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EA "don't see" motion with FIFA
EA Sports boss Peter Moore says you should "never say never" but right now the FIFA franchise won't be doing motion tech or any 3D.
There's a lack of "obvious relevance" of those techs to FIFA right now, and even calls it "disruptive". It's too gimmicky and mini-game like.
There's a lack of "obvious relevance" of those techs to FIFA right now, and even calls it "disruptive". It's too gimmicky and mini-game like.
FIFA 11 lets you play as the Goalie
Posted: 17.08.2010 by PRBot
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GUILDFORD, UK, 17 August 2010 - Electronic Arts announced today that EA SPORTS has developed a new feature called Be A Goalkeeper for FIFA 11 that will enable fans to experience the thrill of playing as the keeper, and for the first time in a football videogame, will place control of all 22 players on the pitch in human hands.
The new feature will be available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 when FIFA 11 is available in stores September 28 in North America and October 1 in Europe and Asia.[/style]
The new feature will be available for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 when FIFA 11 is available in stores September 28 in North America and October 1 in Europe and Asia.[/style]
Longer dev cycles for UFC titles "rather than annually" says THQ
Posted: 10.08.2010 by Technet2k
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The lower than expected sales for UFC Undisputed 2010 has THQ a little jittery, and so they're "considering a longer" cycle for development.
The franchise isn't losing THQ's commitment said CEO Brian Farrell, they just want more time for each release to avoid it feeling too samey.
The franchise isn't losing THQ's commitment said CEO Brian Farrell, they just want more time for each release to avoid it feeling too samey.
NBA Jam 'demo' in NBA Elite 11
Posted: 03.08.2010 by Technet2k
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There's good news and bad news. You'll get a taste of EA Sports' NBA Jam if you buy NBA Elite 11 for Xbox 360 or PS3 but never the full product.
It's not releasing for Xbox Live Arcade or PlayStation Network - EA is "holding back" NBA Jam for Nintendo Wii. Elite includes "good portion" of Jam.
It's not releasing for Xbox Live Arcade or PlayStation Network - EA is "holding back" NBA Jam for Nintendo Wii. Elite includes "good portion" of Jam.
THQ committed to UFC brand long term, "has massive long legs"
Posted: 03.08.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher THQ won't be ditching the UFC Undisputed franchise any time soon despite sales not being so hot, although it did meet expectations.
They even list a number of causes for a slow pickup to this year's UFC title: Red Dead Redemption, the economy, VAT, iPad, the World Cup...
They even list a number of causes for a slow pickup to this year's UFC title: Red Dead Redemption, the economy, VAT, iPad, the World Cup...
EA Sports scrap FIFA's Manager Mode, replaced with Career Mode
Posted: 28.07.2010 by Technet2k
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The 'Manager Mode' introduced by FIFA 10 wasn't well received and so EA Sports have ditched it in favour of a new 'Career Mode' instead.
Footballers created in FIFA 11's Creation Centre will be available to manage in Career Mode, which includes leaderboards among friends.
Footballers created in FIFA 11's Creation Centre will be available to manage in Career Mode, which includes leaderboards among friends.
Red Dead Redemption 'hurt' UFC
Posted: 22.07.2010 by Technet2k
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THQ's UK marketing director, Jon Rooke blames Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption for stealing away "consumer dollars" from UFC 2010.
That's why it has been "softer" in sales then they would like. Last year THQ had the "perfect storm" for UFC sales, this year "Rockstar did" for RDR.
That's why it has been "softer" in sales then they would like. Last year THQ had the "perfect storm" for UFC sales, this year "Rockstar did" for RDR.
PES and FIFA enjoy "healthy rivalry"
Posted: 22.07.2010 by Technet2k
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The popularity tackling between PES and FIFA is a "healthy rivalry," says PES man Jon Murphy. It helps both franchises rise to the challenge.
Last 2 years have been "very difficult" for the team, feeling they had missed the mark each time. This year's PES 2011 "something very different".
Last 2 years have been "very difficult" for the team, feeling they had missed the mark each time. This year's PES 2011 "something very different".
EA confirms US date for EA Sports MMA
Posted: 21.07.2010 by JamieSI
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EA has confirmed at its Redwood showcase that EA Sports MMA will be released on 19th October in the US.
There's been no word a European date, but we hope to have that in soon.
There's been no word a European date, but we hope to have that in soon.
EA's Fight Night Champion reveals
Posted: 20.07.2010 by Technet2k
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EA Sports has just given a peek into their locker room, announcing that we can rise from a nobody to a big somebody in Fight Night Champions.
It will "break the mold" of the singleplayer sports game, tease EA Vancouver. It will embrace an "entirely new way" to enter the ring. Around 60 boxers.
It will "break the mold" of the singleplayer sports game, tease EA Vancouver. It will embrace an "entirely new way" to enter the ring. Around 60 boxers.
