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EA: FIFA 10 fastest selling sports game of all time
When you think of the fastest selling sports game what is the first title you think of? Madden? Wrong. FIFA 10? Correct, according to EA that is.
The mega publisher has announced today that the latest addition to the FIFA franchise has sold 1.7 million copies in Europe during its first week alone effectively making it the fastest selling sports game of all time.
Peter Moore, EA Sports prez, comments:
“We were confident that FIFA 10 would be a hit, and this week fans across Europe have shown just how much they love this game. We are incredibly proud of FIFA 10 and this kick-off for great, authentic football competition.”
via kotaku
FIFA 10 demo dropping on September 17th
EA Sports has recently announced that the FIFA 10 demo will be made available over Xbox Live, the Playstation Network and for the PC on November 17th.
European gamers, on the other hand, will be getting the demo on September 10th, one week prior to us Americans.
If, however, you don’t want to get your hands on the game before you physically get your hands on the game, you’re going to have to wait until it hits store shelves for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on October 20th.
EA: No new NASCAR games planned
NASCAR fans will be disappointed to hear that EA Sports head honcho, Peter Moore, has recently let us know that the studio currently has no plans to develop a new NASCAR game. In fact, he has said that those who worked on previous NASCAR projects have been reassigned to different projects.
Below is a direct quote from Mr. Moore:
Unfortunately … we had to make some tough trade-offs. We’ve had to redeploy some of those folks. A number of the NASCAR team has moved over now to EA Sports MMA, which will be shipping next year. [We're] still a huge fan of NASCAR, but no plans right now to develop any further games for NASCAR from EA Sports.
Now make note that this doesn’t mean there will never be a new NASCAR game, just not one in the direct future.
via gamespot
Madden hits 100,000 simultaneus users online, sets record
The Madden NFL franchise only continues to grow stronger already having one of the largest sports game fan bases of all time. Today, Madden NFL 2010 has passed yet another milestone: 100,000 simulatenous users online.
News comes to us from EA Sports head honcho Peter Moore who added that over 5.6 million matches were played during the game’s first week. According to Moore, this compares to about 21,000 NFL seasons, and that sure is a lot.
Yup, Madden is here to stay.
via kokugamer
First NBA LIVE 10 trailer hits the web
EA Sports has recently been kind enough to give us the first video insight of their forthcoming basketball title, NBA Live 10.
As you can see from the trailer, NBA Live 10 will feature beautiful graphics, amazing physics and true-to-the-game gameplay.
Tiger Woods 10 gets Banff Springs DLC, already on Wii
New downloadable content is available for Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 today, featuring the golf course Banff Springs. If it so happens that you have the Wii version of the game (complete with Motion Plus), you don’t have to worry about buying the DLC since you already have it. The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game, however, did not include this course on the retail disc.
So, if you really want the golf course, you’ll have to dish out 600 Microsoft Points, or $7.50 on the PlayStation Network. It’s not too bad of a price, considering it’s the same price for every map, but it’s the thought that Wii owners don’t have to waste a dime for extra content because it’s already available to them.
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EA’s FIFA 11 to incorporate motion-sensing?
When the first Project Natal promotional video hit the scene it featured a clip where two people were playing a soccer game using the technology’s motion-sensing. At that point, it was just a vision but now it seems it may be closer to reality.
When asked if motion-sensing would be incorporated into EA’s FIFA 11, the series’ producer said that it is possible. On the flip side, David Rutter, exec over at EA, was quoted to have said that no, the technology won’t be incorporated. So, which one is it?
Don’t get this confused with the soon-to-be-released FIFA 10 as that title has been confirmed to not utilize either Project Natal or the Playstation Motion Controller.
FIFA 10 will be out for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Wii, among others, on October 2nd, 2009.
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NCAA Football 10 hits stores, new launch trailer
In a video game market diluted with a number of football games, it’s hard to decide which one is actually making an effort to make progressive changes for each yearly installment. That being said, EA Sports has released the launch trailer for NCAA Football 10, which hit store shelves today. The college football game features mainly gameplay improvement from the previous installment.
If you’re not sure whether yet another football game is worth the purchase, you can check out a demo for the game on Xbox Live or PSN. The teams are Florida Gators and the Oklahoma Sooners with 2 minute quarters.
NCAA Football 10 is now in stores for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable.
FIFA 10 dated for October in UK
EA Sports has revealed that the release date for the upcoming soccer game FIFA 10 will be October 2nd. This release date, however, is only confirmed for the United Kingdom. Release dates for everywhere else are still to be announced.
Improved in this installment of FIFA are ball physics, an updated manager mode, and other gameplay improvements.
