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This trailer for FIFA Soccer 14 from E3 shows stars of the sport interspersed with early clips from the game on Xbox One. While the next-gen, Ignite engine-powered versions of the game don't have a release date, the game will roll to Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on September 24.

JoystiqNext-gen FIFA 14 trailer is Messi originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While legendary Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders is the cover athlete of current-gen versions of Madden 25, current Minnesota Vikings superstar Adrian Peterson was announced as the cover athlete for the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game at EA's E3 press conference today. Along with that announcement came a new trailer for the game, which highlights just how gritty the sport can be.

JoystiqAdrian Peterson gracing the cover of next-gen Madden 25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adrian-petersonbarry-sanderse3-2013EAEA-Sportsea-tiburonmadden-nfl-25microsoftplaystationps3ps4xboxxbox-oneMon, 10 Jun 2013 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports UFC out spring 2014 for Xbox One, PS4]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/ufc-out-spring-2014-for-xbox-one-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/ufc-out-spring-2014-for-xbox-one-ps4/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/ufc-out-spring-2014-for-xbox-one-ps4/#comments

EA Sports UFC is coming to Xbox One and PS4 in spring 2014, EA Sports Executive Vice President Andrew Wilson announced during EA's press conference at E3. Real-life fighters Ben Henderson and Jon Jones took the stage for EA's press conference, along with UFC announcer Bruce Buffer.

EA snagged the rights to the UFC franchise from THQ in 2012, prior THQ's bankruptcy.

JoystiqEA Sports UFC out spring 2014 for Xbox One, PS4 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3-2013EAEA-Sportsea-sports-ufcufcMon, 10 Jun 2013 16:46:00 EST<![CDATA[NBA Live 14 includes BounceTek for dribbling, live roster updates]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/nba-live-14-includes-bouncetek-for-dribbling-live-roster-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/nba-live-14-includes-bouncetek-for-dribbling-live-roster-update/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/06/10/nba-live-14-includes-bouncetek-for-dribbling-live-roster-update/#comments
Adding to the list of jargon terms applied to the tech in EA Sports games, NBA Live 14 includes "BounceTek" physics for dribbling, which apparently improves ball physics, instead of merely expressing them as part of the player character's hand motions.

More immediately understandable is the way the basketball game handles roster updates. In-game stats will be tweaked in near real time, "an hour after it happens" according to EA's E3 presentation. From indefinite delays to instant updates! That's a big promise for NBA Live.

JoystiqNBA Live 14 includes BounceTek for dribbling, live roster updates originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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These screens and trailer for FIFA 14 showcase some of the game's features. The game is coming to PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 on September 24.

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JoystiqGet a kick out of these FIFA 14 screens and gameplay trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 09 Jun 2013 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAEA-CanadaEA-SportsFIFAfifa-14gameplay-trailermicrosoftpcplaystationps3trailerxboxSun, 09 Jun 2013 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Madden NFL 25 GameStop pre-orders get classic 49ers players]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/30/madden-nfl-25-gamestop-pre-orders-get-classic-49ers-players/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/30/madden-nfl-25-gamestop-pre-orders-get-classic-49ers-players/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/30/madden-nfl-25-gamestop-pre-orders-get-classic-49ers-players/#commentsMadden NFL 25 GameStop preorders get classic 49ers players Those who lock in their Madden NFL 25 purchase through GameStop will be guaranteed a trio of greats from the San Francisco 49ers of yesteryear: former owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., former coach Bill Walsh and Joe Cool himself, four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Joe Montana. All three will be available in Connected Franchise and Madden Ultimate Team modes.

Madden NFL 25 is EA Sports' annual football release, this year boasting improved ball handling and a tweaked engine, plus team relocation. Fan voting appointed cover duties to Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders.

JoystiqMadden NFL 25 GameStop pre-orders get classic 49ers players originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 May 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bill-walsheaea-sportseddie-debartolo-jrgamestopjoe-montanamadden-nfl-25microsoftplaystationps3xboxThu, 30 May 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NCAA 14 Dynasty mode levels up with coach skills, recruiting changes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/29/ncaa-14-dynasty-mode-levels-up-with-coach-skills-recruiting-cha/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/29/ncaa-14-dynasty-mode-levels-up-with-coach-skills-recruiting-cha/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/29/ncaa-14-dynasty-mode-levels-up-with-coach-skills-recruiting-cha/#comments
NCAA Football 14 will receive some changes this year to Dynasty mode, the series' career mode in which players lead a school's football team to victory. Of the changes, the addition of coach skills stand out, which grant your team's leader and play-caller more nuance in the form of 18 RPG-like abilities that can be upgraded as your dynasty progresses. The abilities range from "Road Warrior," which helps your quarterback succeed on the road against teams, to "Clutch," which encourages your team to play better in high-pressure situations.

