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EA Sports Announces New FIFA 14 Features

The first real FIFA 14 news trickled out today with EA Sports announcing a few additions and improvements to their wildly popular video game.  There were 5 major points highlighted.  Those include real ball physics, teammate intelligence, a global scouting network, pure shot, and protect the ball.  We have more details about each below.

Real Ball Physics

Strike the ball with more force and finesse. Realistic ball physics now determines the trajectories of balls in game, enabling players to strike the ball with force from distance, drill low rising shots with accuracy, and blast dipping or swerving shots, just like real footballers.

Teammate Intelligence

Better decision-making delivers tighter, smarter marking and improved run tracking. Defenders recognize opportunities to provide support and win back possession. Attacking players have new ways to outsmart their opponents and break down tighter, more intelligent defenses by creating space for themselves, running along the backline and checking their pace.

Global Scouting Network

Experience the world of professional scouting as you search for talent around the world. Develop and refine your own scouting network. Evaluate footballers to uncover the attributes of players who could bolster your squad during the transfer windows. A new hub delivers easy navigation, fewer interruptions and live scouting reports.

Pure Shot

Experience the world of professional scouting as you search for talent around the world. Develop and refine your own scouting network. Evaluate footballers to uncover the attributes of players who could bolster your squad during the transfer windows. A new hub delivers easy navigation, fewer interruptions and live scouting reports.

Protect The Ball

Fend-off and block defenders from the ball while dribbling at any speed. Protect the ball from opponents to control play through midfield and dictate the tempo of the match. Plus, out-muscle opponents for position before receiving the ball, then turn defenders to carve out opportunities.

What new FIFA 14 addition are you most excited about?  Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Full NHL 14 Features List

Earlier today, we uncovered the release date for NHL 14.  However, we have been blessed with even more information regarding the popular NHL video game.  We now have an extensive list of NHL 14 features along with a gameplay trailer.  All the information you will need is below.

  • NHL® Collision Physics – Developed from the same core technology that powers EA SPORTS FIFA’s critically-acclaimed Player Impact Engine, NHL® Collision Physics introduces bigger, more thrilling hits, and truer-to-life collisions. A new left-stick control scheme makes delivering a game-changing hit simpler and more rewarding than ever.
  • Enforcer Engine – There is a code in hockey, when it’s broken you have to respond. A first for the NHL franchise, Fight Night technology delivers a new 3rd person experience, physics-based punch targeting and player size differentiation to every fight, creating the most authentic and electrifying experience yet.
  • One-Touch Dekes – Experience what it feels like to be a superstar through a new, more responsive deking system controlled only with the left stick and one-button. From beginner to advanced gamers, the system allows for quicker reactive dekes and intuitive combination dekes, creating more moves than ever before.
  • True Performance Skating – Built on the breakthrough innovation that introduced physics-based skating and over 1,000 new skating animations to the EA SPORTS NHL franchise. The second year of the True Performance Skating features improved acceleration, explosive first-strides, quicker pivots and enhanced lateral skating, resulting in greater player responsiveness and unprecedented control.
  • Live the Life – The new incarnation of the Be a Pro Career Mode, now you can truly Live the Life of an NHL player. On or off the ice, every decision you make shapes your legacy as an athlete. Interact with teammates outside of the rink. Take part in media interviews. Each choice you make will affect your relationship with fans, teammates and management, influencing your skills and progression.
  • EA SPORTS NHL Online Seasons – NHL 14 adds the best-in-class promotion and relegation system in the sports category to the Hockey Ultimate Team & EA SPORTS Hockey League modes. Win games and advance to the next division to face tougher competition, fall short and see your team bumped down. Teams will be able to track their progress across multiple seasons.

First NHL 14 Gameplay Trailer

NHL 14 Release Date Announced

EA Sports has unveiled the release date for their upcoming hockey video game, NHL 14.  The game will be available starting on September 10th, 2013 in North America while gamers in Europe will have to wait 3 days until September 13th.

Confirmed consoles for NHL 14 include the XBOX 360 and the PlayStation 3.  We don’t yet have any information regarding NHL 14 and next generation consoles like the PS4 or XBOX 720.

There are a few notable additions to this year’s game including Collision Physics, NHL Online Seasons, and the new Career mode titled “Live The Life.”  The full features list as well as the initial NHL 14 gameplay trailer can be found here.

EA Sports summed up their vision for NHL 14 with these few words, “Big hits, real fights and unbelievable speed and skill.”  If they can stay true to those concepts, we will be in for one hell of a game.

First NHL 14 Screenshot Revealed

EA Sports has released the first NHL 14 screenshot while teasing a big reveal on April 15th.  The screenshot, seen above, doesn’t look all that remarkable but we should learn what the game has in store for us this week.

NHL 14 is still scheduled to be released in mid-September, but the official release date (and maybe even the cover art) will be announced on April 15th.

Check back on VG Strategy this Monday for the big news on NHL 14.

NBA 2K14 Release Date Announced

After months of secrecy, 2K Sports has decided to officially announce the release date for this years basketball video game, NBA 2K14.  Historically, the game comes out during the first week of October, and this year will be no different.  NBA 2K14 will be released on Tuesday October 1st, 2013 according to major retailers such as Amazon.com.

As of today, we know that 2K14 will be on at least the PlayStation 3 and the XBOX 360 consoles as well as the PC.  We expect it to also be on some handheld devices such as the PSP and the Wii U.  There is still no information on the prospects of NBA 2K14 coming to the PlayStation 4 or XBOX 720 later in the year.

At this point, many in the sports gaming media assume that Miami Heat star Lebron James will be on the cover, but at this point it is purely speculation.

More NBA 2K14 news should start to trickle out over the next month or 2 including who will be on the cover and what new features we can expect to see.

What features or additions would you like to see in NBA 2K14?  Let us know in the comments section.

NCAA Football 14 Gameplay Trailer

EA Sports has released the first gameplay trailer for NCAA Football 14.  At this point, it is hard to tell whether there are actually significant improvements to NCAA 14 or whether it is just pre-release hype.

The trailer focuses mostly on core gameplay by highlighting the improved physics called Infinity Engine 2.  This is the first edition of the NCAA Football series that will include real physics.  The idea behind the physics engine is that virtual players will have to follow the laws of physics.  This would hypothetically make the gameplay seem more realistic.  The physics engine was in Madden 13 and while it wasn’t as revolutionary as some had hoped, it did add a level of realism to the game the wasn’t there before.

Other notable features highlighted in the video are the improvements being made to the running game.  Gamers will now have the ability to accelerate through a hole.  You will notice a whole new array of juke moves in the video.

EA Sports has also mentioned that run blocking will be improved in NCAA Football 14.  Based on years past, the blocking game could use a whole lot of work.

Pre Order is now available for NCAA Football 14.  You can reserve your copy with free release date shipping and a low price guarantee at this link.  Make sure to check out the 10 new NCAA Football 14 screenshots on the PreOrder.org website.

We were also able to get word on the release schedule for details on other improvements to NCAA Football 14.  That information will be posted later in the day.

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