Category Archives: Sports

Thu, May 16, 2013 | 02:20 BST

NCAA 14 Ultimate Team to feature over 1,400 players

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EA Sports’ popular Ultimate Team makes its way to NCAA Football this year, bringing a bevy of new content.

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Thu, May 16, 2013 | 01:02 BST

Madden NFL 25 dev diary discusses defensive play

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Madden NFL 25 may not look all that different from its precursors, but EA Tiburon is hoping to switch gameplay up with new free running controls. In this latest developer diary, the team discuss how this applies to defensive play.

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Tue, May 14, 2013 | 21:04 BST

Konami’s pre-E3 presentation to contain news on Metal Gear Solid 5, Lords of Shadow 2

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Konami has announced it will stream its pre-E3 presenataion, in which Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, Metal Gear Solid 5, Pro Evolution Soccer, and a number of “additional key announcements” will be highlighted.

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Wed, May 08, 2013 | 09:16 BST

EA Sports extends FIFA license deal until 2022

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EA Sports and football bigwigs FIFA have reached an agreement that sees their current video game licensing agreement renewed and extended through until 2022.

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Tue, May 07, 2013 | 16:21 BST

DraftKings raises $7 million in funding

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DraftKings, a fantasy sports game service, has raised $7 million in funding. The money will be used to enhance the marketing and customer experience areas of the company.

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Tue, May 07, 2013 | 12:23 BST

FIFA 14 release date pegged for October by retailer GAME

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FIFA 14 has been listed for an October release by retailer GAME. Is this a place-holder date or the real deal? Be the judge here.

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Mon, May 06, 2013 | 01:25 BST

Madden NFL 25 free running detailed

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EA Tiburon is very proud of the new free running system in Madden NFL 25; this producer’s video shows off some of the new moves you’ll be able to employ.

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Thu, May 02, 2013 | 16:40 BST

NHL 14 developer diary shows off the game’s collision physics

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EA Sports has released a developer diary for NHL 14 showing off the game’s collision physics. Looks painful. NHL 14 is out September 10.

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Thu, May 02, 2013 | 05:59 BST

Madden NFL 25 definitely not coming to Wii U

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This year’s Madden NFL, which also happens to be the very special 25th anniversary release, will not release on Wii U.

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Wed, May 01, 2013 | 13:39 BST

Epigenesis trailer shows off the latest Make Something Unreal winner

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Dead Shark Triple Punch’s Epigenesis, the latest winner of the Make Something Unreal contest, has a video available below.

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Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 07:47 BST

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 15 cancelled – rumour

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EA has put the Tiger Woods PGA Tour series on hold as a cost-saving measure, according to anonymous sources.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 02:48 BST

FIFA 14 headed to Vita, Amazon listing suggests

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Officially, FIFA 14 has been announced for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but it looks to be headed to Vita as well.

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Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | 02:14 BST

Madden fraud claim to go to court

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A district court has ruled EA Sports must face fraud claims suggesting the publisher failed to give the Madden NFL franchise’s original developer his fair share of profits.

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Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | 18:22 BST

Madden 25 will feature Barry Sanders on the cover

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Barry Sanders will grace the cover of Madden 25 after a record breaking 40 million votes determined the running back worthy of the honor.

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Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 10:51 BST

PES 14 creative producer talks new features, FOX Engine & physics

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Pro Evolution Soccer 14 creative producer Kei Masuda has explained why he hopes that new features and Hideo Kojima’s FOX Engine will help the latest entry in Konami’s footie series shine this year.

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Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 04:50 BST

NCAA 14 cover to feature Denard Robinson

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Former University of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson will front NCAA 14, the third Wolverine to earn this honour. The cover athlete was, as is now usual for EASports titles, chosen by a poll, which drew 5.7 million votes. NCAA 14 is due on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in July. It features a new physics engine and overhauled presentation.

Thanks, GameInformer.

Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 09:27 BST

NHL 14 cover voting now open

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NHL 14 publisher EA Sports has opened up the ballot to see who you, the sports fans want to see adorning the game’s cover this year.

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Tue, Apr 23, 2013 | 05:32 BST

PES: future games to feature AFC Champions League

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Konami has struck a deal with the Asian Football Confederation to bring the AFC Champions League into future Pro Evolution Soccer games. The Asian league will appear in a dedicated game mode, with players able to select one of the league’s 32 teams and battle it out for the cup. Both the AFC and Konami expressed their glowing admiration for each other and the PES franchise in a press release. The AFC draws on 46 member associations, and is itself one of the six global members of FIFA.

Sat, Apr 20, 2013 | 17:08 BST

NCAA Football 14 video shows revamped on-field presentations

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A new trailer for NCAA 14 has been released, which shows off the game’s presentation along with a glimpse at some of the 500 new on-field vignettes. The game also contains new on-field chatter, along with insights on key players and drive summaries. The sports title is due July 9 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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Wed, Apr 17, 2013 | 16:49 BST

FIFA 14 Gameplay Debut – Pure Shot and Real Ball Physics Revealed

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FIFA 14 has reared its head as EA Sports announced what’s new in this year’s game. Below the cut you’ll find the only gameplay footage released today, showing off the game’s new Pure Shot and Real Ball Physics.

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