NCAA 14 will also see a more streamlined athlete recruitment process. Whereas NCAA 13 included a phone call system, the feature's been stripped out entirely in favor of a points system called "Power Recruiting." Players will receive 5,000 points per week and can allocate points how they see fit towards scouting, recruitment and offering scholarship.

Like minutes on a cell phone plan, points roll over every week, so players can put off their athlete recruitment process as well and not falter too much. The offseason recruitment phase, in which players receive 10,000 points to play with, has also been rolled into a single stage, making for a faster, likely more stressful experience.

JoystiqNCAA 14 Dynasty mode levels up with coach skills, recruiting changes originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 May 2013 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>coach-skillsCollege-FootballDynastyEAEA-Sportsea-tiburonElectronic-Artsfootballmicrosoftncaa-14ncaa-football-14playstationps3trailerxboxWed, 29 May 2013 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Fight Night franchise on hold as EA Canada focuses on UFC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/24/fight-night-franchise-on-hold-as-ea-canada-focuses-on-ufc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/24/fight-night-franchise-on-hold-as-ea-canada-focuses-on-ufc/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/24/fight-night-franchise-on-hold-as-ea-canada-focuses-on-ufc/#comments With EA Canada focused on EA's upcoming UFC game, the Fight Night franchise has been put on hold at EA Sports.

"Right now, a great portion of the core of the Fight Night team are actually the team that are building UFC," EA Sports executive vice president Andrew Wilson told IGN. "Do I see a future for Fight Night? You know, sure. But right now, UFC is where our fighting focus is."

2011's Fight Night Champion was the latest game in EA's boxing franchise, introducing a new "Full-Spectrum" punch control system and a Hollywood-inspired campaign following fictitious convict boxer's struggle to overcome adversity and many, many punches to the face. The series was born from the ashes of EA's previous boxing series, Knockout Kings, in 2004.

JoystiqFight Night franchise on hold as EA Canada focuses on UFC originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 May 2013 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pre-orders of FIFA 14 through GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Amazon or Origin get Ultimate Team gold packs. Each pack contains 12 items - players, contracts, stadiums, managers - to support players as they create fantasy teams of real-world athletes.

FIFA 14 is one of four EA Sports games confirmed for Xbox One, Microsoft's next-gen console revealed this week. FIFA 14 will use EA's new Ignite engine on Xbox One and PS4, but not PC or current-gen consoles.

Continue reading FIFA 14 launches September 24 in North America, 27 in Europe

JoystiqFIFA 14 launches September 24 in North America, 27 in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In Madden 25's Connected Franchise career mode, players can take on the role of team owner and perform a number of new tasks, including relocating teams to new cities. Madden's Creative Director Mike Young told Joystiq today that the mode is designed to limit the franchise relocation option to 17 different markets. The 17 cities include Brooklyn, London, Dublin, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Austin, Columbus, Orlando, Portland, Oklahoma City and Memphis.

Additionally, some locations with an already-established NFL presence can receive a second team, such as Chicago and Houston. Players will have the option to retain their team name, logo and uniforms when moving or select from three different preset options for each city, including the Brooklyn Beats. The mode also grants players the option to reboot now-defunct teams from the NFL's history, such as the Columbus Panhandles, London Monarchs or the Houston Oilers. Players can opt to turn off the team relocation feature, disabling the option entirely.

EA Sports provided us with a new trailer for the game in which Young discusses the move from Madden 13's Connected Careers mode to this year's Connected Franchise mode. Madden 25 will launch August 27 for PS3 and Xbox 360.

JoystiqMadden 25 will let you move to 17 different cities, revive historic teams originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 May 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>connected-franchiseeaEA-Sportsea-tiburonElectronic-Artsfootballmaddenmadden-25madden-nfl-25microsoftmike-youngplaybookplaystationproducer-videops3relocationteamtrailertrey-wingoxboxWed, 22 May 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ignite won't power FIFA 14 on PC; Xbox One trailer was pre-rendered]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/ignite-wont-power-fifa-14-on-pc-xbox-one-trailer-was-pre-rende/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/ignite-wont-power-fifa-14-on-pc-xbox-one-trailer-was-pre-rende/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/22/ignite-wont-power-fifa-14-on-pc-xbox-one-trailer-was-pre-rende/#commentsFIFA 14 doesn't use Ignite on PC Ignire trailer used prerendered graphics FIFA 14 on PC won't use Ignite, the new engine EA Sports announced at yesterday's Xbox One conference. Ignite will power FIFA 14 on Xbox One and PS4, EA Sports Global Communications Manager Steve Frost told Joystiq.

"Ignite will be the engine that drives our sports games on PS4 and Xbox One," Frost said. "It will not be used for FIFA 14 on PC."

Ignite also runs Madden NFL 25, EA Sports UFC and NBA Live 14, as EA Sports said on the Xbox One stage - right before it showed off pre-rendered footage of all of these games.

