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  • EA Play: EA Sports FC 25 Is Now Available with Game Pass Ultimate

    EA Play: EA Sports FC 25 Is Now Available with Game Pass Ultimate

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    EA Play: EA Sports FC 25 Is Now Available with Game Pass Ultimate

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    EA Play and Game Pass Ultimate Members can experience more ways to win for the club in EA Sports FC 25, with unrivaled authenticity brought to life through a roster of 19,000+ players across 700+ teams in more than 120 stadiums and over 30 leagues. Members can team up with friends in their favorite modes – including the new 5v5 Rush – and manage their club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before.

    Dive into the action with groundbreaking features like teaming up with friends in 5v5 Rush to play Ultimate Team, Clubs, and Kick-Off. FC IQ delivers greater strategic control and more realistic collective movement at the team level, while a new AI model, powered by real-world data, influences player tactics through all-new Player Roles.

    And they can enjoy more ways to play with Samsung devices. Members can stream EA Sports FC 25 directly to Samsung Smart TVs via Samsung Gaming Hub and the Xbox app, making it easier than ever to jump into the action.

    The pitch is yours. Start playing today with your Game Pass Ultimate membership.

    Member Rewards

    From mighty charm vibes to showing out on the ice, check out this month’s member rewards for the pitch and beyond. Members can score EA Sports FC 25 rewards including the limited time Supercharge Pack, Ultimate Team Draft Token, and the Shapeshifters FC Left Leg Tattoo & Clubs Coins.

    Also available is the Apex Legends Gold Tribal Mask Weapon Charm and the Battlefield 2042 Headgear: No Slouch. They can also get a Madden NFL 25 Ultimate Team Pack, 5,000 XP for F1 25, and an NHL 25 WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier & CHEL Coins.

    Membership for EA Play is included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscriptions.

    Whether you’re scoring an unbelievable hat-trick in the EA Sports FC franchise, showing no mercy on suburban battlegrounds in the Battlefield series or timing a perfect hit to dominate the gridiron in the Madden NFL franchise, you can feel the thrill with EA for just $5.99 a month. Membership unlocks unlimited access to a collection of top titles, trials of select new games, in-game member rewards and more. Members also save 10% off EA digital purchases—including game downloads, points packs, and DLC.

    For more details on all the EA Play member benefits this month, visit: EA Play Member Benefits. Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply – see EA Play Terms for details.

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  • How BWT Alpine F1 Racing Team Developed Their Car for EA Sports F1 24

    How BWT Alpine F1 Racing Team Developed Their Car for EA Sports F1 24

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    Summary

    • EA Sports recently chatted with BWT Alpine F1 Team Chief Engineer Pierre Genon to learn more about what it takes to bring a Formula 1 car to F1 24.
    • If you order F1 24 Champions Edition by April 24, 2024, you can be one of the first to try out the Alpine and extra 2024 liveries in F1 23 Time Trial.
    • F1 24 is currently available for pre-order on the Xbox Store for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in two versions: Standard Edition and Champions Edition, set to launch on May 31, 2024.  Get three days early access, starting 28 May 2024 when you pre-order the Champions Edition.

    A new Formula 1 season is upon us, and the Red Bull Racing Team already looks poised to repeat (again) with their number one driver Max Verstappen continuing to look untouchable.

    But Formula 1 is much more than just those who take the podium on race day. It’s a spectacle enjoyed by the world over that sees 20 of the greatest drivers behind the wheels of some of the most technologically advanced racing vehicles ever created, where mere seconds and inches are the only things separating them from one another. And no game captures that better right now that the fantastic EA Sports F1 series.

    But what goes into bringing one of those advanced racing vehicles into a high-octane racing game like F1 24? For those answers, EA Sports recently chatted with BWT Alpine F1 Team Chief Engineer Pierre Genon to learn more about what it takes to bring a Formula 1 car to F1 24, how aerodynamics is incorporated into the game, and the challenge of staying up to date on the latest car specifications and regulations.


    EA Sports: What is it like working with EA Sports F1 to bring your car to the virtual world?

    BWT Alpine F1 Team Chief Engineer Pierre Genon: It’s pretty seamless from start to finish. A credit really to the skill of the people digitalizing the assets. We have to produce artwork to create all the assets in reality for the team. So, we repurpose and share these same assets with EA Sports to enable them to create digital replicas of the real thing.

    EA Sports: What is the first track you want to try the A524 on EA Sports F1 24?

    Pierre Genon: The drivers don’t need to worry about me taking their seat! Australia historically was the first track of the season and that was always my nemesis. It’s the track I have raced at the most. Spa is probably my favourite – possibly because I know it so well.

    EA Sports: Tracks like Spa that mix high speed straights with complex technical corners are some of the most challenging in EA Sports F1 to find a perfect car setup. How do you approach that same challenge and compromise in real life?

    Pierre Genon: We always start from simulation, which is pretty good these days at guiding you to the fastest laptime. However, what is harder to simulate virtually is the ability to overtake other cars or keep them behind. For that, although we are developing simulation tools, we still use subjective judgement and the drivers in particular can have their views on the best compromise for “racing” or following other cars.

    EA Sports: What data is given to EA Sports to ensure your cars are accurately represented in-game?

    Pierre Genon: We provide the latest aero release to EA Sports to use in the game. It’s highly confidential material which is entrusted to them, however the model isn’t always exactly the same as the one that goes out on track for the first race of the season.

    EA Sports: How do you incorporate aerodynamics and other technical aspects into the car’s design and functionality?

    Pierre Genon: Aerodynamics are a major factor in the performance of a Formula 1 car that it is the other way around. We have to integrate “inconvenient” mechanical components in the car’s design without getting too far away from the ideal aerodynamic concepts.

    EA Sports: How much collaboration was there with the team drivers and mechanics in the engineering process?

    Pierre Genon: We have various mechanisms to ensure that the feedback from mechanics is considered in the design of future cars. Obviously within reason, as it’s more important to have a faster car than one where maintenance is easy. Drivers collaborate in the engineering process mainly by providing feedback as to how the car is behaving from their perspective and what traits of the handling prevents them from pushing harder. High quality driver feedback is preferred to engineering suggestions, which are best left to the engineers.

    EA Sports: How do you adapt to engineering changes due to changes in car specifications or regulations?

    Pierre Genon: With consistent regulations there is a relatively slower pace of development of engineering concepts, but rather a constant process of refinement. Major regulation changes, such as in 2022 or soon in 2026, have far more impact and the first key challenge is usually to understand which aspect of the performance of the car will become relatively more or less important, so that we put our resource in the correct areas.

    EA Sports: What is your favorite part of the engineering process and why?

    Pierre Genon: The above, getting to understand a new set of technical regulations and the challenges they pose.

    EA Sports: How does it feel to know the car you have been working on is in EA Sports F1?

    Pierre Genon It makes me very proud on behalf of my team.


    Thanks to Pierre Genon for taking the time to talk with EA Sports. Now we’re super excited to experience what’s in store for with EA Sports F1 24, the official game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship. With the ability to showcase your champion in a quest for an illustrious F1 Career, as well as getting hands on with the newest handling and physics, driven by EA Sports Dynamic Handling, fans of Formula 1 racing are in for a real treat when it launches for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on May 31, 2024.

    F1 24 is currently available for pre-order on the Xbox Store in two versions: Standard Edition and Champions Edition. If you order F1 24 Champions Edition by April 24, 2024, you can be one of the first to try out the Alpine and extra 2024 liveries, as well as access the Alpine and other F1 esports liveries right away in F1 23 Time Trial. Also, you can get the Alpine and other F1 esports liveries in F1 24 when the game comes out.

    For even more information on EA Sports F1 24, be sure to visit their official site.

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    F1® 24 Champions Edition + Limited Time Bonus

    Electronic Arts

    $89.99 $80.99

    LIMITED TIME ONLY – PRE-ORDER* F1® 24 Champions Edition by April 24th, 2024 and receive: ● Limited time bonus: McLaren, Williams, Alpine, & Haas ’24 liveries, plus the McLaren & Alpine F1® esports liveries, immediately in Time Trial in F1® 23
    ● Limited time bonus: McLaren & Alpine F1 esports liveries in F1® 24
    ● Limited time bonus: Second set of 2024 liveries in F1® 23 after April 24th
    ● F1® TV Pro 1-month Subscription
    ● 3 Days Early Access
    ● Special Events with unlockable rewards (During Early Access Only)
    ● 1x VIP Podium Pass
    ● 2x New My Team Icons
    ● F1® World Bumper Pack
    ● 18,000 Pitcoins
    ● Dual Entitlement: F1® 24 Champions Edition includes both F1® 24 Xbox Series X|S and F1® 24 Xbox One Get ready to ignite your passion for racing and get closer to the grid like never before with EA SPORTS™ F1® 24, the official videogame of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™. Unleash Your Champion in pursuit of a legacy-defining F1® Career and feel at one with the car with the latest handling and physics, powered by EA SPORTS Dynamic Handling. ● Unleash Your Champion: Discover the all-new Driver Career mode with new gameplay rooted in the sport. ● EA SPORTS™ Dynamic Handling: Get to grips with more authentic handling. The latest physics gives you more control over how your personal driving style impacts your car’s performance and race strategy. More information coming soon. *Conditions and Restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-24/disclaimers for details.
    F1® 24 Game – an official product of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. © 2024 Electronic Arts Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, the EA SPORTS logo, Codemasters and the Codemasters logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.