FIFA 10 will be released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2, PC, Nintendo DS, PSP, N-Gage, iPhone, iPod Touch, and mobile phones. This will be the last FIFA game for the PlayStation 2.
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Madden NFL 2010 demo details
The official EA Sports website reveals some details regarding the upcoming demos for Madden NFL 2010. Fans who reserved the game will be given access to an exclusive demo on July 23rd for Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network. This pre-order exclusive demo features a Super Bowl XLIII rematch between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals with 5 minute quarters.
As for everyone else, the free demo will be released exactly one week later on July 30th, which features the Giants vs. Cowboys.
This year’s installment will be introducing cooperative gameplay, which is a breath of fresh air for the Madden series. Madden NFL 2010 will be touching down in stores on August 14th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Wii, Nintendo DS, and iPhone.
NHL 10 will be awesome, improvements showcased on video
If you thought NHL 09 was awesome, wait until you get a wiff of its successor, NHL 10. Above is a feature walkthrough done by the game’s producer, David Littman, that showcases a majority of improvements that will be added to the game.
A few of the improvements include first-person fighting (which we heard about a while back) the ability to trap the puck against the side boards and away from the opposing team, and the fact that actions after the whistle is blown will effect the actual gameplay.
NHL 10 will be out for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on September 15th.
GameStop’s NHL 10 product listing reveals new features
It looks like GameStop is at it again, this time updating NHL 10’s product listing with a bunch of new features previously unannounced by EA Sports.
Below is the full list of new features taken from GameStop’s NHL 10 product listing:
New Battle for the Cup Mode: Experience the intensity of NHL playoff hockey. Play through injuries, intimidate rivals, and match lines as storylines carry across the entire series. Build a Stanley Cup Champion: All-new GM mode lets you scout amateurs, put players on the trading block, hire staff, and earn experience points to become a legendary GM. Battle on the Boards: Shield the puck with your body, kick-pass it to teammates, or pin your opponent against the boards with an all-new board play engine. All-New First-Person Fighting: Change the momentum by trading blows with an NHL enforcer. Tug an opponent’s jersey to gain an advantage—before or after the whistle. Become the Ultimate Pro: Improve your draft status by dominating the prospects game, then use new coaching tips, improved teammate AI, and detailed position instructions as you build the ultimate career. Capture Multiple Championships: The coveted EA SPORTS Hockey League Cup is always up for grabs as new seasons start on a monthly basis online. New Intimidation Tactics: Fore-check defenders, pressure the puck, and finish checks to force your opponent into mistakes, as players fatigue, bobble passes, and avoid collisions under threat of physical pressure. All-New Post-Whistle Action: The action never stops! Antagonize opposing players, finish checks, retaliate for late shots on goal, draw penalties, and pick fights—all after the referee blows the whistle!
Like I said, EA Sports hasn’t said anything about these new features so until they do you should hold judgement on this one. Then again, the list seems pretty legit and it’s (presumably) unlikely someone at GameStop would pull such an elaborate prank.
EA Sports’ NHL 10 will be out for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on September 15th.
GameStop offers exclusive Madden NFL 10 demo with pre-order
Mega-game-retailer GameStop has recently announced that those who pre-order Madden NFL 10 for either the Xbox 360 or PS3 will get access to an exclusive demo towards the end of July. Regardless of when you pre-order the game the demo codes won’t be made available until July 15th. Said demo will feature 4 5-minute quarters with the Pittsburg Steelers and Arizona Cardinals as the playable teams.
Considering the loyal following of the Madden NFL series, this promotion probably wasn’t necessary but is a welcome one. For those of you who don’t know the latest rendition of the game, Madden NFL 10, will be out for the Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Xbox 360, PSP, iPhone/iPod Touch, Wii and Nintendo DS on August 14th.
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EA slaps Dwight Howard on NBA Live 10 cover
EA Sports is in full swing releasing all of the sports games they can, Fight Night Round 4, Madden 10, NHL 10 and now NBA Live 10. However, previous to now EA had kept both the cover and cover athelete under wraps.
As you can see above, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has gotten the honor of gracing the latest installment’s cover. Howard gave the following statement after the announcement:
“It’s an honor to be named as the cover athlete for NBA LIVE 10. This year has been a crazy ride and this is a cool way to cap it off. Of course – there is one more thing I’m on the hunt for that would complete it.”
I wonder what he’s on the hunt for? Maybe a final victory over the Lakers? Oh yeah.
Fight Night Round 4 dated for June 25th
Despite being previously announced to have a June 30th release date, EA has recently let us know that Fight Night Round 4 will hit shelves 5 days earlier on June 25th.
If you want to get a taste of the action before you throw down $60 there is a multiplayer demo available on Xbox Live.
Again, just to clarify, EA Sports’ Fight Night Round 4 will be released for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 on June 25th.