"The video uses assets pulled directly from the in-game engines, and was rendered to create this first look multi-product trailer," Frost said. "It's representative of where we expect our games will be when they launch."

EA Communications Specialist Brad Hilderbrand promised us a closer look at Ignite at E3.

"Yes, given the timing and planning required for the Xbox One reveal event the EA Sports Ignite video was developed in a pre-rendered video format," Hilderbrand said. "We'll be showing off the game using in-game assets at E3."

JoystiqIgnite won't power FIFA 14 on PC; Xbox One trailer was pre-rendered originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA Sports' next-generation Ignite Engine was on display at the Xbox One reveal event at Microsoft's Redmond campus today. We have four trailers that demonstrate the engine's capabilities, three of which can be found after the break.

EA Sports Executive Vice President Andrew Wilson told attendees of the Xbox One event that the Ignite Engine will perform "four times more calculations per second" than the publisher's current offerings. Wilson said the engine will allow for 3D crowds and dynamic sidelines.

EA will launch four sports games for the console within 12 months, namely FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, EA Sports UFC and NBA Live 14. Each game will be powered by the Ignite Engine.

Continue reading EA Sports' next-gen Ignite Engine shown off in trailer form

JoystiqEA Sports' next-gen Ignite Engine shown off in trailer form originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 May 2013 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA Sports Ignite, a new engine created at EA, will power each game, attempting to emulate human intelligence and true player motion within each games. There are "four times more calculations per second" to achieve this. Special content for FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will "only be on Xbox," Wilson concluded before showing off an EA Sports sizzle reel.

Update: EA has clarified via Twitter that FIFA 14 Ultimate Team will be available on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, though there will be content exclusive to the Xbox One version. The text of this post has been updated to reflect that.

JoystiqEA, Microsoft enter into 'special relationship,' FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, NBA Live 14, UFC on Xbox One [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It wouldn't be far-fetched to believe NBA Live will have a presence at today's event, given the expectation that both FIFA and EA Sports UFC will be shown, or at least teased in some capacity. NBA Live was also listed among the publisher's 11 games planned for fiscal 2014, and will be a next-gen title. This comes after NBA Live 13 was canceled in September 2012, two years after NBA Elite 11 was also canceled and the same point at which the NBA Live team's social media accounts stopped updating. That brings us full-circle, like a basketball.

JoystiqEA tweet points to NBA Live at Xbox reveal originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>basketballEAEA-Sportsea-tiburonmicrosoftNBA-Livenba-live-13social-mediaxboxxbox-revealTue, 21 May 2013 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[UFC news scheduled for tomorrow's Xbox reveal event]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/ufc-news-scheduled-for-tomorrows-xbox-reveal-event/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/ufc-news-scheduled-for-tomorrows-xbox-reveal-event/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/ufc-news-scheduled-for-tomorrows-xbox-reveal-event/#commentsUFC news tomorrow, too! EA Sports won't just show off next-gen FIFA tomorrow at Microsoft's Xbox reveal, but is also planning on punching out some details about its UFC game, which is not scheduled for release this year (as far as we know).

EA obtained the rights to UFC games thanks to THQ's financial pains at the time, eventually passing to the great octagon beyond. The Xbox event is scheduled for tomorrow, May 21, at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT, 6 p.m. UK). Prepare yourself for some next-gen sweat tech.

JoystiqUFC news scheduled for tomorrow's Xbox reveal event originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportselectronic-artsmicrosoftplaystationps3xboxYukesMon, 20 May 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Relocate your team in Madden 25's franchise owners mode]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/relocate-your-team-in-madden-25s-franchise-owners-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/relocate-your-team-in-madden-25s-franchise-owners-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/20/relocate-your-team-in-madden-25s-franchise-owners-mode/#comments
EA Sports lifted the curtains today on one of its core additions to Madden 25 this year, Connected Franchise owners mode. In it, players take on the role of team owner, setting prices for tickets and concessions as well as having the option to relocate teams to both domestic and international cities. Owners also handle the hiring of team personnel, such as scouts, trainers and coaches, and they answer questions from the media. Players will manage stadium upgrades and market their superstar athletes so fans will buy their jerseys, increasing their teams' yearly profit.

The options to import draft classes from EA's NCAA Football series and take control of all 32 teams in the Connected Careers mode were woefully absent from last year's game, but will return to Madden 25. Additionally, the game's primary career mode will receive a face-lift thanks to an improved user interface that includes a transaction log to follow the movement of players from team to team. The mode's UI includes a new Trade Center, allowing users to see what other teams are offering for players and draft picks so they can top their opponents' bids.

Lastly, Madden 25 will feature more media personalities for the career mode's in-game Twitter feed, such as ESPN fantasy analyst Matthew Berry and Fox Sports NFL writer Peter Schrager. It will also receive new legendary players and coaches, including Mike Ditka and William "The Refrigerator" Perry.

