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The Xbox One and PS4 versions of FIFA 14 will be powered by the next-gen EA SportsIgnite game engine, but the PC version will not, EA has confirmed. FIFA community manager Rob Hodsonon Tweeted, "Clarification for the PC related questions earlier – EA Sports Ignite will power FIFA 14 on …
Read More »EA to use Ignite engine for next-gen sport games
New sports-specific engine is the result of shared internal tech
Read More »EA Sports announces four games for Xbox One
Electronic Arts’ sports division currently has four games in the works for Microsoft’s new console, including FIFA 14. EA Sports’ Andrew Wilson took to the stage during today’s Xbox One reveal, announcing the new titles would be the start of a new "broad strategic partnership" between Microsoft and EA, a …
Read More »EA Sports unveiling new UFC game today
EA will take the lid off of its upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship title later today, and it might be alongside Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox reveal. Polygon reports the EA Sports posted an image (pictured) on Twitter and Facebook announcing May 21st as a notable date for more info on the unannounced …
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Read More »INTERVIEW: How EA will beat Call of Duty with FIFA
FIFA 14 was announced last week and despite several new enhancements and game play mechanics, it does share one key trait with its predecessor: it’s following a remarkably tough act. Just as 13 had to tread in the footsteps of the record-smashing FIFA 12, FIFA 14 is coming off the …
Read More »EA: "We’re never 100% happy with FIFA"
They may be the highest rated sports games in history, but EA is never truly happy with its FIFA titles. FIFA 14 producer Sebastian Enrique says the development studio is always critical about its output, and that this attitude is why the firm, and the franchise, has been so successful. …
Read More »Celebrities promote Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14
EA has teamed up with top names from the world of sport to drive this year’s Tiger Woods PGA Tour. Man City and England midfielder James Milner dressed in 1930s golf gear to promote the game’s Legends mode on Soccer AM and ESPN. Meanwhile Welsh golfer Jamie Donaldson will assist …
Read More »EA announces Madden NFL 25, franchise sales at 99m
EA is closing in on a couple of milestones for its Madden NFL franchise. The publisher has announced that the game will celebrate its 25th anniversary by ditching the upcoming season’s year in the title for Madden NFL 25. The game is set to launch on August 27th. EA has …
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