Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Online Pass game included in latest EA server shutdowns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/19/online-pass-game-included-in-latest-ea-server-shutdowns/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/19/online-pass-game-included-in-latest-ea-server-shutdowns/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/19/online-pass-game-included-in-latest-ea-server-shutdowns/#comments As has become custom, Electronic Arts has revealed a new batch of games that will see their online service shut down soon. The games losing online service April 13 include some fairly new titles, like MMA, Create, EA Sports Active 2 and Spare Parts, the last of which was released in January 2011.

More notable, as noticed by Beefjack, is that MMA actually featured EA's Online Pass, a system EA's own Online Pass site states is meant to extend the life of its products. In MMA's case, the online "life" lasted for a little over a year and a half. As noted on EA's service page, games that have their servers shut down represent "fewer than 1% of all peak online players across all EA titles."

See the list of affected games after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaEA-Sports-MMAelectronic-artsmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3pspsonywiixboxMon, 19 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports MMA review: Coming out swinging]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/19/ea-sports-mma-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/19/ea-sports-mma-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/19/ea-sports-mma-review/#comments Repeat after me: This is a sport simulation. This is a sport simulation. This is a sport simulation.

If you come to EA Sports MMA for a button-mashing brawl, you're sure to be disappointed. However, if you want to test your fighting skills in a surprisingly deep and precise recreation of the sport of mixed martial arts, you're in for a treat.

Gallery: EA Sports MMA (TGS 2010)

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JoystiqEA Sports MMA review: Coming out swinging originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsea-sports-mmaea-tiburonmicrosoftmmaplaystationps3xboxTue, 19 Oct 2010 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA Elite 11 still coming this month ... to iPhone]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/07/nba-elite-11-still-coming-this-month-to-iphone/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/07/nba-elite-11-still-coming-this-month-to-iphone/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/07/nba-elite-11-still-coming-this-month-to-iphone/#commentsFiled under: , ,

EA might have stopped the presses of NBA Elite 11 console discs, but the iPhone version is still on track for release this month, according to EA Mobile. The division announced its fall lineup today, with FIFA 11 and EA Sports MMA rounding out the sports titles for iPhone (and iPod Touch) in October. Additionally, Heroes Lore, a popular mobile RPG in Korea (we're told), will be released this month in the App Store.

An iPhone version of Battlefield Bad Company 2, "based on the best-selling console game," leads EA Mobile's November charge, which includes High Caliber Hunting, a Retina Display-enhanced critter capper, featuring a multitude of brand-name firearms and gear. For iPad? There's SimCity Deluxe.

And for poor Android this fall? Just ... the Game of Life.

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JoystiqNBA Elite 11 still coming this month ... to iPhone originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbattlefield-bad-company-2eaea-mobileea-sports-mmafifa-11game-of-lifeheroes-lorehigh-caliber-huntingipadiphoneipod-touchmobileNBA-Elite-11release-datesimcity-deluxeThu, 07 Oct 2010 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports MMA demo now on XBL, hits PSN tonight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/28/ea-sports-mma-demo-now-on-xbl-hits-psn-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/28/ea-sports-mma-demo-now-on-xbl-hits-psn-tonight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/28/ea-sports-mma-demo-now-on-xbl-hits-psn-tonight/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Here's some (bone) breaking news: The demo for EA Sports MMA is now available for download on the Xbox Live Marketplace (Gold members only), and makes its entrance on PS3 with tonight's PSN store update. The full game hits retail October 19. Keep reading for a trailer and handy 360 download link.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demoeaEA-Sports-MMAElectronic-Artsmicrosoftmmaplaystationps3psnpsn-storexblmxboxTue, 28 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports MMA takes TGS to the mat]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/15/ea-sports-mma-takes-tgs-to-the-mat/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/15/ea-sports-mma-takes-tgs-to-the-mat/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/15/ea-sports-mma-takes-tgs-to-the-mat/#comments EA Sports MMA enters the TGS ring with new screens and a trailer showing off the Japanese box art, as well as several new Asian fighters who look like they've been known to mess up a dude or two.