Gallery: Madden NFL 25 (Connected Franchise)

JoystiqRelocate your team in Madden 25's franchise owners mode originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This video for Madden 25 shows a sizzle reel of defensive features while San Francisco 49ers linebacker Navorro Bowman discusses tactics for tackling players in the NFL. The game will see some under-the-hood changes, including Infinity Engine improvements and the addition of heat-seeker tackling.

JoystiqMadden 25 trailer gets defensive originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 19 May 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Although FIFA 13 on Wii U featured our award-winning HD gameplay and innovative new ways to play, the commercial results were disappointing," an EA representative told Joystiq. "We have decided not to develop FIFA 14 on Wii U. We have a strong partnership with Nintendo and will continue to evaluate opportunities for developing FIFA for Nintendo fans in the future."

The game was initially announced for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, so while Wii U was never in the picture for the game, it still marks a noticeable absence for a series that launches on every major platform each year. It's not the only EA Sports title to avoid the system, as EA confirmed earlier this month that the Madden series will not see a release in 2013 on Wii U either.

JoystiqFIFA 14 not coming to Wii U due to poor FIFA 13 sales originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAEA-CanadaEA-Sportsfifa-13fifa-14fifa-soccer-14nintendosaleswii-uFri, 17 May 2013 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Limited Amazon-exclusive Madden 25 special edition includes free Sunday Ticket subscription]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/limited-amazon-exclusive-madden-25-special-edition-includes-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/limited-amazon-exclusive-madden-25-special-edition-includes-free/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/17/limited-amazon-exclusive-madden-25-special-edition-includes-free/#comments Since Madden NFL 25 skipped 12 years is named to commemorate the series' 25th anniversary, it shouldn't be surprising that EA Sports recently unveiled a special Anniversary Edition. What is a little surprising are the contents of the special edition, which includes a free one-year subscription for DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket service, allowing fans to watch every out-of-market NFL game throughout the season.

EA Sports tells us that the subscription is limited to the NFL Sunday Ticket computer, tablet and mobile service. Additionally, those who are able to receive DirecTV service in their area can get $10 off per month for the service, which starts at $225, as well as a free subscription to the higher-tier NFL Sunday Ticket MAX.

The Anniversary Edition of Madden 25 is exclusive to Amazon, and limited to 50,000 copies on each of the game's platforms, Xbox 360 and PS3 (100,000 copies total). It will also include complimentary Madden Ultimate Team card packs every week of the NFL's 17-week regular season. Madden 25's Anniversary Edition is available to pre-order now on Amazon for $99.99.

JoystiqLimited Amazon-exclusive Madden 25 special edition includes free Sunday Ticket subscription originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 May 2013 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reseburg added that "many players didn't respond to the format," despite EA going on record months after instituting Online Passes, reporting it had not seen a "significant" backlash. "We've listened to the feedback and decided to do away with it moving forward."

The Online Pass, a one-time use code required for online play, was first introduced in 2010 with the intent of being exclusive to EA Sports games, though it quickly escalated from there. Online Pass revenue generated between $10-$15 million for EA in its first year alone.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-online-passea-sportsmicrosoftnintendoonline-passpcplaystationps3wiiwii-uxboxWed, 15 May 2013 20:14:00 EST<![CDATA[NCAA 14's Ultimate Team mode to include season tournaments, former greats]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/ncaa-14s-ultimate-team-mode-to-include-season-tournaments-form/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/ncaa-14s-ultimate-team-mode-to-include-season-tournaments-form/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/15/ncaa-14s-ultimate-team-mode-to-include-season-tournaments-form/#commentsNCAA 14 Ultimate Team news While we learned in April that NCAA Football 14 will include its own Ultimate Team mode this year, EA Sports announced details on how it will operate today. The mode will include more than 1,400 former college football players at the game's launch, as well as both solo and special head-to-head challenges. Ultimate Team is the long-running mode that spans most of EA Sports' properties, which combines standard on-field gameplay with a card-collecting system for building and managing your team.

NCAA 14's version of Ultimate Team will also include a head-to-head season mode, in which players match up against one another with their specially crafted teams in a 10-game season, before entering an end-of-the-season tournament. Players can earn rewards along the way for toppling challenges that increase in difficulty, such as coins for procuring more card packs.

The game will receive similar treatment in the mode that other EA Sports games got in the past, with challenges and card collections being added throughout the real-life football season. NCAA 14 is slated to launch July 9 on PS3 and Xbox 360.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>College-FootballEA-Sportsea-tiburonfootballmicrosoftncaa-14ncaa-football-14playstationps3ultimate-teamxboxWed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[EA Sports and FIFA extend exclusive license until 2022]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/ea-sports-and-fifa-extend-exclusive-license-until-2022/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/ea-sports-and-fifa-extend-exclusive-license-until-2022/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/ea-sports-and-fifa-extend-exclusive-license-until-2022/#commentsImage You know that couple where everything is just public displays of affection and love notes? That's Electronic Arts and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The two companies announced this morning they'll continue going steady until December 31, 2022.