EA's planning to reveal new games tonight
Posted: 20.07.2010 by JamieSI
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EA's revealed that it will be announcing a bunch of new games tonight.
The company's annual Studio Showcase will be streamed live by GameSpot at 1 PST, which is 9.00pm BST here in the UK.
The company's annual Studio Showcase will be streamed live by GameSpot at 1 PST, which is 9.00pm BST here in the UK.
Lucha Libre AAA slips from August to October, Mexican wrestling
Posted: 13.07.2010 by Technet2k
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Mexican mask-wearing wrestling is on the way but has now left its original August window, as first-time publisher Slang dates it for October 12th.
'Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring' features over 30 "real life luchadores" coming to Xbox 360 and PS3. Konami is distributing this Mexican export.
'Lucha Libre AAA: Heroes del Ring' features over 30 "real life luchadores" coming to Xbox 360 and PS3. Konami is distributing this Mexican export.
FIFA 11's "next-gen game" comes full strength to PC say EA Sports
Posted: 09.07.2010 by Technet2k
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There's to be no dumbing down of FIFA 11 when it arrives on PC the same time as its console cousins, pledges EA Sports; a full package.
It "took two years" but they're finally "able to deliver" the next-gen experience on desktop as well as console. The game boots out October 1st.
It "took two years" but they're finally "able to deliver" the next-gen experience on desktop as well as console. The game boots out October 1st.
EA's FIFA 11 retails October 1st
Posted: 07.07.2010 by Technet2k
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The latest FIFA instalment from EA Sports - FIFA 11 - will be in European shops October 1st while the US gets it earlier on September 28th.
EA has added a 'Creation Centre' which lets you make players and teams from scratch, and even share them. You can now set custom chants too.
EA has added a 'Creation Centre' which lets you make players and teams from scratch, and even share them. You can now set custom chants too.
Shaun White 'hated' game character
Posted: 06.07.2010 by Technet2k
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What's this?! Boarding pro Shaun White hates a game character? Yes, his very own first appearance in Shaun Palmer Pro Snowboarder.
It was the "worst experience" he had because it looked nothing like him, and didn't even adopt his snowboarding style. They just took his name.
It was the "worst experience" he had because it looked nothing like him, and didn't even adopt his snowboarding style. They just took his name.
Peter Moore: "There's no plans for a SSX reboot"
Posted: 23.06.2010 by JamieSI
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EA Sports boss Peter Moore has confirmed that there are no plans to resurrect the SSX series of snowboarding video games.
"SSX is a fabulous piece of intellectual property. You never say never, but there's nothing to say right now," Moore told Eurogamer.
"SSX is a fabulous piece of intellectual property. You never say never, but there's nothing to say right now," Moore told Eurogamer.
E3 2010: Microsoft names Project Natal as Kinect, game's line-up revealed
Posted: 14.06.2010 by JamieSI
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Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox 360's Project Natal motion controller will now be named Kinect, according to USA Today.
There was an ad leaked earlier in the night that mentioned the Kinect name, but also appeared to confirm that a 250GB slim Xbox 360 unit with built-in wi-fi. We're now almost certain that the slim unit will be officially announced at Microsoft's Press Conference at 6pm BST today.
There was an ad leaked earlier in the night that mentioned the Kinect name, but also appeared to confirm that a 250GB slim Xbox 360 unit with built-in wi-fi. We're now almost certain that the slim unit will be officially announced at Microsoft's Press Conference at 6pm BST today.
FIFA 11 'redefines authenticity'
Posted: 09.06.2010 by Technet2k
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EA Sports boasts that FIFA 11 is "set to redefine player authenticity" when it releases this year. It's all thanks to their new Personality+ feature.
It "distinguishes" the footballers from each other by "utilizing a database" that analyses and grades their skill-set over "36 attributes and 57 traits."
It "distinguishes" the footballers from each other by "utilizing a database" that analyses and grades their skill-set over "36 attributes and 57 traits."
E3 2010: 'WWE All Stars' up THQ sleeve?
Posted: 08.06.2010 by Technet2k
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The World Wrestling Entertainment Inc have filed a trademark in the US for 'WWE All Stars', and it's got "computer game" splashed all over it.
This sounds like the upcoming THQ WWE game that commentator Jim Ross spilled the beans on last week. THQ plans 3 WWE games.
This sounds like the upcoming THQ WWE game that commentator Jim Ross spilled the beans on last week. THQ plans 3 WWE games.
Active Network claims 'EA Sports Active 2.0' infringes a trademark
Posted: 07.06.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher EA is being sued by California-based Active Network because they claim 'Active' is theirs to use for sporty products, and EA is stealing.
That's the gist of it anyway. Now that EA's Sports Active has online features the Active Network feels threatened and wants 'Active' removed.
That's the gist of it anyway. Now that EA's Sports Active has online features the Active Network feels threatened and wants 'Active' removed.
Posted: 18.08.2010 by Technet2k
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