http://www.easportsblog.com/rss.php?w=new New Blogs in EA Sports Blog. en-us Sat, 17 May 2008 01:27:23 -0700 EA Sports Blog RSS email@site.com http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=74 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=74 We've received word from EA that they are plan on giving the commentary an overhaul in Madden 09.  We'll have more on this later. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=73 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=73 The following comes from IGN.com:In 2004 EA Sports shocked the world of videogames by announcing a deal with the National Football League that gave them the exclusive rights to publish games under the NFL brand. Gamers everywhere cried foul over the agreement that essentially took one of our most beloved football franchises, NFL 2K, out of the yearly grudge match. The original deal was signed through 2009 but today EA Sports announced that it's completed negotiations with the NFL and NFLPA (NFL Players' Association) to extend the exclusive license through the 2012 season. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=72 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=72 Here is the NCAA Football 09 cover with Darren McFadden:Check out this video on new additions to NCAA Football 09: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=70 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=70 NHL 08 Trailer: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=69 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=69 Tiger Woods 08 will have a total of 15 courses, 10 from last years version.  Here is a list of the courses which will be in Tiger Woods 08: Sawgrass, Boston TPC, East Lake, Westchester, The National, Doral, Pebble Beach, Harbor Town, Riviera, Ocean Courses, Firestone, Spyglass Hill, Saint Andrews, and Cog Hill. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=68 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=68 Tiger Woods 08 Gameplay Video: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=67 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=67 Here are my thoughts on Madden 08.  At first, after the first game I was a little skeptical of what EA Sports did with the new Madden and how well they did it.  The gameplay is a lot different.  It's more realistic with the exception that there are way too many fumbles in the game, but I have yet to check to see if the settings on that can be altered.  You can no longer take 10-step drop-backs and make a completion, if you try to drop back a ridiculous amount, you will be sacked; it's essential to stay in the pocket.The gang tackles are a huge boost to the game and the tackling in general seems to be on par with the exception of when there are too many guys around and it seems a little ridiculous.  My other complaint would be that there are too many injuries, but, again, I'm sure that can be changed in the settings.The commentary could definitely use a boost, but the sound effects in general are pretty amazing.  Overall, I would say EA delivered what it promised, but a few things needs to be changed - notably injuries and fumbles. Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=66 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=66 IGN has released the Madden 08 player rankings.  If you just want to see the top-rated players, you can view the list of players ranked 99 here. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=65 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=65 Here is the full track listing for Nascar 08: Airbourne - Stand Up for Rock ‘n Roll Jason Aldean - Johnny Cash Big & Rich - Loud Big & Rich - Radio Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Need Some Air Blackberry Smoke - Up in Smoke Brooks & Dunn - Long Haul Bucky Covington - Empty Handed Crossin Dixon - Stomp Halfway to Hazard - Country ’til the Day We Die Palmerston - Addicted to This Velvet Revolver - She Builds Quick Machines Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=64 http://www.easportsblog.com/blog.php?bid=64 EA Sports has released the opening video to Madden 08.  It's absolutely awesome, it will give you goosebumps.  To make it even sweeter, it starts out with my favorite player, Brian Dawkins.  Just a reminder that Madden 08 comes out August 14.  Here is the Madden 08 opening video: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700