Under the agreement, EA retains the exclusive rights to FIFA-branded games, including the exclusive rights to the official FIFA World Cup game. In the executive understatement of the week, EA Sports EVP Andrew Wilson said, "EA Sports released the first FIFA-branded soccer game in 1993, and 20 years later our partnership with FIFA continues to be very strong."

FIFA 13 sold 14.5 million units through March, EA announced yesterday as part of its year-end financial results. That's up 30 percent from FIFA 12's sales the prior year. The franchise is doing so well that maybe folks in the States will start calling it football soon. We joke, Madden, we still love you too, baby.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsElectronic-Artsfifafifa-13microsoftnintendopcplaystationps3wii-uxboxWed, 08 May 2013 08:15:00 EST<![CDATA[EA: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 15, UFC not planned before next March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/ea-tiger-woods-pga-tour-15-ufc-not-planned-before-next-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/ea-tiger-woods-pga-tour-15-ufc-not-planned-before-next-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/07/ea-tiger-woods-pga-tour-15-ufc-not-planned-before-next-march/#comments Electronic Arts has confirmed to Joystiq that neither Tiger Woods PGA Tour, nor its take on the UFC rights it acquired last June, will be released in fiscal year '14 (concluding March 31, 2014). Although this doesn't necessarily confirm there will be no Tiger Woods PGA Tour 15 as has been rumored - due to the awkward timing of the game's standard release in late March - it does confirm the game won't come out in its usual spot during the last week of March, which it has done for three years.

Speaking during today's investor call, EA Labels boss Frank Gibeau explicitly mentioned 11 games the company plans to launch before next March, none of which were UFC or Tiger. When asked for clarification, a representative for EA told us the games would not release in the fiscal year, though they are "still in development."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportselectronic-artsfy-2014tiger-woodsufcTue, 07 May 2013 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NHL 14 cover vote goes to the sweet sixteen]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/nhl-14-cover-vote-goes-to-the-sweet-sixteen/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/nhl-14-cover-vote-goes-to-the-sweet-sixteen/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/06/nhl-14-cover-vote-goes-to-the-sweet-sixteen/#commentsNHL 14 cover vote goes to the next round EA Sports has announced the final sixteen players that have advanced to the next round of voting for NHL 14's cover. Each of the remaining players are lumped into a bracket format, competing head-to-head until the final match-up is decided and revealed during the 2013 Stanley Cup Final.

According to EA, more than 12 million votes have been cast in the competition's first two rounds, "with daily vote totals up nearly 70% over the NHL 13 Cover Vote Campaign."

Fans signed into their EA account can vote an unlimited number of times during this round until May 12 at 11:59pm ET. Votes can be doubled on Thursdays on Twitter and Instagram by using specific hashtags for each of the remaining players.

NHL 14 launches in North America on September 10, 2013, and worldwide on September 13. My expert recommendations can be found in the image above.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Cover-VoteEAEA-SportsHockeymicrosoftNHLnhl-14playstationps3Vote-for-a-Maple-Leafs-PlayerxboxMon, 06 May 2013 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Madden 25 trailer shows a few new moves]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/04/madden-25-trailer-shows-a-few-new-moves/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/04/madden-25-trailer-shows-a-few-new-moves/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/04/madden-25-trailer-shows-a-few-new-moves/#comments
A recent blog from EA Tiburon provided more specific examples of how Madden 25's combo moves for ball-carriers would operate. The latest trailer for the game shows off some of the noted moves, such as stutter steps, back jukes and the runner's newfound ability to recover from stumbling.

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EA Canada recently detailed NHL 14's Collision Physics in a developer diary video and blog. New to the hockey game this year are left stick hits, where the speed and momentum of skaters can cause big hits without the use of the right joystick. Right stick hitting controls are still accessible in the game.

The Collision Physics system, which borrows from the FIFA series' Player Impact Engine, introduces more ragdoll reactions to players suffering hits, including the goalie. EA Canada says NHL 14 will also see less hip check spamming and more incidental contact due to the game demanding better player positioning. Likewise, the developer says the system will make better use of a player's individual attributes for keeping their balance and delivering hits on opponents.

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"We will not be releasing a Wii U version of Madden NFL in 2013. However, we have a strong partnership with Nintendo and will continue to evaluate opportunities for delivering additional Madden NFL products for Nintendo fans in the future," an EA Sports representative said in an email to Joystiq. Eyebrows were initially raised by the omission of Wii U as a listed platform on a fact sheet sent out by EA last week.

Madden NFL 25 boasts a new combo system for the running game and tweaks to the Infinity Engine introduced in last year's Madden NFL 13. Hall of Famer Barry Sanders was recently chosen by fans to grace the cover of Madden NFL 25, beating out Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.

