Category Archives: Sports

Wed, Jun 19, 2013 | 14:16 BST

Ashes Cricket 2013 release moved to July

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505 Games has announced a release date change for Ashes Cricket 2013. Originally slated for release on June 21, the sports title will now release in July.

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Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 18:34 BST

FIFA 14: next-gen build not hitting PC as users have low-spec machines

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FIFA 14 is heading to PC this year, but it won’t be powered by EA’s next-gen Ignite Engine. The reason, the publisher says, is that too many people still have low-spec rigs that can’t handle the PS4 and Xbox One version of the game.

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Tue, Jun 18, 2013 | 04:31 BST

FIFA PC players have low spec machines, EA Sports boss says

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The majority of PC gamers interested in playing FIFA games aren’t running high-end machines, according to EA Sports boss Andrew Wilson.

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Thu, Jun 13, 2013 | 06:05 BST

Mario Golf World Tour pushed back to 2014

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Here’s something we missed from Nintendo’s E3 investor briefing, but which GameInformer dutifully pointed out: 3DS title Mario Golf World Tour has ben delayed to 2014. A quick poll of the virtual office suggests at least three people remembered it existed and were “moderately surprised”. It had been expected within the next few months.

Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 22:39 BST

FIFA 14 discussed on stage at EA presser by Drake

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Drake the rapper came on stage to talk about how excited he was with FIFA 14.

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Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 22:39 BST

Madden 25 features for PS4 and Xbox One detailed

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Madden 25 will have special features new to the game specifically designed thanks to Xbox One and PS4. Line play is the foundation of Madden and now offensive linemen can shift and sort based on threats. Ignite Engine will allow for a better look fot players, and the AI will look and think more like the players. It will also feature Minnesota’s Vikings running back Adrian “Purple Jesus” Peterson on the cover. A video is below.

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Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 16:46 BST

Take-Two files domains for 2K Golf Links

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Take-Two has filed domain registrations for “Links2KGolf.com” and “2KGolfLinks.com” through the company Network Solutions. Does this mean a Tiger Woods competitor is coming? Possibly. Found by Supererogatory, the Internet sleuth believes its possible the firm has purchased the right to the Links series from Microsoft. We’ll find out soon enough.

Mon, Jun 10, 2013 | 01:13 BST

UFC teaser trailer hypes for E3 reveal

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EA Sports has promised to reveal UFC during its E3 press conference, showing off the first licensed release since it acquired the rights from THQ.

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Fri, Jun 07, 2013 | 08:18 BST

NBA 2K14 headed to current and next-gen, but not Wii U

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2K Sports today confirmed NBA 2K14 will release on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, with Nintendo’s console left out in the cold.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 20:16 BST

NBA Live 14 will release exclusively on PS4 and Xbox One

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EA has confirmed NBA Live 14 will be exclusive to PS4 and Xbox One. Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen said as much in May, but it has been further confirmed by the game’s executive producer Sean O’Brien and EA Sports vice president and general manager Daryl Holt to GI International. The team decided to skip production of NBA Live 13, and bring the series to next-gen using the PS4 and Xbox One exclusive Ignite engine. The game is expected on next-gen engines sometime within the next year.

Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 17:13 BST

EA E3 line-up confirms the premiere of Battlefield 4 multiplayer

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EA has confirmed its E3 line-up for next week, stating it will be showing a first look at UFC, FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, NBA LIVE, the latest from Need for Speed Rivals and the world premiere of Battlefield 4 multiplayer – and other surprises.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 13:28 BST

Blood Bowl 2 announced for PC, teaser trailer inside

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Blood Bowl 2 has been announced for PC by developer Cyanide Games. It’s a turn-based strategy romp based on the Games Workshop tabletop series.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 09:51 BST

FIFA 14: new gameplay trailer is all about precision

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FIFA 14 has received a new gameplay trailer courtesy of EA Sports, showing off the game’s new focus on precision, along with player impact, pressure and other features.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 09:23 BST

NHL 14 trailer shows Enforcer Engine fights

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NHL 14 has received a new trailer courtesy of EA Sports, showing off the game’s Enforcer Engine at work. It’s based on Fight Night technology, and allows skaters to batter shite out of each other if things don’t go their way.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 16:28 BST

FIFA 14: more power, more precision

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EA Canada is keen to unlock the potential of the beautiful game in FIFA 14. Nick gets his paws on what’s likely to be one of the hottest tickets of the next-gen transition.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 09:00 BST

FIFA 14 screens show off new skills and footwork

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FIFA 14 has received a batch of new screens courtesy of EA Sports. The shots show off some fancy skills and players running circles round each other.

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Thu, Jun 06, 2013 | 06:24 BST

Shaq Fu trademarks also registered by O’Neal’s licensing company

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According to Siliconera, Shaquille O’Neal’s licensing company, Mine O’ Mine, has filed a swathe of gaming-related trademarks for “Shaq Fu”, the title of a 16-bit era game starring the NBA favourite. Previously, the company registered trademarks for Shaqfighter, but there’s not been any indication it intends to do anything with these marks – yet.

Thanks, Joystiq.

Wed, Jun 05, 2013 | 10:26 BST

PES 2014 won’t release on Wii U due to lack of demand, says community manager

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PES 2014 was revealed yesterday for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, but series community manager Adam Bhatti has confirmed that Konami’s game will not be released on Wii U.

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Wed, Jun 05, 2013 | 08:58 BST

NBA 2K14 teaser trailer drops ahead of full June 6 reveal

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NBA 2K14 has received a teaser trailer care of publisher 2K Games. It shows plenty of three-point, slam-dunk, back-board action. Basketball!

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Tue, Jun 04, 2013 | 22:49 BST

Blood Bowl: Star Coach beta available on Steam

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Cyanide Studios has jumped on the Steam Earyl Access bandwagon to offer an open beta for Blood Bowl: Star Coach, a fantasy fantasy football simulation in which you guide teams composed of Warhammer troops to victory in a new take on the popular spin-off sports game. Get on board the free-to-play affair on Steam. Although the finished product is headed to tablets and Mac, the beta is PC only.

Thanks, Blue’s News.