Every Sunday, we’ll update you on the sports game news you may have missed during the busy week. This week is all about NBA 2K23, FIFA 23, AEW: Fight Forever and more.
Sports Gaming News
- FIFA 23 Career Mode Details and Trailer Revealed – Authentic Managers, Playable Highlights, Personality & More
- F1 22 Patch 1.07 Available Today, Adds Portimao & More, Shanghai International Coming September 12 – Patch Notes
- AEW: Fight Forever features and screenshots leaked
- EA Sports FC and LaLiga Enter into Multi-Year Agreement – Including Full LaLiga Rebrand, Naming Rights and More
- Gameplay Trailer of Axis Football 2023
- Madden NFL 23 improvements and upgrades available at launch based on closed beta feedback
- NBA 2K23 Gameplay Details and Improvements Revealed
- Diamond Dynasty – Lightning Austin Riley Highlights July Monthly Awards
- F1 Manager 2022 In-game audio technology delivers lifelike audio from announcers, cars, crowds, drivers and more
- THQ Nordic Releases AEW: Fight Forever – More Details, Leaked Trailer & More
- Cricket 22 patch adds cross-platform support, roster update, icon-licensed bats and more
- F1 22 Cross-play coming later this month – Beta sessions start tomorrow, August 5-7
- FIFA 23 Trailer – Match Day Experience, Female Officials, Updated Crowds, Realistic Nets and much more
- OOTP Baseball Go 23 available for iOS and Android devices
Operation Sports Featured Articles
If you’re a fan of video games, then chances are you’ve at least heard of emulation and understand what emulators can accomplish these days. But in 2022, sports emulation has taken on new meaning in some circles, which is why we’re going to talk about NCAA Football 06 Next, Madden 08 Next, and the NFL 2K5Resurrection mod below.
But let’s talk about the classics first. As we zoom into the future with high-tech gaming PCs, next-generation game consoles and smartphones capable of playing extremely detailed games, there is still a desire for many to play the classics.
When it comes to video games, especially annual releases like sports titles, developers often have a hard time squeezing in everything they want for a quickly approaching release date. The skeptic (or conspiracy theorist) might be tempted to suggest that in the case of sports games, this is at least a little inherent, as it just ensures that more can be added next year under the headline of a new function. However, the reality is that getting too ambitious about what to include in a year can lead to stressed and overworked employees, not to mention a compromised product, when that deadline crisis inevitably hits. In the case of MLB The Show 22, there are a handful of notable missing options and features that would really help round out the experience.
Some of these would be new additions that would take a little more time and money to implement. It’s frustrating that some were already in the game, though, and it’s a bit confusing why they were ever removed.
After the introduction of the Interactive Sim match engine a few years ago, FIFA 23 will drop you into specific scenarios, both offensive and defensive, as generated by their ‘deep background system’. I’m all for new options, and I respect those folks who like going into full coach mode, but I seriously have to wonder why EA thinks this is a good addition when there are so many other notable holes in career mode.
This is not MLB The Show where the games can drag out. We are talking about a soccer game where you can play 6 minute matches! If you can’t get through a career mode because the matches are too long or too frequent, then the career mode may not be for you. I haven’t even mentioned the sim engine, which all older FIFA players know is downright unpredictable. In previous sims I’ve seen teams in major European leagues play at the table, teams play more than their allotted number of matches, and a whole lot of other crap that makes me question everything EA says about their sim engine.
Have you ever been upset about the rating of your favorite players in Madden’s latest episode? Have you ever wanted to let the developers know what you really thought of their reviews? Do you wish you could finally make your voice heard? Well there is now a hotline for Madden 23 reviews Outsideand if no one picks up, fans can leave a voicemail explaining why their favorite player deserves better.
Is this a marketing ploy to generate interest? Yes. Am I still going to use it? Yes. Here are six players who I think are way underrated in Madden 23.
The MLB The Show 22 Diamond Dynasty Shark Map is generally an exciting day for DD fans as it is usually packed with some premium packs. Plus, we’re getting a new Headliners card, a free Topps International Trading Card day pack, July’s Monthly Awards, some new Mini Seasons missions, and an update to the trading deadline roster.
With the Shark Map you can expect solid hidden rewards, and at the end of it you will get 2nd Half Heroes Duke Snider. This card has no expiration date (meaning it is not tied to the All-Stars program). I also don’t know yet how this Shark map will compare to previous versions in other Diamond Dynasty versions.
With the NBA 2K23 gameplay blog out this week (and NBA 2K developer Mike Wang answering questions on Twitter), OS has come through with its usual deluge of responses. Overall, I’d say the atmosphere is one of cautious optimism, and that’s probably where I’d plant myself from today. That said, I want to run through what some people are saying on the forums (and definitely join the conversation), and talk a little bit about NBA 2K23 gameplay. In other words, I am abusing my power and taking you to court.
0 Comments