JoystiqNo Madden NFL football from EA Sports on Wii U in 2013 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 May 2013 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsmadden-nfl-25nintendowii-uThu, 02 May 2013 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[John Madden Football designer's lawsuit against EA going to court]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/john-madden-football-designers-lawsuit-against-ea-going-to-cour/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/john-madden-football-designers-lawsuit-against-ea-going-to-cour/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/30/john-madden-football-designers-lawsuit-against-ea-going-to-cour/#commentsMadden lawsuit going to court Robin Antonick, designer of John Madden Football for 8-bit computers, will have his case against EA proceed to trial June 17, after a federal judge denied EA's motion to dismiss Antonick's lawsuit. Antonick filed in 2011, seeking royalties and a cut of profits from the Madden series' subsequent success.

"We have very compelling evidence indicating that EA used Mr. Antonick's ground-breaking code and design elements as the basis for both past and present Madden NFL titles," Robert Carey, one of Antonick's attorneys, said in a press release. "Yet, EA has failed to compensate him as required by his agreement or give him proper credit for his work. We look forward to proving our case at trial, and we are very confident that we will prevail." Antonick claims he signed a deal with EA in 1986 entitling him to royalties from derivative works, and claims that the later Madden games all count as derivative from his game.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsjohn-madden-footballlawsuitrobin-antonickTue, 30 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 15 isn't happening]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/report-tiger-woods-pga-tour-15-isnt-happening/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/report-tiger-woods-pga-tour-15-isnt-happening/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/report-tiger-woods-pga-tour-15-isnt-happening/#comments Tiger Woods PGA Tour is going to sit the next round out, according to sources speaking to Kotaku. The site has been informed by folks with knowledge of the series that Tiger Woods PGA Tour 15 - which was to be outsourced - isn't happening in the wake of EA CEO John Riccitiello's departure. An in-house team will work for the next two years to make Tiger Woods 16 and take advantage of next generation systems.

EA responded: "We don't comment on speculation about our franchises. We have nothing to announce today about future games on the Tiger Woods PGA Tour franchise. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 is now available on PS3 and Xbox 360."

An EA Sports representative also tells us the company will be delivering patches this week to fix known issues with Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14.

The Tiger Woods brand has hit a rough patch these past few years. EA reaffirmed its relationship with Woods in 2010 despite the golfer's penchant for putting around. Later that same year EA did note it'd like to see the golfer winning to make their relationship worthwhile. But, here's the hard truth: As much as EA may want to move on from Tiger, um, name another golfer...

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaEA-SportsElectronic-Artsgolfmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3tiger-woodstiger-woods-pga-tour-14tiger-woods-pga-tour-15wii-uxboxMon, 29 Apr 2013 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Madden 25 features ball-carrier combos, engine improvements]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/madden-25-features-ball-carrier-combos-engine-improvements/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/madden-25-features-ball-carrier-combos-engine-improvements/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/madden-25-features-ball-carrier-combos-engine-improvements/#comments
Among the news of all-time great Barry Sanders gracing the cover of Madden NFL 25, EA Sports recently announced two of the series' marquee changes due this year: improvements to the Infinity Engine and a new running game feature called "Run Free."

Run Free promises 30 new ball-carrier combo moves. Using the left trigger, ball-carriers will stutter step before slowing down, enabling combo moves through the use of the right stick on the controller. While past games allowed players to use the right stick to take a step in one direction, then rotate in the other direction to spin away from defenders, these were separate animations. Run Free's system combines these animations.

Changes to the Infinity Engine - the physics engine that powers the series - include the same improvements such as the Force Impact system announced for NCAA Football 14. Madden will share avoidance animations with NCAA 14, with runners sticking their arms out to push off their blockers instead of taking awkwardly sensitive collision tackles. EA Tiburon has promised run blocking improvements, which has especially been needed since the introduction of the engine last year.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaEA-Sportsea-tiburonfootballinfinity-enginemaddenmadden-25madden-nfl-25microsoftphysics-engineplaystationps3rex-dicksonrun-freexboxThu, 25 Apr 2013 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NCAA Football 14 to include offline-only Kinect support]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/ncaa-football-14-to-support-kinect/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/ncaa-football-14-to-support-kinect/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/24/ncaa-football-14-to-support-kinect/#comments NCAA Football 14 to support Kinect, gets official cover artWhile Kinect integration isn't all that new for EA Sports, as both Madden 13 and FIFA 13 included support for the device last year, the Xbox 360 cover art for NCAA Football 14 includes the "Better with Kinect" banner at the top. EA Sports told Joystiq that Kinect support will be for offline play only, and will be "similar to what we've done in Madden, focused on pre-play voice commands."

Check out the hi-res versions of the game's box art, which features speedy-looking Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson, in the gallery below. NCAA 14 will sprint to Xbox 360 and PS3 on July 9.