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Were you in the mood to virtually grapple with Jason "Mayhem" Miller, and disappointed that he wasn't in the UFC game? You're in luck -- EA Sports MMA will be available in limited demo form on September 28 for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. The demo features Miller against fellow middleweight Jake Shields, along with current Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem against former WWE superstar Bobby Lashley, with both matches overseen by the great Big John McCarthy.

The demo will also have a quick tutorial and information on the game's other modes (including that EA Sports Live Broadcast service), and "sharing the demo with friends," EA says, will unlock "Classic" Randy Couture as a playable character in the full game. Just three short weeks from now, you'll throw down in the Octag -- whoops, we mean ring or cage (sorry Dana!). In the meantime, let these screenshots soothe your fightin' rage.

Gallery: EA Sports MMA (9/7/2010)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>big-john-mccarthybobby-lashleydemoea-mmaea-sports-mmajake-shieldsjason-millermicrosoftplaystationps3randy-couturexboxThu, 09 Sep 2010 09:20:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports MMA won't be sold in Denmark because of energy drink law]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/27/ea-sports-mma-wont-be-sold-in-denmark-because-of-energy-drink-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/27/ea-sports-mma-wont-be-sold-in-denmark-because-of-energy-drink-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/27/ea-sports-mma-wont-be-sold-in-denmark-because-of-energy-drink-l/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Let's play a quick game of "which of these two things is the craziest thing you've ever heard?" So, there's this Scandinavian law which prohibits any form of marketing for energy drinks, which EA Sports MMA (with its energy drink-branded fighter shorts and environments) would flagrantly violate. That's weird, right? Here's what's weirder: EA Sports has decided to cancel the game's release in the region outright to preserve the game's authenticity.

So, which is more bizarre? The fact that fans of dudefights living in Denmark won't be able to get their EA Sports MMA fix due to energy drink pants? Or the fact that EA Sports refuses to change the energy drink pants into Taco Bell pants because it would ruin the authenticity of the MMA experience? We're leaning towards the latter.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bandenmarkea-sportsEA-Sports-MMAlawmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxFri, 27 Aug 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Grapple with some new EA Sports MMA media]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/19/grapple-with-some-new-ea-sports-mma-media/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/19/grapple-with-some-new-ea-sports-mma-media/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/19/grapple-with-some-new-ea-sports-mma-media/#comments Got your gloves on? Step into the ring. Your opponent today is EA Sports MMA, an October 15 contender that comes packing a mean gallery of fresh Gamescom 2010 screens. However, its most deadly attack is its online component, demonstrated in a new trailer just past the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaEA-Sports-MMAelectronic-artsgamescom-2010microsoftplaystationps3xboxThu, 19 Aug 2010 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports MMA heavyweight roster revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/10/ea-sports-mma-heavyweight-roster-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/10/ea-sports-mma-heavyweight-roster-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/10/ea-sports-mma-heavyweight-roster-revealed/#commentsFiled under: , ,

If you're only interested in playing as and competing with EA Sports MMA's bulkiest brawlers, you'll want to closely examine the image above, which contains all members of the upcoming fighting game's heavyweight roster. There's a few memorable faces on there, like Randy Couture, and Ken Shamrock, and Jason Statham, and Jason Statham, and also Tattooed Jason Statham.

You caught us -- truth be told, very few of the fighters seen above are Jason Statham ... though we're certain they could at least place in the top three should they participate in some sort of local lookalike contest. Click past the jump for a handy diagram revealing their true identities.

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JoystiqEA Sports MMA heavyweight roster revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ea-sportsEA-Sports-MMAheavyweightmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxTue, 10 Aug 2010 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Preview: EA Sports MMA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/23/preview-ea-sports-mma/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/23/preview-ea-sports-mma/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/23/preview-ea-sports-mma/#comments The first mixed martial arts game, simply Ultimate Fighting Championship, was released way back in 2000, but it took nine years (including a five-year hiatus) for the sport to emerge as a successful video game sub-genre. THQ's UFC Undisputed series has enjoyed two years of positive critical and commercial reception. Now, EA is reaching for its own slice of the pie, introducing its UFC competitor, EA Sports MMA.