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    F1® 24 Standard Edition

    Electronic Arts

    $69.99 $62.99

    Pre-Order* the F1® 24 Standard Edition and receive: ● F1® World Starter Pack
    ● 5,000 PitCoin virtual currency to spend in-game
    ● Dual Entitlement: F1® 24 Standard Edition includes both F1® 24 Xbox Series X|S and F1® 24 Xbox One Get ready to ignite your passion for racing and get closer to the grid like never before with EA SPORTS™ F1® 24, the official videogame of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™. Unleash Your Champion in pursuit of a legacy-defining F1® Career and feel at one with the car with the latest handling and physics, powered by EA SPORTS Dynamic Handling. ● Unleash Your Champion: Discover the all-new Driver Career mode with new gameplay rooted in the sport. ● EA SPORTS™ Dynamic Handling: Get to grips with more authentic handling. The latest physics gives you more control over how your personal driving style impacts your car’s performance and race strategy. More information coming soon. *Conditions and Restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-24/disclaimers for details.
    F1® 24 Game – an official product of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. © 2024 Electronic Arts Inc. EA, EA SPORTS, the EA SPORTS logo, Codemasters and the Codemasters logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc.

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  • EA Sports NHL 24 erscheint am 6. Oktober für PS5 und PS4

    EA Sports NHL 24 erscheint am 6. Oktober für PS5 und PS4

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    NHL 24 erweckt den Rausch und die Ermüdung von Hochdruck-Hockey mit einer Reihe neuer Gameplay-Features zum Leben. Die Exhaust-Engine wird von Frostbite angetrieben und kombiniert damit die Sustained-Pressure- und Goalie-Fatigue-Systeme, um konzentriert Gelegenheiten zu formen, die noch mehr in-Game-Situationen ermöglichen. Das Sustained-Pressure-System wird fürs offensive Spielen aktiviert, wenn ihr lang genug offensiven Druck ausübt. Es sorgt dafür, dass die Eigenschaften eines Gegners vorübergehend sinken und ihr mehr kreative Möglichkeiten habt. Das Goalie-Fatigue-System nutzt dann den gleichen offensiven Druck, um die Ermüdung des Torhüters zu verstärken, durch die seine Reaktion auf Torschüsse verändert wird – dafür gibt es 75 neue Torhüter-Animationen, die den Effekt auf dem Eis erlebbar machen.

    Und noch etwas, das ein großer Hit an NHL 24 sein wird: Physic-Based Contact. Physischer Kontakt ist dadurch realistischer und dynamischer als je zuvor und lässt euch Bodychecks genauso sehen und erleben wie auf dem Eis. Die Reaktionen auf Bodychecks sind noch vielfältiger und neue Ragdoll- oder animationsbasierte Reaktionen eröffnen den Raum für besonders eindrucksvolle Bodychecks. Wenn ihr einen Bodycheck genau zur richtigen Zeit ausführt, könnt ihr damit sogar das Glas brechen und Spieler auf die Bank purzeln lassen.

    EA Sports NHL 24 ist verbundener als je zuvor durch verbesserte Cross-Play-Möglichkeiten in Hockey Ultimate Team und World of Chel. So könnt ihr mit- und gegeneinander auf Konsolen der gleichen Generation spielen.

    Neue Features auf dem Eis

    Ein Update für die menschliche Steuerung der Torhüter

    Im Tor spielt es sich jetzt noch besser dank neuen und aktualisierten Gameplay-Features wie dem Tethered Control System, das euch ermöglicht, vor- und zurückzugleiten, um große Rettungsaktionen durchzuziehen – und euch automatisch danach zurück zur Mitte des Tors führt. Das neue Instinkt-System macht das Halten vor Schüssen noch dynamischer, indem ihr den Ort eines Schusses raten dürft und dann einen Bonus für den Rettungsversuch bekommt, wenn ihr richtig liegt.

    Hockey Ultimate Team

    Das neue HUT-Moments-Feature lässt euch klassische Momente der Hockeygeschichte und die größten Spiele der aktuellen Saison noch mal erleben und teilen. Es gibt auch ein neues System zur Nachverfolgung von Zielen, das auf Item-Typen, Teams, Spielern und Aktionen auf dem Eis basiert und in Echtzeit aktualisiert wird. Jetzt könnt ihr Ziele schneller erreichen und euch darauf konzentrieren, konstanter große Momente zu erschaffen.

    World of Chel

    Nicht nur, dass durch Cross-Play World of Chel noch größer wird, dieser Lieblingsmodus vieler Fans bringt auch eine optimierte Creation Zone mit, die euch noch mehr Anpassungen in NHL 24 ermöglicht. Die EASHL-Playoffs haben jetzt ein anderes Format, das einfacher ist und einem klaren 16-Spiele-Weg zum Ruhm folgt. Spieler werden hier individuelle Rankingpunkte auf ihrem Weg durch die Gruppe sammeln.

    Moderne Präsentation

    Flex Moments ist ein riesiges, allumfassendes Upgrade für das Broadcasting, zu dem 75 neue Torjubelanimationen gehören, neue Kamerawinkel, Beleuchtungseffekte und die Möglichkeit, im Spiel bestimmte Jubelmomente auf der Controllersteuerung zur verteilen und dadurch genauso zu feiern, wie ihr wollt. Event-Reaktionen im Spiel unterstützen jetzt echte Unterbrechungen, Schlindern übers Eis, Exhaust-Engine-Peaks und dramatische Comeback-Momente, die NHL 24 die bisher dynamischsten, natürlichsten Reaktionen des Publikums bescheren.

    EA Sports NHL 24 kommt am 6. Oktober für PS5 und PS4. Schleift eure Kufen und macht euch bereit für ein neues Jahr professionellen Hockeys, in dem ihr unten mehr über die Vorbesteller-Möglichkeiten lernt.

    Details zur Vorbestellung

    Sichert euch EA Sports NHL 24 Standard Edition als Vorbestellung* und ihr erhaltet:

    • HUT Power Up Icon Choice Pack
    • WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier (x2)

    Bestellt jetzt schon* die EA SPORTS™ NHL 24 X-Factor Edition und ihr bekommt:

    • HUT Team Building Player Choice Pack (nur bis zum 25.9.)
    • Dual Entitlement
    • 3-TageEarly Access
    • 4600 NHL Points
    • Ein exklusives Cale Makar Player-Item
    • HUT Power Up Icon Choice Pack
    • WOC Battle Pass XP Modifier (x5)

    * Siehe Bedingungen und Einschränkungen sowie weitere Details unter http://www.ea.com/games/nhl/nhl-24/game-and-offer-disclaimers

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  • Der Beginn einer neuen Ära: EA Sports FC 24 erscheint am 29. September für PS4 und PS5

    Der Beginn einer neuen Ära: EA Sports FC 24 erscheint am 29. September für PS4 und PS5

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    Bei EA Sports FC 24 stehen ein authentisches Fußballerlebnis und Gameplay-Innovationen im Vordergrund, um die bislang 150 Millionen Fans des größten Clubs der Welt in eine neue Ära des virtuellen Fußballsports zu führen. Möglich machen das HyperMotion V*, optimierte PlayStyles und die grundlegend überarbeitete Frostbite-Engine – drei bahnbrechende Technologien, die wir euch näher vorstellen möchten.

    Der Beginn einer neuen Ära: EA Sports FC 24 erscheint am 29. September für PS4 und PS5

    Doch das ist längst nicht alles an Neuerungen: Freut euch auf die Top-Athletinnen des Frauenfußballs in Ultimate Team, erstellt mit Evolutions einzigartige Versionen von Spielern und Spielerinnen oder nutzt erstmals Crossplay auch in den Modi Clubs sowie Volta Football und tretet gegen eure Freunde auf der gleichen Plattformgeneration an.

    HyperMotion V

    Die Weiterentwicklung der HyperMotion-Technologie nutzt die volumetrischen Daten von über 180 Top-Spielen, um realistische Bewegungen zu erzeugen. Die Videoerfassung ist nun möglich, ohne dass die Sportler Motion-Capturing-Anzüge tragen müssen. Kameras in den Stadien zeichnen alle Bewegungen der Teams während eines Spiels auf und die Daten werden verwendet, um authentische Animationen für EA Sports FC 24 zu erstellen. So ist gewährleistet, dass sich die Spielerinnen und Spieler genauso bewegen wie in einem echten Match.

    Weitere Features der Technologie machen es möglich, die Ballphysik mittels lernfähiger KI so zu berechnen, dass sich das runde Leder im Flug oder beim Abprall absolut realistisch verhält, oder mit einem Handschuh die Bewegungen der Hände der Sportler aufzuzeichnen und auch diese Details im Spiel perfekt wiederzugeben.

    PlayStyles

    Jeder Spieler und jede Spielerin hat seine eigene Art, sich auf dem Spielfeld zu bewegen und mit dem Ball umzugehen: Die von Opta und anderen Quellen gesammelten Daten aus realen Spielen wurden optimiert, um die einzigartigen Fähigkeiten der Sportlerinnen und Sportler durch individuelle PlayStyles auf dem virtuellen Spielfeld zum Leben zu erwecken. Die PlayStyles ermöglichen unter anderem eine höhere Ballkontrolle, schnelles Dribbling, Vorteile bei Kopfbällen und viele weitere Aktionen als Stürmer oder Verteidiger. Nur die besten Spieler der Welt verfügen auch über PlayStyles +, mit denen sie ihre individuellen Fähigkeiten deutlich verbessern und noch spektakulärer umsetzen können.

