NHL franchise along with an expanding presence in Tiger Woods the combination of work that would need to be done and lack of time to do so (and possibly an evaluation of return on that investment) resulted in EA Sports shutting the door on the idea for this year at least. (more...)...
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FIFA License With EA Sports Extended Through 2022
One day after discussing the huge success that has been the FIFA franchise EA Sports has announced an extension to the current licensing agreement with FIFA that will stretch all the way though 2022. EA retains exclusive rights to FIFA branded games and that also includes the World Cup - the next entry of which should release late April or May 2014. In the investor call yesterday EA cited long-term deals in place with partners such as the NFL, FIFA, NBA, and NHL. Of course the NFL exclusi...
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FIFA 13 Sets New Sales and Digital Revenue Records; EA Lays Out Release Schedule
The biggest sports video game series in the world is showing no signs of slowing down following several years in a row of breaking its own records. FIFA 13 sold nearly 15 million copies from its release late last September through the end of March. That represents a 30% increase over what FIFA 12 sold over the same period. (more...)...
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More on Improvements to Teammate Intelligence in FIFA 14
In mid-April EA Sports announced the first features for FIFA 14 which primarily related to enhancements to gameplay along with some mentions of work done to Career mode. Teammate intelligence was touched upon briefly with decision-making logic said to deliver "tighter, smarter marking and improved run tracking where defenders recognize opportunities to provide support and win back possession, while attacking players have new ways to outsmart their opponents by creating space for themselve...
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Next Xbox Being Revealed May 21; Circumstances Suggest EA Appearance
It came as a surprise that Electronic Arts had no presence at the big PS4 announce event back in February. Not only was there no Madden or FIFA to tout but the company sat it out completely. That will likely not be the case with Microsoft's upcoming reveal event - whether rumored exclusivity of some sort is involved or not. (more...)...
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First Features Announced for FIFA 14
EA Sports today released the first news related to the upcoming 360, PS3, and PC versions of FIFA 14. Anything regarding the PS4 and next Xbox versions shouldn't be expected until E3 in June. "Pure Shot", "Real Ball Physics", and "Protect the Ball" are the three big enhancements coming to FIFA 14. Also being touted at this early juncture along with them are improvements to scouting in career mode, teammate AI, ball control, and a new online mode to be announced later. Check out the firs...
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