In the back of EA's E3 booth, I spent some time with MMA -- I even fought a few random show floor attendees, mostly in the game -- and discovered that while EA Sports' offering is still a ways away from being a lifelike recreation of the sport, from a gameplay standpoint, it's a pretty decent game.

Gallery: EA Sports MMA

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JoystiqPreview: EA Sports MMA originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2010EA-Sportsea-sports-mmafightingMMAsportsWed, 23 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports Live Broadcast lets you watch other people play games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/14/ea-sports-live-broadcast-lets-you-watch-other-people-play-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/14/ea-sports-live-broadcast-lets-you-watch-other-people-play-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/14/ea-sports-live-broadcast-lets-you-watch-other-people-play-games/#commentsFiled under: , ,

EA has announced a new online service called EA Sports Live Broadcast, which will allow users to share videos online of both in-game action and out-of-game smacktalking. The service will also provide programming in the form of fights against players chosen to battle each other for prizes and online fame, matches narrated by live commentators, and other live online events.

There's no information yet on if the service will have an extra cost, but it will debut with EA Sports MMA on October 19th of this year.

JoystiqEA Sports Live Broadcast lets you watch other people play games originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peter Moore took pause during the EA E3 keynote to detail a launch date for its UFC competitor, EA Sports MMA: October 19. On top of a release date, Moore revealed that competitors Randy Couture and Fedor Emelianeko will battle for box art real estate -- both will be featured on the game's cover.

JoystiqEA Sports MMA grapples with October 19 launch date originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAEA-Sports-MMAElectronic-ArtsmmaQ4Q4-2010Release-DateMon, 14 Jun 2010 17:49:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC not banning fighters who sign up for EA's MMA after all]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/ufc-not-banning-fighters-who-sign-up-for-eas-mma-after-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/ufc-not-banning-fighters-who-sign-up-for-eas-mma-after-all/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/ufc-not-banning-fighters-who-sign-up-for-eas-mma-after-all/#comments UFC prez Dana White previously said he'd blacklist any fighter who signed up for EA's upcoming mixed martial arts game, EA Sports MMA. And now, Kotaku reports that White is willing to play nice with defectors who chose to be in EA's game -- despite his remaining distaste for the game's publisher.

When asked whether White would still ban those fighters participating in EA's game, he told Kotaku he would not. Even with EA being the bigger company, White isn't willing to just roll over and submit. "But believe me this is still going to continue to be a battle," he said. "...they're the me-toos. The UFC game is the original game."

White even had some choice words to say about trying to get EA to make a mixed martial arts game. He apparently talked with them in the past about doing one, but EA told him "it's not a real sport" and refused to even take a meeting. So, obviously, White has a bit of a chip on his shoulder -- something we'd say could easily be corrected through a stiff arm bar.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dana-whiteeaea-sportsea-sports-mmaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftmmathqufcufc-undisputedufc-undisputed-2009ufc-undisputed-2010Xbox-360Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports MMA adds Joachim Hansen, Josh Barnett and Vladimir Matyushenko]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/24/ea-sports-mma-adds-joachim-hansen-josh-barnett-and-vladimir-mat/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/24/ea-sports-mma-adds-joachim-hansen-josh-barnett-and-vladimir-mat/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/24/ea-sports-mma-adds-joachim-hansen-josh-barnett-and-vladimir-mat/#comments In its continuing battle for buff dude beat-'em-up supremacy against UFC Undisputed 2010, EA Sports' MMA has confirmed three new brawlers via Twitter: Joachim Hansen, Josh Barnett and Vladimir Matyushenko. In doing some research, we've found out they're all very scary dudes and are apparently adept at the punching and the kicking. They should feel at home with the rest of MMA's roster of ripped rabble-rousers.