    Frostbite

    Dank der überarbeiteten Frostbite-Engine sah Fußball noch nie so realistisch aus wie in EA Sports FC 24. Die AI Sapient-Technologie sorgt mit neuen Charaktermodellen für anatomisch korrekte Körperformen mit authentischen Proportionen und flüssigen Animationen, das GPU Cloth-Feature ermöglicht eine unglaubliche Detailtreue bei der Kleidung, bei der sich die Muskeln unter dem Stoff abzeichnen und sich die Trikots wie echtes Material bewegen.

    Das neue Beleuchtungs-Feature bietet mehr Kontrast und Details und lässt die Begegnungen noch lebendiger wirken, was für eine fantastische Stadionatmosphäre sorgt. Dazu trägt auch die Elevated Matchday Experience mit dynamischen Intros bei. In einem kurzen Film wirft man vor jedem Match einen Blick in die Kabine, beobachtet das Aufwärmen und natürlich den Einlauf der Mannschaften. Näher kann man einer TV-Übertragung nicht sein.

    Ultimate Team mit den Stars des Frauenfußballs 

    Eine echte Weltpremiere: EA Sports FC 24 vereint Frauen- und Männerfußball auf einem Spielfeld. In Ultimate Team habt ihr die Möglichkeit, eure Wunschelf aus Männern und Frauen zusammenzustellen und wählt dazu aus mehr als 1600 Spielerinnen, mit denen ihr euren Kader bereichern könnt, darunter auch Icons und Heroes aus der Geschichte des Frauenfußballs. So erstellt ihr euch ein wirklich einzigartiges Traumteam. 

    Evolutions: Erschafft eure eigene Vereinslegende 

    Ihr seid mit der Bewertung eures Lieblingsspielers oder eurer Lieblingsspielerin nicht zufrieden? Dann habt ihr zum ersten Mal die Möglichkeit, selbst eine einzigartige Version zu erstellen. Wählt einen Spieler, der die Kriterien für Evolutions erfüllt, meistert die erforderlichen Herausforderungen und verbessert so dauerhaft die Spielerwerte, die individuellen Fähigkeiten, die PlayStyles und sogar die Farbe und Animation des Spieler-Gegenstands, damit jeder eure Legende sofort erkennt.

    Karriere, Clubs und Volta Football mit spannende Neuerungen 

    Möchtet ihr euch gerne auf eure Karriere als Spieler oder Manager konzentrieren? Dann gibt es auch in diesen Modi neue Features, die euch gefallen könnten. Als Spieler auf dem Weg an die Spitze, erhaltet ihr auf eurem Weg Unterstützung durch einen Spieleragenten, der Transferempfehlungen abgibt und euch dabei hilft, die Karriereziele zu erreichen, um einen Platz in eurem Wunschverein zu bekommen. 

    Als Manager habt ihr noch mehr Möglichkeiten euren Club zum Erfolg zu führen: Wählt aus sieben taktischen Visionen wie Tiki-Taka oder Konterspiel, stellt Co-Trainer ein, bereitet die Spieler bestmöglich auf die kommenden Matches vor, beobachtet das Spiel von der Seitenlinie oder verfolgt einen Schlüsselspieler bei seinem Einsatz und feiert eure Siege in eindrucksvoll inszenierten, dynamischen Momenten.

    Die beliebten Modi Clubs und Volta Football sind ebenfalls dabei und bieten erstmals Crossplay, so dass man gegen Freunde auf der gleichen Plattformgeneration antreten kann.

    Ein frisches Kommentatoren-Duo mit Guy Mowbray und Sue Smith, Clubs mit Liga-Saisons oder ein überarbeitetes und übersichtlich strukturiertes Startmenü: EA Sports FC 24 hat noch viel mehr an Innovationen zu bieten und bis zum Erscheinen am 29. September könnt ihr bestimmt noch mit neuen Informationen rechnen. 

    *HyperMotionV-Technologie nur auf PlayStation 5 verfügbar.

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  • NHL 23 startet am 14. Oktober auf PS4 und PS5

    NHL 23 startet am 14. Oktober auf PS4 und PS5

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    Hiermit kündigen wir euch EA Sports NHL 23 für den weltweiten Start am 14. Oktober auf PS4 und PS5 an! Heute können wir mit euch endlich die ersten neuen Gameplay-Details für den diesjährigen Eintrag teilen, die Game-Modi, die ihr auswählen könnt, und wie wir das ganze Spiel aktualisieren, um darin noch authentischer die Erfahrung auf dem Eis darzustellen.

    NHL 23 startet am 14. Oktober auf PS4 und PS5

    Zunächst einmal sind wir stolz, die diesjährigen Cover-Stars präsentieren zu können!

    Cover-Athleten

    Der Center von den Anaheim Ducks, Trevor Zegras, steht auf dem Cover als eins der größten jungen Talente der NHL neben der Forward-Spielerin von Kanadas Nationalmannschaft, Sarah Nurse. Unsere beiden Coverstars stehen jeweils für eine Neeuerung: Nurse ist die erste weibliche Person auf dem Cover eines NHL-Games und Zegras ist die bisher jüngste abgebildete Person. Sie sind zwei der größten Hockeystars und wir freuen uns, sie auf dem Cover dieses Jahres darstellen zu dürfen.

    Wir freuen uns auch, euch ankündigen zu können, dass ihr gemischte Frauen-Männer-Teams in Ultimate Team erstellen könnt und so ein echt perfektes Team für euren HUT-Roster zusammenstellen könnt. Sehen wir uns jetzt zusammen noch die Game-Play-Verbesserungen an, die es dieses Jahr gibt. Wir starten gleich mit dem Ultimate Team.

    Spielmodi-Updates

    Wir bringen ein paar grandiose Updates ins Ultimate Team – dazu gehört eine rotierende HUT-Rivals-Playlist und deri zusätzliche Stufen für Belohnungen, die auf euren Siegen und Siegesserien basieren. Schafft eine Dynastie im Franchise, indem ihr die neuen Möglichkeiten nutzt, die Liga anzupassen, die ihr mit eurem Team besiegt.

    Mehr Optionen am Hockeystick – mehr Gefahr im Tor

    Von holprigen Aktionen, mit denen ihr im letzten Moment noch etwas schafft bis zu echten Glückstreffern – ihr habt jetzt mehr Chancen für grandiose Möglichkeiten in allen Spielsituationen. Aber das gilt eben auch für eure Gegner: Bessere KI der Goalies macht es noch schwerer, den Puck ins Netz zu bringen.

    Findet eure Matches über Plattformen hinweg

    Zum ersten Mal ist Cross-Platform-Matchmaking offiziell Teil von NHL 23 – mit einem Update, das später in diesem Jahr kommen wird. Spielt mit Freunden auf dem Eis gegen Spieler aus der ganzen Welt in Ultimate Team und World of Chel. Kürzere Queues und mehr Spieler bedeuten mehr Spiele und mehr Wettbewerb!

    Präsentation

    Ihr könnt anpassen und auswählen: ganz neue Feiern für Stanley-Cup-Gewinne, Post-Goal-Lichtershows und Teamanimationen. Es wird noch realistischer durch Eisprojektionen für Nationalteams, NHL-Teams und vieles mehr. Der neue Crowd-Engagement-Score-Algorithm bietet euch noch heißere Atmosphären mit realistischem Publikum, das auf alles im Spiel reagiert.

    Vorbestellerboni

    Nutzt die Möglichkeit zum Pre-order* der NHL 23 X-Factor Edition für PlayStation 4 und PlayStation 5 bis zum 16. September, um ein HUT Team Builder Choice Pack (2 von 32) zu erhalten und zusätzlich diese Belohnungen:

    • Dual Entitelment
    • 3 Tage Early Access
    • 4600 NHL Points
    • X-Factor Women HUT Choice Pack (1 von 4)
    • HUT X-Factor Player Choice Pack (1 von 18)
    • HUT X-Factor Power-Up Starter Pack (Sofort)
    • 5 World of Chel X-Factor Zone Fähigkeiten Unlocks (Sofort)
    • Digitales signiertes Sarah-Nurse-World-of-Chel-Jersey
    • 2 Be A Pro X-Factor Slot Unlocks, XP Boost und Bonus Traint-Points

    * Unter bestimmten Bedingungen – siehe Details hier.

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  • NHL 23 launches October 14 on PS4 and PS5

    NHL 23 launches October 14 on PS4 and PS5

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    Announcing EA Sports NHL 23, launching worldwide October 14 on both PS4 and PS5. Today, we’re happy to share the first new gameplay details of this year’s entry, the game modes you’ll be able to enjoy, and how we’re overhauling the game presentation to make it as authentic to being on the ice as possible.

    NHL 23 launches October 14 on PS4 and PS5

    First off, we’re pleased to announce this year’s cover athletes!

    Cover Athletes

    Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras, one of the brightest young talents in the NHL, graces the NHL 23 cover alongside Canada national team forward Sarah Nurse. Both our cover stars are breaking huge ground: Nurse is the first female player to ever be featured on the official worldwide cover of an NHL game and Zegras is one of the youngest players to ever make the cover. They’re two of hockey’s biggest stars and we’re pleased to feature them on this year’s cover.

    We’re also happy to announce that we’re introducing mixed men’s and women’s teams in Ultimate Team this year, letting you craft the true dream team on your HUT roster. Now, let’s get into the gameplay improvements we’re ushering in this year – and since we’re on the subject of Ultimate Team… 

    Game mode updates

    Ultimate Team is getting some brilliant updates, including the rotating HUT Rivals playlist and three additional tiers of rewards based on Wins and Win Streaks. Forge your dynasty in Franchise with even more ways to customize the league that you’re about to dominate with your team.

