Archive for the ‘MMA’ Category
  • Press Row Podcast: EA Sports UFC 2 Review Roundtable
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    Posted March 18th, 2016 at 1:30 pm 11 Comments »
    EA Sports UFC 2 is undeniably a stronger product than the company’s first two efforts at the sport of MMA that released in 2010 and 2014. From the Knockout Physics System and KO Mode to new controls for transitions and the introduction of Ultimate Team there’s a lot there to be evaluated. While much of what has been done is positive there’s also submissions proving to be a non-factor and a disappointing Career Mode to consider. How does the product stand on its own, a...
  • How to get Joe Rogan in EA Sports UFC 2
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    Posted March 17th, 2016 at 5:45 pm 5 Comments »
    The mystery fighter added to EA Sports UFC 2 yesterday is Joe Rogan. In order to unlock him as a playable character the Konami Code must be entered as the game is booting up. The video below goes through the process and includes his entrance and introduction. While Rogan has never fought in UFC he does have a strong background in martial arts. He holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Taekwondo. He's rated 86 Overall, with 87 Stand-Up, 79 Clinch, and 83 Ground, which makes him b...
  • Three fighters added to EA Sports UFC 2
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    Posted March 16th, 2016 at 5:45 pm 5 Comments »
    When the first EA Sports UFC went out the game was missing a large number of relevant fighters and over the course of eight months many of them were added through patches. EA Sports UFC 2 launched this week with over 250 fighters, making it difficult to identify glaring omissions, but three new fighters have already been added to the roster with its first update. Now found in EA Sports UFC 2 are Sage Northcutt and Jessica Aguilar. Northcutt has been placed in the lightweight divi...
  • Review of EA Sports UFC 2
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    Posted March 14th, 2016 at 12:00 pm No Comments »
    The first big sports game release of 2016 is here with EA Sports UFC 2. The sequel has improved on the deficiencies of the first, providing a much more satisfying gameplay experience and deep roster, but the modes of play come up a little short. Career Mode is a disappointment and the new spin on Ultimate Team isn't very compelling. The new KO Mode is a winner however, even though it isn't playable online. Ultimately what it comes down to is the game this time around better respects the s...
  • EA Sports UFC 2 Gameplay Videos
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    Posted March 12th, 2016 at 12:00 pm No Comments »
    With EA Sports UFC 2 out now through EA Access and only a matter of a few days from officially releasing, work is being done on the official review which will go up Monday morning. To pass the time until then, check out some gameplay videos that have been captured during the process, featuring fights against both the CPU and online opponents.  (more…)...
  • EA Sports UFC 2 Knockout Montage
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    Posted March 10th, 2016 at 1:00 pm 5 Comments »
    With EA Sports UFC 2 out now with the trial through EA Access, areas of the game that were unreachable in last month's beta can now be played. One of those is the new KO Mode, which offers up the appeal of staying on the feet and brawling for a finish. What it also provides is an opportunity to see a wide variety of knockouts with the new physics in place. KO Mode is simply a blast to play around with, and I've put together a video showcasing some of the most vicious knockouts seen so far...
  • 10 hour trial for EA Sports UFC 2 now available through EA Access on Xbox One
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    Posted March 9th, 2016 at 2:30 pm 2 Comments »
    EA Sports UFC 2 is out now to download as a timed trial with EA Access on Xbox One. Subscribers to the service will get 10 hours of playtime after which it will expire. The timer is ticking down whenever the game is loaded regardless of whether it is being played, menus are being navigated through, or if there is any activity taking place at all. So make sure to exit out and close the application from the Xbox One home screen when not in use. The 10 hours are there to play whether o...
  • EA Sports UFC 2 Overall Ratings
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    Posted March 3rd, 2016 at 12:45 pm 1 Comment »
    EA Sports UFC 2 is now just six days away from its 10 hour trial going out through EA Access on Xbox One. As release approaches the roster and ratings reveals are coming to a close with the Overall for all 250+ fighters in the game. Make sure to also check out the breakdown that makes up the Overall score with the numbers in Stand-Up, Clinch, and Ground. The highest rated fighters in the game are flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones a...