New Features
NCAA Football 09 will unveil the all-new Break Away Animation Engine which allows gamers to break in and out of moves giving the user more direct control as well as instant influence and responsiveness on the field.[1]
Offensive lines will also create bigger holes and create cutback lanes for running backs to utilize.
EA Locker will make it's way into the NCAA Football series, allowing users to exchange fully named rosters online which EA can't sell within the game due to NCAA regulations. Previously, users had to download the free rosters to memory cards or send the cards to roster makers, who would upload a named roster for the price of shipping and handling.
A new feature being brought back is home field advantage, which uses EA's top 25 Toughest Places to Play list to interfere with audibles and more when visiting those stadiums.
Stadiums will now be louder and dynamic to reflect the college gaming, such as reacting to a big play.
There will be a custom stadium sounds feature, allowing user customizable music to create a truly authentic feel to each stadium.
The field and sidelines will be more realistic than previous games like having much more backup players on the sidelines, cheerleaders, and field degrading during the game. Mascots will also be user influenced after a touchdown.
New college player models, including more than 50 alternate uniforms
New online features are also being implemented; including online dynasties and file sharing (includes roster sharing).
New college specific tackling engine
A refined and improved recruiting system
post-game presentation and play-by-play
Offline cooperative play with up to four players
The ability to return missed field goals
Bluffed play art to prevent people from looking at your playcalls when sitting next to you
Formation audibles
Smart routes
Bobble catches
Better passing control
Mascot Games
Interactive TD celebrations
New Post play continuation
All-New Mini Games
QB Quiz to help the quarterback regain composure after a turnover
Random play selection in practice mode
Quick replay
CPU vs. CPU (spectator mode)
Smooth 60 FPS
Even teams option in play now
New Facemask designs
Aliens: Colonial Marines, Alpha Protocol slated for Q1 '09 release (via Joystiq) - Filed under: PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, First Person Shooters, RPGs
No, we don't believe it either, but at least Sega has confirmed that the nebulous development of Gearbox's Aliens: Colonial Marines is still ongoing. According to a release list issued to UK site VideoGamer. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 hours ago
Criterion Games kicks off '09 with Burnout Paradise Party Pack, in-game store big reveal (via QJ) - And it is a happy new year indeed, especially for fans of Burnout Paradise (PS3, Xbox 360). Criterion Games announced that they will be bringing you their "most spectacular new content yet" this oh-nine, and kicking of the party is none other than the Party Pack.This will be followed in the coming weeks by the following:Legendary CarsToy CarsBoost SpecialsBig Surf IslandWhat's more, they're also announcing something big for their new in-game store on this week's video podcast CrashTV, so be sure to check that out. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 17 hours ago
First Xbox Live Arcade of '09 is... (via CVG) -- ... a bit on the quirky side.
Microsoft has let us know that the first game to be added onto the Xbox Live servers this year will be 'Interpol'. Don't worry if you've never heard of it, we hadn't either. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 day ago
Peter Molyneux Not Getting Excited Over Games Coming in '09 (via TalkXbox) - So we already know what Capcom's early release schedule is going to look like. But some people out there aren't excited about Street Fighter IV, Resident Evil 5, or Bionic Commando. And Peter Molyneux is one of them. The president of Lionhead Studio's took some time off from working on Fable 3 a"super secret" game to tell the BBC that he feels 2009's game rel. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 days ago
Rumor: No Lego Harry Potter in '09 (via Joystiq) - Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Adventure
A Eurogamer source claims that Traveller's Tales isn't making a Lego Harry Potter game this year. This follows rumors that a brickitized Potter title was in the works, courtesy of the folks behind Lego Star Wars and Lego Indy. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 days ago
Harry Potter Lego, no go in '09 previous Lego games may be revisited (via QJ) - You've got the Star Wars franchise, Batman, and Indiana Jones - all of them getting their own multiplatform Lego treatment for the past few years. And now, the torch may be passed to someone new.Ever since Warner Bros. (the same guys who are taking the Harry Potter series to the silver screen) bought Traveller's Tales, one of the biggest franchises on every body's mind to get the next Lego treatment is Harry Potter. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 days ago
Capcom dates seven for early '09 (via CVG) -- Street Fighter IV, Resident Evil 5 and others reaffirmed.
Capcom has confirmed the release dates for seven of its upcoming titles in the first half of 2009, including that fighting game you may have heard of. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 days ago
January '09 Game Releases SKATE 2 (via Game Radar) - Gamerdeals.net writes:
"After the holiday flood of games, things tend to slow down a bit to kick off the new year. With that being said, we still have a few gems to pick from for January...
Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the month of January 2009 on Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 4 days ago
Bungie Weekly Update: 01/02/09 Halo 3 (via Game Radar) - Bungie writes:
"The sun has set on 2008 and the dawn of a new year is upon us. While our break has officially come to an end, we're still a bit groggy from all of the holiday festivities. Plenty of Bungie peeps used up one last vacation day in order to end the week, and year, on a restful note. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 5 days ago
Gaming News & Rumors Around The Web 1/2/09 (via Gaming Bits) -
Microsoft - Xbox 360
- A new demo has surfaced for the upcoming game Lord of the Rings: Conquest. This online multiplayer demo is available for download now.
Source: Majornelson.com
- It has been confirmed that a demo for Skate 2 will be available for download January 9th! Along with the demo is a chance to win a few prizes. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 5 days ago
CoD: World at War gives FIFA 09 the boot, tops UK charts (via Joystiq) - Filed under: PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, First Person Shooters
Just when we'd gotten used to writing a different sort of headline, Treyarch's Call of Duty: World at War once again climbs to the top of the UK all-format software sales charts. After being punted (that's another football joke, you see) from the top spot by FIFA 09 last week, the umpteenth shooter set during the second world war now hopes to restart its stint in first position. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 1 week ago
Win Every Time At FIFA 09 (via CVG) - Guide: Turn your pub team into world beaters.
MASTER YOUR ATTACKING
Trapping
There is a popular saying that is so true in FIFA 09: 'First touch will kill you'. Control over the ball, when receiving, is crucial to success. Trapping is the skill that sees you collecting the ball instead of it merely hitting you and bouncing randomly away. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 weeks ago
All eyes on '09 (via QJ) - What are the lowly denizens of QJ looking forward to in 2009? We highlight the games coming next year (hopefully) that get us all hot under the collar.Do you agree? Think we're raving loonies? Got suggestions of your own? Sally forth good readers, and let us know what you think. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 weeks ago
Rock Band Weekly Releases 12/30/08 for XBL and 1/8/09 PSN (via Gaming Bits) -
The tracks keep coming, all the way into the new year. Harmonix and MTV Games have announced the newest track additions coming to the Rock Band Music Store. They've even provided links to music videos and artists, so check them out below!
New upcoming tracks include:
Snow Patrol - Take Back the City
Deep Purple - Space Truckin
James Gang - Funk #49
Jethro Tull - Hymn 43
(All tracks are original master recordings)
Each track will be $1. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 weeks ago
FIFA 09 Hits #1 in UK FIFA Soccer 09 (via Game Radar) - EA's FIFA 09 has become UK's all-format Christmas number one following an eleventh-hour sales surge at the retailers. The highly successful sports title, which has hovered around the top half of the charts since its October release, snatched the accolade from the bookies' odds-on favorite Call Of Duty: World At War. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 weeks ago
MLB 09 The Show Arriving For PS3 In Spring 2009 (via Cinema Blend Games) - Fan-favorite baseball game, MLB The Show, is making its annual debut in 2009 during the Spring. Sony made the recent announcement and showed off a couple of screenshots in the process. The game has undergone some improvements and had some subtle but significant additions added to the overall gameplay. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 weeks ago
FIFA 09 hailed Christmas No. 1 (via 360 Monster) - The charts are out and while we all thought something like Gears of War 2, Call of Duty: World at War and maybe even PlayStations LittleBigPlanet would be number 1, we are all in for a shock! Ok maybe not a shock, but it has been out for a long time. FIFA 09 is this years Christmas number 1 according to the Gfk-ChartTrack top ten for the week ending December 20th. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 weeks ago
Best Fifa 09 goals featured by EA FIFA Soccer 09 (via Game Radar) - Players of FIFA 09 on Xbox 360® and PLAYSTATION® 3 who upload their replay videos to www.easportsfootball.com now have the chance to show their super-strikes to thousands via the site's popular new Top 10 Goals feature.
Anyone with either console and an internet connection can upload their best goals at the push of a controller button. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 weeks ago
FIFA 09 receives 2nd patch FIFA Soccer 09 (via Game Radar) - FIFA 09 has received its second patch, which will not harm old save files. Along with various gameplay bugs, the tweaks include:
Live Ticker: Referee pictures are displayed (user generated content); Number of assists is displayed after a goal (league matches);Team Status is displayed
3D Match: 3D match improvements (Version 3); 3D camera improvements (TV and free camera)
Database: Improved database (12. Discuss (0) | Login to recommend | 2 weeks ago