    More options on the stick, more danger in the goal

    From Stumble Actions that create last-ditch shots out of nearly nothing, to Loose Puck Plays that turn loose pucks into highlight-reel shots, you’ll get even more chances to go for glory in any game situation. But the same is true for your opponents: Enhanced Goalie AI makes getting the puck in the net even harder.

    Cross-platform matchmaking

    For the first time, cross-platform matchmaking is officially coming to NHL 23, via an update launching later this year. Join up with friends and hit the ice against players around the world in Ultimate Team and World of Chel. Shorter queues and more players mean more games and more competition!

    Presentation

    Customize and choose from all-new celebrations for Stanley Cup wins, post-goal light shows, and team animations. Get even closer to the real deal with on-ice projections for national teams, NHL teams, and more. The new Crowd Engagement Score algorithm also heightens the atmosphere with realistic crowds that react to everything happening on the ice.

    Pre-order bonuses

    Pre-order* the NHL 23 X-Factor Edition for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 by September 16 to receive a HUT Team Builder Choice Pack (2 of 32) on top of all other pre-order rewards:

    • Dual Entitlement
    • 3-Days Early Access
    • 4600 NHL Points
    • X-Factor Women HUT Choice Pack (1 of 4)
    • HUT X-Factor Player Choice Pack (1 of 18)
    • HUT X-Factor Power-Up Starter Pack (Instant)
    • 5 World of Chel X-Factor Zone Ability Unlocks (Instant)
    • Signed Sarah Nurse World of Chel Jersey (Digital)
    • Be A Pro X-Factor Slot Unlocks (2), XP Boost, and Bonus Trait Points

    *Conditions & restrictions apply. See here for details.

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  • FIFA 21 Karrieremodus: Das müsst ihr wissen

    FIFA 21 Karrieremodus: Das müsst ihr wissen

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    Mit FIFA 21 rückt der Karrieremodus konsequent in Richtung Management Simulation. An welchen Stellschrauben dafür gedreht wurde, erfahrt ihr hier.

    Simulation mit Einfluss

    Abgesehen von Live-Matches, wo Spiele selbst ausgetragen werden, boten die Vorgänger lediglich eine Quick-Sim an; ein Live-Ticker, der jegliche Kontrolle vermissen ließ. Die neue interaktive Match-Simulation bietet nun eine Kombination  aus beiden Welten: Ein simpel dargestelltes Spielfeld präsentiert sich aus der isometrischen Perspektive – ganz im Stile der Fußball-Manager-Games. Und so wie dort, könnt ihr nun endlich auch hier in die Partie eingreifen: Taktik ändern, Spieler wechseln und vieles mehr ist möglich.

    FIFA 21 Karrieremodus: Das müsst ihr wissen

    Falls sich trotz aller strategischen Finessen keine Überlegenheit einstellen sollte, übernehmt ihr kurzerhand wieder selbst die direkte Kontrolle über die Spieler, um die Wende einzuleiten. Danach wechselt am besten wieder in die übersichtliche Manager-Perspektive, während ihr das Geschehen von der Seitenlinie beobachtet.

    Vielfältige Entwicklung

    Eines der wesentlichen Ziele im Karrieremodus ist es, eine starke Mannschaft aufs Feld zu schicken. Während früher ein starker Fokus auf Transfergeschäfte bestand, um passende Spieler zu erhalten, lässt man euch jetzt mehr Gestaltungsfreiräume bei dieser Aufgabe. Denn ab sofort könnt ihr spezielle Wachstumspläne entwickeln und euch dadurch entsprechend spezialisieren.

    Dadurch lassen sich nicht nur neue Positionen trainieren, sondern ihr legt auch fest, welche Fertigkeiten gepusht werden – sei es nun Zweikampf, Technik oder Geschwindigkeit. Dabei hängt deren Entwicklung von ganz unterschiedlichen Parametern ab – aktuelle Form, Alter, Einsatzdauer und andere.

    Während obige Spielerentwicklung auf langfristiges Wachstum baut, verhält es sich mit dem neuen Attribut Match Sharpness (Bissigkeit) genau umgekehrt: Neben Moral und Fitness zeigt es die unmittelbare Stärke vor dem Match an. Und mit dem Aktiven Training habt ihr die Möglichkeit, immerhin indirekt auf die Bissigkeit der Spieler einzuwirken – entweder automatisiert oder eigenhändig über Minispiele.

    Erweiterte Transfers

    Um sich realem Fußball auch in diesem Bereich weiter anzunähern, gibt es drei wesentliche Änderungen:

    So dürft ihr bei Leihen mit Kaufoption – wie der Name bereits suggeriert – einen Spieler ausleihen mit der Option (und das ist neu!), ihn später zu kaufen. Das ist insofern praktisch, da es zunächst nicht immer leicht ist abzuschätzen, ob ein Kicker auch hält, was er am Papier verspricht.

    Der Spielertausch gestaltet sich jetzt dynamischer. Denn bei FIFA 21 können nun auch von der KI gesteuerte Teams Tauschangebote einbringen. Freut euch also nicht zu früh, wenn ihr einen neuen Spieler verpflichten wollt; möglicherweise fordert die gegnerische Mannschaft ja auch einen von euch.

    In eine ähnliche Kerbe schlagen die Vertragsverlängerungen. Vorbei sind die Zeitn, als computergesteuerte Teams Spitzenspieler einfach so ziehen ließen, weil aus unerklärlichen Gründen deren Vertrag nicht verlängert wurden. So leicht sind also andere Top-Player nicht mehr zu ergattern. Wobei es durchaus vorkommt, dass jene einfach nicht für eine Verlängerung zu haben sind. Das ist eure Chance!

    All diese Neuerungen bringen den Karrieremodus von FIFA 21 deutlich nach vorne. Noch nie war es so reizvoll, sein eigenes Team zu managen!

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  • FIFA 21 Gameplay – die wichtigsten Neuerungen in der Übersicht

    FIFA 21 Gameplay – die wichtigsten Neuerungen in der Übersicht

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    Wir (das heißt: wir Fußballfans) kennen das: Jahr ein, Jahr aus gibt es große Versprechungen von Seiten der Entwickler, dass FIFA aus bestimmten Gründen nun noch besser sei. Das war – rückblickend betrachtet – nicht immer der Fall. Weshalb es diesmal aber doch zutreffen wird, erfahrt ihr in der folgenden Übersicht der wichtigsten neuen Gameplay-Features.

    Agile Dribbling

    Diese neue Option soll es möglich machen, in Eins-gegen-Eins-Duellen den  jeweiligen Verteidiger elegant mit technisch überlegener Beinarbeit zu überspielen. Während ihr die R1-Taste gedrückt haltet, führt ihr mit dem linken Analogstick schnelle Rechts-Links-Bewegungen aus. So führt der ausgewählte Spieler den Ball zwischen seinen Füßen hin- und her; und mit dem richtigen Timing sprintet dieser schließlich am überraschten Gegner vorbei.

    Das Agile Dribbling ist eingängig und kann – vor allem gegen andere menschliche Spieler – den Unterschied machen. Am besten übt ihr diese neue Technik von Anfang an, um euren Gegnern in heiklen Mann-gegen-Mann-Situationen keine Chance zu lassen.

    Creative Runs

    Eine besonders herausragende Neuerung stellen die Creative Runs dar. Denn mit diesem Feature soll es erstmals möglich sein, die volle Kontrolle über eigene Spieler zu erhalten, die gerade nicht den Ball führen. Zwar gab es bereits in früheren FIFA-Jahrgängen Versuche in diese Richtung, doch erst jetzt geht es leicht von der Hand. Dabei sind drei Spielarten zu unterscheiden:

    Bei den Direct Runs schickt ihr zunächst wie gewohnt einen KI-Mitstreiter mit L1 das Kommando für einen Sprint gegeben habt, könnt ihr in FIFA 2021 endlich auch dessen Laufweg vorgeben – durch Drücken des rechten Sticks in die gewünschte Richtung. Während dadurch im Angriff tödliche Pässe intuitiver von der Hand gehen, ruft ihr in der Verteidigung mit R1 Kollegen zu Hilfe, wenn  ihr in Bedrängnis geratet. 

    Ähnliches bietet Directed Pass and Go, wo ihr – nachdem ein Pass (alle Arten, also auch Flanken) gespielt wurde – den Passgeber in die gewünschte Richtung aussenden, indem ihr den rechten Stick bewegt. Das bringt Dynamik in eure Offensive!

    Bereits in FIFA 2004 bot Electronic Arts mit der Off-the-Ball-Control ein vergleichbares Feature, doch erst der aktuelle Player Lock liefert in diesem Bereich so richtig ab: Drückt gleichzeitig beide Sticks, und die KI übernimmt den ballführenden Spieler. Währenddessen könnt ihr den neu ausgewählten Mannschaftskollegen auf die gewünschte Position bringen, um auf Knopfdruck einen Pass anzufordern. Ein erfrischende neue Möglichkeit, menschliche Gegner unter Druck zu setzen und deren bisherige Strategie gehörig zu stören.