Gallery: NCAA Football 14 (Cover Art)

JoystiqNCAA Football 14 to include offline-only Kinect support originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>box-artCollege-Footballcover-artcover-athletedenard-robinsonEA-Sportsea-tiburonfootballkinectmicrosoftncaa-14ncaa-football-14playstationps3xboxWed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NHL 14 asks fans to face off in cover vote contest]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/nhl-14-asks-fans-to-face-off-in-cover-vote-contest/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/nhl-14-asks-fans-to-face-off-in-cover-vote-contest/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/22/nhl-14-asks-fans-to-face-off-in-cover-vote-contest/#comments NHL 14 asks you to pick a player for Following last year's successful demonstration of democracy through NHL.com, NHL 14 will ask hockey fans to once again vote for their favorite cover athlete. Fans may choose from an initial list of sixty players, with voting taking place across two rounds that will be followed by a 16-player bracket to narrow down NHL 14's cover captain.

The winning player will be revealed later this year during the Stanley Cup Finals. The initial round of voting is going on now; you can see the full list of sixty eligible players through the source link below. Last year, over 25 million votes for the inaugural NHL Cover Vote campaign were registered, awarding the cover spot to Philadelphia Flyer's captain Claude Giroux.

NHL 14 skates off to retail on Xbox 360 and PS3 September 10 in North America, September 13 in Europe.

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This trailer for NCAA Football 14 offers a glimpse at the game's new presentation elements, which include post-play celebrations and familiar chants such as the Seven Nation Army chant heard at many college games. NCAA 14 is coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 on July 9.

JoystiqNCAA 14 presentation trailer features White Stripes chant originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>College-Footballeaea-sportsea-tiburonfootballmicrosoftncaa-14ncaa-football-14playstationpresentationps3trailerxboxSun, 21 Apr 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[FIFA 14 scores 'great goals' on PS3, Xbox 360, PC fall 2013]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/fifa-14-scores-great-goals-on-ps3-xbox-360-pc-fall-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/fifa-14-scores-great-goals-on-ps3-xbox-360-pc-fall-2013/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/17/fifa-14-scores-great-goals-on-ps3-xbox-360-pc-fall-2013/#comments FIFA 14 announced for PS3, Xbox 360, PCFIFA 14 will bring "the emotion of scoring great goals" to PS3, PC, and Xbox 360 this fall, EA announced today. It refines the formula of EA Sports' past soccer games with "Pure Shot" shooting "so players have the intelligence to adjust their stride and approach angle to find the best position for hitting the back of the net."

There are more new (and newly named) systems involved. "Protect the Ball" lets players block defenders while dribbling; "Teammate Intelligence" is self-explanatory; "Sprint Dribble Turns" allows extra maneuverability while sprinting; "Variable Dribble Touch" adds finer control on dribbling.

Of course, if you'd rather exert your control before the match even starts, you can do so with the new "Global Scouting Network," a career mode in which you build a network of professional scouts.

Gallery: FIFA 14

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ea-canadaea-sportsfifa-14microsoftpcplaystationps3xboxWed, 17 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Court extends claims period on $27 million EA Sports settlement]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/court-extends-claims-period-on-27-million-ea-sports-settlement/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/court-extends-claims-period-on-27-million-ea-sports-settlement/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/15/court-extends-claims-period-on-27-million-ea-sports-settlement/#comments Court extends claims period on $27 million EA Sports settlementThe United States Federal District Court for the Northern District of California has sent word that it has modified the settlement distribution plan and certified the ongoing lawsuit against Electronic Arts and its exclusive NFL, NCAA, and AFL licenses. Because fewer than expected claims have been filed, the court has extended the claim period from this past March to May 15, 2013.

If you've already filed a claim, you're good to go, and the court says this agreement won't decrease your portion of the settlement. If you haven't filed a claim yet, aren't an EA employee, and bought a Madden NFL, NCAA Football, or Arena Football game for Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 or 3, the GameCube, or the Wii between January 1, 2005 and June 21, 2012, you can file a claim on the website and still be eligible to receive some compensation.

This decision does not mean the court has agreed to any wrongdoing on EA's part, and EA itself still denies the claims that these exclusive licenses were anything but "legal and proper," according to the notice. But EA says that it is filing this settlement "solely to eliminate the uncertainties, burden, and expense of further protracted litigation."

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NHL 14 will (hockey reference) its way to stores in North America on September 10, with a European release (different hockey reference)-ing three days later.

EA's latest hockey game, by EA Canada's Vancouver studio, turns a hodgepodge of EA Sports tech into a new hockey experience, with new "NHL Collision Physics" based on the Player Impact Engine used in FIFA games, and "Enforcer Engine" fighting based on Fight Night. The "Be a Pro" mode now lets you experience the life of a neophyte NHL player both on and off the ice.