[Via VG247]

JoystiqEA Sports MMA adds Joachim Hansen, Josh Barnett and Vladimir Matyushenko originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsea-sports-mmaElectronic-Artsjoachim-hansenjosh-barnettMicrosoftmixed-martial-artsmmavladimir0matyushenkoXbox-360Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:55:00 EST<![CDATA[New EA Sports MMA trailer starts a fight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/17/new-ea-sports-mma-trailer-starts-a-fight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/17/new-ea-sports-mma-trailer-starts-a-fight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/17/new-ea-sports-mma-trailer-starts-a-fight/#comments "Now it's a fight," this new trailer for EA Sports MMA proudly proclaims. And it's true -- EA Sports has a huge fight ahead of it. Not only is EA Sports MMA a latecomer to the genre, it's missing the UFC license and some of the biggest fighters in the business. Still, the game looks to stay true to its promise of showcasing "authentic Strikeforce environments," and the animation does look particularly good (and very reminiscent of the Fight Night series).

Still, it's hard to know if EA Sports has what it takes to go up against THQ in the MMA arena. Will EA get its foot in the ring, or will it be KO'd before the fight even begins?

Gallery: EA Sports MMA (3.16.10)

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Click for bigger impact

Though we don't have any new gameplay details on upcoming grappler EA Sports MMA for you today, we do have a whole mess of new screenshots. The images feature everything from the usual "two sweaty dudes staring each other down" to the brand new "dude walking down a runway with fire shooting in the air" -- there are even several images of MMA rings with the audience seated at dinner tables, presumably in the VIP section, watching the fight. Nothing says "Roman Colosseum" quite like eating dinner while watching two meaty gents beat each other into the mat!

These stills beg the obvious question: Could the MMA game engine, with its crowd-eating technology, be used to create a fully-realized "Medieval Times" game? We think so.

Gallery: EA Sports MMA (3.16.10)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsea-sports-mmaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftmmascreenshotssportsXbox-360Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Crysis 2, Sims 3 on consoles, NBA Jam due Holiday 2010]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/08/crysis-2-sims-3-on-consoles-nba-jam-due-holiday-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/08/crysis-2-sims-3-on-consoles-nba-jam-due-holiday-2010/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/08/crysis-2-sims-3-on-consoles-nba-jam-due-holiday-2010/#comments Thanks to today's EA earnings report (EArnings?) we're starting to get an idea of how the company's holiday season is going to shape up. This is all subject to change, of course, but as of right now it would appear you can look forward to Crysis 2, NBA Jam and EA Sports MMA sometime between October and December of 2010.

Filling out the holiday quarter are some yet-to-be-formally-announced titles like The Sims 3 on consoles, a new Need For Speed game (perhaps the Criterion-developed one?) and a new Harry Potter game (likely tied to this November's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I). Want to come up with your own wild speculation? Peruse the list here.

JoystiqCrysis 2, Sims 3 on consoles, NBA Jam due Holiday 2010 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>criterioncrysis-2eaea-sports-mmaElectronic-Artsharry-potterMicrosoftnba-jamneed-for-speedNintendoq4-2010release-datesims-3WiiXbox-360Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:25:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports MMA drops an elbow full of screenshots onto our lower back]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/ea-sports-mma-drops-an-elbow-full-of-screenshots-onto-our-lower/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/ea-sports-mma-drops-an-elbow-full-of-screenshots-onto-our-lower/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/ea-sports-mma-drops-an-elbow-full-of-screenshots-onto-our-lower/#comments The slow trickle of EA Sports MMA media appears to be picking up again with today's small handful of new shots. EA released a relative pittance of assets in the form of five screenshots (including the Eeyore-inspired headshot you see above). Rather than show off new fighters, the screens instead showcase two long-announced Strikeforce combatants -- Jake Shields and Brett Rogers. Head to the gallery below for both gentlemen in all their polygonal glory.