    Positioning Personality

    Mit der Zeit zeigte sich bei Online-Matches, dass Antritt und Geschwindigkeit die wesentlichen Werte der Spieler sind, um rasch gefährlich zu sein. Allerdings wurde diese Fokussierung irgendwann ein wenig eintönig; schließlich orientierten sich fast alle anderen auch daran. Um wieder mehr in Richtung Simulation zu gehen, kommt bei FIFA 21 die sogenannte Positioning Personality hinzu. 

    Die sorgt dafür, dass Fähigkeiten wie Manndeckung und Stellungsspiel aufgewertet werden. Nicht zuletzt ist das auch bei Duellen gegen den Computer ersichtlich, der seine Spieler dementsprechend besser in Position bringt. Eigenschaften, die sowohl im Angriff als auch in der Verteidigung nützlich sind und das Ganze nachvollziehbarer gestaltet. 

    So laufen eure Leute in der Offense selbständig öfters auf die ideale Position, suchen Lücken in der Abwehr oder schaffen Räume. Dagegen wird in der Defense selbständig vermehrt darauf geachtet, dem ballführenden Spieler weniger Raum zu lassen oder Passwege zu blockieren, um Konter zu verhindern.

    Smoother Encounters und Natural Collision System

    Das neue Animationssystem soll dafür sorgen, Matches noch realistischer abzubilden. Dazu zählt nicht zuletzt der Umgang mit Kollisionen auf dem Spielfeld. Endlich rennen Spieler nicht mehr ständig ineinander, stattdessen springen sie über am Boden liegende andere oder weichen ihnen anderweitig aus. Und falls es dennoch mal zu einem Kontakt kommt, fällt dieser durch die neuen Animationen glaubwürdiger aus. Toll!

    Mit diesen vier großen (und zahlreichen weiteren) Neuerungen schickt sich FIFA 21 an, wieder mehr Dynamik und Taktik in seine Matches zu bringen. Eine willkommene Abwechslung, insbesondere bei Online-Matches gegen andere menschliche Spieler.

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  • Top 5 tips for Madden 21, out now on PS4

    Top 5 tips for Madden 21, out now on PS4

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    The wait is finally over … that’s right, Madden season is upon us, and Madden NFL 21 is officially available everywhere. Another season of bragging rights, Ultimate Team upgrades, and total domination over your friends is just a click away.

    A lot has changed this year in Madden 21, so we’re bringing you some tips to get the most out of your Madden experience. So start taking notes, here are the top five tips for Madden 21.

    Have more fun in Madden’s newest mode

    The Yard is a backyard-inspired 6v6 football experience, a brand-new mode in Madden that’s all about trick plays, the freshest gear you’ve ever seen, and a bold attitude. Create wild gameplay moments and swag out your custom Avatar while earning rewards along the way. The rising generation of NFL stars has been dropping dimes and creating in space way before they got to the league. Now, it’s your turn.

    Get more wins with these teams

    In Madden 21, the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers boast advantages that other teams likely can’t beat. Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs has speed and mobility in the pocket and some elite downfield weapons to throw to. Lamar Jackson (ahem, the Madden 21 cover athlete) leads a dominant ground game (yes, we know he’s the QB). The 49ers have a great defense and an elite play action-based offense. The Buccaneers have Tom Brady (GOAT) under center, and a slew of big, talented wideout options to throw to. 

    Learn how to use Superstar and X-Factor abilities

    There are over 50 new Superstar and X-Factor abilities in Madden NFL 21 fresh out of the lab designed to elevate the stars of a new generation. This game-changing ability system is key to winning, as you can gain, (or take away) huge advantages in clutch moments. If you know what the trigger and knockout conditions are for the Superstar and X-Factor players on your team, and on your opponent’s team, you’ll have what could be a momentum-shifting edge during clutch moments.

    Master new gameplay enhancements

    Developed to inspire creativity on and off the field, innovative new gameplay enhancements in Madden NFL 21 offer new levels of ingenuity and control on both sides of the ball. On offense, the Skill Stick ball carrier system allows the user to chain together elusive skill moves that combine for amazing gameplay moments that could result in a game-winning touchdown. On defense, strategy is more crucial than ever as offensive linemen now build resistance to repeated pass-rush moves. Diversify your play calling to outsmart Adaptive AI adjustments that counter your tendencies in new ways.

    Be aware of Madden ratings

    Every single week, Madden Ratings are adjusted based on the performance of NFL players in stadiums around the country. And being aware of the ratings of players on your team, and your opponent’s team, can give you that slight advantage you might need to earn a win. For example, if we’re talking about pass-rush moves, knowing which types of moves to try and which lineman to try them against is very important to success. For example, faster speed rushers won’t excel with “power” moves.

    So what are you waiting for? Go all out in Madden NFL 21 today!

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  • Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL 21 cover athlete

    Alexander Ovechkin is the NHL 21 cover athlete

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    Alexander Ovechkin is the EA Sports NHL 21 cover athlete. But The Great Eight’s presence is felt in NHL 21 far deeper than just the game’s artwork. Ovi’s unique personality, explosive playstyle and obsession with innovating the game of hockey leave an indelible mark on every part of the gameplay experience.

    When Alex Ovechkin entered the NHL, he set the league on fire. And it wasn’t just his deadly accuracy and blistering shot that caused the hockey establishment to sit up and take notice. Ovechkin’s speed, grit and physicality made him a uniquely dangerous player. He was just as likely to chip a puck by a defenseman and burn him in the middle of the ice as he was to muscle through a check on the boards and squeak out the other side. You’ll find both attack approaches in NHL 21 — options available to you when you want to catch a defender flat footed or just flat outwork him.

    On January 16, 2006, Alex Ovechkin scored arguably one of the most impressive goals of all time against the Arizona Coyotes. With a defender hanging off him, he lost his footing and wound up on his back. Miraculously, he located the puck and swung his stick above his head to sling the puck into the net. People couldn’t process what they were seeing — 14 years later, and it’s still just as unbelievable. This creativity and redefinition of what a scoring chance could look like inspired a new generation of players. That inspiration manifests itself in NHL 21 with new dekes and shots.

    First up, there’s the “no-move” move, the breakaway bluff popularized by Nikita Kucherov where the absence of a deke becomes a deke itself.

    You’ll also be able to tip pucks and shoot from new angles and with new releases. Just like Ovi found a way to shoot from his back, last season we saw Matthew Tkachuk score on an improbable one timer between his legs — a move that’s now featured within the game.

    Lastly, an announcement we’re very excited about, is the inclusion of the “lacrosse goal” — also called “the Michigan” and, most recently, “The Svechnikov” after the first player to successfully execute it in an NHL game. It’s a move reserved both for only the most skilled players and the most opportune moments, but when executed in the game, it’s almost as jaw-dropping as when a superstar pulls it off in real life.

    Ovi’s creativity and passion is the gift he gives to hockey. His constant reinvention of what it means to be a superstar in the league has inspired a new wave of gifted, unique, unapologetic players. We hope that same passion inspires you when you pick up NHL 21 — preorder The Great Eight edition today.

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  • 5 ways FIFA 21’s Career mode changes the game for the better

    5 ways FIFA 21’s Career mode changes the game for the better

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    Hello PlayStation fans! A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to take a closer look at FIFA 21 and what Career Mode has in store for you this year. Running us through the big improvements in that — as well as Volta mode, which also makes a return — is Alex Constantinescu, Senior Game Designer. Read on to find out what we learned from our interview with Alex.

    1. Interactive Match Simulation

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    One of the first things you’ll notice is the new launch screen pre-match. Here you’ll find plenty of useful information to help you make the best strategic decisions for your squad in the match ahead. Once you’ve weighed up and made your choice, it is time to get into the game.

    And simulations are more comprehensive than ever to give you more agency and control. Players’ stamina, stats, match ratings and game plan options are at your fingertips, letting you keep to the sidelines and make on the fly tactical changes. Alternatively at any point during a game, as many times as you want, you can jump in and take direct control of the on-pitch action. The game will even suggest opt-ins at key moments, such as when a goal is scored.

    The studio has worked hard to make the transition from sim to actual match super-fast. Coupled with the game suggesting the probable lineup of your opponent’s team before the sim begins, you’ve an incredible array of tools at your disposal to plan your team makeup and formation and counter any on-pitch tactics. And If you so wish, you can simply skip the watch (or play) and get the full-time score and stats.

    2. Player Development

    Last year, Dynamic Player Potentials was added to Career mode, helping you track the growth and evolution of the player. Building on that success, this year the studio is giving you an even more layered and flexible approach to player development.

    In FIFA 21’s Career mode, you will be able to plan the way your player develops skills and decide in which areas a player’s growth should happen.

    Example: choose a young, inexperienced player and push them into developing their dribbling or finishing skills. Or, take a veteran player and decide which of their already developed abilities should be kept at their peak level in order to maintain a spot on the team.

    However, it isn’t as simple as choosing which abilities need to grow. They are balanced against other parameters, such as a footballer’s play time, their match ratings and the difficulty level of your opponent. All factor into your players’ development and how quickly they can reach their maximum potential.    

    Answering one of FIFA fans’ most requested updates, this year you’ll have the ability to change a player’s field position. There’s a caveat though: depending on specific player development, some position changes can be more difficult to make than others. Turning a centre-back into a striker is not an easy feat, but there if you really want to take on the challenge.

    3. Active Training System & Match Sharpness

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    Another new feature is the Active Training System. This adds an extra layer of depth to your performance management. In the same way that Player Potential focuses on long term development, Active Training is all about the immediate match readiness of your players, giving you a lot of control over your team’s pre-match preparation. 

