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THQ Closes Down San Diego Studio

Since THQ has sold their UFC license to EA, as we reported yesterday, they have decided to close down the studio that was responsible for making games in the UFC Undisputed series. Every person in THQ’s San Diego studio has been notified of the decision and will either find work at EA Sports or have to find a new job.

THQ received a nice cash payment in exchange for their UFC license which the company badly needed so this decision has gotten mixed reactions. THQ’s CEO Brian Farrell had this to say, “THQ confirms that today’s announcement regarding the UFC license transition will affect the company’s San Diego studio. THQ is working closely with those relevant staff to either find possible employment within the company, or potentially with EA.”

EA Sports Skating Demonstration at E3

Most of the other EA Sports games at E3 have had huge news released over the last few days. NHL 13 seems to be really the only exception. Today EA Sports released another trailer on their all new true performance skating feature live from E3.

They break down exactly what you can expect from true performance skating in NHL 13. The team analyzes qualities like top end speed and explosiveness in this trailer. Check it out below.

NCAA Football 13 Demo Released!

ncaa 13 demo release

The NCAA Football 13 demo is now out on XBOX 360 and the PlayStation 3 will follow shortly. This is the earliest a demo for NCAA Football has ever been released. EA Sports looked to time the announcement with E3 possibly to try to draw away from the fact that NCAA 13 will not have the new physics engine that was revealed yesterday in Madden 13.

If you share the demo, you get 5 new NIKE Pro Combat Uniforms. The demo gives you 3 matchups: Kansas State Vs. Baylor, LSU vs. Alabama, and USC vs. Oregon with 3 minute quarters. Check out the newest trailer below.

First FIFA 13 Gameplay Trailer Released

Electronic Arts is continuing their E3 dominance so far with the first actual gameplay footage in FIFA 13 released today in a trailer. Although it didn’t reveal anything that we haven’t already heard…

The video is breathtaking but at this point it is hard to tell if it is just hype or whether FIFA 13 will actually look that good when the game comes out.

Check back this week for more FIFA 13 news. Enjoy the trailer below.

First NBA Live 13 Screenshots Come Out

EA Sports has released the first six screenshots of their newest sim basketball game, NBA Live 13. The product description was also released today for those of you who want a written description of the game instead of just visuals…

What are your intial thoughts on the game? Let us know in the comments section or on our forum.

NBA Live 13 Product Details

EA Sports has released the product description for their upcoming NBA Live 13 game. Right now there is no confirmed release date but conventional wisdom dictates that it will be in early October. Nevertheless, here is what EA Sports released today.

Product Description:

The NBA LIVE franchise makes its return with key innovations to core gameplay, presentation and online experiences that connect you to your friends and to the real-world of basketball all season long. NBA LIVE 13 delivers the excitement of authentic NBA basketball with smart and spectacular gameplay. The all-new Playmaker Engine leverages world-class animation technology that delivers unprecedented feel, responsiveness and authenticity to NBA LIVE 13. The game will feature a fully integrated ESPN broadcast package, bringing the gold standard of televised NBA games to the franchise. Your favorite NBA players are brought to life with photorealistic heads, authentic body types, signature moves and emotions. With best-in-class online technology, NBA LIVE 13 provides gamers with a meaningful and progressive online experience that gives gamers and friends the ability to connect and compete. So hit the hardwood and start creating your highlight reel with NBA LIVE 13!

Features:

•Smart Spectacular Gameplay – NBA LIVE 13 features smart and spectacular gameplay through Basketball IQ which delivers organic team play as your teammates react and respond to the flow of every game. Driven by Basketball IQ, each team has the ability to adjust quickly to any situation where players can analyze and read off of each other. Gamers will experience the feeling of hitting a cutting player at just the right time for an open lay-up or driving the lane to dish to a teammate for an open jumper – this is real, intelligent, team basketball. Relive those wow moments, and experience what it is like to be Jeremy Lin and deliver the perfect pin-point alley oop pass to a high flying Tyson Chandler!

•ESPN Broadcast Presentation – NBA basketball fans will enjoy a fully integrated ESPN broadcast package in NBA LIVE 13. The presentation will look, feel and sound like a real NBA broadcast, from detailed player images and arena modeling, to the on-air personalities of ESPN’s #1 commentary team of Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen, to authentic camera angles from ESPN’s TV broadcasts that will immerse players in a realistic NBA game experience.

•Player Authenticity – NBA LIVE 13 features a brand new graphics engine that takes player authenticity to a whole new level! Your favorite NBA players will mirror their real-life counterparts with photorealistic star heads thanks to EA SPORTS state-of-the art technology. In addition to authentic player shoes, tattoos and hair, signature bodies enable NBA LIVE 13 to scale and map every single player to their real-life size and tailor the player model to each individual’s body composition. The game will feature a full package of signature styles for all the top NBA superstars – from look and feel to tendencies and emotions, such as Lebron James’ chase down block.

•Connecting Experiences – EA SPORTS has always delivered great online experiences and NBA LIVE 13 will feature all-new online features that will keep players connected and competing all year round!