Gallery: EA Sports MMA (2.1.2010)


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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brett-rogersdana-whiteeaea-sportsea-sports-mmaElectronic-Artsjake-shieldsmediaMicrosoftpartnershipscreenshotsstrikeforceXbox-360Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Seven fighters added to the EA Sports MMA roster]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/seven-fighters-added-to-the-ea-sports-mma-roster/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/seven-fighters-added-to-the-ea-sports-mma-roster/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/16/seven-fighters-added-to-the-ea-sports-mma-roster/#comments EA has just announced that a new round of pummelers and pummelees have signed on for EA Sports MMA. The game's site lists seven new fighters in total: Cung Le, Gilbert Melendez, Robbie Lawler, Ronaldo Souza, Matt Lindland, Scott Smith, and Josh Thomson -- a few of whom have participated in UFC fights in the past. Considering the UFC president's stance toward EA's game, we have to wonder if their participation jeopardizes their chances with the UFC in the future.

We've also got a few in-game screenshots for you to train with. Practice your virtual arm bars by checking 'em out in the gallery below.

[Via @EASPORTSMMA]

Gallery: EA Sports MMA

JoystiqSeven fighters added to the EA Sports MMA roster originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsea-sports-mmaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftmixed-martial-artsmmarostersportsufcXbox-360Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports MMA gameplay footage revealed during Strikeforce match]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/08/ea-sports-mma-gameplay-footage-revealed-during-strikeforce-match/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/08/ea-sports-mma-gameplay-footage-revealed-during-strikeforce-match/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/08/ea-sports-mma-gameplay-footage-revealed-during-strikeforce-match/#comments Man, we have got to get into watching Mixed Martial Arts. Not only do the sport's leagues have like, the coolest names ever, but the televised bouts also occasionally contain sneak peeks into upcoming video games. For instance, on last night's Strikeforce (so, so cool) match, the first-ever gameplay footage from EA Sports MMA was revealed. You can find it posted just after the jump.

How does it look? We have no idea. There's plenty of punching and kicking, sure, and one might say these two techniques are used intermittently -- or rather, that they are mixed. Therefore, our initial, amateur analysis of the video concludes that it reeks of authenticity.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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JoystiqEA Sports MMA gameplay footage revealed during Strikeforce match originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Strikeforce.com

EA has announced a deal to feature the Strikeforce MMA league in its upcoming EA Sports MMA. The publisher also finalized contracts with two pro mixed martial artists currently fighting in Strikeforce, Jake shields (pictured, left) and Brett Rogers, to appear on the game's roster. Don't expect the signings to throw any fuel on the UFC vs. EA fire, however, as neither fighter has ever been on the payroll of UFC prez Dana White.

Frank Shamrock and Mauro Ranallo, Strikeforce's commentary team, will also be recording voiceover for the game. It has yet to be revealed which, if any other leagues will be featured in the game, and if their own commentary teams will be included. Currently, we know that MMA referee "Big John" McCarthy and Strikeforce ring announcer Jimmy Lennon, Jr. will also lend their voices and likenesses to the title.

While locking up more pro talent and the Strikeforce license lends credibility to EA Sports MMA, we've still yet to see any hint of an actual video game apart from a lone screenshot released late last month. Hey, EA: You do know that, at this pace and given the nature of MMA, these guys could be retired by the time the game actually ships ... right?

JoystiqEA Sports MMA signs Strikeforce league, additional fighters originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsea-sports-mmaelectronic-artsMicrosoftmixed-martial-artsmmastrikeforceXbox-360Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Lock your eyes on first EA Sports MMA screenshot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/lock-your-eyes-on-first-ea-sports-mma-screenshot/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/lock-your-eyes-on-first-ea-sports-mma-screenshot/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/27/lock-your-eyes-on-first-ea-sports-mma-screenshot/#comments Remember when we used to dream -- oh, so innocently -- of the days when video games would look real? Well, those days have come and gone. Games have now officially entered the realm of too real. See: the first screenshot of EA Sports' MMA (above).

Look, we're cool with realistic violence in games -- from a distance. Exploding heads, severed limbs, gratuitous gore -- it's all got to be separated by at least a sword's length; or better: the distance traveled by a bullet.

