Tag Archives: Sports

Minutemen The scenario: At any second, your best friend is going to pull into your driveway to pick you up for a night on the town. Perhaps youll grab a savory, nutritious meal from Taco Bell before heading to the local theater. Maybe youll go straight to the bar, where …

Developed by Nintendo R&D1–the outfit later responsible for classics like Kid Icarus and Metroid–it featured now-iconic characters like Glass Joe and Bald Bull as well as lesser-known fighters like Pizza Pasta. It was also the first title with music by Koji Kondo, the composer of unforgettable Nintendo songs like the …

EA Sports has released a new FIFA 14 gameplay trailer showing off the Xbox One and PS4 versions of this year’s game in action. Along with this accompanying blog post, the video highlights some of the visual and gameplay enhancements made possible by EA Sports’ new Ignite engine, which is …

Electronic Arts won’t release a college football game in 2014, for the first time in more than 20 years. EA Sports’ Cam Weber, its GM of American Football, wrote on the company’s news blog that ongoing litigation and related changes in business relationships led to the decision. “We have been …

Tackling the problem You cant swing a baseball bat or kick a football nowadays without hitting a sports game. Oh look another iOS game where you flick a football into a goal–how lovely. Basketball, football (or soccer, if you prefer to spell honour without the u), tennis–most popular sports have …

What’s old is new As one of the most iconic sports games of all time, NHL 94 remains beloved in many circles. It did pretty much everything beautifully–simple gameplay, memorable sounds, colorful visuals, real NHL players and teams, and an undeniable charm that transcended the genre. For many, 94 remains …

EA has revealed a FIFA 14 release date of September 27 throughout Europe on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The game is also set to be released on Xbox One and PS4 at a later date, with the next-gen versions powered by the new EA Sports Ignite engine. Various editions …

The hoops have it as NBA 2K13 led the NPD Group’s U.S. retail sales figures for October 2012. The analyst firm revealed results for retail sales of games, hardware, and accessories over the last month–and here’s your monthly reminder right up top that, though the results are an industry standard, …

Our guide to the unlikeliest drugs in videogames Warning! You are about to read about mature subject matter, which shouldn’t be discussed by minors without the presence of a responsible adult. Topics we’ll be covering include drug use, drug crime, drug addiction, and the ending of Ghouls ‘n’ Ghosts. Consider …

Trials is back in a big way with Evolution, and with twice the amount gamerscore to dish out than in its previous incarnation. These collectibles (or creepy-ass squirrels) are mostly hidden in creative ways. You’ll have lots of fun unlocking the first few, then you’ll start to relish the challenge, …