Category Archives: EA Sports

Mon, Feb 20, 2012 | 02:36 GMT

New SSX trailer show Rockies, Antarctica, more

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Over the weekend someone pointed out to EA Sports that there aren’t enough days remaining until launch for its current video schedule. I like to imagine this influenced its release of five trailers at once.

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Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | 01:57 GMT

SSX demo due in next week’s console update

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We’ll finally get our hands on a taster of the SSX reboot in just a few days.

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Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 23:51 GMT

FIFA Street venues “more than just window dressing”

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All those locations in FIFA Street aren’t just to fill up the map; different venues vary right down to the physics.

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Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | 01:54 GMT

SSX trailers present both real and fictional snowboarders

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The usual weekly Uber Signature trailer for SSX shows off Moby Jones’ Superbman Barspin, but also sends UK pro snowboarder Scott Penman to Kopaonik to recreate the game in real life – as far as that is possible.

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Sun, Feb 12, 2012 | 23:16 GMT

FIFA team checking out FIFA Street features

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Some of FIFA Street’s features are on the FIFA team’s wishlist, and may be cannibalised for the core franchise.

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Sun, Feb 12, 2012 | 21:34 GMT

Cashing in: Grand Slam Tennis 2 aces Sydney

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We sent Brenna Hillier to take down a champion in Grand Slam Tennis 2 at a launch party for the EA Sports title. On reflection, this wasn’t the best-laid plan.

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Wed, Feb 08, 2012 | 22:44 GMT

SSX trailer highlights the Himalayas

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It’s a good thing SSX is the biggest game in the series so far, because it means there’s still new stuff to see in the barrage of trailers – for example, the world’s most famous mountains.

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Wed, Feb 08, 2012 | 00:25 GMT

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 to include career-spanning Legacy mode

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Have you ever wanted to follow pro-golfer Tiger Woods through his entire life, not just the latest PGA Tour? EA Sports is pretty sure you have, adding a Legacy mode to the upcoming Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13. The new mode takes players right through the champion’s career, starting with his prodigal efforts at the age of two. This is predictably adorable, and you can see a video of it through the break. The sports sim drops on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with Move and Kinect support, on March 27.

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Tue, Feb 07, 2012 | 06:19 GMT

SSX trailer highlights Elise’s Uber Signature

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EA Sports’ regular weekly SSX character profile this time re-introduces fan favourite Elise Riggs and her La La La Lockstep.

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Mon, Feb 06, 2012 | 07:36 GMT

SSX online trailer goes nuts on global events, GeoTags

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EA’s released the second part of its SSX online series, this time focussing on the game’s online global events and user-generated collectables known as GeoTags. Global events skip the typical lobby in multiplayer games, instead throwing you into ongoing events in and around the SSX universe. GeoTags, meanwhile, are where UGC tags can be dropped anywhere on a level. Until its picked up by your friends, you’ll continue earning credits for the time its spent out there.

Get the video below the break, via Ripten. SSX launches on February 28 in the US and March 2 in the UK for PS3 and 360.

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Mon, Feb 06, 2012 | 02:06 GMT

Grand Slam Tennis 2 drops by the US Open

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Grand Slam Tennis 2 doesn’t just include one of the four famous Slams. Oh no! It’s got them all. For example: The US Open, as detailed in this new trailer.

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Thu, Feb 02, 2012 | 16:13 GMT

EA Q3: SWTOR moves 2 million units, 1.7M active users

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EA has posted $1.65 billion in revenue for Q3 FY12, which is a 15% increase year-over-year from $1.41 billion. Packaged goods sales came in at $1.23 billion compared to $1.108 billion year-over-year, and losses for the quarter were $205 million, compared to $322 million year-over-year.

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Wed, Feb 01, 2012 | 07:55 GMT

EA UK forums “defaced” in hack, no personal data compromised

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EA has said the frontpage of its UK forums was “defaced” by a hacker, but has confirmed the workaround has been fixed.

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Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | 05:47 GMT

SSX Online Pass not required for multiplayer

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EA Sports has taken an unusual stance with its Online Pass for SSX, letting you participate in multiplayer events – but not receive rewards for doing so.

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Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | 09:14 GMT

Madden NFL 12 tips Giants for Super Bowl victory

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EA Sports’ annual Super Bowl simulation has picked the New York Giants over the New England Patriots ahead of Friday’s championship match.

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Mon, Jan 30, 2012 | 11:26 GMT

SSX X Games TV ad goes on global showcase

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EA Sports has unleashed the TV ad for SSX ahead of the snowboarding racer’s rebirth in a few weeks time. The ad first aired as part of the latest X Games. Get the video after the break.

It’s out on February 28 in the US and March 2 in the UK for PS3 and 360.

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Mon, Jan 30, 2012 | 10:02 GMT

UK charts: FIFA 12 goes six weeks clear, Resi Evil: Revelations enters sixth

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FIFA 12 has stayed at the top of the UK charts for a sixth straight week, eight in total, with Resident Evil: Revelations entering the top ten as a new entry.

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Mon, Jan 30, 2012 | 06:01 GMT

Grand Slam Tennis 2 introduces the Pro AI system

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The latest producer’s video for Grand Slam Tennis 2 shows off the variation among player AI, from Maria Sharapova’s “signature acoustics”, hem hem, to John McEnroe’s tantrums and Venus Williams’ defensive base line play.

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Mon, Jan 30, 2012 | 05:50 GMT

FIFA Street invites you to Free Your Game

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With a delightfully obscure tagline, this FIFA Street trailer takes a look at the various countries – and incidentally, playstyles – players will encounter.

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Fri, Jan 27, 2012 | 19:09 GMT

Blockbuster offering interesting pre-order incentives for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13

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Blockbuster has announced two pre-order exclusiveness Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13, which include DLC packs featuring football luminaries Wayne Rooney, James Milner, Theo Walcott and Petr Cech. Another pack will feature sports stars such as boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard. Blockbuster said the exclusive DLC was “the start of an exciting year” for its customers and more promotions are coming in the future. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 13 will be released in the US on March 27 and worldwide on March 30. The Xbox 360 version features Kinect integration, while both the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions contain a new swing mechanic as well as social features. Thanks, Spong.