This bare, get-on-the-floor and grapple-it-out violence is just, well, confusing. Look at that balding guy's expression*. Look closer. What is that all about? It's, like, the antisocial rage it takes to snap a man's arm (against one's groin, no less) coupled with the extreme constipation indicative of training the body to destroy people (go on, squeeze it out) and the extraordinary pain brought on by a set of incisors biting into the tender flesh behind the knee -- and then it's all locked together in what appears to be pure ... ecstasy? We know the sport's all about mixing it up, but these are mixed messages. C'mon, folks, we don't need this stuff in the way of kicking ass. Games must not imitate real life.

*Ed.'s Note: Sorry dude! We don't follow the sport, and so we don't know your name. Please don't break us!

[Via Shacknews]

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JoystiqLock your eyes on first EA Sports MMA screenshot originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aside from stressing the amount of effort that EA Sports is currently putting into the development of upcoming grappler MMA, Peter Moore had nothing but kind words for the sport while talking to Fight Game host Mike Straka (full interview after the break). The real elephant in the room, though, is clearly the less than wonderful relationship between UFC prez Dana White and Moore's development studio -- but when he was asked about the subject, Moore shrugged it off. "Not really my issue ... Dana [White] had come to EA well before I was there."

In addition to doing his best to dodge any flame stoking on Straka's part, Moore pointed out the recent announcement of a newly signed Randy Couture to the game's roster, as well as Jay "The Thoroughbred" Hieron, bringing the MMA player count up to five if our math is right. Applying that same math to the amount of UFC fighters with jobs, the league seems to have just lost two more candidates. Can't we all just get along, fellas?

[Thanks, xFenixKnightx!]

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JoystiqFox 'Fight Game' interviews Peter Moore on MMA, war with UFC originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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UFC president Dana White may be concerned about EA trying to poach his talent for EA Sports MMA, but the first three mixed martial artists announced for the game aren't on his payroll -- although one of them was, before being unceremoniously ejected from the promotion.

The just-announced lineup is led by World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (WAMMA) heavyweight champion, Fedor Emelianenko. The Russian-born fighter has fought around the world for promotions including Pride and, most recently, Affliction. EA hasn't said if Emelianenko will be on the game's cover, but it could do far worse than the man universally recognized as the world's top MMA athlete.

Former K-1 fighter Gegard Mousasi joins Emelianenko, as does the man he's scheduled to fight August 15 for the Strikeforce light heavyweight title, Renato Sobral. Sobral, a former UFC fighter, was let go by Dana White after he ignored the referee's orders and choked his opponent out during UFC 74. The unsporting conduct drew boos from the crowd, cost him half of his $50,000 fight purse and lead to White calling his actions "completely unacceptable" -- just as they're likely to be in EA's MMA title.

JoystiqEA confirms first three fighters on EA Sports MMA roster originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsea-sports-mmaelectronic-artsMicrosoftmmaXbox-360Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:35:00 EST<![CDATA[E3 2009 highlights: The Xbox roundup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/e3-2009-highlights-the-xbox-roundup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/e3-2009-highlights-the-xbox-roundup/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/12/e3-2009-highlights-the-xbox-roundup/#comments E3 was brütal! If you blinked, for a split/second, you missed something. Even if you were trine to keep up, it was a blur -- staying a.wake like that, you only pushed yourself to the brink of your own dark void. That's where Joystiq comes in; to crackdown on the madness; to reach out ... with conviction -- phew! Crysis averted.

We've scoured the dark corners and survived the inferno to piece together this roundup of all things Xbox at E3. Why? Just 'cause we love you. So, draw nier and shift your eyes past the break.

Continue reading E3 2009 highlights: The Xbox roundup

JoystiqE3 2009 highlights: The Xbox roundup originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Update: the press release confirms this as coming out in 2010 on PS3 and Xbox 360!]

JoystiqEA Sports MMA: If it's in any martial art, it's in the game [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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