NHL 14 was announced only for PS3 and Xbox 360.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ea-canadaea-sportsmicrosoftnhl-14playstationps3release-datexboxMon, 15 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 review: Thin shot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/tiger-woods-pga-tour-14-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/tiger-woods-pga-tour-14-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/tiger-woods-pga-tour-14-review/#comments Golf is a sport of heritage, as much shaped by the past as it is the equipment and talent found in today's elite class of clubbers. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 pays homage to the former with the in-depth Legends of the Majors mode, a nostalgic big-budget presentation that takes players through a series of contests from golf's important moments of yesteryear. The latter is represented in the addition of connected tournaments, live contests where multiple golfers compete simultaneously online.

These two modes create a great balance of old and new, and provide just enough to keep Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 from feeling too much like iterative apathy.

Gallery: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eaea-sportsmicrosoftplaystationps3tiger-woods-pga-tour-14xboxThu, 04 Apr 2013 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NCAA 14 to include physics engine, improved running game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/ncaa-14-to-include-physics-engine-improved-running-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/ncaa-14-to-include-physics-engine-improved-running-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/03/ncaa-14-to-include-physics-engine-improved-running-game/#comments NCAA 14 to include physics engine, improved running gameNCAA Football 14 will feature the same physics engine seen in Madden 13, the Infinity Engine. EA Tiburon is calling the engine the "Infinity Engine 2" specifically, which certainly drives the point home about its expected improvements. The developer told Polygon that the engine will be tuned to the same level as its upcoming pro football game, Madden 25.

NCAA 14 will also include "ball carrier avoidance," which improves the AI of runners so they raise their arms to push off linemen instead of taking an awkward tackle in the backfield due to incidental contact, as seen quite often with the current iteration of the Infinity Engine in Madden 13. EA Tiburon says other physics-based movements will see marked improvement with NCAA 14's Force Impact system. The Force Impact system is expected to lend more realism to the process of moves such as stiff arms, which will now be targeted to specific parts of a defender and carry out all the way to the ground.

Other changes to the game include the removal of the sprint button, which is now replaced with a more realistic speed burst when runners hit the hole in the defensive line. Additionally, ball-carriers will be able to use the right stick to regain any balance lost when breaking tackles. The changes to the running game start with better block targeting for offensive line AI, which EA says is a priority for the NCAA 14 team this year. The publisher will also reveal details about the game's own Ultimate Team mode in May, which is new to the NCAA Football series, but a mainstay in EA's other sports franchises.

NCAA Football 14 will launch on Xbox 360 and PS3 on July 9, and will feature former Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson on its cover.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>College-Footballea-sportsea-tiburonfootballforce-impact-systemgameplayinfinity-enginemicrosoftncaa-14ncaa-football-14playstationps3xboxWed, 03 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tiger Woods 14 gets Country Club updates]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/23/tiger-woods-14-gets-country-club-updates/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/23/tiger-woods-14-gets-country-club-updates/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/23/tiger-woods-14-gets-country-club-updates/#comments EA Sports recently announced a number of updates for Country Clubs in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14. Not only will clubs see the 25-player limit raised to 100, but club members now earn a coin payout called the "Country Club Loyalty Bonus" for playing consecutive days in a row.

Stats populated from club games will now be weaved into the whole game, so players enjoying a standard game online will be updated on their club's progress between holes. Other added features include a pervasive club chat option, for players that wish to talk with their club friends regardless of where they are in the game, and club versus club leaderboards for Connected Tournaments. Tiger Woods 14 will launch March 26 on PS3 and Xbox 360, and will be available March 22 for Season Ticket holders.

Gallery: Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 (Country Clubs)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>country-clubsEA-Sportsea-tiburonmicrosoftpga-tour-14playstationps3tiger-woods-14tiger-woods-pga-tour-14xboxSat, 23 Feb 2013 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Madden NFL 25 is this year's Madden game; cover voting starts March 11]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/01/madden-nfl-25-is-this-years-madden-game-cover-voting-starts-ma/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/01/madden-nfl-25-is-this-years-madden-game-cover-voting-starts-ma/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/01/madden-nfl-25-is-this-years-madden-game-cover-voting-starts-ma/#comments Yesterday, EA quasi-announced Madden NFL 25, at the time presumably a name-change for its annual football sim. Today EA confirms that Madden NFL 25 will indeed be this year's game, choosing to forego the usual title for one that celebrates the franchise's silver anniversary: 25 years on store shelves.

Fan voting for the cover athlete will kick off on March 11 featuring two 32-player brackets on ESPN and SportsNation - one bracket will be all-time greats, the other 32 modern players. A special episode of SportsNation will air at 4pm ET on March 11 where both brackets will be unveiled.

Over 25 years, the Madden franchise has managed to sell 99 million units and earn EA Sports "more than $3.7 billion in net revenue." Last year's entry in the series, Madden NFL 13, introduced the Infinity Engine, providing more realistic physics, dynamic player collisions and hilarious gifs. Madden NFL 25 launches on Xbox 360 and PS3 on August 27, 2013.

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