    Sharpness will be the new indicator of player abilities. The bigger the Sharpness value, the better the player will perform in the upcoming match. Paired with player Morale, these will affect performance.

    One way to increase a player’s Sharpness is training sessions. However, be mindful that extra training will tire out your chosen footballer and lower their Fitness level. It’s up to you to strike a balance between Sharpness and Fitness, both essential attributes required to secure a victory.

    Training offers different drill scenarios. Conditions like difficulty level, intensity and number of players will vary depending on what you pick to practice. While players will be pre-populated based on who is in your starring line-up and who is on the bench, you can customize the line-up if you so wish.

    In order to get the maximum benefit for your team, you must master all training drills at least once.

    4. Player Feedback System

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    The studio has strived to create realistic outcomes based on your team management choices.

    Your approach to each player’s Sharpness, Fitness and Morale impacts and adjusts their attributes accordingly. Change a player’s position to that other than his preferred one and expect to see his Morale and Sharpness take a hit. You won’t be left in the dark though: these stats will always be accessible, letting you know your individual players’ feelings about the choices you’re making. So, play wisely.

    5. Schedule Planning

    Aside from player development, you will also be able to customize your team’s schedule. You will have to decide when it’s the best time to train or rest your players.

    There are two approaches you can take: you can set global parameters that apply to the whole season calendar or you can fine tune on a weekly basis, dropping training or recovery days as needed. It makes for an incredibly detailed and personalized schedule tailored to your team’s specific needs.

    Those are just some of the improvements that FIFA 21 is ushering in. Additional changes to Career Mode include an improved onboarding experience for first time players, more realistic transfer and setup options as well as an enhanced opposition AI. We’ll get to see how it all comes together on October 9, when FIFA 21 launches on PS4.

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  • Dissecting EA Sports UFC 4’s improved fighting system

    Dissecting EA Sports UFC 4’s improved fighting system

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    Step into the octagon tomorrow with the latest and greatest MMA gaming experience, EA Sports UFC 4. In UFC 4, the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your personality and your achievements. In this blog we’re going to dissect your fighter’s options both inside and outside the octagon — your fight style, which lives inside the all-new gameplay system and your personality, which is represented by your created fighter and the all-new connected player profile.

    In UFC 4, the dev team focused on improving gameplay every phase of the fight. With more control in striking, Real Player Motion Technology integrated into grappling exchanges, a new submission system and devastating ground and pound, your fighter has a multitude of ways to finish the fight.

    Dissecting EA Sports UFC 4’s improved fighting system

    Ground and pound specialist? Take advantage of the new devastating ground and pound overhaul, which gives you more tools for your fighter to inflict damage on the mat. Whether you are working from a postured-up position in your opponent’s guard, have earned side control, or have passed to full-mount, you will have greater control to aim and fire, picking your spots to find the finish. 

    BJJ Technician? The new submissions system presents a new way to flex your Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills and force a tap-out. Depending on your position and the submission you are trying to execute one of two new mini-games will trigger. In both, the attacker and defender work against each other in a game of cat and mouse… oh, and in UFC 4, you can execute strikes from the clinch allowing you to strategically deal damage during the interaction. 

    Prefer to dominate with control and precision up close and personal? Fluid clinch control introduces Real Player Motion Technology into the art of the ‘clinch’, allowing you to control the octagon with superior offensive positioning. Once you’ve earned these close control positions you can inflict damage through a more complete clinch striking system than ever before.

    Highlight reel striker? Dynamic striking inputs allow players to access combinations with greater ease than ever before. Using a new tap vs. hold mechanic on every button input players can quickly switch their striking cadence between quick shots to open your opponent up and heavy blows to put them on their back.  

    No matter which phase of the fight your fighter specializes there are new tools to dominate. But, in UFC 4, your in octagon ability is only part of the experience… your fighter’s personality and achievements round out the depth of the experience. 

    With the new Connected Player Profile everything you do in the game ladders up against a singular progression system. Completing challenges across the game earns XP, which unlock rewards, like custom gear, accessories, or player card backgrounds. 

    The connected player profile system complements the deep created fighter vanity system, which will feature over 1,600 new pieces of gear and more than 120 emotes at launch. Use the XP from your achievements across the game to earn the gear and truly create a one of a kind fighter.

    Every MMA fighter has an extraordinary personality and in UFC 4 crafting your character’s is just as important performing in the octagon. 

    EA Sports UFC 4 is available for digital download tomorrow. For those that decide to get in today, you have the added bonus of receiving boxing superstars Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

    Hope to see you all in the virtual octagon. 

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  • Das verbesserte Kampfsystem von EA Sports UFC 4 im Detail

    Das verbesserte Kampfsystem von EA Sports UFC 4 im Detail

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    Betretet ab morgen das Octagon und erlebt das aktuellste und großartigste MMA-Spielerlebnis in EA Sports UFC 4. In UFC 4 definieren euer Kampfstil, euer Charakter und eure Erfolge, welche Art von Kämpferin oder Kämpfer ihr werdet. In diesem Blog gehen wir näher auf die Optionen ein, die eurer Kämpferin oder eurem Kämpfer sowohl im Octagon als auch außerhalb zur Verfügung stehen. Dazu gehören euer Kampfstil, den ihr mit dem komplett neuen Gameplay-System zur Geltung bringen könnt, und euer Charakter, den ihr mit eurer erstellten Kämpferin/eurem erstellten Kämpfer und dem neuen, verbundenen Spielerprofil ausdrücken könnt.

    Für UFC 4 hat das Entwicklerteam an Verbesserungen in jeder Phase des Kampfes gearbeitet. Eine noch bessere Kontrolle im Striking, die Real Player Motion-Technologie, die das Grappling noch authentischer macht, ein neues Submission-System und verheerendes Ground-and-Pound – euch stehen viele Möglichkeiten zur Verfügung, um einen Kampf zu beenden.

    Das verbesserte Kampfsystem von EA Sports UFC 4 im Detail

    Ihr seid auf Ground-and-Pound spezialisiert? Dann macht euch die überarbeiteten Ground-and-Pound-Spielmechaniken zunutze, mit denen ihr auf verschiedene Weise Schaden auf der Matte anrichten könnt. Egal, ob ihr in aufgerichteter Position in der gegnerischen Guard seid, euch die Side-Control erarbeitet habt oder in den Full-Mount übergegangen seid – ihr werdet über zusätzliche Kontrolle zum Zielen und Angreifen verfügen, um so den Weg zum Sieg zu finden. 

    BJJ ist eher euer Ding? Das neue Submission-System gibt euch die Möglichkeit, mit euren BJJ-Fähigkeiten zu brillieren und eure Gegnerin oder euren Gegner zur Aufgabe zu zwingen. Je nach Position und der Submission, die ihr ausführen wollt, wird eines von zwei Minispielen ausgelöst. In beiden Fällen müssen sich Angreifer/in und Verteidiger/in in einer Art Katz- und Mausspiel gegeneinander behaupten. Außerdem könnt ihr in UFC 4 Angriffe im Clinch ausführen, um so während dieser Interaktion strategisch Schaden zu verursachen. 

    Ihr seid ganz in eurem Element, wenn ihr den Kampf aus nächster Nähe bestimmt? Die Clinch-Kontrolle wurde durch Real Player Motion Technology noch flüssiger gestaltet, damit ihr im Octagon durch besseres offensives Positionieren den Ton angeben könnt. Sobald ihr in diesen Positionen seid, könnt ihr mit einem Clinch-Striking-System, das vollständiger als je zuvor ist, Schaden anrichten.

    Ihr seid auf große Momente aus? Dynamische Striking-Eingaben ermöglichen einen noch leichteren Zugriff auf Kombinationen als zuvor. Mit einer neuen Tippen-/Halten-Mechanik bei jeder Tasteneingabe könnt ihr in eurem Striking zügig zwischen schnellen Schlägen wechseln, die eure Gegnerin oder euren Gegner schwächen, und schweren Schlägen, die sie/ihn auf die Matte schicken können.  

    Ganz egal, auf welche Kampfphase ihr spezialisiert seid; euch stehen neue Werkzeuge zum Gewinnen zur Verfügung. In UFC 4 ist das Geschehen im Octagon allerdings nur ein Teil des Spielerlebnisses. Charakter und Erfolge eurer Kämpferin oder eures Kämpfers runden das Ganze zusätzlich ab. 

    Mit dem neuen verbundenen Spielerprofil werden all eure Aktivitäten im Spiel in einem einzigen Fortschrittssystem vereint. Schließt Herausforderungen ab, um XP zu verdienen, womit ihr Belohnungen wie anpassbare Ausrüstung, Accessoires und Spielerkarten-Hintergründe freischaltet. 

    Das verbundene Spielerprofil ergänzt das umfangreiche System der kosmetischen Gegenstände, in dessen Rahmen es zum Zeitpunkt der Veröffentlichung mehr als 1.600 neue Ausrüstungsgegenstände und 120 Emotes geben wird. Verwendet die XP, die ihr durch Errungenschaften im Spiel freigeschaltet habt, um euch Ausrüstung zu holen und eure Kämpferin oder euren Kämpfer wirklich einzigartig zu machen.

    Jede MMA-Kämpferin und jeder MMA-Kämpfer besitzt einen außergewöhnlichen Charakter. Das Erstellen eures eigenen Charakters ist in UFC 4 genauso wichtig wie die Leistung im Octagon selbst. 

    EA Sports UFC 4 ist ab morgen als digitaler Download erhältlich. Wenn ihr euch schon heute dazu entscheidet, mitzumischen, erhaltet ihr zusätzlich die Boxlegenden Tyson Fury und Anthony Joshua.

