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NFL Blitz fumbles the pigskin ...
NFL Blitz is a franchise with an interesting history. Going from being an actual NFL-licensed property with a relatively deep strategic angle, to an unlicensed product that seemed like it was truly gunning for ESPN’s highly-supported television drama, “Playmakers,” Blitz: The League (as it was re-branded) attempted to take a more “realistic” approach to the concept of video game football. This “realism” included bone-shattering and skull-destroying injuries that could be inflicted upon players. Despite these changes, Blitz: The League found its way into my heart very quickly, eclipsing the merits of both its arcade and home console predecessors.
Though Midway is gone, Blitz has made a triumphant return thanks to EA. Click through to get the scoop on EA's Mutant League throwback, league violence, and some of the team's favorite cheats.
After nearly a decade, the NFL license has returned to the Blitz series. With Midway dead and buried, EA has acquired the rights to the fan favorite arcade football series with the intent of returning it to its former glory. After a successful outing with the NBA Jam series, it's clear EA has what it takes to properly rekindle these arcade experiences despite their simulation focused pedigree. PixlBit had an opportunity to interview the game's producer, David Ross, about the development of the game, working with the NFL license, and preserving the classic experience.
Kolbe Launchbaugh leaves SCEA San Diego for Tiburon.
Longtime developer of the famous Madden NFL franchise, Tiburon has seen quite the turnover this year. Earlier this spring some top level talent left the studio and were replaced by Cam Weber as GM of football products, Roy Harvey as executive producer, and internally elevated Mike Young in the role of creative director. The team is still patching holes and is now adding some significant talent, as Kolbe Launchbaugh has announced via Twitter that he is leaving SCEA San Diego to become creative director on Madden NFL.
Fans rejoice as NFL Blitz returns as a downloadable game early next year.
In a time long ago that I shall refer to as the 90s, EA’s NFL series wasn’t the only football gig in town. I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s true and one of the more prolific titles was Midway Games’ NFL Blitz, an arcade take on America’s favorite past time – face it, no one cares about baseball anymore.
Despite the small changes, NCAA '12 continues its longstanding legacy of great college football simulation.
NCAA '12 brings improved presentation, similar gameplay, and a few new features to the table this year. While NCAA '12 is a great football game, it doesn't completely outdo last year's NCAA '11.
EA Sports announces Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters available for both PC and Mac September 6.
Madden passes out a new game for 2011.
The Madden series has had it's ups and downs with their games on sucessful and unsuccessful experiments. 2011 is much of the same with their attempt at new ideas. Madden 2011 is available for the Wii, The Xbox 360, and the PS3. During E3 I tested out Madden for the Xbox 360.
