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Electronic Arts Reveals Next-Gen Game Engine at Xbox One Reveal Event The Xbox One wasn’t the only next-gen news to hit the Internet today.  EA unveiled the “EA Sports Ignite” game engine during the Xbox One reveal event, which is designed for next-gen sports titles. FIFA, Madden NFL, NBA Live and UFC will all use the engine, which EA says will exceed the animation limitations of current sports games by a “factor of ten.” A new trailer highlighting the EA Sports Ignite engine and the games utilizing the technology can be viewed here.

Electronic Arts Reveals Next-Gen Game Engine at Xbox One Reveal Event

The Xbox One wasn’t the only next-gen news to hit the Internet today. 

EA unveiled the “EA Sports Ignite” game engine during the Xbox One reveal event, which is designed for next-gen sports titles.

FIFA, Madden NFL, NBA Live and UFC will all use the engine, which EA says will exceed the animation limitations of current sports games by a “factor of ten.”

A new trailer highlighting the EA Sports Ignite engine and the games utilizing the technology can be viewed here.

Owner Mode Returns in Madden NFL 25, Connected Franchise Details Revealed One of Madden’s most requested modes is making its return in Madden NFL 25. Owner Mode has been added to this year’s Connected Franchise mode (previously named Connected Careers in Madden NFL 13), giving users the ability to take control of the day-to-day operations of your team, including marketing spend, managing stadium upgrades and/or team relocation. Owner Mode was previously introduced in Madden NFL 2004 and last seen in Madden NFL 08. In addition, Connected Franchise includes several other changes besides Owner Mode, including a new interface, retuned progression and trade logic, full 32-team control and the ability to import draft classes from NCAA Football 14. Additional details on the new changes to Connected Franchise can be found here. Madden NFL 25 is slated for release in August.

Owner Mode Returns in Madden NFL 25, Connected Franchise Details Revealed

One of Madden’s most requested modes is making its return in Madden NFL 25.

Owner Mode has been added to this year’s Connected Franchise mode (previously named Connected Careers in Madden NFL 13), giving users the ability to take control of the day-to-day operations of your team, including marketing spend, managing stadium upgrades and/or team relocation. Owner Mode was previously introduced in Madden NFL 2004 and last seen in Madden NFL 08.

In addition, Connected Franchise includes several other changes besides Owner Mode, including a new interface, retuned progression and trade logic, full 32-team control and the ability to import draft classes from NCAA Football 14.

Additional details on the new changes to Connected Franchise can be found here.

Madden NFL 25 is slated for release in August.

Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition Exclusive to Amazon EA Sports is releasing the Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition exclusively on Amazon.com  In addition to the game, this version of Madden includes:          Fans who are not currently DIRECTV subscribers but are able to receive DIRECTV service will receive a promo code entitling them to $10 off per month for their first year of service and one year of NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX at no additional charge.          Fans who are already DIRECTV and NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX subscribers can access NFL SUNDAY TICKET on computer and mobile devices using their current DIRECTV username and password.          For fans unable to receive DIRECTV service, each Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition will include a unique code to access the 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL SUNDAY TICKET on computers, tablets, and mobile devices- including access to DIRECTV’s award-winning RED ZONE CHANNEL®.          Owners of the Anniversary Edition will also receive an exclusive Madden Ultimate Team pack each week of the NFL season, starting week 1 through week 17. Those who don’t have DIRECTV and/or aren’t interested in Madden Ultimate Team will likely pass on this deal, but it could be valuable to gamers who are DIRECTV subscribers/MUT players. Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition is $100 and is available for preorder here.

Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition Exclusive to Amazon

EA Sports is releasing the Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition exclusively on Amazon.com 

In addition to the game, this version of Madden includes:

  •          Fans who are not currently DIRECTV subscribers but are able to receive DIRECTV service will receive a promo code entitling them to $10 off per month for their first year of service and one year of NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX at no additional charge.
  •          Fans who are already DIRECTV and NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX subscribers can access NFL SUNDAY TICKET on computer and mobile devices using their current DIRECTV username and password.
  •          For fans unable to receive DIRECTV service, each Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition will include a unique code to access the 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL SUNDAY TICKET on computers, tablets, and mobile devices- including access to DIRECTV’s award-winning RED ZONE CHANNEL®.
  •          Owners of the Anniversary Edition will also receive an exclusive Madden Ultimate Team pack each week of the NFL season, starting week 1 through week 17.

Those who don’t have DIRECTV and/or aren’t interested in Madden Ultimate Team will likely pass on this deal, but it could be valuable to gamers who are DIRECTV subscribers/MUT players.

Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition is $100 and is available for preorder here.

NHL 14 to Include One Touch Dekes, Improved Physics  Simplifying dekes and improving the physics system are two of the new gameplay changes EA Sports revealed in its latest NHL 14 blog.  Dekes can now be done by using the left stick and one button. Previous titles required use of a shoulder button and both sticks.  The True Performance Skating physics engine also returns with improved speed and momentum balance, quicker pivots and enhanced lateral skating.    Details on the new gameplay changes can be found here.

NHL 14 to Include One Touch Dekes, Improved Physics 

Simplifying dekes and improving the physics system are two of the new gameplay changes EA Sports revealed in its latest NHL 14 blog. 

Dekes can now be done by using the left stick and one button. Previous titles required use of a shoulder button and both sticks. 

The True Performance Skating physics engine also returns with improved speed and momentum balance, quicker pivots and enhanced lateral skating.   

Details on the new gameplay changes can be found here.

Electronic Arts Kills Online Pass The EA Online Pass is no more. Online Pass required those who bought used EA titles to buy a “pass” to access online content. This created another revenue stream for the company and was also a way for them to make money off of the used game industry. EA spokesperson John Reseburg stated in an email conversation with VentureBeat that “many players didn’t respond to the format.” Online Pass was widely criticized by gamers when it was introduced in 2010. However, other game companies followed EA’s lead, creating their own version of the online pass. EA reported the Online Pass program garnered between $10 and $15 million in its first year.

Electronic Arts Kills Online Pass

The EA Online Pass is no more.

Online Pass required those who bought used EA titles to buy a “pass” to access online content. This created another revenue stream for the company and was also a way for them to make money off of the used game industry.

EA spokesperson John Reseburg stated in an email conversation with VentureBeat that “many players didn’t respond to the format.”

Online Pass was widely criticized by gamers when it was introduced in 2010. However, other game companies followed EA’s lead, creating their own version of the online pass.

EA reported the Online Pass program garnered between $10 and $15 million in its first year.

Ultimate Team Added to NCAA Football 14 EA Sports’ infamous Ultimate Team mode has made its way onto NCAA Football 14. The mode is similar to Madden’s Ultimate Team, where you build a custom team by collecting individual players in the form of cards. However, no current college players will be in NCAA Football 14 Ultimate Team. Instead, the mode will include over 1,400 former college players. Additional details on NCAA Football 14 Ultimate team can be found here. NCAA Football 14 is slated for release in July

Ultimate Team Added to NCAA Football 14

EA Sports’ infamous Ultimate Team mode has made its way onto NCAA Football 14.

The mode is similar to Madden’s Ultimate Team, where you build a custom team by collecting individual players in the form of cards.

However, no current college players will be in NCAA Football 14 Ultimate Team. Instead, the mode will include over 1,400 former college players.

Additional details on NCAA Football 14 Ultimate team can be found here. NCAA Football 14 is slated for release in July