    Man sieht sich im virtuellen Octagon! 

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  • CONMEBOL Libertadores Comes to FIFA 20 Next Year

    CONMEBOL Libertadores Comes to FIFA 20 Next Year

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    Get ready to experience South America’s biggest club tournament. The CONMEBOL Libertadores is coming exclusively to FIFA 20 as a free content update* next year.

    In addition, you’ll also be able to play CONMEBOL’s other South American club tournaments – the CONMEBOL Sudamericana and CONMEBOL Recopa – as well as when the content update drops next March.

    What the update will include

    You’ll be able to play with clubs from Uruguay, Perú, Paraguay, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina and beyond at the pinnacle of South American club football. Lead historic South American teams like River Plate, Boca Juniors, Flamengo, Corinthians, Racing, Indepentiente U. Católica and Colo-Colo and follow in the footsteps of stars like Vinícius Jr. and Kaká through the heated competition of CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana and CONMEBOL Recopa.

    Whether you play FIFA Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Kick-Off, or the new CONMEBOL Libertadores Tournament Mode,you’ll feel the weight of a continent’s obsession in time for the kick-off of the 2020 tournament’s Group Stage in March.

    *CONMEBOL Libertadores content available for download on March 2020. Requires FIFA 20 for PS4 (sold separately), all game updates and an internet connection.

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  • FIFA 20 Features New Volta Football, Out Now

    FIFA 20 Features New Volta Football, Out Now

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    Ready to experience a new side of soccer? Today’s the day you can finally get your hands on FIFA 20, and the brand new Volta Football mode!

    After years of development, we’re excited to give you the chance to go back to the streets and express your style in Volta Football. From taking your favourite club or national team to the street, to playing through the story mode with your very own uniquely customised character, Volta Football lets you play the small-sided game your way.

    With options to play 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, with or without goalkeepers and walls, there’s plenty of choice as you get stuck into street football in 17 spectacular locations across five continents, including a Tokyo rooftop, Amsterdam underpass, and a neighborhood London cage.

    And, when you’re ready to head back to the stadium, there are plenty of new features in FIFA 20 to get stuck into. There’s a brand new morale system in Career Mode making it the most authentic yet, new gameplay features that make the beautiful game more realistic than ever before, and throughout FIFA 20 you’ll get to play in more than 30 official leagues including the prestigious UEFA Champions League, with 700+ teams, 17,000+ authentic players and over 90 licensed stadiums from around the world!

    And that’s before we even get started on the most popular mode in FIFA… FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. With new ICONS including French legend Zinedine Zidane, new ways to show off your style with Club Customization, Season Objectives that reward you for completing tasks for your Club, and the addition of FUT Friendlies that let you kick back and relax against friends or the FUT Community, there are more ways than ever before to build your dream squad in FUT 20.

    Whether you’re playing in the street or stadium, we’ll see you there. Happy #FIFAFriday!

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  • NHL 20 PS4 Pro Bundle Comes to Canada September 13th

    NHL 20 PS4 Pro Bundle Comes to Canada September 13th

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    With summer ending and training camp around the corner, it’s time to kick off the hockey season with a new PS4 Pro bundle offer.

    The NHL 20 PS4 Pro Bundle comes to Canada September 13 for $499.99 CAD (MSRP), and includes a PS4 Pro console, a matching DualShock 4 Wireless Controller and a copy of ​EA SPORTS NHL 20.

    NHL 20 offers new cutting-edge gameplay innovation and customization to provide an immersive hockey experience. New Signature Shots replicate your favourite NHL players’ real-world shot styles. There are also over 45 new shot types that make every attack a threat and new passing and puck pick-ups that create faster, fluid gameplay at full speed.

    Along with all-new broadcast visuals and commentary, and more than 1,100 new customization items for your club and character, your biggest goals look incredible during the action and in the highlight reel.

    Finally, ​NHL 20 adds three new game modes.

    HUT Squad Battles features weekly teams, built by athletes and artists, to challenge for unique rewards. The fan-favourite ​ONES can now be played with friends on the couch, and the all-new ​Eliminator mode in ​World of CHEL introduces a winner-take-all competition where you and your friends compete to be the best in the barn.

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  • Feel Like an NFL Superstar in Madden NFL 20’s Superstar KO Mode

    Feel Like an NFL Superstar in Madden NFL 20’s Superstar KO Mode

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    Madden NFL 20 has already kicked off the football season, and tons of players are starting Super Bowl dynasties, building their perfect rosters in Madden Ultimate Team, and taking their games to the next level with new X-Factor abilities and Face of the Franchise: QB1. Just when you thought it couldn’t get better, we’ve added Superstar KO mode to the roster.

    A completely fresh, fun, and fast co-op eliminator mode, Superstar KO lets you team with friends, select a Superstar KO team (including a sparkling celebrity coach who comes with their own playbook strategies), and play 3v3 Madden games with dynamic rules in the singular Superstar KO stadium. Let’s huddle up in the locker room and break it down more.

    Squad Up

    Featuring five-minute games that are casually competitive and quickly repeatable, Superstar KO mode raises the pace of Madden 20. It’s a snap to keep the fun rolling. Team with friends and draft X-Factor players to anchor your roster. Not yet into the Madden X-Factoring yet? Here’s a tip: X-Factor players are awesome. Here’s another: Madden NFL 20’s X-Factor abilities make stars feel like stars. What’s that mean? We took 50 of the NFL’s most elite athletes and made them X-Factors in the game. When these superstars are in the zone, they have Superstar X-Factor abilities, mirroring their real-life skill set. And these game-changing abilities are always on in the all-new Superstar KO mode! Use them wisely and conquer your opponents to steal their roster. That’ll show them who the champ is! Plus, earn Ultimate Team rewards along the way.

    Madden Like You’ve Never Seen It

    Superstar KO mode boasts 3v3 squad play, but also a whole host of NFL Superstars, Legends, and Icons of football lore, that special KO-ers-only stadium that we’re not going to quit talking about (because it’s special!), new, fun commentary from a DJ hype-man equipped with a soundboard and dynamic stadium music, and more to make the mood massively rocking. If you’ve never made a game-winning play with your own DJ bringing the stadium into higher heights of excitement, now’s your chance. Superstar KO delivers the fun in an all-new way, and it’s as sweet as a Mahomes’ lefty bazooka pass.

    A Superstar Strategy to Call Your Own

    Each storied Superstar KO team has a unique strategy-based playbook, so you and your squad can select a team that works best to match whatever playstyle you like. Wanna run the ball in Madden and take the battle to the trenches? Roll with GNP, or Ground and Pound, which uses a run-heavy playbook. Like to consider yourself a strong-willed defensive master who racks up the W’s by shutting down today’s offense-centric coaches? Shutdown is the team for you, featuring a defensive playbook that’s built to win but doesn’t have much to show on offense. It’s time to win or lose your way!

    In a football-shaped nutshell, Superstar KO lets you squad up and take down the competition in Madden’s fastest co-op eliminator mode, featuring a unique stadium (yes!) and commentary, dynamic rules and icons of football culture, and five-minute games. You could have played a game in the time it takes to read this article! Now, go feel like an NFL superstar.

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  • FIFA 20 Gameplay and Volta Football: Your Questions Answered

    FIFA 20 Gameplay and Volta Football: Your Questions Answered

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    Hello, PlayStation fans! A few weeks ago, we gave you the opportunity to ask your burning questions about EA Sports FIFA 20 and its shiny new game mode: Volta Football. We sat down with Jeff Antwi, Producer for FIFA 20 on Volta, and Shaun Pejic, Gameplay Producer, to ask them some of your questions and more. Read on to find out the details!

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    Q: What the thought process was behind Volta Football? Why bring back street football?
    JA: We’re always looking for community feedback. And one of the most requested features or modes was the ability to play street football — and when would we be bringing it back to FIFA.

    It’s something we have been working on for quite some time. And we are really excited to be able to unveil Volta Football this year.

    Q: What makes Volta Football unique and interesting?
    JA: In general, the newness of it, and the depth of the mode. The fact that it’s built on the foundation of a great gameplay engine. It’s a mode that is accessible to casual players… and at the same time, it has all the depth that FIFA veteran players will expect.

    So, we are really excited about the totality and the massive size of the mode. It’s not a little thing. It’s a big part of the game.

    Q: Did FIFA Street influence the development of Volta Football? (via Tom Clancy’s da Silva)
    JA: I should clarify [this] is not FIFA Street, it’s street football. That’s a key difference. It’s based on authenticity and being culturally relevant, making sure that we are presenting an experience that is fun and authentic.

    We were influenced by actual street football legends, we traveled the world, we went to Rio, Amsterdam, London, and all over. We were so inspired by the legends we spoke to, we tried to incorporate them into the experience as well.

    We were also inspired by real footballers that grew up playing street football… One of the people we spoke to was Ed van Gills, who in Amsterdam is considered the godfather of street football. He provided us with a lot of insight on what street football is all about and the things we should be looking to do in terms of how to design Volta Football. So, thanks to that influence we were able to develop the mode and a number of features around it.

    Q: Is there a big difference between the skills you need for Volta Football as opposed to a regular FIFA match?
    JA: In Volta it’s a smaller pitch, you have different elements to deal with, including the wall height, different number of players, and so forth. In terms of navigating the space it’s going to feel different, not to mention the ball is actually different… [and] behaves in a slightly different way because it’s more of a futsal ball which is heavier.

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    Q: Is the gameplay in Volta Football closer to futsal than to Stadium football?
    JA: Yes, I would say that’s pretty accurate. And what’s really cool is that we actually have futsal as a separate experience within Volta, such as 3v3, 4v4, 5v5, keepers, no keepers and then we have futsal with the rules that come with it. So, it’s penalty kicks, free kicks, and that experience is probably closer to 11v11 gameplay in FIFA.

    But in general, futsal is kind of the base of all of it in terms of how the players are moving around, quick passing, the pace of it being really back and forth and fun. And then when you add walls there is constant fun and action.

    Q: Will Volta Football include a Career Mode and Online Mode? (via @Soulrocketzero)
    JA: With Volta, [we] developed a Volta Tour Mode which is a PvE experience. It’s an offline experience where you are playing against user-generated squads, and the world is populated by everybody who’s playing the game. So, you are competing against everyone else in the community.

    And then we have a PvP experience which is similar to Seasons. You’re playing, you’re getting promoted, you’re facing allocation, you’re playing through up to 10 divisions.

    And that’s what we have in the online experience [for Volta] at kick-off. But we also have some other modes we will get to later…

    Q: Will all the teams be available in Volta? (via Armando Toledo Sepúlveda)
    JA: All of the licensed teams and licensed players that we have access to [for FIFA 20] are available in our kick-off experience, so it’s nice because you can be playing 3v3, 4v4, 5v5 in all the environments that are available to you and you will also be able to bring your favorite team and player into an environment where you wouldn’t normally see them.

    Q: For Volta, will you be able to play mixed teams, such as men vs women, using your personalized characters?
    JA: Yeah, that’s one of the massive innovations for us. One of the things we are really excited about is being able to have male and female players on the teams, playing in the same pitch at the same time. For example, if you create a character in your likeness and your friend creates a character in their likeness, you can play on the same team at the same time [or] compete against each other. That’s one of the biggest innovations for us, Volta as a mode being diverse and fully inclusive as well.

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    Q: At a broader level, what are the biggest gameplay improvements planned for FIFA 20?
    SP: The biggest foundation for the gameplay improvements is that we listened to all the community feedback. We brought in a lot of people, professional FIFA players as well as game changers and casual players. So, listening to all of this feedback has produced a set of features for FIFA 20 that addresses a lot of the feedback that we’ve been getting.

    Q: Was there a specific piece of fan feedback that really resonated with you guys for FIFA 20?
    SP: Yes, there are quite a few actually. AI defending… we wanted to bring back manual defending a little bit. The feedback was that the AI players did too much work for you in FIFA 19, they were helping you out too much. So, we worked a lot on the AI to kind of slow the game down if you want to play that way and give you more time. It incorporates more manual defending so it’s up to the defender user to use their skill to try and counter that aspect of the game.

    JA: And on the flip side of that, the work that was done in straight dribbling to create more dynamic one-on-one situations. Volta also benefited from that work because it’s a shared engine.

    Q: Are you planning any additions to in-game tactics?
    SP: We’re adding extra player instructions in FIFA 20, so you’ll have more options for your team. [For example], your defensive midfielder has the option to drop into the center-back position. And then, the center-backs go wide — so now he can be that pivot guy and try to play diagonal balls. That’s just one I can tell you about, but we have more new tactics this year.

    I can also speak to a few other gameplay features we haven’t touched upon yet, like how free kicks and penalty kicks are completely new compared to FIFA 19. So, the new approach this year is actually based off of Lionel Messi. We watched videos of him having this accuracy with the ball where he can spin it any way he wants.

    Now, you can press shoot and there is a different aiming mechanic. With the right stick, you can adjust the spin you would like to add — top spin, side spin, or you can even try to get the knuckleball effect for free kicks.

    [We also now] have the ability to add the timing shot mechanic to free kicks and penalty kicks too. So, I think that’s a really cool new feature that gives more depth to the gameplay.

    Q: Will FIFA 20 appeal to newcomers and veterans alike?
    JA: Absolutely! As an example… skill moves haven’t necessarily been the easiest thing. So, we wanted to simplify that.

    We created the simplified Skill move mechanic, which is by holding [L2 and R2] in the controller you gain access to a whole suit of skill moves and it’s just based on the direction that the player is moving. And if you don’t want to do that, we have all of the right stick skill moves that we’ve had traditionally in FIFA.

    And we added a R3 mechanic in which by pressing that button you lift your ball into the air and that’s what we call simplified flick-ups, there are all kinds of skillful things that you can do with that mechanic as well.

    FIFA 20 is out worldwide on September 27, 2019.

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  • Break New Ground with Volta Football in FIFA 20 this September

    Break New Ground with Volta Football in FIFA 20 this September

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    We know that there’s far more to football than what happens in the stadiums. This year we’re really excited to add a new mode to the game.

    Break New Ground: Introducing Volta

    We’re incredibly excited to announce that FIFA 20 will take the game back to the streets with EA Sports Volta Football, an all-new mode which celebrates the authentic culture, creativity, and style of the small-sided game. In Volta, you’ll be able to build your own unique player, pick your gear, and express yourself in football playgrounds around the world, including a London cage, an Amsterdam underpass, and a Tokyo rooftop.

    Customization is at the heart of Volta, and you’ll have countless ways to personalize your experience, both with your in-game player and how you play the game. Create a male or female player, pick their outfit, hairstyle, and tattoos, and fit them out with the latest vanity items to show off your style on the pitch.

    And when you do that, you’ll be able to pick from playing 3v3, 4v4, or 5v5 with your favorite professional team in Kick-Off mode, taking on the narrative-driven Volta Story mode, playing online match ups in the Volta League, and building your squad in Volta World. There’s plenty to get stuck into!

    FIFA 20 also introduces Football Intelligence in gameplay, putting you at the centre of the key moments in every match you play in FIFA 20. With new features designed to make AI players better understand time and space on the pitch, give you more control over each game’s decisive moments, and make the ball behave in an even more true-to-life way, FIFA 20 will provide a whole new level of gameplay realism.

    We have a lot more to come so stay tuned for more news about Volta, Gameplay, and much more ahead of launch. In the meantime, make sure to pre-order for some great offers to give you a head-start in FUT 20, including a guaranteed Ones To Watch player and Three Days Early Access when you pre-order the Ultimate Edition before August 5!

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  • NBA LIVE 14  UNVEILS EXTENDED GAMEPLAY TRAILER

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    Fans who choose to pre-order NBA LIVE 14 will also have the opportunity to secure seven Gold Packs for NBA LIVE 14 Ultimate Team at participating retailers. Ultimate Team allows players to experience the perfect combination of NBA LIVE and fantasy basketball, allowing individuals to build a star-studded roster composed of the brightest modern NBA stars and all-time legends. Compete online in head-to-head matchups or take part in Fantasy Showdown challenges in order to earn coins that allow you to purchase new packs of players, uniforms, coaches and more, all in the name of building the most dominant line-up possible. More information about NBA LIVE 14 Ultimate Team will hit easports.com/nba-live on Monday.

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    Below is a full breakdown of the accomplishments and accolades of each member of the NBA LIVE 14 roster.
    Kyrie Irving (Cleveland Cavaliers)
    ·         First overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft
    ·         2012 NBA Rookie of the Year
    ·         2012 NBA All-Rookie First Team
    ·         2012 NBA Rising Stars Challenge MVP
    ·         2013 NBA Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout Champion
    ·         2013 NBA All-Star
    ·         2013 USA Basketball Showcase Roster
    ·         EA SPORT NBA LIVE 14 Cover Athlete

    Damian Lillard (Portland Trailblazers)
    ·         Sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft
    ·         2013 NBA Rookie of the Year
    ·         2013 NBA All-Rookie First Team
    ·         2013 NBA Skills Challenge Champion
    ·         2013 NBA Rising Star
    ·         2013 USA Basketball Showcase Roster

    Ricky Rubio (Minnesota Timberwolves)
    ·         2007, 2008, 2009 FIBA European Young Player of the Year
    ·         Fifth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft
    ·         2012 NBA All-Rookie First Team
    ·         2012, 2013 NBA Rising Star

    John Wall (Washington Wizards)
    ·         First overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft
    ·         2011 NBA All-Rookie First Team
    ·         2011 NBA T-Mobile Rookie Challenge MVP
    ·         2012 NBA Rising Star
    ·         2013 USA Basketball Showcase Roster

    Kemba Walker (Charlotte Bobcats)
    ·         Ninth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft
    ·         2012, 2013 NBA Rising Star
    ·         2013 USA Basketball Showcase Roster

    Victor Oladipo (Orlando Magic)
    ·         Second overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft

    Those eagerly anticipating the launch of NBA LIVE 14 are reminded that new information will be constantly added to the NBA LIVE website. Blogs, developer diaries, in-depth looks at the technology powering the game and more will prepare fans for the start of the NBA LIVE season.

    NBA LIVE 14 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and is available for pre-order on the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 at all major retailers. NBA LIVE 14 will launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on November 19, 2013 in North America, and worldwide on November 22 on Xbox One and November 29 for PlayStation 4. With the power of EA SPORTS IGNITE, NBA LIVE 14 will deliver True Player Motion, Human Intelligence and Living Worlds to the hardwood. To learn more about NBA LIVE 14, visit http://www.easports.com/uk/nba-live, and be sure to follow the NBA LIVE 14 Facebook and Twitter pages for breaking news and information.

     

    Official Source: EA Sports Press Release

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